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:
      636
      Messages:
      4,052
      Latest: Pan chrome roller re-chroming davidpena2228, Nov 27, 2018
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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
      Discussions:
      1,553
      Messages:
      10,024
      Latest: Dot Gain Poly Plates on SM52 4 color Tdj_81, Dec 14, 2018 at 5:19 AM
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    3. Komori Printing Presses

      Komori Printing Press Forum - Komori Lithrone, Spica, Sprint
      Discussions:
      624
      Messages:
      3,937
      Latest: Sheets fast in press Dave Cracknell, Dec 15, 2018 at 5:00 PM
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    4. Ryobi Printing Presses

      Ryobi Printing Press Forum
      Discussions:
      338
      Messages:
      1,870
      Latest: Ryobi 524 hxx error e-h1000, please help! rizal darwis, Dec 14, 2018 at 12:49 PM
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    5. KBA Printing Presses

      KBA Printing Press Forum - KBA Genius, Performa, Rapida
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      93
      Messages:
      388
      Latest: Lines across all units turbotom1052, Dec 2, 2018
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    6. Man Roland Printing Presses

      MAN Roland Printing Press Forum
      Discussions:
      179
      Messages:
      829
      Latest: Need help with Roland Control console CHOCK, Nov 26, 2018
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    7. Mitsubishi Printing Presses

      Mitsubishi Printing Press Forum
      Discussions:
      34
      Messages:
      109
      Latest: Water Dripping turbotom1052, Jul 13, 2018
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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
      Discussions:
      799
      Messages:
      4,354
      Latest: Help with Hamada C248 Power Inverter Emmanuel Oluwasoyin, Nov 23, 2018
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    9. Ink

      Offset printing inks
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      67
      Messages:
      342
      Latest: whats a good ink M.Irfan Asif, Dec 6, 2018
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    10. Offset Papers & Stocks

      Coated and uncoated papers for offset printing.
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      55
      Messages:
      277
      Latest: The problem of paper Giangngo, Dec 1, 2018
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    11. UV

      Discussion of UV Offset Printing Issues, Equipment, Tips & Tricks
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      87
      Messages:
      307
      Latest: A4 UV printer for phone cases? ChunYuQiuFeng, Aug 20, 2018
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    12. Web-Presses

      Web-fed Offset Presses
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      76
      Messages:
      265
      Latest: Plate Lock-Down bracket Scott Cook, Jan 29, 2018
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    13. Platemaking

      Conventional and digital CTP platemaking
      Discussions:
      188
      Messages:
      594
      Latest: Lotem 800 quantum ii waterless to conventional mantman, Oct 16, 2018
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    14. DI Presses

      Direct Imaging Offset Printing Presses
      Discussions:
      833
      Messages:
      4,896
      Latest: qmdi runing problem augustov, Dec 15, 2018 at 11:22 AM
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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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      213
      Messages:
      724
      Latest: Press won't run please help!!! perfector active homing operation failed indigo2015, Dec 13, 2018 at 1:52 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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      811
      Messages:
      5,336
      Latest: Xpe-08-3263 / 3264 Milo Wilson, Dec 12, 2018 at 8:58 AM
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    2. Xerox Digital Presses

      Xerox digital production presses such as the new Color 800/1000 digital press
      Discussions:
      270
      Messages:
      1,208
      Latest: Xerox 1000 Problems golfass, Sep 18, 2018
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    3. Canon imagePRESS Digital Presses

      Canon imagePRESS natural gloss digital press
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      162
      Messages:
      665
      Latest: How can I print the Image Alignment Guide Sheet? FFR428, Dec 10, 2018 at 1:08 PM
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    4. Kodak NexPress Digital Presses

      Production digital dry-toner 14x20 color presses
      Discussions:
      42
      Messages:
      122
      Latest: Experience with Reconditioned Nexpress? Hakeem, Aug 11, 2018
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    5. Océ Digital Presses

      Océ VarioPrint, ColorStream, and VarioStream digital presses
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      32
      Messages:
      70
      Latest: offset stock imprinting DIRK1966, Jul 17, 2017
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    6. Xeikon Digital Presses

      Web fed electro-photographic dry toner based imaging presses.
      Discussions:
      36
      Messages:
      97
      Latest: Customer Color Proofs Printer101, Jun 25, 2018
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    7. MGI Digital Presses

      MGI Digital Presses such as the Meteor
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      20
      Messages:
      90
      Latest: Printing Vinyl on a MGi Meteor DP8700 PrintInBilbao PIB, Nov 19, 2018
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    8. Other Digital Presses

      Other Production Digital Presses
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      113
      Messages:
      364
      Latest: What is the "right' Envelope color printer for a 300-600k a month volume. tswagg, Dec 11, 2018 at 7:30 PM
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    9. 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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      240
      Messages:
      921
      Latest: What medium-duty digital press to buy? Chanio Beila, Jul 1, 2018
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    2. Xerox Color Laser Printers & Color Copiers

      Discussion specific to Xerox DocuColor copiers and multifunction printers
      Discussions:
      543
      Messages:
      2,346
      Latest: Xerox 242 Yellow band running horizontally Sharpe Image, Nov 20, 2018
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    3. Konica Minolta Color Laser Printers & Copiers

