Color Printing Forum

  1. Offset Printing Press Forum

    Offset printing presses

    1. 4-Color Offset Presses +

      Sheet-fed process-color offset presses, 4-color, 5-color, 6-color, and more advanced press setups.
      Discussions:
      783
      Messages:
      4,969
      Latest: SM102 Motor Problem micsabri, Dec 6, 2022 at 6:51 AM
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    2. Heidelberg Printing Presses

      Heidelberg Printing Press Forum - Heidelberg Speedmaster, GTO, GTO-S, Printmaster, SORMZ, MO, KORS/KORD, SORDZ, KARA, TOK
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      2,178
      Messages:
      14,570
      Latest: Hidelberg SM74 Perfector error Mechanica Speedmaster, Dec 7, 2022 at 1:32 AM
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    3. Komori Printing Presses

      Komori Printing Press Forum - Komori Lithrone, Spica, Sprint
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      727
      Messages:
      4,432
      Latest: GLX Grant B, Nov 29, 2022
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    4. Ryobi Printing Presses

      Ryobi Printing Press Forum
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      411
      Messages:
      2,225
      Latest: Error 914,917,934,944 Vimal patel, Dec 4, 2022 at 5:21 PM
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    5. KBA Printing Presses

      KBA Printing Press Forum - KBA Genius, Performa, Rapida
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      122
      Messages:
      549
      Latest: MD 04 Field current or error (watchdog triggered) er.bajaj001@gmail.com, Nov 26, 2022
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    6. Man Roland Printing Presses

      MAN Roland Printing Press Forum
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      314
      Messages:
      1,993
      Latest: ManRoland R705 IR not working Error msg appeared CHOCK, Dec 5, 2022 at 9:03 PM
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    7. Mitsubishi Printing Presses

      Mitsubishi Printing Press Forum
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      37
      Messages:
      125
      Latest: Looking for feeder hold downs bone1428, Mar 11, 2022
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    8. 1-Color and 2-Color Offset Presses

      One color, one color + t-head, shared blanket, and true two color sheet-fed offset presses
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      4,574
      Latest: Where can I get Baumuller DIMG 100 63 for SM74? Leonel Bonilla, Dec 5, 2022 at 7:02 AM
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    9. Ink

      Offset printing inks
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      88
      Messages:
      412
      Latest: Where do you all buy cartridges? Liselotte, Nov 14, 2022
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    10. Offset Papers & Stocks

      Coated and uncoated papers for offset printing.
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      60
      Messages:
      313
      Latest: Paper dust Adil, Oct 31, 2022
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    11. UV

      Discussion of UV Offset Printing Issues, Equipment, Tips & Tricks
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      120
      Messages:
      397
      Latest: PHS Ultra UC14 UV Warren Peace, Nov 9, 2022
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    12. Web-Presses

      Web-fed Offset Presses
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      Messages:
      386
      Latest: Looking for a 4 Color Didde Conserver (mid-late 90's model) shumayun, Dec 6, 2022 at 11:02 AM
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    13. Platemaking

      Conventional and digital CTP platemaking
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      250
      Messages:
      812
      Latest: accento ll e ( error code 7109 ) problem abo7alima, Dec 3, 2022 at 9:02 AM
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    14. DI Presses

      Direct Imaging Offset Printing Presses
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      870
      Messages:
      5,073
      Latest: Heidelberg QM DI - Ultramax plate - Novaless ink augustov, Nov 6, 2022
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    15. Marketplace - Presses for Sale & Wanted

  2. Indigo Digital Presses

    Liquid electroink digital presses

    1. HP Indigo Digital Presses

      HP Indigo ElectroInk digital presses
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      288
      Messages:
      1,131
      Latest: Pip skewing michal, Dec 5, 2022 at 7:41 PM
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  3. Digital Printing Press Forum

    Dry-toner-based laser imaged heat-set production, larger format, and web presses.

