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Evaluating Wide-format Printers
September 19, 2014

With approximately 65 percent of in-plants offering wide-format printing according to IPG data, managers need to be aware how they can maintain high print quality at reasonable costs. The SpencerLab Digital Color Laboratory has just conducted an independent evaluation of print quality and ink usage-based running cost for several Hewlett Packard, Canon and Epson wide-format printers, in multiple applications.

EFI Introduces Two New Digital Front Ends
September 12, 2014

EFI has announced two advanced EFI Fiery digital front ends (DFEs) for the new Canon imagePRESS C800 and C700 presses. The Canon imagePRESS Server F200 and G100 are the first DFEs built on EFI’s Fiery FS150 Pro platform for cut-sheet digital production systems.

Automation Can Save Your In-plant
September 11, 2014

Reduce setup times, eliminate bottlenecks, free up staff. Use automation to increase your in-plant’s value and ensure your success.

Canon Introduces imagePRESS C800 Series
September 5, 2014

On Wednesday Canon U.S.A., announced the new imagePRESS C800 Digital Color Press Series, designed for small-to-medium in-plants. Comprised of the imagePRESS C800 and imagePRESS C700, this series is able to handle a variety of media options, including heavyweight coated stock, textured stock and envelopes.

Man Arrested After Printing Fake Money in Public
September 5, 2014

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA—A friendly tip to the community of counterfeiters: If you're going to print ersatz cash, it's a crime that's probably best perpetrated within the confines of your home as opposed to, say, in full view of public transit passengers.

Making Villanova Proud
September 1, 2014

Ask Michael George what else he might have done with his life had he not become an in-plant manager and his answer comes quickly.

Florida Tax Office Brings Printing In-house
September 1, 2014

When the vendor that had been printing automobile vehicle registrations for Pasco County (Florida) residents mistakenly sent the personal information of nearly 2,000 car owners to the wrong people, it was the last straw for Tax Collector Mike Fasano. He told the Tampa Tribune in April, “We’re bringing all of the printing services in-house beginning next month.”

2014 Must See ’ems Winners Selected
August 15, 2014

RESTON, VA—The 2014 Must See ’ems winners have been selected and will be on exhibit at GRAPH EXPO 14 and the co-located CPP EXPO show, slated for Sept. 28 to Oct. 1, at Chicago’s McCormick Place. Chosen by a panel of industry experts, these innovative technologies represent advances in 11 categories spanning the entire graphic communications industry.

The Winners of the 2014 Gold Ink Awards Printing Contest
August 14, 2014

PHILADELPHIA—Printing Impressions has announced the winners of the 2014 Gold Ink Awards. This year's Gold Ink Award winners were chosen from more than 1,000 entries submitted within nearly 50 categories, including:

Canon U.S.A. Launches Six Wide-format Systems
August 1, 2014

Six new models have been unveiled by Canon U.S.A. in its imagePROGRAF lineup that include four new five-color, large-format inkjet printers, and two new large-format imaging systems. These devices offer faster printing speeds, lower operation costs, along with upgraded software for an enhanced user experience particularly in mobile and cloud-based printing applications.

Celebrating Print at Graph Expo
August 1, 2014

As Ralph Nappi sees it, Graph Expo is more than just a place to kick the tires on some of the latest printing and binding equipment.

Compensating Salespeople for Digital Jobs: Is This Still a Problem? Yes
August 1, 2014

For the modern sales rep who toils for a printer that offers digital output, the days of being intimidated by the technology are long gone, observes Bill Farquharson, a vice president of NAPL and author of "The Sales Challenge" blog that appears in Printing Impressions' "Today on PIworld" e-newsletter. Small orders equal small commission checks, and salespeople are "following the dollar," he adds.