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:
      693
      Messages:
      4,380
      Latest: Ink/Dampener DC Motor Drive by Allen-Bradley Elginagain, Nov 23, 2020 at 11:07 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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      1,834
      Messages:
      11,490
      Latest: SM 52-5 year 1998. SSK2 and CPC problem Alen123, Nov 25, 2020 at 11:57 AM
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    3. Komori Printing Presses

      Komori Printing Press Forum - Komori Lithrone, Spica, Sprint
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      666
      Messages:
      4,090
      Latest: Komori 2colour 2nd unit continous line coming when printed screen CHOCK, Nov 24, 2020 at 8:46 AM
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    4. Ryobi Printing Presses

      Ryobi Printing Press Forum
      Discussions:
      367
      Messages:
      2,012
      Latest: Help! Spray attachment won't fire Al Hussey, Nov 16, 2020
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    5. KBA Printing Presses

      KBA Printing Press Forum - KBA Genius, Performa, Rapida
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      105
      Messages:
      467
      Latest: Help identifying KBA issue Gregory Ross, Nov 23, 2020 at 1:55 PM
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    6. Man Roland Printing Presses

      MAN Roland Printing Press Forum
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      226
      Messages:
      1,247
      Latest: GraphoMetronic FDM 17 hiustw, Nov 6, 2020
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    7. Mitsubishi Printing Presses

      Mitsubishi Printing Press Forum
      Discussions:
      36
      Messages:
      122
      Latest: RZA0277 CPU-B (2HD,2DD) PCB Board Needed prakash31051978, Sep 21, 2020
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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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      813
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      4,393
      Latest: Abdick miss feed CHOCK, Nov 20, 2020 at 10:22 AM
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    9. Ink

      Offset printing inks
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      Messages:
      377
      Latest: Ink profile and oscillating roller sornchai, Nov 24, 2020 at 11:04 PM
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    10. Offset Papers & Stocks

      Coated and uncoated papers for offset printing.
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      59
      Messages:
      301
      Latest: Paper dust mantman, Oct 13, 2020
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    11. UV

      Discussion of UV Offset Printing Issues, Equipment, Tips & Tricks
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      Messages:
      345
      Latest: Uv coating - no primer-possible? Gregory Ross, Nov 23, 2020 at 2:02 PM
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    12. Web-Presses

      Web-fed Offset Presses
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      90
      Messages:
      321
      Latest: Heidelberg Cylindersbg 19224 timing CHOCK, Nov 10, 2020
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    13. Platemaking

      Conventional and digital CTP platemaking
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      215
      Messages:
      694
      Latest: Inkjet CTP image Won't adhere to plate emet, Oct 23, 2020
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    14. DI Presses

      Direct Imaging Offset Printing Presses
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      849
      Messages:
      4,971
      Latest: How to configure virtual printer on windows for Heildelberg Quickmaster DI metadimension software asdrubal ramirez, Nov 11, 2020
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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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      239
      Messages:
      899
      Latest: Indigo 6600 vs 6900 TML2020, Nov 24, 2020 at 9:16 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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      858
      Messages:
      5,556
      Latest: No more headaches Swifty2, Nov 16, 2020
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    2. Xerox Iridesse Digital Presses

      Xerox Iridesse digital production presses
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      4
      Messages:
      14
      Latest: New section added XDigital, Sep 9, 2020
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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:
      291
      Messages:
      1,297
      Latest: problem xerox 550 Biggs, Nov 22, 2020 at 9:14 PM
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    4. Canon imagePRESS Digital Presses

      Canon imagePRESS natural gloss digital press
      Discussions:
      164
      Messages:
      685
      Latest: Any Canon C7000's for sale?? NHK_VN, Nov 9, 2020
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    5. Kodak NexPress Digital Presses

      Production digital dry-toner 14x20 color presses
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      40
      Messages:
      115
      Latest: 3rd Party Service terrymcv, Nov 17, 2020
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    6. Océ Digital Presses

      Océ VarioPrint, ColorStream, and VarioStream digital presses
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      32
      Messages:
      72
      Latest: offset stock imprinting FFR428, Aug 9, 2020
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    7. Xeikon Digital Presses

      Web fed electro-photographic dry toner based imaging presses.
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      36
      Messages:
      83
      Latest: Xeikon 3030 Plus - moving michal, Mar 23, 2020
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    8. MGI Digital Presses

      MGI Digital Presses such as the Meteor
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      22
      Messages:
      105
      Latest: Mgi dp60 pro digital press - please close front door DCpRess, Jul 6, 2020
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    9. Other Digital Presses

      Other Production Digital Presses
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      125
      Messages:
      418
      Latest: NIPSON=XEIKON? Maniac, Nov 18, 2020
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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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      Messages:
      941
      Latest: Plz help me with printing costs !! its a hard one for me OkiTech, May 30, 2020
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    2. Xerox Color Laser Printers & Color Copiers

