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CONTENTS What’s in this issue of Quick Print Pro

December 2018-January 2019

Comment ANOTHER WINTER OF GREAT CONTENT

04 News Front 10 New Products 16 People In Print 18 Digital Imagery 20 Christmas Spread 22 Your 2019 Year Planner & 24 Printwear Promotion LIVE! Hot news in print for quick print pros

What’s new to print and finish with?

Congrats to new colleagues in print

Martin Christie – pixel prophet

Seasonal wares and raffle

Handy diary sized version

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28 Sign & Digital explains 30 Green Issues 32 2020 Print Vision 34 New Profit Centre 3D printer 36 Mimaki stands out New online resources

Corporate social responsibility in print Forum for forecasts

Best practice shared

‘Shape the Future in Colour’

38 Readers Scribes 40 Finda Product / Supplier 43 PrintersXchange These jokes are on you

QPP preferred suppliers in print

Seasonal salutes to all readers from all sides of the fence; Print Shops, Digital Printers, Commercial Printers, Copy Shops, On-Street Instant Printers, In-House Print Room Managers, FM and Conventional printers specialising in On-Demand, Short Run, Variable Printing, CRDs (Corporate Reprographic Departments), PSPs (Print Service Providers), Graphic Arts Businesses, Sign Suppliers and CAD Bureaus.

Print Equipment Dealers, Machine Resellers, Print Finishing Suppliers, Pre-Press Software and Hardware Traders, Print Consumable Providers, OME Manufacturers, Sales Agents, Sales Representatives, Distributors and Purveyors of everything in print; I hope we haven’t missed anyone out?

Save this date for Save the Children’s Christmas jumper day on the 14th December: www.christmasjumperday.org Have a wonderful Christmas and a print prosperous New Year.

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The law on workplace pensions has changed and every employer in the UK must put certain staff into a pension scheme and contribute towards it.

This is called ‘automatic enrolment’.

It’s important that you understand what you need to do — and when you need to do it. This will depend on your circumstances and those of your employees. To work out what you need to do and when you need to do it contact our auto enrolment scheme advisers on:

0800 132100 or email alan.hudson@meridan.co.uk

Help is on hand from the Printing Industry Pension Scheme which has been running since 1986.

Meridan Financial LLP is the appointed advisers for the Printing Industry Pension Scheme (PIPS) and are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Not all Auto Enrolment services are regulated by the FCA.

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EDITORIAL: Marina Peirce EDITORIAL ASSISTANT: Nyree Groome EXECUTIVE PUBLISHER: Maureen Foulkes CONTRIBUTORS: Lara Groome, Andrew Foulkes, Rebecca Foulkes and Dan Tester.

FEATURES: Peter Foulkes

DIGITAL IMAGING & PHOTOGRAPHY: Martin Christie MAGAZINE PRODUCTION: Dean Cook, The Magazine Production Company. www.magazineproduction.com PRINTING: Newman Thomson When finished with the magazine please recycle it.

Quick Print Pro (QPP) is published monthly by Colourfast Group Limited, 36 Cheltenham Place, Brighton. BN1 4AB. A company registered in England Number: 2517164. Entire contents within this publication Copyright © 2018 Colourfast Group Limited. Quick Print Pro is an independent publication and not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or suppliers. Quick Print Pro print quantity is 6600 copies and is distributed directly, by mail, to Digital Printers, Copy Shops, On-Street Instant Printers, In-House Print Room Managers, CRDs (Corporate Reprographic Departments), PSPs (Print Service Providers), Sign Businesses, and CAD Bureaus. QPP is available on-line and on your desk: www.QuickPrintPro.co.uk. Re-use and reprint requests to editor@QuickPrintPro.co.uk.

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John Brailsford Printers adds Laminator Pro 450 John Brailsford Printers has added a Morgana Laminator Pro 450 in order to speed up and automate its laminating capability. The product was purchased directly from Morgana Systems, the UK manufacturer of equipment for digital finishing.

The Rotherham and Barnsley shop-fronted business has always had laminating in-house, but had generally been catering for smaller runs. Commenting on the arrival of the new machine, John Brailsford, company owner, said: “As the business has expanded the run lengths for laminating have increased. We also saw the need, with typical runs of 1,000/2,000 copies, for more automation. Our short run solutions required hand feeding, so taking a person out of the process actually made the new machine a very cost-effective solution from day one.

“We looked at a range of machines, and sampled some of them with in-house trials.

What became immediately apparent to us was that a number of products were not sufficiently robust to give us a reasonable life expectancy.

The quality of the feeder was also an issue with some machines.”

Although a user of a number of Morgana products, John hadn’t initially considered Morgana for laminating, “Even though we have purchased a number of products from the company, and still run Morgana numbering and creasing equipment, I wasn’t aware of them providing quality laminating solutions. Having

discussed the issue of laminating with our Morgana representative she was able to offer us an in-house trial of their latest Laminator 450 product.

“We had the machine delivered and after a couple of days training we were producing perfect results. We ran the machine for six weeks before Morgana came back to ask the question. Safe to say, the machine didn’t come out again!”

Designed for easy operation, the Laminator Pro 450 is a unique high-pile automatic feed laminator. It features an integrated compressor and pneumatic system for high quality print lamination up to 450mm working width. This revolutionary new compact machine combines speed and ease of operation with quality.

This deep pile, automatic suction feed system can achieve speeds of up to 1,875 SRA3 sheets per hour. A micro-perforation and scissor roller

cutting system provides for perforation and separation of sheets.

The Laminator Pro 450 is ideal for the ondemand printer. It is both easy to set up and very versatile, being capable of foiling and spot gloss as well as straightforward laminating.

John Brailsford adds: “The foiling provided us with excellent results from day one — much better than other systems that we have tried in the past, as it is better suited to a wider range of stock, and is overall a more predictable process.

“The foiling process is only suitable for working with digitally printed work, as the foil adheres to the toner. Whilst it is a £1,500 add on, being able to offer foiling to customers is most definitely an added-value capability.”

The team at Brailsford’s also discovered that whilst the product is promoted as an SRA3 solution, they have been able to run SRA2 sheets through the machine and achieved very acceptable results. “It would only be efficient for very short runs, but that is all we would ever need,” added John.

Ray Hillhouse, vice-president offline business at Morgana, said: “The Laminator 450 and 450 Pro offer a range of printers the ideal inhouse laminating solution. First shown on the Morgana stand at Ipex last year, we have been delighted with the interest that has been shown in the product.”

Full details of Morgana’s product line-up can be found at: www.morgana.co.uk

Communications and Content at Lord Mayor’s Show At the suggestion of Alderman Peter Estlin the Rt Hon the Lord Mayor of London, the Lord Mayor’s Show this year featured an Engagement Zone which was set up near his official residence, Mansion House.

This new initiative, which was inspired by last summer’s Apprentice 18 event at Ravensbourne University, featured a number of exhibitors including four, Paragon, Pearson, Parkside Flexibles and BPIF with the St Bride Foundation, under the aegis of the Stationers’ Company. Organised by Past Master Helen Esmonde, Chairman of the Stationers’ Education Committee, the exhibition anticipated Apprentice 19 which will take place at Guildhall in the City of London on 18th and 19th June 2019.

A steady flow of visitors learned from Paragon about the wide range of printing’s impact in so many areas of commerce and viewed Pearson’s extensive range of educational materials. Parkside introduced visitors to compostable packaging and the St Bride Foundation with the BPIF took them from historic, traditional printing through to 3D printing.

This was a great opportunity to spread the word about the importance of the Communications and Content industry and it was heartening to see people taking such a lively interest. At the end of his very busy day the Lord Mayor visited and spoke with all the exhibitors. He went on to say, “I was absolutely delighted to visit the inaugural Festival Zone hosted by Bloomberg during the Lord Mayor’s Show. In particular, the Worshipful Company of Stationers, led by Past Master Helen Esmonde,

displayed a fantastic array of innovative and sustainable packaging and printing products. David Allan, Master of the Stationers’ Company and I were given hands-on experience of the products and the companies working to address environmental issues using the latest technology.” www.stationers.org

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Hülkenberg and Sainz Burger Challenge At Roland DG, one of the perks of the job is getting an exclusive look into the lives of Roland users. Sometimes they’re even lucky enough to play a more major part in their stories. Such was the case when Renault Sport Formula OneTM Team asked Roland to help them out with their favourite kind of challenge — a burger-related challenge!

