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:
      647
      Messages:
      4,100
      Latest: Horizontal printing Strip magenta 6cm wide at the back of paper 45cmx32cm? turbotom1052, Apr 24, 2019 at 7:41 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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      1,604
      Messages:
      10,368
      Latest: SM52-2 or SM74-2 CSF, Apr 24, 2019 at 2:35 PM
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    3. Komori Printing Presses

      Komori Printing Press Forum - Komori Lithrone, Spica, Sprint
      Discussions:
      634
      Messages:
      3,986
      Latest: Who can help with Komori manuals? NILU VERMA, Apr 24, 2019 at 10:36 AM
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    4. Ryobi Printing Presses

      Ryobi Printing Press Forum
      Discussions:
      342
      Messages:
      1,904
      Latest: Ryobi 524 hxx error e-h1000, please help! CHOCK, Apr 1, 2019
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    5. KBA Printing Presses

      KBA Printing Press Forum - KBA Genius, Performa, Rapida
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      93
      Messages:
      393
      Latest: 1997 KBA RA130-7+LV alibryan, Jan 25, 2019
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    6. Man Roland Printing Presses

      MAN Roland Printing Press Forum
      Discussions:
      186
      Messages:
      869
      Latest: Roland Favorit max paper thickness CHOCK, Apr 13, 2019
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    7. Mitsubishi Printing Presses

      Mitsubishi Printing Press Forum
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      34
      Messages:
      110
      Latest: How to reduce PH in Damping water ? turbotom1052, Jan 14, 2019
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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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      801
      Messages:
      4,373
      Latest: Spots developing on plates QM46 Ken Johnston, Apr 20, 2019 at 3:53 PM
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    9. Ink

      Offset printing inks
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      70
      Messages:
      350
      Latest: Water based varnish ink duct coating turbotom1052, Mar 13, 2019
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    10. Offset Papers & Stocks

      Coated and uncoated papers for offset printing.
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      55
      Messages:
      282
      Latest: best paper brands for heidelberg sm-52(14by20) and komori(23by35 to 28by40) turbotom1052, Mar 13, 2019
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    11. UV

      Discussion of UV Offset Printing Issues, Equipment, Tips & Tricks
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      88
      Messages:
      315
      Latest: Roland, Mimaki, Mutoh, Artisjet? erez, Feb 25, 2019
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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:
      192
      Messages:
      606
      Latest: ABDICK DPM 2340 jamming at knife CREATIVE CREATIONS PRESS, Apr 18, 2019
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    14. DI Presses

      Direct Imaging Offset Printing Presses
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      835
      Messages:
      4,915
      Latest: Presstek DI cleaning device rubber replacement for sale Gregor Garb, Apr 12, 2019
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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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      216
      Messages:
      745
      Latest: 3550 no heat ink tulintron, Apr 17, 2019
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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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      Messages:
      5,401
      Latest: Igen 4 - Magenta is out of the picture, and a lot of mistakes Vladimir, Apr 24, 2019 at 7:06 AM
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    2. Xerox Digital Presses

      Xerox digital production presses such as the new Color 800/1000 digital press
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      274
      Messages:
      1,224
      Latest: xerox 800 watermark problem Biggs, Apr 14, 2019
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    3. Canon imagePRESS Digital Presses

      Canon imagePRESS natural gloss digital press
      Discussions:
      162
      Messages:
      671
      Latest: Need opinion on Canon ImagePress Biggs, Jan 23, 2019
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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:
      35
      Messages:
      86
      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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      21
      Messages:
      95
      Latest: MGI DP60 PRO : marks Risu, Mar 7, 2019
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    8. Other Digital Presses

      Other Production Digital Presses
      Discussions:
      116
      Messages:
      370
      Latest: Enable Face up print Bizhub C500 Biggs, Jan 26, 2019
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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
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      553
      Messages:
      2,400
      Latest: Xerox Phaser 7800 or Oki C941? OkiTech, Apr 20, 2019 at 11:05 PM
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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:
      312
      Messages:
      976
      Latest: Konica Minolta c3080 Biggs, Mar 21, 2019
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    4. Xante Color Laser Printers