      Discussion specific to Xerox DocuColor copiers and multifunction printers
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      574
      Messages:
      2,493
      Latest: Help troubleshooting Xerox Phaser 7700 print issues jeboissy, Nov 10, 2020
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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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      330
      Messages:
      1,108
      Latest: Bizhub C350 – Misfeed error wont reset Le Wins, Sep 21, 2020
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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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      Messages:
      109
      Latest: Xante envelope feeder issues Impodave, Aug 27, 2020
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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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      109
      Messages:
      396
      Latest: Print to C5110s with E-22B Fiery Hernan Navarro, Nov 10, 2020
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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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      134
      Messages:
      480
      Latest: Hp z3200 double printing issue Edward Not, Nov 4, 2020
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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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      34
      Messages:
      102
      Latest: 11 x 17 Color Laser for 80 Pound Glossy Cover David M, Dec 24, 2017
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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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      51
      Messages:
      113
      Latest: Need recomendation for Firey Rip computer repair..... Biggs, Mar 26, 2020
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    2. Other RIPs

      Splash, CREO, OEM, software, and other RIPs
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      44
      Messages:
      100
      Latest: Xitron New Plate Size Setup Help Martin Mueller, Nov 11, 2020
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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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      45
      Messages:
      153
      Latest: HP 3800n/Canon c1022 Engine problems PUD, Apr 4, 2020
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    2. 8 ½ x 11 Color Laser Printers

      Desktop and specialty small-format color laser printers
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      50
      Messages:
      210
      Latest: Low Resolution with OEM drivers on Mac zimmy, Oct 4, 2020
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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:
      429
      Messages:
      1,211
      Latest: Canon iPF670 I.T. Supplies, Nov 24, 2020 at 10:34 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
      Discussions:
      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
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      102
      Messages:
      288
      Latest: Roll Printing on Epson L800 1500 by PrintCtrl charleslays89, Sep 13, 2020
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    4. Dye Sub Printers

      Photographic Dye Sublimation and gloss thermal printers
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      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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      50
      Messages:
      130
      Latest: Tetenal papers adamariastills, Aug 24, 2019
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  9. Digital Duplicator Forum

    Ink based digital duplicators

    1. Digital Duplicators

      Low-cost per print digital duplicators
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      23
      Messages:
      72
      Latest: questions for UV ink alternatives Afro254, Apr 23, 2020
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  10. Letterpress Forum

    Letterpress printing presses

    1. Letterpress

      Letterpress printing discussion including Heidelberg Windmill Platen Presses, Kludge Letterpress, etc.
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      11
      Messages:
      56
      Latest: Moving Heidelberg Windmill GT 34x46 vanceibz, Nov 5, 2020
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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
      Discussions:
      2,884
      Messages:
      4,822
      Latest: Vacuum Pump for Heidelberg Multicolor (sold) JJCprintingequip, Nov 22, 2020 at 2:43 PM
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    2. Indigo Presses for Sale

      HP Indigo presses, parts, and supplies for sale
      Discussions:
      408
      Messages:
      870
      Latest: Looking for HP Indigo 5500 BID, PIP, Transfer Blanket zanhan4, Nov 25, 2020 at 3:32 AM
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    3. Finishing Equipment for sale

      Trimmers, cutters, folders, scoring machines, mailing equipment, and coating equipment wanted and for sale.
      Discussions:
      795
      Messages:
      1,179
      Latest: New Book Binder ballykea, Nov 11, 2020
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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:
      394
      Messages:
      684
      Latest: Esko CDI Spark XT 4835 Optics 15 HD - Less than 260 Hour Laser ExoticDPS, Nov 19, 2020 at 1:10 PM
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    5. Color Laser Printers & Copiers for sale

      Color copiers and production color laser printers for sale.
      Discussions:
      511
      Messages:
      822
      Latest: Two Ricoh Pro C5100 Color Laser Production Printers CurtisRTR, Nov 9, 2020
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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:
      246
      Messages:
      348
      Latest: What is the application of UV printers in the advertising industry? brushyourideas, Sep 29, 2020
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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:
      465
      Messages:
      625
      Latest: frequency converter Becker for sale. Serg022, Nov 18, 2020
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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.
      Discussions:
      33
      Messages:
      110
      Latest: Prinergy 5.1.2.1 shared folder issue ocwaverider, Feb 14, 2020
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    2. Layout, graphics, and prepress Software

      DTP, vector and raster Graphics software, and prepress software.
      Discussions:
      95
      Messages:
      322
      Latest: Variable Imaging/Data Software - PrintShop Mail by Objectif Lune Jockero, Nov 10, 2020
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    3. Color Management

      Color profiling , custom profiles, and software and hardware color management issues.
      Discussions:
      68
      Messages:
      199
      Latest: GCR Comparison DanRemaley, Nov 14, 2020
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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:
      686
      Messages:
      1,704
      Latest: New to This community with a specific question on packaging materials long term storage, aging tests TML2020, Nov 11, 2020
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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:
      111
      Latest: printer repair service in Phu Nhuan district - professional reputation napmucmayinhcm, Nov 10, 2020
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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:
      193
      Messages:
      796
      Latest: Low-cost color book printing in Singapore or China PRC BOOK PRINTING, Aug 19, 2020
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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:
      218
      Latest: Out sourcing prepress?? remoteaccess17, Jun 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: New forum topic suggestion... Color Printing Forum Admin, Oct 7, 2019
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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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