After a cold start to the United States Grand Prix week, The Renault Sport Formula OneTM Team needed something to help them gain ground at the upcoming race in Austin, Texas.

Nothing says ‘gentlemen, start your engines’ quite like a tasty feast, and there was no better place to inject some foodie-fuel than in the birthplace of the loaded burger.

On the Thursday before the race, Renault’s star drivers, Carlos Sainz and Nico Hülkenberg, met up for a burger crafting extravaganza. Each driver was tasked with making a custom burger for their teammate using specially selected ingredients to reflect their personalities.

As they’re more accustomed to the car than the kitchen, this event was a step out of their comfort zone, but inspiration was clearly in the air. In tribute to Nico’s nickname, ‘The Hulk’,

Carlos served up a mighty feast stacked with plenty of meat and lettuce. Almost in act of retaliation, The Hulk hit back at Carlos ‘Chili’ Sainz, with a super-spicy burger featuring Spanish cheese, in honour of his teammate’s homeland.

Such a feat of culinary wizardry couldn’t go undocumented, so the exchange of burgers was set to occur in front of photographers and TV media. With such attention, it seemed improper to present the burgers on regular, run-of-themill plates — which is when the guys at Renault Sport Formula OneTM Team thought of their good friends at Team Roland DG.

Roland Heroes assemble Roland DG has already discovered many Roland Heroes, with more to be revealed as the search for the most incredible Roland users continues. The Roland Hero Awards celebrate the people and ideas that make the vibrant, supportive and exciting Roland community what it is. The campaign shines a spotlight on the entrepreneurship, creativity and passion that in turn drive the innovations of Roland.

Customers from across EMEA have been sharing their stories, and in return have been listed on the Roland Hero online roll of honour, with the overall winner to be rewarded with an unforgettable holiday.

Recently, Roland announced that it has extended the deadline for entries to December 31st 2018, to allow Roland users more time to share their fascinating stories.

“We’ve been so impressed and inspired by the Roland customers who have already got involved that we simply wanted to hear more,” says Gillian Montanaro, Head of Marketing EMEA at Roland DG. “We are excited to tell the world about them and their stories, and we look forward to crowning the overall winner of the Roland Hero Awards in January.”

Customers already nominated Roland Heroes span multiple markets, including signage and display. The search has uncovered Eastprint, a

German advertising business that truly puts its trust in the Roland systems, running five Roland SOLJET printers to deliver everything they need, when they need it.

Roland Heroes in the sports industry have also shared their stories. Lieuwe Boards is a Dutch kite surfboard specialist that uses Roland VersaSTUDIO BN-20 technology to print custom graphics strong enough to withstand serious waves. In the Canary Islands, In Your Face is proud to have developed a successful graphics business for the sailing market, relying on Roland’s popular and versatile integrated print and cut technology from the very beginning.

Roland customers interested in participating should submit their hero stories before the closing date of 31st December 2018. www.rolandhero.com

Roland’s very own Application Engineer, Kai Perry, was in the driving seat, challenged with creating bespoke burger boxes befitting of the occasion. “I’ve made a lot of interesting things in my time,” says Kai, “but this was the first time I’ve been asked to make burger boxes. Luckily, we have plenty of devices in the Creative Centre that are perfect for making all kinds of packaging.”

After experimenting with some different solutions and materials, the final boxes were created using the following process. First the designs were printed on matte vinyl with the Roland TrueVIS VG-640, including crop marks for cutting alignment. Kai then applied the vinyl to card and used the Roland CAMM-1 GR-640 to cut and crease the printed designs, before finishing and gluing the cartons by hand.

“I’m really happy with how they turned out,” says Kai. “The designs we used were based on the colours of the drivers’ helmets, which I thought was a really clever touch.” We’re sure Nico and Carlos were impressed with the burger boxes too, although something tells us they were more focused on the contents… www.renaultsport.com/Formule-1-330

PROFILE OF THE MONTH

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Rotherham based printer 2020 expansion

Rapidly expanding South Yorkshire based print manufacturer, Bluetree Group confirms further expansion in Manvers, Rotherham.

After four years of calling Manvers home, Bluetree Group has confirmed their plans to expand their manufacturing facility into a neighbouring unit, increasing their total footprint by 45% to 145,000sqft and paving the way for Bluetree’s continuing growth.

Adam Carnell, Managing Director said; “We’re in an exciting position with the business continuing to grow very rapidly year on year as more consumers choose to purchase their printed products online. When we first moved into the building in 2015 it seemed vast but with the investment in new equipment the space has been filling up quickly. The additional

production space will allow the business to fulfil its growing demand and also add new products to the current line-up” Over the past five years, Bluetree Group has invested £20 million into their South Yorkshire print production facility, ensuring their place at the forefront of print industry innovation whilst stimulating the local economy with the expansion of their skill rich workforce. The latest addition to the facility includes the groundbreaking Landa S10P Nanographic Printing® Press which combines the speed of a digital printer with the cost-efficiency of a litho printer.

This will be the first Landa in the UK and reflects Bluetree’s dedication of delivering quality print to its customers at fast turnarounds.

With Bluetree’s confirmed expansion, it’s

anticipated that recruitment will begin at the end of 2019 to fulfil various production roles within the new facility.

Vicki Russell Head of HR said; “We’re very lucky to have secured a neighbouring facility. It means we can continue to thrive in Rotherham with our dedicated, passionate work force that has expanded by over 200 colleagues over the past five years alone. With our expansion; we’re very excited to invest in our existing workforce and look forward to welcoming even more members to the Bluetree team”.

Renovation on the newly purchased facility will begin during spring 2019 and run through to early 2020; when Bluetree anticipates everything to be up and running. www.bluetreegroup.co.uk

Jubilee book to mark print’s 25-year journey Over the last year, in a series of articles on the ‘PastPrintFuture’-blog, industry experts Laurel Brunner and Ed Boogaard have been chronicling the 25-year history of digital printing. To commemorate this milestone, there will also be a book of the same title — to be launched during Xeikon’s 30th anniversary celebration.

It has been 25 years since the Xeikon DCP-1 and the Indigo E-Print 1000 were introduced at IPEX 1993. The digital printing industry has come a long way since, and 2018 is an excellent moment to explore digital printing’s evolution. The ‘PastPrintFuture’ project set out from the beginning to not just talk technology, say Brunner and Boogaard: “We wanted to focus also on the people that made it happen, on the changes that digital printing has enabled in business models and in applications, and on how this helps to define the future of the industry.”

Brunner and Boogaard managed to engage with a broad range of people that have been closely involved with print’s digital journey in various ways. “We have talked to great entrepreneurs who often have been pioneers in digital print and are still pushing the boundaries. And industry pundits such as Frank Romano, Andy Tribute and Kurt Wolf have helped us to put things in a broader perspective.” Danny Mertens, Corporate Communications Manager for Xeikon, adds: “We hope both the blog and now the book will be beneficial to those who are relatively new to the industry, and a walk down memory lane for veterans who have been around for a while.”

“Writing down these stories and reading through historical publications, we have once again been impressed by what has been achieved in only 25 years — but even more so by what the future may still bring to this

industry. Our book is to mark this important moment in time and celebrate print,” say Brunner and Boogaard. And the project isn’t over: “As print’s digital journey continues, we invite all people from the industry to join us: please visit the ongoing PastPrintFutureblog and keep contributing your experiences, stories and pictures.” www.xeikon.com

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Mimaki help students’ creative potential The University of Huddersfield’s busy and bustling print room is a unique, creative space that provides students with a collaborative environment within which to explore the potential that inkjet printing offers their design process. The mastermind of Technical Manager Coordinator at the university’s School of Art, Design and Architecture, Stephen Calcutt, the print room houses a Mimaki UJF small format flatbed LED UV printer, a state of the art Mimaki Tx300P-1800 direct to textile printer alongside further small format transfer printers, large format graphics devices, plus binding and other finishing processes.

“Our initial investment in the Mimaki UJF and its subsequent location in our school-wide print facility totally changed our approach to teaching and supporting print design,” recalls Calcutt. “We originally operated the facility like a traditional university print bureau, with about five large format printers churning out posters and graphics. The arrival of the UJF changed our focus and transformed the way we work.”

Now, with the facility offered to students from other courses alongside the textile users, it’s a thriving, interactive hub where students are taught to question conventional thinking and utilise the creative capabilities of the Mimaki printers to the best of their ability. Key to this behavioural change is PhD student and senior lecturer, Brent Hardy-Smith. “I’m not here to sit and critique students’ work,” he says. “Instead, I run workshops, learning alongside the students.

