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:
      866
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      5,541
      Latest: problem in speed master the 8 motors that move the color cylinder in the 4-color dont work! Adil, Oct 1, 2024 at 5:08 PM
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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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      2,485
      Messages:
      17,053
      Latest: SM 74-5P wash-up icon disappeared Adil, Oct 4, 2024 at 9:09 AM
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    3. Komori Printing Presses

      Komori Printing Press Forum - Komori Lithrone, Spica, Sprint
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      774
      Messages:
      4,725
      Latest: Driver Amps AC James Hampton 187, Oct 1, 2024 at 8:28 AM
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    4. Ryobi Printing Presses

      Ryobi Printing Press Forum
      Discussions:
      443
      Messages:
      2,390
      Latest: Error codes CHOCK, Sep 17, 2024
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    5. KBA Printing Presses

      KBA Printing Press Forum - KBA Genius, Performa, Rapida
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      Messages:
      635
      Latest: ColorTronic question Adil, Sep 30, 2024 at 8:21 PM
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    6. Man Roland Printing Presses

      MAN Roland Printing Press Forum
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      419
      Messages:
      2,801
      Latest: Dismantling a Man Roland 300 only 62,000,000 imp Dan da pressman, Oct 4, 2024 at 1:38 PM
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    7. Mitsubishi Printing Presses

      Mitsubishi Printing Press Forum
      Discussions:
      43
      Messages:
      140
      Latest: Difference between QAPC and APC Adil, Jul 31, 2024
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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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      866
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      Latest: Sakurai Oliver 272EP2 Jack liston, Oct 3, 2024 at 11:31 AM
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    9. Ink

      Offset printing inks
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      Messages:
      465
      Latest: Ink transfers to pan roller? Biggs, Oct 1, 2024 at 5:35 PM
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    10. Offset Papers & Stocks

      Coated and uncoated papers for offset printing.
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      63
      Messages:
      332
      Latest: guillotina Polar 115 CF CHOCK, Oct 2, 2024 at 2:44 PM
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    11. UV

      Discussion of UV Offset Printing Issues, Equipment, Tips & Tricks
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      131
      Messages:
      440
      Latest: beginner questions Adil, Sep 21, 2024
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    12. Web-Presses

      Web-fed Offset Presses
      Discussions:
      113
      Messages:
      418
      Latest: Goss web machine Bunkerintegrated, Aug 13, 2024
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    13. Platemaking

      Conventional and digital CTP platemaking
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      264
      Messages:
      854
      Latest: Suprasetter - Plate Counter? DRoberts, Aug 29, 2024
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    14. DI Presses

      Direct Imaging Offset Printing Presses
      Discussions:
      875
      Messages:
      5,098
      Latest: Feeder adjustments for Presstek DI TripperTony, Oct 1, 2024 at 4:09 PM
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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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      334
      Messages:
      1,338
      Latest: HP INDIGO 20K/25K Adil, Aug 26, 2024
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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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      881
      Messages:
      5,670
      Latest: All things igen related Milo Wilson, Jul 12, 2024
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    2. Xerox Iridesse Digital Presses

      Xerox Iridesse digital production presses
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      8
      Messages:
      26
      Latest: Toner Xerox Color 800/1000 or Xerox Iridesse Quasar1975, Apr 25, 2024
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    3. Xerox Digital Presses

      Xerox digital production presses such as the Color 800/1000 digital presses and Versant digital presses
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      327
      Messages:
      1,414
      Latest: Advice on Xerox 180 Versant - are they upto it? jwheeler, Sep 18, 2024
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    4. Canon imagePRESS Digital Presses

      Canon imagePRESS natural gloss digital press
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      174
      Messages:
      702
      Latest: Canon C80000VP max lifetime Jan Wynen, Aug 9, 2024
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    5. Kodak NexPress Digital Presses

      Production digital dry-toner 14x20 color presses
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      42
      Messages:
      118
      Latest: Kodak NexPress ZX3900 Christian1900, Jul 4, 2024
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    6. Océ Digital Presses

      Océ VarioPrint, ColorStream, and VarioStream digital presses
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      34
      Messages:
      78
      Latest: Need recommendations for a unique printer use Robert Hazlewood, Jul 3, 2023
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    7. Xeikon Digital Presses

      Web fed electro-photographic dry toner based imaging presses.
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      39
      Messages:
      90
      Latest: Parts accuriopress 6136 jwheeler, Jun 25, 2024
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    8. MGI Digital Presses

      MGI Digital Presses such as the Meteor
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      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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      135
      Messages:
      442
      Latest: Oki C911 weird color bleed DrGonzo, Aug 7, 2024
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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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      249
      Messages:
      949
      Latest: Interested by Canon C10000VP Jan Wynen, Aug 9, 2024
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    2. Xerox Color Laser Printers & Color Copiers

