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:
      684
      Messages:
      4,319
      Latest: Help - Heidelberg monitor no pointer CHOCK, Sep 19, 2020 at 8:49 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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      1,797
      Messages:
      11,237
      Latest: Filling the dryer liquid cooling system on a 2008 SM 74 Quig, Sep 19, 2020 at 11:36 PM
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    3. Komori Printing Presses

      Komori Printing Press Forum - Komori Lithrone, Spica, Sprint
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      657
      Messages:
      4,050
      Latest: L526 Suction wheel motor controller error alibryan, Sep 11, 2020
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    4. Ryobi Printing Presses

      Ryobi Printing Press Forum
      Discussions:
      366
      Messages:
      1,997
      Latest: Gripper Nicks FFR428, Sep 20, 2020 at 3:18 AM
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    5. KBA Printing Presses

      KBA Printing Press Forum - KBA Genius, Performa, Rapida
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      105
      Messages:
      465
      Latest: KBA 162a printing press Ink Rollers not Dropping CHOCK, Sep 18, 2020 at 9:47 AM
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    6. Man Roland Printing Presses

      MAN Roland Printing Press Forum
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      219
      Messages:
      1,203
      Latest: Does anyone know which board/box this is? drukman, Aug 31, 2020
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    7. Mitsubishi Printing Presses

      Mitsubishi Printing Press Forum
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      36
      Messages:
      120
      Latest: Run w/o Chiller? alibryan, Aug 9, 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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      4,377
      Latest: SM74-2 doesn't work after moving CHOCK, Aug 12, 2020
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    9. Ink

      Offset printing inks
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      78
      Messages:
      375
      Latest: EPSON XP-5100 - TankInk samkir, Jul 6, 2020
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    10. Offset Papers & Stocks

      Coated and uncoated papers for offset printing.
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      Messages:
      300
      Latest: Most opaque thin paper? Rerrock, Jun 12, 2020
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    11. UV

      Discussion of UV Offset Printing Issues, Equipment, Tips & Tricks
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      Messages:
      342
      Latest: LED UV Chalking Problem on HB Gregory Ross, Sep 16, 2020 at 8:23 AM
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    12. Web-Presses

      Web-fed Offset Presses
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      87
      Messages:
      311
      Latest: Goss m600 problem MRTYMM, Aug 31, 2020
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    13. Platemaking

      Conventional and digital CTP platemaking
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      214
      Messages:
      692
      Latest: Screen Plate Right 4300 data cable. swilson513, Sep 17, 2020 at 8:12 PM
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    14. DI Presses

      Direct Imaging Offset Printing Presses
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      847
      Messages:
      4,963
      Latest: QMDI 46-4 press, Tone issue.... augustov, Sep 2, 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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      235
      Messages:
      889
      Latest: Hp Indigo Imaging oil Marcel Lein, Sep 14, 2020 at 6:09 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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      Messages:
      5,529
      Latest: Power just dies. Milo Wilson, Sep 17, 2020 at 5:28 PM
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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
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      288
      Messages:
      1,286
      Latest: Xerox DC 700, white spots in all colors, only with larger formats JulianMue, Sep 20, 2020 at 5:39 AM
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    4. Canon imagePRESS Digital Presses

      Canon imagePRESS natural gloss digital press
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      164
      Messages:
      682
      Latest: Any Canon C7000's for sale?? mludwig, Apr 22, 2020
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    5. Kodak NexPress Digital Presses

      Production digital dry-toner 14x20 color presses
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      40
      Messages:
      114
      Latest: Experience with Reconditioned Nexpress? Hakeem, Aug 11, 2018
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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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      122
      Messages:
      414
      Latest: Toner Konica Minolta Faysalahmed, Jul 22, 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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      245
      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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      Messages:
      2,489
      Latest: Xerox phaser 6010 - black spots on sheet Chris2501, Sep 18, 2020 at 10:09 AM
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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:
      1,107
      Latest: Bizhub C350 – Misfeed error wont reset Le Wins, Aug 15, 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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      21
      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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      107
      Messages:
      390
      Latest: Difference Ricoh 7200S and 7200SL Biggs, Sep 13, 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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      133
      Messages:
      478
      Latest: Which printer to purchase? SitaKriti, Sep 9, 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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      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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      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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      49
      Messages:
      209
      Latest: Metallic printing on desktop laser printer Afro254, Aug 18, 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)
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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:
      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
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      428
      Messages:
      1,208
      Latest: Large format printing basics - Where to learn? Biggs, Sep 10, 2020
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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:
      49
      Latest: DryOffset best sequence practice mantman, Aug 25, 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:
      2,864
      Messages:
      4,791
      Latest: FREE IGEN4 Diamond Edition w 26 inch available with maintenance agreement XDigital, Sep 10, 2020
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    2. Indigo Presses for Sale

      HP Indigo presses, parts, and supplies for sale
      Discussions:
      387
      Messages:
      815
      Latest: looking for blankets for hp indigo series Sergio Serge, Sep 18, 2020 at 9:26 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:
      780
      Messages:
      1,156
      Latest: 1997 Muller Martini panda . Priced low to sell immediate. sriranjith, Sep 14, 2020 at 4:16 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:
      385
      Messages:
      669
      Latest: Now on Sale : Esko CDI Spark XT/4835 Optics 40 HD HiRes SecuFlex ExoticDPS, Sep 19, 2020 at 5:09 AM
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    5. Color Laser Printers & Copiers for sale

      Color copiers and production color laser printers for sale.
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      510
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      819
      Latest: Mimaki UJF-3042 MkII EX UV Printer Teresa Keehner, Mar 27, 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.
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      246
      Messages:
      347
      Latest: 2014 Roland LEJ 640 UV LED Wide Format Printer John Van Hoorn, Jul 10, 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.
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      458
      Messages:
      612
      Latest: Alonex - CRT Data Monitors for Schröder Ducter 1500 Cut To Length Line Alonex, Sep 8, 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.
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      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:
      319
      Latest: Distorted watermark & graphic elements Windows 10. danmitch1, Aug 25, 2020
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    3. Color Management

      Color profiling , custom profiles, and software and hardware color management issues.
      Discussions:
      67
      Messages:
      198
      Latest: Epson L1800 Weird Issue saproics, Aug 27, 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:
      684
      Messages:
      1,698
      Latest: holographic stickers and labels ricardo11H, Sep 18, 2020 at 11:30 AM
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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:
      56
      Messages:
      110
      Latest: Printing Service for flyers and envelopes Bills Print Service, Sep 7, 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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