Our methodology is all about discovery and transformative design, using the printers as creative tools and collaborating with other technology and materials.”

“Teaching becomes more about facilitating,” he continues. “Whether that’s facilitating people, equipment or thinking, it’s all relevant to the process and helps lead the students in different directions.”

“I encourage them to ask, ‘can we?’ and to question convention,” he states. “The design software says what’s possible but it’s the Mimaki printers that add the potential, and this is transforming the way the students think about the connection between design and print.”

Huddersfield University is centrally located in the town, itself surrounded by the Pennines and steeped in a rich textile printing heritage.

With major investment and development on the cards, the university’s School of Art, Design and Architecture is set to move to a high-tech new building in 2019, but for now, offers a creative resource that spans a multitude of disciplines including architecture, animation, photography, graphic design and textiles.

Mimaki’s UJF series of multi award-winning

small format flatbed printers is utilised in a broad array of industries, from high-end décor applications to the promotional product printing market. They’re also found within manufacturing environments as well as many other sectors that benefit from its arsenal of creative tools; such as opaque white ink, clear varnish, vibrant process colours and the ability to print to almost any substrate.

Purchased through Mimaki reseller R A Smart, the Tx300P-1800 is a versatile, wide format, direct to textile printer that allows students to output to digitally prepared natural fabrics such as cotton, making it a popular choice for fashion and furnishings businesses as well as designers.

“We have an excellent relationship with the team at R A Smart and Laura Newill (our Textiles Specialist Design and Print Technician) and I are always kept well informed on new product developments,” Calcutt affirms. “What pleases me the most however, is the great service we receive from both R A Smart and Hybrid. As a manager, it’s essential that I am confident that our staff will be well supported

in the implementation and development of newly acquired technologies and I know that Laura can rely on the technical expertise of the engineers and solutions experts.”

“The range of Mimaki hardware that we have teaches the students the appropriateness of print,” continues Hardy-Smith. “They quickly learn what to use and why. From their initial amazement at the potential, by understanding what the printers offer, they can be ever more creative in their design process.”

An annual highlight is the end of year show and the Mimaki printers have played an important role in the work on display.

“Students learn to collaborate, so are able to incorporate many different techniques in their exhibitions,” concludes Calcutt. “We encourage them to work with multiple technologies and materials, so the breadth of work is proof of how they’re flourishing as young designers and learning how to operate outside the established framework. None of this would have happened had we not made the initial investment in the Mimaki.” www.rasmart.co.uk

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Quick Print Pro • New Products

December 2018-January 2019

New Xerox ConnectKey Printer Apps Workers can spend more time collaborating and creating colourful marketing materials with two new Xerox workplace assistant printers that personalise work experiences and support mobility with secure, wireless printing.

Designed for medium and large workgroups, the customisable Xerox VersaLink® C8000 and C9000 A3 colour printers produce professional colour quality, backed by benchmark reliability at an affordable total cost of ownership. In addition, the C9000 is equipped with precision colour management tools, greater media flexibility and added productivity.

Exceptional user experience — The user experience, which sets these products apart, begins with a simple, wizard-based installation and configuration process. Designers, marketers and office staff have access to a powerful, yet accessible feature set, without requiring IT expertise.

The exclusive five inch, tilt-capable, colour user interface responds to taps, swipes and pinches, much like mobile devices, and can be personalised for different work environments or individual users.

Further personalisation is provided by Xerox ConnectKey® apps, available from the Xerox App Gallery. These apps provide one-touch, easy access to cloud services such as Dropbox, Google Drive and Box; and with @PrintByXerox, any email-enabled device can print a job while on the go.

This consistent user experience is available across all ConnectKeyenabled devices, enabling a standard workflow that fuels increased productivity.

Professional colour in a workplace setting — Both devices provide professional colour image quality with advanced EA Toner and high print resolution. For enhanced colour management, the C9000 supports the Xerox Precise Colour Management System, offering colour accuracy and precise tuning of Pantone and custom spot colours.

The C9000 also handles heavier stocks for greater media flexibility in

developing applications such as brochures, proposals, posters, directmail pieces and signage. To automate the final output, optional finishing, available on both devices, offer saddle-stitch, crease, and booklet making.

“Like other members of the VersaLink family, the C8000 and C9000 let you work on your own terms, whenever and wherever you want,” said Tracey Koziol, senior vice president, Global Offerings, Xerox. “They are true workplace assistants, adjusting to work styles and requirements while keeping up with the rapidly evolving, increasingly mobile workplace.”

Availability — The VersaLink C8000 and C9000 are available immediately through Xerox direct and indirect channels. www.xerox.com

New eye-catching floor graphics Many of us use our phones while out shopping: researching products, comparing prices, downloading coupons, taking photos of items to think about later, looking at a shopping list or simply checking the time. So, with so many shoppers looking down at their phones, retailers need to find new ways to grab their attention.

Innovations in printing technology, inks and — of course — materials now enable display and advertising potential to reach floor to ceiling and wall to wall.

Window displays encourage shoppers into a retail space, inside which POS and shelf-edge displays can boost sales of a specific product or range. But floor graphics can do all this and more: they can be used to guide customers into and around a space and create a fuller experience. This method can also be incredibly effective in city centre environments, trade shows, museum exhibitions, theme parks — anywhere you want to grab and maintain the attention of your visitor. They’re also ideal for places like hospitals, transport hubs and educational facilities, where effective wayfinding systems keeps foot traffic moving in the right direction.

The safety of floor graphics was, naturally, a concern in the past; installing a tripping hazard is never good business. But materials have been developed to ensure floor graphics are non-slip and securely fixed and, Drytac make media that is easy to install and to remove too, even for the non-professional.

They have a full range of display materials designed specifically for safe,

user-friendly and effective graphics on a whole variety of common floor coverings. This includes award winning SpotOn Floor 200, a 200 micron (8 mil) embossed printable white matte PVC film designed for short-term, indoor floor graphics with no need for lamination, with a post-print anti-slip rating. It has also achieved a Class B1 Fire Rating, meaning it can be used in public areas governed by strict fire regulations, and has Drytac’s innovative ‘dot pattern’ adhesive for clean removal — leaving no sticky residue.

Drytac’s FloorTac range is tough enough to withstand medium to heavy foot traffic in indoor environments, offering a great addition to short-term graphics campaigns. This speciality floor graphics media features a removable, pressure-sensitive grey acrylic adhesive making it easy to apply, maintain and remove. Recommended to be paired with Drytac’s Emerytex overlaminate to provide slip-rated floor graphics. FloorTac is available in North America and FloorTac Plus is available in Europe All Drytac’s materials that are suitable for floor graphics are compatible with UV, solvent, eco-solvent and latex ink technologies, making them incredibly versatile products. With floor graphics it’s all about being eyecatching, so spend time experimenting with colours and designs to create something far more enticing than a smartphone.

Take a look around the Drytac range to discover the perfect floor display media for your campaign. www.drytac.com

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Quick Print Pro • New Products

December 2018-January 2019

EFI Single-pass Reggiani BOLT Textile Printer The brand-new, next-generation, single-pass EFI™ Reggiani BOLT textile digital printer from Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (Nasdaq:EFII) made its debut during an open house event at the EFI Reggiani facility in Bergamo, Italy.

The advanced, ultra-high-speed digital single-pass printer has the potential to revolutionise the textile printing market, providing users with high uptime and reliability, outstanding performance, superior printing uniformity and accuracy, long printhead life and minimal maintenance needs. The EFI Reggiani open house has created huge interest in global textile market opportunities, with nearly 300 customers and journalists attending to see the new BOLT in action.

“The innovative development of our new single-pass printer comes from Reggiani’s speed of innovation in digital textile printing, its 70 years of history, and our proprietary knowledge of high-volume analogue rotary printing,” said EFI Reggiani Vice President and General Manager Adele Genoni. “Our EFI colleagues proven worldwide expertise in single-pass technology and, most importantly, EFI Reggiani’s serious commitment to listening to and addressing our textile customers needs, has allowed us to achieve incredible results with our newest print technology. The EFI Reggiani BOLT re-writes the rules of digital textile single-pass printing, delivering superior throughput and quality with a highly competitive return on investment for customers. We are excited to bring this technology to our customers and see their businesses succeed and grow.”

