April 5th, 2018
Tags: Foiling
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A friend and colleague recently sent me a press release from Roland DGA describing new laser foiling equipment. The article, entitled “Roland DGA Launches the World’s First Laser Foil Decorator – the DGSHAPE LD-80,” published on 3/23/18 in various online publications, describes the machine, which uses metallic and holographic foils to imprint small items including pens, cell-phone covers, cosmetic cases, and even paper (such as corporate letterhead) with logos, text, and graphics. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Foiling
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April 3rd, 2018
Posted in Screen Printing | Comments Off on Custom Screen Printing: A Good Choice for Coating Offset Sheets
A friend and colleague of mine is a sales rep for two different book printers. (This is a little like what I do, although I’m completely independent, working with multiple printers as a representative for my clients. In contrast, as a sales rep my colleague has the firm backing of two specific book printers. One printer focuses on color work. The other focuses on black-ink-only print books.) Read the rest of this entry »
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March 29th, 2018
Posted in Magnets | Comments Off on Custom Printing: Thoughts on Promotional Magnets
A friend and colleague in the commercial printing field recently brought to my attention a flyer from a magnet company, or, more specifically, a manufacturer of magnetic paper used for custom printing.
At first glance this seemed like a mundane topic. After all, everyone has magnets on their refrigerators, (calendars or ads for some car company or plumber). But as I thought about it further, I realized a few intriguing things. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 24th, 2018
Posted in Paper and finishing | Comments Off on Book Printing: Thoughts on Choosing Printing Paper
I found a perfect-bound mythology book in the thrift store this week that I had last read and loved in 1981, so I bought it for a dollar. But what struck me even more than the surprise of finding it again was the publication date (1976) and the fact that the cover, cover coating, and interior paper showed absolutely no sign of age. None. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 22nd, 2018
Posted in Business Cards | Comments Off on Commercial Printing: Enlarging Low-Resolution Photos
A print consulting client of mine recently asked a question on Facebook regarding the best software package to enlarge photos that were not of sufficient resolution. I responded, voicing my concern that she might not like the results.
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March 19th, 2018
Posted in Digital Printing | Comments Off on Custom Printing: New Digital Print Technology from Kodak
I was excited to see the new digital printing technology from Kodak, the NEXFINITY platform, referenced recently in the printing trade journals. I have been a devotee of Kodak’s competition, the HP Indigo, for years due to what I perceive as its superior color fidelity. However, I can’t help but believe that strong competition in the realm of digital printing technology will “raise all boats.” The new printing platform that Kodak has crafted will benefit all digital print buyers by encouraging the constant improvement of digital print technology in the marketplace. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 12th, 2018
Posted in Large-Format Printing | Comments Off on Large Format Printing: Printing Art and Photos on Canvas
I read an article yesterday by a company that prints clients’ photos on canvas. The article, entitled “The Rise of Canvas in Art: From Oil Paintings to Photo Prints,” written by Jessica Stewart and published on www.mymodernmet.com on 3/6/18, got me thinking not only about the history of canvas but also about the sense of importance and permanence it conveys. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 6th, 2018
Posted in Magazine Printing | Comments Off on Custom Printing: Thoughts on Adding Inserts to Your Magazine
I received a magazine in the mail yesterday from AAA, the roadside assistance company. I like to read this periodical because it tells me about exotic locations while also discussing practical matters such as insurance.
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February 27th, 2018
Posted in Paperboard Packaging | Comments Off on Custom Printing: Inkjet Printing on Corrugated Board
A print consulting client of mine recently asked why there was so much excitement about inkjet printing on corrugated board, so I did some quick research and gave him the following presentation. Personally I think digital printing on corrugated board will be a game changer. Here’s why. Read the rest of this entry »
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February 22nd, 2018
Posted in Book Printing | Comments Off on Book Printing: Fashion Color Book Reprint–Already
I always learn something from my clients, and the creator of both the color fashion swatch book I’ve been working on for the last year and a half and also of the color system underlying this product, is already reprinting the book. Read the rest of this entry »
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