    1. Xerox iGen3, iGen4, & iGen5 Digital Presses

      Xerox iGen digital presses
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      872
      Messages:
      5,615
      Latest: "cleanbelt calibration error" xpe-06-3230 Milo Wilson, Sep 29, 2022
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    2. Xerox Iridesse Digital Presses

      Xerox Iridesse digital production presses
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      6
      Messages:
      22
      Latest: Synthetic Papers Juccis, Jul 14, 2022
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    3. Xerox Digital Presses

      Xerox digital production presses such as the Color 800/1000 digital presses and Versant digital presses
      Discussions:
      310
      Messages:
      1,367
      Latest: Overprint on laminate registration issues daniel mills, Sep 7, 2022
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    4. Canon imagePRESS Digital Presses

      Canon imagePRESS natural gloss digital press
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      171
      Messages:
      699
      Latest: Canon C750 Color alignment James Palomares, Sep 6, 2022
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    5. Kodak NexPress Digital Presses

      Production digital dry-toner 14x20 color presses
      Discussions:
      41
      Messages:
      116
      Latest: Kodak nexpress 3300,3900 machine and writing head Ashok Tank, Mar 31, 2021
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    6. Océ Digital Presses

      Océ VarioPrint, ColorStream, and VarioStream digital presses
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      Messages:
      74
      Latest: Océ plotwave 300 on MAC gusmnes, Jul 13, 2021
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    7. Xeikon Digital Presses

      Web fed electro-photographic dry toner based imaging presses.
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      38
      Messages:
      87
      Latest: Xeikon Tech / Operator Needed white leo, Nov 27, 2022
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    8. MGI Digital Presses

      MGI Digital Presses such as the Meteor
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      24
      Messages:
      112
      Latest: MGI Digital Presses rajsing, Mar 15, 2022
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    9. Other Digital Presses

      Other Production Digital Presses
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      131
      Messages:
      434
      Latest: Dirty Background on Ricoh Pro C5100 and C7100 flangmasterj, May 15, 2022
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    10. Light production printers & color copiers

  4. Color Laser Printer & Color Copier Forum

    Medium - High Volume Color Laser Machines offered under service / maintenance / supplies contracts for graphic, business, and production

    1. Canon Color Laser Printers & Color Copiers

      Discussion specific to Canon CLC color laser copiers, Color ImageRunner and Canon ImagePress color printers.
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      248
      Messages:
      947
      Latest: Canon ImageRunners vs Xerox 560/C60 MacMacMac, Mar 29, 2022
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    2. Xerox Color Laser Printers & Color Copiers

      Discussion specific to Xerox DocuColor copiers and multifunction printers
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      588
      Messages:
      2,533
      Latest: Xerox Dc 252 issues George Labib, Oct 26, 2022
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    3. Konica Minolta Color Laser Printers & Copiers

      Discussion specific to Konica Minolta bizhub and co-branded multifunction color laser printers
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      345
      Messages:
      1,169
      Latest: bizhub C368 prints double sized from linux jwheeler, Oct 24, 2022
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    4. Xante Color Laser Printers

      Xante Illumina Digital Color Printers (known for printing ability on heavy stocks)
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      26
      Messages:
      143
      Latest: 3-Edge Printing on Impressia Amy Patterson, Jul 26, 2022
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    5. Ricoh Color Laser Printers & Color Copiers

      Discussion specific to Ricoh Aficio and other Ricoh color laser equipment
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      Messages:
      406
      Latest: Ricoh 7200sl don't pass 350g sheet slimbh, Sep 22, 2022
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    6. Other Color Laser Printers & Color Copiers

      Discussion of other production color laser printes, copiers, and production multifunction devices.
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      147
      Messages:
      504
      Latest: Oki 941 and 942 Toner Level Problem OkiTech, Dec 2, 2022 at 1:30 PM
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    7. Color Laser papers and stocks

      Normal stock and specialty media to get the most out of current laser dry-toner printing processes
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      35
      Messages:
      104
      Latest: Looking for oyster paper Resprung, Oct 31, 2021
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    8. Digital Presses

  5. RIP Forum

    RIP selection, configuration, and optimization

    1. Fiery RIPs

      Selection, configuration, setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Fiery RIPs.
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      53
      Messages:
      116
      Latest: DIY Fiery RIP PressingPrints, Jun 9, 2022
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    2. Other RIPs

      Splash, CREO, OEM, software, and other RIPs
      Discussions:
      51
      Messages:
      110
      Latest: Harlequin Mitsubishi SDP-RIP v6 installer needed Martin Mueller, Jul 2, 2022
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  6. Small Color Laser Printer Forum