Cutting-edge printhead technology and high-performance ink deliveryThe BOLT offers an innovative, low-maintenance, fast-startup recirculation printhead that delivers better, more-uniform printing with superior uptime. Thanks to its cutting-edge printhead concept and high-performance ink delivery system, the BOLT has throughput speeds of up to 90 metres per minute (more than 8,000 square metres per hour) at a 600 x 600 dots per inch (dpi) resolution.

It features high-end greyscale imaging in drop sizes from 5 to 30 picolitres, and also provides premium-quality 600 x 4,800 maximum-dpi resolution printing, allowing customers to address the full range of design needs. The printhead has been developed in partnership with a leading printhead manufacturer, and will be available exclusively for EFI Reggiani.

High-end capabilities, with reduced downtime The EFI

Reggiani BOLT meets growing requirements for high-quality, ecologically sustainable digital textile imaging in apparel, décor and other markets. Paired with an EFI Fiery® digital front end (DFE) print server offering unique, high-speed processing capabilities on demand, the BOLT printer is a robust, industrial platform designed for 24/7 operation and continuous productivity that drives high-volume throughput while reducing the cost per metre. Additional new features and enhancements on the printer include: Enhanced maintenance features — The printer’s contactless wiping system prolongs printhead life and quality. Plus, the printer comes with an assisted alignment system for its test calibration scan unit, and features extractable printing beams for easier maintenance.

Extended colour gamut and superior image quality — Thanks to EFI expertise in colour management and flexible colour configurations, customers can easily reproduce a wider variety of work, including designs featuring plain colours, geometric patterns, fine lines, deep blacks and smooth gradients.

Fiery technologies for the new Reggiani BOLT printer also will include a one year subscription to EFI Fiery DesignPro, a powerful textile and fashion design suite that runs inside designers Adobe® Creative Cloud® applications. Fiery DesignPro reduces the time needed to create colour books, repeats, colourways and prepare files for production to minutes instead of hours. Together, the new Reggiani BOLT singlepass printer and Fiery technologies address key market trends as customers face pressure for faster time-to-market, quick fashion cycles, shorter print runs and more customisation.

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Xeikon X-800 6.0 Digital Press Platforms Xeikon has announced the newest version of its X-800 digital front-end (DFE). It delivers maximum automation to enable the most powerful workflow on the market.

The X-800 6.0 combines superior and consistent print with industry-leading productivity to enable digital printers to process their print jobs, no matter how complex, in the fastest, most flexible and secure way. It is upgradable to all press-models from the Panther UV inkjet presses – the PX3000 and PX2000 to the Xeikon 3000 series to the Cheetah series for labels and the Xeikon 8000 and 9000 series for the graphic arts markets.

The solution enables print service providers to reduce job preparation time, automate converting and serve a new business which can only be enabled through digital print, such as variable data.

“We are constantly innovating our press portfolio and, as a result, our software solutions that support them, so our customers can maximise their production possibilities,” comments Filip Weymans, Vice President Marketing at Xeikon. “The Xeikon X-800 6.0 DFE builds on our highly successful and established dedicated Xeikon press software platform that works with open standards and delivers scalable functionality.”

Weymans continues: “It will allow all our customers to add value no matter their speciality area. From label and packaging

converters to operations with high-volume data throughput requirements, the latest version will help them streamline their workflow, reduce job preparation time for even the most complex work and become more responsive and efficient.

To demonstrate the possible business gains for individual operations Xeikon has launched a new initiative called “Workflow Challenge”.

Customers can request an online review by simply mailing info@xeikon.com comparing the X-800 6.0 to other workflows.

Adds Weymans: “Simply seeing the impact

a software solution has on other similar operations does not always make it easy to understand how it will help your business’s performance. With our Workflow Challenge, a much more direct comparison can be made helping define specific goals that will achieve tangible results. We will highlight how job automation reduces job preparation, enables variable data management and supports web to print with laser die cutting.”

For more information about Xeikon, visit www.xeikon.com

New Roland VersaWorks 6 RIP Software Roland has announced the release of Roland VersaWorks 6 RIP and print management software for inkjet printers and printer/cutters.

VersaWorks 6 is the latest generation of Roland’s powerful RIP software, offering print service providers the ultimate in productivity, quality output and ease of use, to drive any print business.

VersaWorks 6 includes enhanced functions to streamline the entire printing process by generating high-quality print data that optimises the features of the printer, ink and media being used. “Our new VersaWorks 6 comes with an extensive range of features that makes the printing process more accurate and reliable for users, while also building upon the superb core functionality and ease of use of the previous popular VersaWorks software,” explains Yohei Shinomura, manager of Digital Printing Product Management.

To optimise productivity, VersaWorks 6 provides 64-bit native support to maximise performance from the latest 64-bit operating systems, for improved processing of complicated data, including complex vectors and multiple layers, with ease and precision. To further streamline workflows, five print queues each offer unlimited saved settings for recurring jobs, clients and media so users can save settings for specific client requirements and immediately reload past settings for recurring jobs.

For simple, efficient reworking of data and super-accurate image reproduction, PDF files can be processed natively to render transparencies, drop shadows and other special effects the way they

are intended to look in the design. Plus, an easy-to-use colour matching function in VersaWorks 6 ensures consistent colour when using multiple printers of the same model and ink configuration, to provide accurate colour control when using more than one printer for volume production for the same client, or jobs involving large, combined graphics.

Inheriting the established user-friendliness of VersaWorks Dual, the intuitive VersaWorks 6 user interface has been redesigned to reflect the latest design trends and features more intuitive visual icons to enhance usability even further. www.rolanddg.co.uk

BREAKTHROUGH BRILLIANCE. Meet the world’s first xerographic press able to print mixed metallics with 6 colours in a single pass – the Xerox® IridesseTM Production Press.

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Quick Print Pro • People in Print

December 2018-January 2019

PEOPLE IN PRINT Esko appoints Mattias Byström as President

The City of Salisbury welcomes Signs Express

Esko has announced that Mattias Byström has been appointed President, effective January 1, 2019. Byström succeeds Udo Panenka, who is leaving the company to pursue new opportunities.

“We thank Udo for his excellent service to Danaher over the past ten years, including leading Esko since 2015,” reflected Joakim Weidemanis, Executive Vice President of Danaher, Esko’s parent company. “Under Udo’s leadership, Esko repositioned the flexo plate production business through innovation and moved to a new site in Itzehoe. Udo also built up Esko’s business serving brand owners, including the acquisitions of MediaBeacon and BLUE, and initiated Esko’s software migration to software as a service (SaaS).”

Mattias Byström brings with him over twenty years of general management experience. Most recently he was CEO of FlexLink, a global $300 million factory automation solutions business with headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden. Byström has eight years of prior Danaher experience in different leadership roles in what was then known as Danaher Motion. This included leading the Automated Guided Vehicle business, primarily a software systems enterprise. Earlier in his career, Byström co-founded and led two digital start-ups.

Commenting on his new appointment, Mattias Byström says, “Esko has incredible potential because digitisation, automation and connectivity have gained momentum in the packaging industry in the past few years.

It is my priority to ensure that Esko delivers stronger innovation that is increasingly valuable to our customers.” www.esko.com

Established in 1989 and celebrating their 30th anniversary next year, Signs Express has developed into the largest network of sign production centres in the UK and is growing at its fastest rate in more than 10 years. The addition of a centre opening in Salisbury is the fourth new centre the franchise has opened this year making a total of 67 centres across the UK. The Wiltshire city, described as “quintessentially English’’ is famous for its world heritage, history and beautiful surroundings. The addition of the national signage company to this area will offer innovative products and services to local companies in Salisbury and surrounding areas such as Andover, Romsey, The New Forest as well as Amesbury.

The owner of Signs Express (Salisbury), Rod Clark, has a great combination of skills brought over from his time in project management and business operations. With a natural flare for the arts learnt through his time as a photographer, Rod’s range of expertise has helped him get off to a flying start having recently completed work for an array of local businesses.

Rod said “Nothing is more important to me than having a good relationship with the customers I work with in my local area. I am excited to be a part of the award-winning Signs Express Franchise and I cannot wait to use all of my experiences to focus on running my own business, which has always been my goal”.

Managing Director of Signs Express, Jonathan Bean commented, “Rod is a natural people person with a vast professional background. He is a highly motivated and proactive individual which will support businesses in Salisbury with their signage needs. We are thrilled to welcome him into our network”. www.signsexpress.co.uk/branch/salisbury

Tradeprint appoints Charlene Douglas as new MD

Matt Dyl joins The Pen Warehouse and Snap Products

Charlene Douglas has been appointed Managing Director of Dundee and London based online print company Tradeprint.co.uk. Charlene was previously Finance Director at Tradeprint. As an insider to the business and a passionate customer advocate, Charlene will bring an incredible customer focus and a passion for making Tradeprint stand out through the quality of its service.

