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:
      594
      Messages:
      3,811
      Latest: Question about printing process Abhi, Sep 23, 2017 at 12:36 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
      Discussions:
      1,395
      Messages:
      8,990
      Latest: GTO with Aquaprint dampener alibryan, Sep 24, 2017 at 1:28 PM
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    3. Komori Printing Presses

      Komori Printing Press Forum - Komori Lithrone, Spica, Sprint
      Discussions:
      577
      Messages:
      3,663
      Latest: Plate clamp slipping on Komori Lithrone Abhi, Sep 24, 2017 at 12:59 PM
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    4. Ryobi Printing Presses

      Ryobi Printing Press Forum
      Discussions:
      306
      Messages:
      1,650
      Latest: Ryobi 524 Hx corvettec3, Sep 14, 2017
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    5. KBA Printing Presses

      KBA Printing Press Forum - KBA Genius, Performa, Rapida
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      84
      Messages:
      369
      Latest: Timing adjustment of the pressure ON witer30, Sep 13, 2017
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    6. Man Roland Printing Presses

      MAN Roland Printing Press Forum
      Discussions:
      156
      Messages:
      725
      Latest: Man roland 200 manual vanceibz, Aug 28, 2017
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    7. Mitsubishi Printing Presses

      Mitsubishi Printing Press Forum
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      32
      Messages:
      106
      Latest: Ink key in Control Panel keep flashing and flashing! rajivk, Jun 7, 2017
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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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      778
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      4,143
      Latest: Experts help needed to buy an used 2 color Heidelberg press PARASURAMAN, Sep 15, 2017
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    9. Ink

      Offset printing inks
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      65
      Messages:
      329
      Latest: angle ink pantone aqazi81, Aug 12, 2017
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    10. Offset Papers & Stocks

      Coated and uncoated papers for offset printing.
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      54
      Messages:
      269
      Latest: What paper we all using Marco Caceres, Aug 10, 2017
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    11. UV

      Discussion of UV Offset Printing Issues, Equipment, Tips & Tricks
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      76
      Messages:
      276
      Latest: Printing on thermoplastic polyurethanes with Mimaki UJF - 3042HG? Risu, Sep 20, 2017 at 5:12 PM
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    12. Web-Presses

      Web-fed Offset Presses
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      74
      Messages:
      263
      Latest: Man Roland Colorman 35 Printronix, Aug 29, 2017
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    13. Platemaking

      Conventional and digital CTP platemaking
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      178
      Messages:
      532
      Latest: Ab dick dpm 34 hsc platemaker CHOCK, Sep 18, 2017
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    14. DI Presses

      Direct Imaging Offset Printing Presses
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      Messages:
      4,729
      Latest: Lazer problems whit QMDI-Plus 46-4 CHOCK, Sep 22, 2017 at 11:38 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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      173
      Messages:
      563
      Latest: Indigo 1050 - I/O Bus write error. KingOf, Sep 14, 2017
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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 Digital Presses

      Xerox toner-based color laser digital press
      Discussions:
      762
      Messages:
      5,065
      Latest: Fuser problem? peels, Sep 18, 2017
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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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      263
      Messages:
      1,155
      Latest: How long does it take to change 5th color on 1000? SMAKCruiser, Sep 18, 2017
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    3. Canon imagePRESS Digital Presses

      Canon imagePRESS natural gloss digital press
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      156
      Messages:
      645
      Latest: Need opinion on Canon ImagePress DK AHMED, Aug 12, 2017
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    4. Kodak NexPress Digital Presses

      Production digital dry-toner 14x20 color presses
      Discussions:
      45
      Messages:
      147
      Latest: Want to buy toner and accessories for Nexpress M700 digiMart, Aug 12, 2017
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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.
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      34
      Messages:
      90
      Latest: xeikon serviceman rolermanto, Sep 23, 2017 at 6:15 PM
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    7. MGI Digital Presses

      MGI Digital Presses such as the Meteor
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      16
      Messages:
      72
      Latest: MGI Meteor DP8700 machine Laserman, Aug 4, 2017
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    8. Other Digital Presses

      Other Production Digital Presses
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      110
      Messages:
      351
      Latest: Bulk Ink Systems, recommendations? 1000papercuts, Sep 22, 2017 at 3:19 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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      236
      Messages:
      907
      Latest: Pro 9000MKll unable to print on A3+ excessive noise OkiTech, May 26, 2017
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    2. Xerox Color Laser Printers & Color Copiers