    Retail Color Laser Printers for small-volume or specialty use not offered under service / supplies / maintenance contracts

    1. 11 x 17 Color Laser Printers

      Discussion about Xerox Phaser, Minolta QMS, HP Laserjet 5500, 9500, 8500, Canon Color ImageClass, and other color laser printers
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      50
      Messages:
      175
      Latest: need help buying a printer for small business Dav, Jul 1, 2022
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    2. 8 ½ x 11 Color Laser Printers

      Desktop and specialty small-format color laser printers
      Discussions:
      53
      Messages:
      224
      Latest: Oki C612 problem user7200, Dec 2, 2022 at 3:28 PM
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  7. Line Inkjet Printers

    Line inkjet digital ink high-speed production and multifunction printers.

    1. HP Edgeline Printers

      HP Edgeline line-inkjet digital printers (CM8060/CM8050 multifunction devices)
      Discussions:
      8
      Messages:
      39
      Latest: Cm8050 cartridges mucinhanoi365, Oct 29, 2019
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    2. Riso Forcejet

      Riso Forcejet line-inkjet digital printers (such as the HC5500)
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      7
      Messages:
      24
      Latest: Touch screen dead on Riso HC5500 NHK_VN, Nov 9, 2020
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  8. Photographic & Fine Art Printers

    Giclee fine art, photographic, and short-run printing.

    1. Large Format Inkjet Printers

      Roll-fed 24", 36", 44", 60" and larger wide-carriage inkjet / giclee printers
      Discussions:
      457
      Messages:
      1,256
      Latest: Canon Prograf 2000—shadow following gaps between prints in nested roll print layout Josh Daniels, Dec 3, 2022 at 9:02 PM
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    2. Medium Format Inkjet Printers

      17" Wide-Carriage Inkjet / giclee printers which include both sheet cassette/tray and roll feeding capability
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      46
      Messages:
      115
      Latest: Dye or Pigment ink for a book dust jacket? I.T. Supplies, Mar 26, 2020
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    3. Small Format Inkjet Printers

      13" carriage and smaller inkjet / giclee printers
      Discussions:
      113
      Messages:
      311
      Latest: For outdoor stickers, water-based ecosolvent or pigment SweetExistence, Aug 8, 2022
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    4. Dye Sub Printers

      Photographic Dye Sublimation and gloss thermal printers
      Discussions:
      4
      Messages:
      11
      Latest: Are dye sub printers dead? hgsmachines, Dec 2, 2017
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    5. Continuous Ink Systems

      CIS systems to print larger volumes of prints at reduced cost on inkjet printers.
      Discussions:
      22
      Messages:
      86
      Latest: my experience, low price per page, hp officejet pro 8500, adaptiveink ciss inktec ink mozzie, Jun 29, 2019
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    6. Inkjet Paper

      Photographic, fine art, and specialty coated and uncoated inkjet media
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      51
      Messages:
      132
      Latest: Inkjet Coated Boxes Supplier? Craig Leininger, Mar 17, 2021
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  9. Digital Duplicator Forum

    Ink based digital duplicators

    1. Digital Duplicators

      Low-cost per print digital duplicators
      Discussions:
      24
      Messages:
      74
      Latest: Any Ricoh 9210's out there? wrenchmaster, May 21, 2021
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  10. Letterpress Forum

    Letterpress printing presses

    1. Letterpress

      Letterpress printing discussion including Heidelberg Windmill Platen Presses, Kludge Letterpress, etc.
      Discussions:
      12
      Messages:
      62
      Latest: Impression pressure in Windmill 34x46 getting low for Diecut Linus, Aug 20, 2022
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  11. Color Printing Marketplace

    Post color printing and finishing equipment for sale or wanted.