Charlene Douglas said: “I am excited to be at the helm of such an incredibly fast-paced company. My intention is to ensure that as a business we stay focussed on our loyal customers’ requirements in everything we do and that we constantly strive to deliver the best print experience online. I will also focus on our fantastic team members, to make sure that we put their happiness at the heart of our business to allow them to grow with us.” www.tradeprint.co.uk

The Pen Warehouse and Snap Products have announced the appointment of Matt Dyl as National Sales Manager.

Matt’s appointment represents an exciting opportunity for the trade-exclusive suppliers, bringing with him a wealth of experience and an abundance of passion and ideas.

Matt comes from a background of digital printing and business development, making him the perfect fit for his new role. Previous accomplishments include working his way up through the ranks of a large format print company, and overseeing the transformation of a small print company into a major player.

Having lived in South Africa for the last nine years, Matt is pleased to return to his native UK to embark on the next stage of his career. The Pen Warehouse and Snap Products are the perfect fit for his ambitions.

“The Pen Warehouse and Snap Products have demonstrated impressive growth over the years”, Matt told us. “But I’m confident there is more opportunity to pursue and potential still to be tapped into. I’m excited to make my mark on both companies and drive further growth.” www.pens.co.uk • www.snapproducts.co.uk

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Quick Print Pro • Digital Imaging

December 2018-January 2019

PIXEL PROPHET

MAKING BIG PLANS FOR THE FUTURE When the penultimate week of the month comes around I have a dilemma. I like to start this column with a little preamble but when the copy deadline looms for this magazine I often initially struggle to think of a theme, or at least a topic to be part of the prologue. But then along comes a customer and provides me with a perfect script that enables me to come up with a suitable punchline. Martin Christie scribes…

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s many readers will know, as well as a publisher, we are also a busy working print on demand shop serving a diverse range of people in Brighton, and our walk in city centre counter sees by a colourful collection of visitors at times. But it is this rich and varied resource that is a great reality check if you are in danger of getting too carried away with the technology, or thinking you’ve got an answer for everything. Every day brings a new experience.

So we had one of those customers, the one with all the questions about how much and how many and how about if… They seem to be stuck on an endless loop of enquiry that’s never going to get anywhere. He’s probably the same in the pound shop — it doesn’t matter however many you have, they’re still a pound!

Fortunately, I’m only earwigging this conversation from behind a monitor screen and not having to deal with it, but you can’t help listening because you have a horrible feeling this could go on all afternoon. Finally he focuses on mug. It’s just £9.99, and he’s already had £10 worth of staff time, but it’s not done yet. The mug comes out, he’s shown how the image will look, advised on size and what type of file, all the helpful advice and guidance you get from a proper shop.

So just when we think he’s going to put his valued order in he announces it was only a general enquiry as he normally buys everything on line as it’s cheaper and more convenient! Yes I know it’s a familiar story on the high street but bear with me, there’s a neat twist.

A little later the franked mail has to go up to be posted at the main sorting office, and it’s my turn as it’s one of those horrible wet and windy wintery days and I have the biggest coat. The good thing with the main sorting office is there’s a hatch for the mail bag so you don’t have to queue at the counter. That’s just as well because the queue is out of the door and up the road, and it’s can only made up of people expecting to pick up parcel deliveries as there are no other

London’s tube network in black and white versus colour

counter services here. There’s only one member of staff serving at the window, so this single file of expectants is shuffling slowly at a snail’s pace, and most of them are in the rain, looking miserable. Oh, and who’s that at the back? You’re probably ahead of me by now, but of course it’s our prospective mug purchaser experiencing the full reality of an on line transaction. If he’s not waiting to receive his order, he’ll be trying to send it back because it’s not the right colour. Is it really worth saving a couple of quid for this when you can get exactly what you want, when you want it first time.

Of course, we can’t block internet sales, and we take advantage of it ourselves, if only because there are so many things you can no longer buy from the remaining shops in the city centre. The point of a print service at a counter with expert advice is that, unlike a pair of shoes or a dress, there are so many more questions that can be discussed and taken into account other than the

size of your foot or your vital statistics.

So many customers come to the counter not being sure what they want, or what they can expect to pay, it’s a lot more complicated than ticking a box on a website. When they search on line, a browser only finds what he thinks he is looking for. Then there is the add on sale, what we now have to call upselling, which will be especially relevant with Christmas looming and shoppers needing to fill those stockings with extra gifts. By the time you read this the seasonal deadline will be closing fast, as will the options for guaranteed delivery. Time to make that point to people on the street.

The hands-on experience of recent months was also useful when I attended the launch of Epson’s latest printers, these intended for the plan and plotter market but with potential to fill several roles in the print shop.

I do like Epson’s approach to these sort of things, rather than try and browbeat you with

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statistics, or tedious mission statements and Powerpoint presentations, they tend to keep it all very casual and simple. Here are the products, see what you think.

A simple plan printer may not have the prestige of some of the more expensive and sophisticated models in the range, but the latest offering is worth a second look, if only because the market itself is evolving.

The humble plotter has had a place in the print shop for years, and traditionally serviced the basic builder trade needing a line drawing of a house or a yard. The toner-based units were big and bulky, and still are. When smaller, faster inkjet machines became available, architects and designers started to install them in their own office rather than use a print bureau. HP and Canon were probably the brands of choice, often because they were already providing other equipment in their range.

Although some of these machines were colour capable, there didn’t seem to be much of a demand for plan printing in full colour, and better quality colour demanded a better calibre of printer. But times have changed, as they do, and probably there are several factors involved.

It came to my attention earlier this year when a big job came in that needed A1 colour, and in quantity. As the large format operator, I would normally use our eight colour pigment printer, and just use 140gsm paper and adjust the price to about a third of standard because of the small amount of ink used, and light coverage on the paper. This is fine for a few prints on a deadline, but quantity calls for a complete rethink.

I found the fastest speed I could dial into the printer, and still produce fine detail black in text as well as solid colour lines without banding produced an A1 in just under four minutes. That’s still only just over a dozen an hour if you allow for cutting time, and changing paper and ink, so if you have hundreds to do it’s a job of several days, not hours.

The big job was for a major redevelopment of Brighton’s central traffic zone, with extended pedestrianisation, that will be ongoing over the next two years, and the plans involved existing detail of lighting, mains electricty, sewerage, ducting, in fact all the many pieces of infrastructure that make up a modern city. When you see all of that complex patchwork laid out at A1 size you quickly see why you need to give a workman a hardcopy and not let him try and view it on his phone.

And with that much detail you can also see

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what it has to be in colour. It makes it so much easier to spot things that might be missed in greyscale.

It even makes it easier to collate a large collection of maps because you can quickly see colour differences between them. Otherwise you’d have to look very hard or try and read the tiny label in the bottom right corner.

Once you tackle a job like that it becomes very obvious that colour is a sensible option, and in the scale of costs of major development more affordable than a serious site error.

As all the many wires and cables that hold our complicated information society together expand, the need for the colour-coded solution will only increase. And despite digital devices, there is no substitute for something that can be spread out and viewed in reasonable scale.

Apart from the printing of plans and visual concepts on a larger scale than A3, there is a very real need for a cheaper option for general posters and documents that don’t need fine art or photographic specifications. For that, a basic four colour printer is now able to come up with acceptable quality as well as speed. The changing market means that the average modern day customer, unused to printing requirements, can’t easily grasp why a basic A2 is not twice but four times the price of an A3, and why it can’t be done just as instantly.

So Epson’s new model range is perfectly timed to meet these needs. Not the manufacturer’s first plan printers, but a new generation faster, more efficient, and priced competitively with existing competition. The entry-level model comes in at under a thousand pounds, will print short edge

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A1, and will fit comfortably on a large desktop or table and is therefore easily moved around.

The 24-inch model has a 36-inch stablemate which will do A0. I never did understand why it took the LFP manufacturers so long to work out that an A0 printer only needs to have a carriage 36-inches wide and not 44. Always a lot of waste paper left.

As well as the paper rolls, which can run up to 260gsm, both models will easily cope with manual sheet feed down to A4, which can be useful in the office for the odd letter or envelope.

Like other Epsons, they will also take quite thick card and any normal media, and possibly some not so normal. As Epson use gravity to help move the media down to the inkjet, the electric motor drive is not overstretched trying to push it up.