      Discussion specific to Xerox DocuColor copiers and multifunction printers
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      530
      Messages:
      2,282
      Latest: Xerox Phaser 7800GX - repeating marks stephen mccullough, Sep 13, 2017
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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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      291
      Messages:
      931
      Latest: My konica bizhub c652 shows continuously replenish toner y and k ISAAC ONOJO, Sep 11, 2017
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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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      12
      Messages:
      64
      Latest: Xante Impressia - Quality issues on isolated part of print AlphaGraphics Knoxville, Sep 18, 2017
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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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      87
      Messages:
      353
      Latest: Print management to PRO C651EX allcoopedup, Sep 19, 2017 at 5:23 AM
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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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      114
      Messages:
      402
      Latest: Intec CP2020 looking for parts casimiri, Aug 7, 2017
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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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      33
      Messages:
      101
      Latest: The best gloss text & cover for digital toner printers Steve0, Mar 16, 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:
      48
      Messages:
      102
      Latest: Fiery on DC260 Wont Boot MattFarrell, Sep 22, 2017 at 3:27 PM
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    2. Other RIPs

      Splash, CREO, OEM, software, and other RIPs
      Discussions:
      40
      Messages:
      94
      Latest: Can't get White to Print with AcroRip 8.1 KenR60, Mar 15, 2017
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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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      43
      Messages:
      147
      Latest: Advice on a Printer for Small Runs PSA Toner, Aug 11, 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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      43
      Messages:
      175
      Latest: Color laser for printing plant labels Jeff, Apr 10, 2017
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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:
      22
      Latest: Touch screen dead on Riso HC5500 Joergen, Jun 3, 2014
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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:
      365
      Messages:
      1,045
      Latest: Eco Solvent printer decals001, Aug 25, 2017
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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 at 9:52 PM
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    3. Small Format Inkjet Printers

      13" carriage and smaller inkjet / giclee printers
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      88
      Messages:
      239
      Latest: Printing on cotton A4 paper, needing help superman, Aug 23, 2017
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    4. Dye Sub Printers

      Photographic Dye Sublimation and gloss thermal printers
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      5
      Messages:
      14
      Latest: Are dye sub printers dead? Niallphoto, May 3, 2014
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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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      20
      Messages:
      83
      Latest: CISS with HP 3635 color issue Labroy, May 2, 2017
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    6. Inkjet Paper

      Photographic, fine art, and specialty coated and uncoated inkjet media
      Discussions:
      47
      Messages:
      123
      Latest: How to print on patterned or already printed paper? bob benson, Aug 5, 2017
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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:
      2,496
      Messages:
      4,150
      Latest: Kodak Versamark VT 3000 Ink Jet web press ballykea, Sep 21, 2017 at 3:33 PM
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    2. Indigo Presses for Sale

      HP Indigo presses, parts, and supplies for sale
      Discussions:
      239
      Messages:
      437
      Latest: Will buy any indigo WS6000, WS6600, WS6800 consumables rolermanto, Sep 24, 2017 at 2:31 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:
      623
      Messages:
      889
      Latest: Brehmer Saddle/pad Stitcher Model S Kevin Collins, Sep 21, 2017 at 7:04 AM
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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:
      310
      Messages:
      517
      Latest: PRINT MACHINERY AND ALLIED MACHINERY FOR SALE PARASURAMAN, Sep 15, 2017
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    5. Color Laser Printers & Copiers for sale

      Color copiers and production color laser printers for sale.
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      463
      Messages:
      750
      Latest: Konica Minolta Bizhub Press C8000 terrymcv, Aug 29, 2017
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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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      201
      Messages:
      289
      Latest: AB Dick 9910 Printing Press terrymcv, Aug 14, 2017
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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.
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      340
      Messages:
      451
      Latest: DEM-JET Inkjet Multifunctional Printer for t-shirt/phone case/food etc kmbyc, Sep 19, 2017 at 6:12 AM
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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.
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      30
      Messages:
      107
      Latest: Problem process on SM102-4 CP 2000 Adhitya putra pratama, Apr 27, 2017
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    2. Layout, graphics, and prepress Software

      DTP, vector and raster Graphics software, and prepress software.
      Discussions:
      84
      Messages:
      283
      Latest: Pantone process blue C to CMYK LarryB, Jun 22, 2017
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    3. Color Management

      Color profiling , custom profiles, and software and hardware color management issues.
      Discussions:
      61
      Messages:
      175
      Latest: Determine CMYK mix from printed letterhead dogwood, Aug 17, 2017
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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:
      632
      Messages:
      1,572
      Latest: Error Code list for Polar Cutter 115 EM Jeffrey W Norton, Sep 22, 2017 at 4:02 PM
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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:
      38
      Messages:
      71
      Latest: Need print on crack'n peal adolfff, Sep 21, 2017 at 4:12 PM
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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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      187
      Messages:
      765
      Latest: Printing in Indonesia leorainbow, Aug 27, 2017
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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:
      214
      Latest: Online T-shirt Design Software brushyourideas, Aug 24, 2017
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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: 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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      Latest: Anti-offset Powder aqazi81, Mar 13, 2015
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