    1. Offset & Digital Presses for sale

      Multi-color Offset Presses, Offset Press Equipment, Direct Imaging, and Digital Production Presses for sale
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      3,005
      Messages:
      5,061
      Latest: AB Dick 326 printing press wanted. Dave Robison, Dec 6, 2022 at 10:49 PM
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    2. Indigo Presses for Sale

      HP Indigo presses, parts, and supplies for sale
      Discussions:
      447
      Messages:
      962
      Latest: HPI WS4600 7 Colors - year 2013 - aprox 32 mil impressions rolermanto, Nov 20, 2022
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    3. Finishing Equipment for sale

      Trimmers, cutters, folders, scoring machines, mailing equipment, and coating equipment wanted and for sale.
      Discussions:
      853
      Messages:
      1,265
      Latest: Duplo DoucuCutter 490Pro Paper Cutter in NJ, USA OkiTech, Dec 5, 2022 at 3:37 PM
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    4. Prepress Equipment for sale

      Computer equipment, proofing and color profiling equipment, plate makers, direct computer to plate systems wanted and for sale.
      Discussions:
      427
      Messages:
      755
      Latest: Heidleberg Parts for sale M600 B24 Brett a Rogers, Nov 30, 2022
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    5. Color Laser Printers & Copiers for sale

      Color copiers and production color laser printers for sale.
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      527
      Messages:
      863
      Latest: XANTE ILUMINA HEAVY WEIGHT CHAMPION, Meter 9k, in NJ OkiTech, Dec 2, 2022 at 9:27 PM
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    6. Medium and Large Format Printers for sale

      Medium and Large format inkjet and other shot-run large format printers and plotters for sale.
      Discussions:
      260
      Messages:
      368
      Latest: Used Roland SG2-300 for sale 440Sports, Nov 14, 2022
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    7. Other Printing Equipment for Sale

      General printing equipment and accessories, screen printing equipment, and printing oddments that don't fit in another specific print marketplace forum.
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      694
      Latest: Flat Bed Screen Printing Machine, Cylindrical Screen Printing Machine, Mini Screen P hulolulu123, Oct 26, 2022
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  12. Color Printing Workflow and Prepress

    Prepress workflow, layout, graphics, computer hardware and software.

    1. Computer Hardware, Networking, and Connectivity

      Workstation, CPU, Storage, Monitor, Network, Internet Connectivity, and other computer hardware selection, configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization.
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      Messages:
      113
      Latest: Problem process on SM102-4 CP 2000 ashok kumar, Sep 24, 2022
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    2. Layout, graphics, and prepress Software

      DTP, vector and raster Graphics software, and prepress software.
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      329
      Latest: ET-2550 How to work around the borders to get the exact image size? scycatto, Jul 26, 2022
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    3. Color Management

      Color profiling , custom profiles, and software and hardware color management issues.
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      72
      Messages:
      209
      Latest: ECG (Expanded Color Gamut) Printing Groovy, Jun 14, 2022
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  13. Color Printing Forum

    Color Printing Forum community and open discussion

    1. Print Community General Printing Discussion

      Introduce yourself, enjoy friendly discussion with fellow printers, and network with print professionals in adjacent markets and print industries.
      Discussions:
      723
      Messages:
      1,802
      Latest: Finding flag printing machine manhnguyen, Nov 25, 2022
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    2. Print Jobs

      Print job postings. Post press positions and temporary job availability, and print positions sought / print-industry talent available.
      Discussions:
      57
      Messages:
      112
      Latest: Freelance Pre-Press Opportunities in an, May 24, 2021
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    3. Printing Business Practices

      General discussion about running a printing business: economics, marketing, investment, and other aspects of the business-side of printing.
      Discussions:
      197
      Messages:
      806
      Latest: Web-to-Print: I want to create my ecommerce store and I need help! jwheeler, Nov 15, 2022
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    4. Internet Outsourcing Options & Experiences

      Discussion of internet outsourcing options and experiences. Direct advertising is not permitted unless in response to a question.
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      Messages:
      219
      Latest: Outsource Printing in China to cut your cost!!! netprint, Dec 23, 2020
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    5. Forum Announcements & Suggestions

      Color Printing Forum News, Announcements, and a place for suggestions for new Color Printing Forum sub-forums.
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      Latest: guillotina polar 137 EMC , fallo estático en campo de corte melvin barrera, Jun 8, 2022
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    6. Print Glossary

      The Print Wiki has now been merged into the Color Printing Forum to become the Glossary
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Cyan overhang DanRemaley, Mar 1, 2020
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