The T3100 and T5100 share the same Epson Micro TFP head technology on all its latest models, meaning cleaner running, less wastage of ink in blockages, and more accurate performance on longer runs. The trick with inkjets has always been to make the heads run faster without blocking the minute jets with excess ink.

Unlike HP and Canon, Epson don’t use an electrical charge to ease ink flow in the heads and as a result tend to be more reliable in the long run.

We hope to get one of the models on trial early in the new year so will be able to give you a full road test, particularly on costings of the various print options. It’s all well and good checking specifications that look good on paper, if you are going to commit to a working tool you want to know how it shapes up in the real world.

Have a good Christmas, see you in the New Year!

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Quick Print Pro • Christmas

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We have again teamed up with our regular seasonal supplier to offer all our QPP readers the chance to win some new raffle ticket business. Paul Weston at www.nelsonpress.co.uk is looking forward to working with our 6600 professional print shops and is supplying this season’s Christmas and New Year raffle/draw tickets.

Check out the quality then register your unique number. Advice to any legal implications is available along with list prices to ensure our Christmas GP extra bonus. To best show off these tickets, Paul has again offered to print a batch of 7000 raffle tickets to be inserted in next month’s QPP. This generosity has lead our chief scroungers to phone a few special suppliers to donate some prizes for you hard working readers to have a chance to win in this year’s Christmas QPP Raffle.

Print shops can all win by offering their own seasonal raffle ticket service to existing customers and attract some new ones too.

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The chocolate indulgence hamper is exactly what every chocoholic dreams of! From the handmade Stas chocolate Christmas tree to the family favourite Cartwright and Butler chocolate wafer rounds, this chocolate banquet oozes indulgence.

All the way from northern Italy, the Loison chocolate panettone will be sure to add a little more prestige to this chocolate feast. All paired with a

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QPP — making a seasonal song and dance about new products for Christmas

crisp bottle of beautiful Prosecco to really start Christmas off with a pop!

This attractive gift is presented in a high-quality, unique, wicker belly basket perfect for use as a storage option around the house for years to come.

This hamper is simply a must have for anyone with a sweet tooth and will convert anyone who doesn’t!

3RD PRIZE 6 bottles of wine

This perfect plonk comes courtesy of a mystery press release contributor.

Thanks for the lovely PR and for sharing the love with a well deserved glass or two of the good stuff.

4TH PRIZE £200 worth of Health & Safety eLearning licences

Choose from: Manual Handling; COSHH; Fire Awareness; Fire Extinguisher Use; DSE Awareness …and many, many more from nearly 100 titles.

Our sincere thanks for this timely and print industry essential contribution go out to our long time friend Paul Beard, SME Advisor www.smeadvisor.co.uk 0330 333 4997 paul.beard@smeadvisor.co.uk Tw: @theSMEadvisor

5TH PRIZE Epson ECOTANK All In One Printer

This next generation EcoTank is a fast 4-in-1 with a 250-sheet paper tray. Cut your printing costs by 74% average with Epson’s cartridge-free EcoTank.

Thanks to Epson the lucky winner will be able to work from home! www.epson.co.uk

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30TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT PREVIEW Garment decoration is a quick and easy way for businesses in the copy and print industry to expand their offering and boost profits. For companies looking to branch out into this vibrant sector, Printwear & Promotion LIVE!’s 30th anniversary event will be unmissable.

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aking place in Halls 17 & 18 at the NEC Birmingham from Sunday, January 20 to Tuesday, January 22, the show is not only the annual hub for printwear professionals but a unique opportunity for high street digital printers to explore the vast range of add-on options available for their business.

Printwear & Promotion LIVE! will celebrate 30 years of providing inspiration in garment decoration in 2019 and will mark the occasion with the biggest show in its history — with 150 suppliers set to take to the exhibition floor to showcase the latest in equipment, technology and garments. This, in addition to exclusive show deals and discounts, means visitors looking to enter the market can find everything they need to kick-start their new venture on a budget and take home priceless advice, tips and tricks from experts in a number of exciting and informative feature areas.

Tony Gardner, event director, says: “We are all looking forward to enjoying an event worthy of a 30th anniversary with thousands of industry professionals and I’m certain that all of our visitors — whether they be veterans of garment decoration or new to the sector — will find the tools and inspiration they need to help their business thrive.”

Boost your business in 2019

Visitors looking to dip their toes into garment decoration for the first time will be spoilt for choice — with a number of exhibitors showcasing a variety of quick and cost-effective starting points.

Transfer printing, for example, is a great place to start. All you need to get going is a printer, a heat press and other basic supplies of which there will be plenty at the show.

On stand C30, Target Transfers will be showing a range of new heat transfer vinyl products including the Stahls’ Hotronix Dual Air Fusion IQ Heat Press, Hotronix Power Platen and the Stahls’ EZ Weeding Table — which promises to improve HTV weeding by 80%.

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make sure you bring along your own pre-cut design and put it to the test!

Doro Tape UK will be on stand A52 illustrating just how quick and easy it can be to expand your business and produce graphics and logos, with live demonstrations of the whole process from printing using the Roland VersaSTUDIO BN-20 through to application using the Stahls’ Hotronix Heat Press. The company will also be presenting the new Image Flex Turbo 4036, a digital print, heat pressable PU film that can produce full colour, high resolution graphics for almost any textile, in addition to their full selection of garment decoration films.

If you want to be able to produce garments that stand out from the crowd then you’ll want to source a variety of films that allow you to do so.

A great place to start is stand P10, where Dae Ha UK will be showcasing over 200 variations of film from its 41 colour range of Hot Peel PU MAX, the Silicone Flex range, Stretch Metallics and the world’s first Stretch Glitter.

Plus, you can find out more about Dae Ha UK’s preferred heat presses which are available from the company’s partner, Lotus Heat Transfer Presses, which offers 70 heat press variations from small to XXL format.

An alternative route for a garment decoration add-on is dye sublimation, allowing you to print full colour artwork on a variety of products from apparel and banners to a variety of novelty items such as phone covers, coffee mugs and more. If this appeals to you, visit stand G22 to find out more about the innovative Ghost Sublime Toner. Simply replace your CMYK toner cartridges with a set of Sublime CMYK Toners, print your design on regular copy paper and then transfer it directly on to your chosen polyester and polymer-coated textiles!

Delving further into decoration

If you have already invested in a garment decoration add-on for your business and are ready to take the next step by upgrading your existing set up, then Printwear & Promotion LIVE! has plenty for you too.

Direct to garment printing is a great way to increase your offering and with a number of game changing DTG printers set for launch at the show, it’s the place to source what’s right for you and your business.

The Ricoh Ri 1000 will be available from Resolute DTG on stand B20 at the show.

Pinned as the company’s middle market option, the Ri 1000 boasts many of the same features included on the higher end Ri 6000 with a

price tag that is far less than its production capabilities — making it the perfect option for new and growing DTG companies.

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The YES stand will also be of interest if you want to take the embroidery route, with the unveiling of the new and advanced KS Super Compact 8 head machine from SWF set to take place at the show. This embroidery machine has been earmarked as a brilliant option for those entering the garment decoration industry or for small businesses looking to expand their offering.

Those that are looking to take their garment decoration add-on to the next level might be interested in seeing the new Diamondback E from M&R, available on stand B70 from Screen Print World. In addition to increased overall

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of 2019 printwear styles in the daily Fashion Shows and an adrenaline-filled display of garments like no other on The Skate Ramp.

Register online today! print quality, this screen printing press features Human Machine Interface — with newly designed operator screens and built in anytime tutorials.

Three days of unmissable content

In addition to the vast array of exhibitors at the show, visitors that are looking to get their add-on up and running will benefit from a number of exciting feature areas across the three day event.

This year sees the return of industry experts imparting their knowledge across two actionpacked seminar theatres; The Decoration

Advice Suite and The Knowledge Centre.

Visitors can enjoy valuable information and advice on topics that are vital to the success of their add-on business, from expert tips and tricks on starting a new business from Gillian Suggett of St Mawgan Embroidery Co to the allencompassing Print Clinic hosted by Roland DG. The Screen Print Workshop and the Bag & Headwear Decoration Advice stand also return, so you can ensure you have everything you need to get the most from you garment decoration add-on.

Visitors can also see an energetic display

With registration now open, head to the Printwear & Promotion LIVE website to explore the full A-Z exhibitor directory, find out more about the topics set to be explored in the seminar suites and register for fast-track entry.