      Discussion specific to Xerox DocuColor copiers and multifunction printers
      Discussions:
      603
      Messages:
      2,587
      Latest: Phaser 6250 Prints Text In Gray Only! Edo van der Zouwen, Sep 11, 2024
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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:
      357
      Messages:
      1,220
      Latest: CP 200 Adil, Sep 27, 2024
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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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      28
      Messages:
      167
      Latest: Xante envelope feeder issues iFeeder, Jul 16, 2024
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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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      125
      Messages:
      427
      Latest: Ricoh C751 text shadow Pnai, Sep 16, 2024
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    6. Other Color Laser Printers & Color Copiers

      Discussion of other production color laser printes, copiers, and production multifunction devices.
      Discussions:
      154
      Messages:
      529
      Latest: E-Sudio 18 language change problem eyuperol, Oct 1, 2024 at 4:38 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.
      Discussions:
      54
      Messages:
      119
      Latest: Fiery EX560 Shuts Off to Rest if It Receives No Jobs homeboy, Dec 25, 2022
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    2. Other RIPs

      Splash, CREO, OEM, software, and other RIPs
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      54
      Messages:
      120
      Latest: Express Rip software with dongle for sale Srinivasa Rao Kakarla, Apr 17, 2024
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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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      53
      Messages:
      186
      Latest: need help buying a printer for small business kingstondouglas, Jan 30, 2024
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    2. 8 ½ x 11 Color Laser Printers

      Desktop and specialty small-format color laser printers
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      54
      Messages:
      232
      Latest: Desperately need help with my OKI printer EliaAlexsta, Apr 10, 2024
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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)
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      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:
      474
      Messages:
      1,294
      Latest: FTA 37 Error-any help superkale, Oct 2, 2024 at 6:36 AM
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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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      49
      Messages:
      119
      Latest: How can I stop the magenta colour banding on my Epson Worforce-Pro, WF-8510 (A3 Inkjet) printer? morris mwenda, Sep 21, 2023
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    3. Small Format Inkjet Printers

      13" carriage and smaller inkjet / giclee printers
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      115
      Messages:
      316
      Latest: Where do you all buy cartridges? starcolorink, Jul 18, 2024
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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.
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      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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      52
      Messages:
      133
      Latest: Inkjet paper similar to ILFORD Multigrade FB Warmtone Semmimatt kihot, Apr 26, 2024
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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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      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.
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      14
      Messages:
      64
      Latest: Heidelberg Windmill Gripper Bar Adjustment Tools Bramu, Jan 20, 2023
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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:
      3,124
      Messages:
      5,287
      Latest: Looking For Shinohara 66 IV / V With Ink Preset (CIP3) Mr.Sid, Oct 4, 2024 at 3:54 AM
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    2. Indigo Presses for Sale

      HP Indigo presses, parts, and supplies for sale
      Discussions:
      462
      Messages:
      1,016
      Latest: HP Indigo WS4000 for sale Sean DBT, Aug 19, 2024
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    3. Finishing Equipment for sale

      Trimmers, cutters, folders, scoring machines, mailing equipment, and coating equipment wanted and for sale.
      Discussions:
      941
      Messages:
      1,423
      Latest: Laminating machine SYNERGY FAST COMPACT trustprint, Oct 4, 2024 at 1:10 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:
      460
      Messages:
      813
      Latest: Esko CDI Spark 4835 Optics 25 HiRes 4000 DPI QUICK SALE ExoticDPS, Aug 17, 2024
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    5. Color Laser Printers & Copiers for sale

      Color copiers and production color laser printers for sale.
      Discussions:
      542
      Messages:
      901
      Latest: OKI C942 CMYK+White Envelope Printing System in NJ OkiTech, Sep 23, 2024
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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:
      270
      Messages:
      381
      Latest: Epson Paper Sale Marv Heston, Jan 19, 2024
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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:
      515
      Messages:
      753
      Latest: Ricoh C7100 Toner Set Original endiseki, Aug 18, 2024
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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:
      36
      Messages:
      114
      Latest: Amasky CTP ghaiths, Aug 5, 2023
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    2. Layout, graphics, and prepress Software

      DTP, vector and raster Graphics software, and prepress software.
      Discussions:
      102
      Messages:
      339
      Latest: Updating Imposition software from Dynastrip Curt Zimmermann, Jul 12, 2024
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    3. Color Management

      Color profiling , custom profiles, and software and hardware color management issues.
      Discussions:
      77
      Messages:
      216
      Latest: What do you charge for Epson Proofs to your Customers? Denise Packel, May 22, 2024
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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:
      744
      Messages:
      1,838
      Latest: Question About Custom Printed Boxes for My Small Business jwheeler, Sep 18, 2024
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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:
      58
      Messages:
      113
      Latest: Offset Sheetfed Pressman Opportunity (2nd Shift) Michal Fineman, Jan 4, 2024
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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.
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      198
      Messages:
      807
      Latest: Political Mailings Anthea McSwain, Jan 23, 2023
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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:
      220
      Latest: press inspector & evaluator print plus, Jul 19, 2023
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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: Dislike Button Color Printing Forum Admin, Mar 5, 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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      Latest: Cyan overhang DanRemaley, Mar 1, 2020
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