      Discussion specific to Konica Minolta bizhub and co-branded multifunction color laser printers
      Discussions:
      308
      Messages:
      962
      Latest: Konica Minolta bizhub c364e faded print on one side MUGABIRA PAUL, Dec 5, 2018
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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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      17
      Messages:
      91
      Latest: Impressia carbonless printing Tom B, Nov 15, 2018
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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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      99
      Messages:
      372
      Latest: The prints are evenly crossed (RICOH 901s) xuonginnhanh36, Dec 4, 2018
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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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      125
      Messages:
      434
      Latest: Brother MFC-9330 CDW sent scanned document to my gmail zillah, Oct 23, 2018
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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.
      Discussions:
      49
      Messages:
      103
      Latest: DIY Fiery RIP MstrXplodR, Nov 16, 2017
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    2. Other RIPs

      Splash, CREO, OEM, software, and other RIPs
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      42
      Messages:
      97
      Latest: Freeflow tabs Amy Patterson, Dec 13, 2018 at 10:51 AM
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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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      44
      Messages:
      149
      Latest: VersaLink C7000 Printing Everything Leaning Towards Magenta Biggs, Dec 26, 2017
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    2. 8 ½ x 11 Color Laser Printers

      Desktop and specialty small-format color laser printers
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      44
      Messages:
      176
      Latest: Metallic printing on desktop laser printer Fee_83, Feb 6, 2018
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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:
      38
      Latest: HP CM8060 cost per print information threedeeprinting, Aug 6, 2014
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    2. Riso Forcejet

      Riso Forcejet line-inkjet digital printers (such as the HC5500)
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      7
      Messages:
      23
      Latest: Touch screen dead on Riso HC5500 Abbey Bilandzic, Oct 16, 2017
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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:
      387
      Messages:
      1,086
      Latest: Black ink scratches and rubs - Is this a problem with ink or substrate? iJim, Dec 10, 2018 at 5:19 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:
      42
      Messages:
      107
      Latest: Brand new xp-960 ink not absorbing glossy side of thick cardstock juntjoo, Sep 21, 2017
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    3. Small Format Inkjet Printers

      13" carriage and smaller inkjet / giclee printers
      Discussions:
      92
      Messages:
      245
      Latest: Communication Error on Epson Stylus 3880 Aidan Winder, Dec 12, 2018 at 1:59 PM
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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:
      21
      Messages:
      84
      Latest: CISS system for first lx1000e Ana Raquel Felicio, Nov 16, 2018
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    6. Inkjet Paper

      Photographic, fine art, and specialty coated and uncoated inkjet media
      Discussions:
      49
      Messages:
      129
      Latest: Faded flat prints xfactor printing, Oct 4, 2018
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  9. Digital Duplicator Forum

    Ink based digital duplicators

    1. Digital Duplicators

      Low-cost per print digital duplicators
      Discussions:
      23
      Messages:
      71
      Latest: questions for UV ink alternatives khobo, Oct 27, 2016
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  10. 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:
      2,635
      Messages:
      4,436
      Latest: Selling Nexpress Consumables & Parts Printer5731, Dec 13, 2018 at 12:59 PM
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    2. Indigo Presses for Sale

      HP Indigo presses, parts, and supplies for sale
      Discussions:
      303
      Messages:
      608
      Latest: HP WS 4500 HP INDIGO CARE, Dec 15, 2018 at 1:08 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:
      679
      Messages:
      986
      Latest: FOR SALE CUTTERS japgolfer, Dec 11, 2018 at 1:21 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:
      346
      Messages:
      597
      Latest: Esko CDI Spark XT with Optics 25 & HiRes HD Optics HP INDIGO CARE, Dec 15, 2018 at 8:08 AM
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    5. Color Laser Printers & Copiers for sale

      Color copiers and production color laser printers for sale.
      Discussions:
      489
      Messages:
      787
      Latest: Xerox 700 for sale terrymcv, Dec 12, 2018 at 10:35 AM
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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.
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      222
      Messages:
      316
      Latest: HP Latex 260 Wide Format Printer JRH325, Dec 14, 2018 at 1:45 PM
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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:
      387
      Messages:
      547
      Latest: Sheetfed Sticky Note Gluing Machine Wynand Frederik Boshoff, Nov 19, 2018
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  11. 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:
      31
      Messages:
      108
      Latest: Windows is sending print jobs to the wrong printer. rshari123, Oct 15, 2017
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    2. Layout, graphics, and prepress Software

      DTP, vector and raster Graphics software, and prepress software.
      Discussions:
      89
      Messages:
      308
      Latest: How To Do Raffle Ticket Printing Jemison, Nov 28, 2018
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    3. Color Management

      Color profiling , custom profiles, and software and hardware color management issues.
      Discussions:
      64
      Messages:
      188
      Latest: ICC Color Profiles Creation Mariano Hernan, Nov 22, 2018
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  12. 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:
      655
      Messages:
      1,629
      Latest: Printing Postcards, Need Help Finding the Right Printer bchandler14, Dec 7, 2018
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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:
      47
      Messages:
      90
      Latest: Hiring a QuickMaster 46-4 DI Operator Risu, Nov 26, 2018
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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:
      190
      Messages:
      774
      Latest: Low-cost color printing in Vietnam ngothinh, Dec 7, 2018
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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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      40
      Messages:
      216
      Latest: Low Cost 4/4 Online Printers, We've tried a bunch Jack Arthur, Mar 23, 2018
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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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      38
      Latest: TO Color Printing Forum Color Printing Forum Admin, Apr 10, 2017
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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:
      88
      Latest: Anti-offset Powder aqazi81, Mar 13, 2015
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