Registering couldn’t be simpler. Just fill in a quick form and you’ll receive your unique bar code by email, bring this along to a self-service terminal in the registration area of the show and you’ll receive your visitor badge — unlocking the doors to a world of garment decoration possibilities!

For more information and to register yourself for fast-track entry, visit www.printwearandpromotionlive.co.uk

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SIGN & DIGITAL EXPLAINS Sign & Digital explains is where you will find useful videos and articles on a range of industry topics. Whether you are a novice or a pro, Sign & Digital explains will provide you with insight, advice and some helpful tips and tricks! are dry as soon as they come off the machine and can be laminated immediately without the need for outgassing. Another bonus of latex ink is that it sits ‘on’ the surface of the material and, unlike solvent or eco solvent inks, does not embed itself into the material.

Theoretically speaking this means there will be more materials available for you to use, but the amount of heat required for curing may upset the dimensional stability of some of them.

Ink before you think Buying a new wide format printer

Colin Gillman advises when thinking about investing in your first wide format printer you should have a clear idea about the type of work you want it to produce, and this will be determined by the type of inkjet ink that your printer of choice uses.

Once you have identified what sort of applications you are looking to produce, the printer will pretty much choose itself.

So, let’s take a look at the four main ink types used for the production of general display graphics which are: solvent; eco solvent; latex; and UV LED.

Solvent inks

Historically speaking, solvent or full solvent as it is more commonly referred, is the most popular wide format ink type because the inks are extremely hard wearing and provide a strong vibrant colour output that can be used on a wide range of uncoated medias for a multitude of applications.

Solvent ink is highly suited to vehicle graphics and outdoor applications such as on banners or heavy weight vinyls because it is so hard wearing. This is because these inks contain strong chemicals that aggressively penetrate the surface of the media. They are rated for up to five years outdoors without lamination before fading occurs, and this outdoor shelf-life can be extended by over-laminating the printed materials.

When working with solvent inks it is strongly advisable to operate the printer in a wellventilated area in conjunction with an efficient fume extraction system.

Eco solvent inks

Next up is eco solvent ink. It might seem strange to couple the words eco with solvent, but while still being a mild form of solvent ink, an eco solvent ink doesn’t contain anywhere near the VOC levels found in full solvent inks. As such the inks have little or no odour and are fully-

UV inks

biodegradable.

However, just because an ink has no odour it does not automatically mean that it can be used in a normal indoor environment without proper extraction systems in place. You should always check with the manufacturer or the manufacturers product description sheets regarding ventilation requirements when using any kind of eco solvent ink.

Colours are just as rich and vibrant as found with full solvent inks, and there is a greater variety of additional colours available than with full solvent systems such as light cyan, light magenta, grey, orange, and white. For example, Roland recently launched an 8-colour eco solvent printer that features CMYK plus light black, red, green and orange that can accurately match up to 99% of Pantone+ Solid Coated colours. Therefore, eco-solvent printers are fast becoming the printer of choice for those producing branded signage, POS displays, vehicle wraps, and exhibition graphics to name just a few applications.

Latex inks

The alternative to solvent based ink is waterbased latex. This ink type uses a polymer with a water-based carrier to get the ink onto the surface of the material. Once the ink has been put down a significant amount of heat is then applied to evaporate the water carrier and bind the pigments to the surface of the material.

The advantage of using latex inks is that prints

The range of printers that run ultra violet (UV) ink is vast, from small desktop flatbeds for promotional items, wide format roll-fed printers for POS/POP usage, grand format flatbeds for rigid direct to media printing, and hybrid machines that can handle both rigid and roll fed media.

There are many advantages to printing with UV, particularly with modern LED printers.

The inks are cured via UV as soon as they are laid down and as such are dried immediately.

The colour gamut too is comparable with that of solvent inks, and outgassing is not a requirement. UV inks also dry ‘hard’ and as such lamination is not required on most outputs making UV an ideal choice for outdoor applications. Another benefit of UV ink is the VOC levels are so low that ventilating the printer is not a requirement, but it should be noted that UV inks are generally more expensive than with other systems.

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So, these are the four main ink types commonly found in the wide format display graphics sector, and at this stage it should be pointed out that when buying a brand new printer it would be advisable to use the original equipment manufacturers (OEM) recommended ink.

While there are indeed plenty of third-party ink suppliers in the market, OEM inks are designed to bring out the best results from the manufacturers print heads. Other factors such as viscosity of the inks, the batch-to-batch consistency of the dyes, and other raw materials within the ink are engineered to work optimally with OEM print heads.

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Two Sides Reports Global AntiGreenwash Success Since its inception, Two Sides’ anti-greenwash campaign has investigated 921 organisations worldwide. Of these, over two-thirds were found to be using unsubstantiated claims regarding paper’s impact on the environment, usually in breach of local advertising regulations. After being challenged by Two Sides, 335 organisations removed or changed their messaging.

In a joint statement, Two Sides’ Country Managers stated: “We are thrilled to be able to report the latest global anti-greenwash results.

The Anti-Greenwash campaign is such an important initiative because without Two Sides’ intervention there would be no other body holding these organisations to account.

But despite the success of the campaign, as well as clear rules on unsubstantiated environmental claims, greenwash tactics are still commonplace. Everyday, new claims are brought to the attention of Two Sides, ranging from seemingly-harmless ‘think before you print’ email signatures, to the world’s biggest banks telling tens of millions of their customers that paper is bad for the environment.”

Common consumer misconceptions about print and paper are being reinforced by service providers as they increasingly encourage their customers to switch to electronic bills, statements and correspondence.

Often the incentive to switch is based on unfounded environmental claims such as ‘Go Green — Go Paperless’ and ‘Choose e-billing and help save a tree.’

Not only are these claims misleading, but the drive to digital is not always welcomed by consumers.

In a survey commissioned Two Sides, over 10,000 consumers around the globe were asked about their preferences for print. Key findings include: • 89% believe they have the right to choose how they receive communications (printed or electronically) from financial organisations and service providers • 77% believe they should not be charged more for choosing a paper bill or statement • 73% keep hard copies of important documents filed at home, as they believe this is the safest and most secure way of storing information • 69% agree going ‘paperless’ is not really ‘paperless’ because they regularly have to print out documents at home • 62% agree incentives to switch to digital because it is ‘better for the environment’ are actually because the sender wants to save money Two Sides’ Country Managers remark: “Two Sides, of course, recognises there is a place for digital communication in today’s ever-online world, but we must not force change as a blanket policy on all consumers, particularly under the guise of misleading and unsubstantiated environmental claims.

Two Sides asks all services providers to take a fair and honest approach to their communications and ensure that consumers remain free to choose paper, without charge or difficulty.”

If you see instances of Greenwash messages, please send the details to greenwash@twosides.info www.twosides.info

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KYOCERA celebrates 27 years of sustainability at the core of operations

With KYOCERA Corporation celebrating the 27th anniversary of its Environmental Charter, KYOCERA Document Solutions UK, a leading document solutions company, continues to use the Charter as a beacon of inspiration and an essential part of everyday life within the company. Based on the concept of “Coexistence”, the landmark policy leads the way in the organisation’s efforts to “do the right thing as a human being”.

The Environmental Charter was created in October 1991 and has been a fundamental pillar in the company. Despite growth across the globe, sustainability and environmental protection is at the heart of KYOCERA’s existence. It adheres to the Company Philosophy, as created by founder Dr. Kazuo Inamori, which outlines the desire that KYOCERA “contributes to the advancement of society and humankind”.

The success of this approach is proved by KYOCERA Document Solutions UK’s recent attainment of the ISO 14001:2015 certification which demonstrates an environmental approach in all of the organisation’s operations. In particular, the organisation’s ECOSYS range is a reputable multi-award-winning leader in the industry with KYOCERA Document Solutions continually innovating its product range to drive further sustainability, even after 25 years of becoming a pioneering product within the market as the first to focus on sustainability.

Promoting environmental responsibility among customers is also an aim of its ongoing initiatives, as KYOCERA strongly believes that a sustainable approach does not end at the moment of consumption. To this end, the company’s Toner Take Back service recycles over 600,000 kilograms of used toners each year, building upon the company’s investment in producing simplified toner cartridges which require fewer components and consume less energy in production.

“At KYOCERA, ensuring that all of our activities are sustainable and environmentally friendly is a real commitment, as well as an essential business practice,” explains Takuya Marubayashi, President of KYOCERA Document Solutions Europe.

