November 7th, 2016
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I had two “Aha!” moments recently about the commercial printing field, and I’d like to share them with you because they reflect the current values of popular culture and the commercial media. Read the rest of this entry »
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October 29th, 2016
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My fiancee always has her eye out for exceptional printed samples because I’m always talking about custom printing. She has become a printing aficionado, and I always get a steady stream of new ideas from her. Read the rest of this entry »
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October 24th, 2016
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I was brought up on paper. I like print books and paper invoices. There’s something permanent and tangible about ink or toner on paper. Ironically enough, however, I have found the Internet to be the best place to learn about the new commercial printing technologies. Read the rest of this entry »
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October 17th, 2016
Posted in Digital Printing | 2 Comments »
An associate just gave me a link to an article about drupa 2016 and Nanography. This time it seems to actually be a real, ready-for-primetime technology, and the proof is in the actual commitments at drupa by purchasers of the presses. Read the rest of this entry »
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October 12th, 2016
Posted in Bag Printing | Comments Off on Commercial Printing: A Shopping Bag Is Worth a Thousand Words
My fiancee got a Lululemon shopping bag in the mail today. She bought it on eBay. I’m always pleased to see how easy it all is, pushing a button on the computer and then having boxes arrive at the door. Read the rest of this entry »
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September 17th, 2016
Posted in Sticky Notes | Comments Off on Custom Printing: Harnessing the Power of Sticky Notes
Without deeper consideration, you might just think the lowly sticky note, that little notepad on your desk, might not offer a wealth of marketing mojo, but that would not be the case. Read the rest of this entry »
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September 7th, 2016
Posted in Book Printing | Comments Off on Book Printing: Folding Tolerance for Book Signatures
I received an interesting question from a PIE Blog reader today. I think many other readers will benefit from the answer. Here’s the email: Read the rest of this entry »
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August 31st, 2016
Posted in Digital Printing | Comments Off on Digital Custom Printing: With Indigo, Seeing Is Believing
I read a lot about commercial printing. I mean, a lot. But nothing ever helps me understand a new technology quite like seeing it in action. Read the rest of this entry »
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August 23rd, 2016
Posted in Printing | Comments Off on Custom Printing: Old, Old Time Printing
In the spirit of spring, with all the flowers and trees in bloom, I thought it fitting to discuss some primitive custom printing techniques that have been around (in some cases) probably since the Stone Age. They’re ideal for children’s art parties, and you may even want to do these projects if you have an artistic bent. Read the rest of this entry »
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August 16th, 2016
Posted in Digital Printing | Comments Off on Digital Custom Printing: Form Follows Function
I was actually starting to write an article about a little book my fiancee bought for her grandson, a book about fish. I had planned to start with praise for the sophisticated use of white ink on clear divider pages to allow for opaque overlays with different art on either side. Read the rest of this entry »
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