      Xante Illumina Digital Color Printers (known for printing ability on heavy stocks)
      Discussions:
      18
      Messages:
      96
      Latest: Blue Color Matching on Xante HannahB, Feb 27, 2019
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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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      100
      Messages:
      378
      Latest: Ricoh Aficio MP C2500 triniton2002, Feb 10, 2019
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    6. Other Color Laser Printers & Color Copiers

      Discussion of other production color laser printes, copiers, and production multifunction devices.
      Discussions:
      126
      Messages:
      435
      Latest: Accurio Press c3080 Only1Guppy, Mar 20, 2019
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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:
      105
      Latest: DIY Fiery RIP Biggs, Apr 14, 2019
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    2. Other RIPs

      Splash, CREO, OEM, software, and other RIPs
      Discussions:
      42
      Messages:
      97
      Latest: Freeflow tabs Amy Patterson, Dec 13, 2018
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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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      47
      Messages:
      188
      Latest: Looking for older color laserjet printer, work horse and possible costly units Markrethy, Feb 1, 2019
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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:
      395
      Messages:
      1,105
      Latest: Mimaki TS500P-3200 "Replace DeAirModule" bartek5412, Apr 2, 2019
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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
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      93
      Messages:
      252
      Latest: Matching my Canon prints to my Mac monitor... Help! Petermanncolehill6, Apr 22, 2019 at 7:33 AM
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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:
      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:
      2,667
      Messages:
      4,498
      Latest: Heidelberg SM 102 FP 1986 Viktoria, Apr 17, 2019
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    2. Indigo Presses for Sale

      HP Indigo presses, parts, and supplies for sale
      Discussions:
      322
      Messages:
      655
      Latest: HP indigo 3550. jqgraphic, Apr 17, 2019
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    3. Finishing Equipment for sale

      Trimmers, cutters, folders, scoring machines, mailing equipment, and coating equipment wanted and for sale.
      Discussions:
      690
      Messages:
      1,011
      Latest: inserting machine Muller Martini Onyx, 2003 Viktoria, Apr 17, 2019
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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:
      353
      Messages:
      616
      Latest: Prinergy 6 with RBA & Insite for sale remoteaccess17, Mar 21, 2019
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    5. Color Laser Printers & Copiers for sale

      Color copiers and production color laser printers for sale.
      Discussions:
      500
      Messages:
      803
      Latest: Ricoh Pro C900 Series Commercial Printing System. terrymcv, Apr 24, 2019 at 11:13 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.
      Discussions:
      232
      Messages:
      327
      Latest: OCE ARIZONA for SALE ! hsalvan, Mar 12, 2019
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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:
      396
      Messages:
      563
      Latest: CORONA TREATER - TWO SIDE TREATMENT - OUR LOWEST COST OPTION Polaris, Apr 15, 2019
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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:
      92
      Messages:
      315
      Latest: Variable Imaging/Data Software - PrintShop Mail by Objectif Lune dlannan701, Mar 29, 2019
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    3. Color Management

      Color profiling , custom profiles, and software and hardware color management issues.
      Discussions:
      64
      Messages:
      189
      Latest: Advice on converting spot colour to process colours. Dano.61, Apr 16, 2019
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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:
      661
      Messages:
      1,640
      Latest: Looking for a print company to source my large projects too. Brandon Redding, Apr 18, 2019
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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:
      49
      Messages:
      92
      Latest: Epson Roll to Roll position in Garden Grove Roy Logan Williams, Dec 19, 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:
      775
      Latest: Starting a Print Shop (Around 150k Budget for the Equipment) Pr0cess0r, Apr 15, 2019
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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:
      89
      Latest: Rotary screen printing Giangngo, Apr 22, 2019 at 11:17 PM
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