“Sustainability is not just a mere buzz word for KYOCERA, it is a way of living. All of our employees embrace that approach and, from our experience, so do our partners, dealers and customers. It is part of what sets us apart as an organisation and as a family”. www.kyoceradocumentsolutions.co.uk

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Quick Print Pro • 2020 Print Vision

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PRINT FUTURE

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PRINT FORESIGHT WITH 2020 PRINT VISION

Quick print pros are habitual print pioneers and as the nation’s print service providers we are regularly asked for our professional opinion on what kit to recommend to our eight million plus end user customers.

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his new regular 2020 Print Vision feature is open to all for print predictions in the next couple of years. The 36,000 quick print pros who, in the front line of the print industry, are so often asked ‘What’s next in print?’

Press releases, brochures, tech sheets, case studies and beta test requests please to: insight@2020PrintVision.co.uk Print service providers offer best advice on the choice of print technologies not only to customers but professionals within the print industry. We have a history of pioneering in print, whatever next?

Please share your thoughts, experiences and predictions with: forecasts@2020PrintVision. co.uk

Print and IT predictions

From Jason Cort Director of Product Planning and Marketing at Sharp: 1. CREATING NEW VALUE THROUGH TARGETED INNOVATION In 2019, OEMs will build upon and refine the intelligent, connected technologies that have started to permeate the print and IT industries.

AI and IoT have become popular buzzwords of late, but as these technologies become more commonplace, organisations need to differentiate themselves by offering products that add real value for customers.

To do this vendors and channel organisations will need to think more about the end user experience. This is certainly something we are focused on at Sharp, looking beyond the technology to consider how new features and functionality are designed to have the most impact on the overall customer experience. This helps to create more targeted innovation that delivers the experiences customers need, want

and value.

A great example of this is the Windows Collaboration Display that Sharp, Foxconn and Microsoft previewed at June’s Comdex in Las Vegas. Other intelligent display products do exist, but the addition of embedded IoT sensors that integrate with the physical environment truly differentiates the product and adds new value for the customer.

2. FURTHER MARKET CONSOLIDATION The print industry is getting smaller; while this doesn’t mean that people will stop printing overnight, there is now more urgency for print focused organisations to diversify. Next year we will see an increase in the number of businesses looking to move beyond their traditional target markets.

This could be achieved through partnerships with companies offering complementary software and service solutions. However, it is likely we will see further consolidation of the market as a result — another print OEM may change hands for example.

3. ACCELERATED DIVERSIFICATION It is becoming more challenging to be truly innovative in print. For some time Sharp has been encouraging its channel partners to put the MFP at the heart of a range of integrated solutions that support collaborative working.

Collaboration will continue to be a key trend for businesses in 2019, so there will be an acceleration in the uptake of products such as interactive whiteboards, digital signage and video conferencing throughout the print channel.

However, it is also important to remember that the print industry is built around a specific business model, one that relies on a hardware

Jason Cort, Sharp’s Director of Product Planning Marketing

installed base, multi-year business contracts and consumables. Because of this, we will see more manufacturers exploring new areas of innovation that work for the way the print channel is structured. Sharp is currently doing this with Skywell, a smart atmospheric water generator that will be sold exclusively through Sharp and its partners in the UK on an as a service basis.

4. A MORE IT CENTRIC APPROACH Underpinning these developments will be a shift toward a more IT-centric mind set and approach. Customers increasingly want to buy products from IT capable vendors; this is a trend that businesses will have to respond to in 2019 in order to stay competitive.

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At Sharp we are doing this through the continued expansion of our IT managed services and have also been looking outside of existing business streams for new opportunities, for example Sharp has just completed its acquisition of Toshiba’s personalcomputer business.

This new mind set will drive more OEMs to move from the Office Equipment channel to the IT channel, in order to provide the products and services that businesses expect in today’s digital era www.sharp.co.uk

New Xerox ConnectKey apps

Organisations can now better connect staff to popular business platforms such as Salesforce, QuickBooks Online and Concur, supporting customer relationship management, accounting and invoicing, plus streamline additional processes with new apps for Xerox ConnectKey® devices. Purchasing and implementing the apps is simple with a new e-commerce-enabled site.

The Morrell Group, a full-service automation controls design and engineering services organisation, has experienced the power of ConnectKey apps. The company saved 25 percent by automating its product distribution process with the Sign Me app, built by MidAmerica Technology, a Xerox Personalised Application Builder developer. The app digitises the document-laden process, accelerating the speed in which products get out the door.

“Sign Me is a breakthrough app that has greatly improved our business — we’ve gained efficiencies that impact our bottom line,” said David Hajciar, operations manager, Morrell Group.

New apps make work easier

The ongoing development of its ConnectKeyenabled portfolio underscores Xerox’s position as a print technology powerhouse. The latest enhancements make labour-intense, timeconsuming efforts easier and offer new twists on traditional ways of working.

The Xerox VersaLink® and Xerox AltaLink® series are the launch pads for apps such as: Xerox Connect App for Salesforce: access to Salesforce’s Customer Relationship Management system right at the multifunction printer (MFP); upload and share sales management information to client folders by scanning the documents directly into

Salesforce.

Xerox Audio Documents App: securely transforms hardcopy documents into audio files allowing commuters, multitaskers, or audio enthusiasts to listen on the go instead of reading.

Xerox Connect App for QuickBooks Online: offers a hassle-free expense reimbursement process with multi-receipt scanning. Receipt data is extracted into an expense report and submitted with notifications sent to reviewers for timely approval. For Concur users, a similar receipt management app will be available by year’s end.

Xerox Forms Manager App: simplifies management of multiple forms while reducing paper-based filing risks. With intelligent routing capabilities via embedded QR codes, scanned forms are automatically routed to the appropriate email address.

Xerox Quick Link App: enables a fast start to printing without IT support. This intuitive app sends an email directly from the device containing appropriate links to install, and connects computers or mobile devices with the drivers and configuration settings.

“The future of work is now with our workplace assistant serving as the orchestrator of digital transformation,” said Tracey Koziol, senior vice president, Global Offerings, Xerox.

“The evolution of the ConnectKey platform delivers on our promise to advance digitisation, boost productivity for our customers and open up revenue sources for channel partners.”

Making the grade with educators — With insights gained from working with thousands of education customers, Xerox responds with apps that increase productivity for teachers and students: Xerox Connect App for Blackboard: provides access to an industry-leading learning management system; documents are digitised and stored into their Blackboard Learn account from the MFP. Xerox Proofreader Service: checks for writing elements in the English language, such as spelling, grammar, style and plagiarism. www.xerox.com

drupa 2020 generates positive stimuli drupa will provide decisive stimuli to the global print technology industry from 16 to 26 June 2020. Messe Düsseldorf is experiencing a strong demand for exhibition space. Shortly after the official registration deadline, 96 percent of the planned 160,000 square metre space is already booked. Companies from more than 40 countries have already confirmed their participation, including large global players as well as many smaller companies

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and promising start-ups. A current list of exhibitors is available on www. drupa.com.

Werner Matthias Dornscheidt, President and CEO of Messe Düsseldorf, is pleased about the positive booking status.

“The companies in the print industry know that every four years they find the perfect platform to highlight innovation. They count on the world’s leading trade fair to launch new products and engage with clients and prospects effectively. We already see that key players will display their products in identical or even larger areas. The entire drupa team is already looking for the world’s product premieres to come”.

Sabine Geldermann, Director drupa and Global Head Print Technologies of Messe Düsseldorf, is convinced that the trade fair will demonstrate the dynamism and innovative capabilities of the entire print industry. “drupa stands for cutting-edge technologies and solutions that reach target groups in a wide range of markets.

It has become very clear that the fascination of print products increases with the constant development of technical possibilities. Print conquers new dimensions with haptic elements, innovative materials and embellishments opening a bright new world of customer experiences touchpoint 3D fab + print: The enormous potential of additive manufacturing will be an outstanding topic at drupa 2020. The touchpoint 3D fab + print in Hall 7A will complement the exhibitors’ offerings and reflect the entire spectrum of 3D technologies. StateOf-The-Art innovations and Best-PracticeCases will be presented. The special show will be a meeting place with visionary opportunities for 3D printing. dna — drupa next age: dna stands for drupa next age. The special show is dedicated to the long-term future topics of the industry and stimulates productive exchanges between global players and start-ups aiming at innovation in a fast changing world. drupa cube: drupa cube, the conference and event programme for drupa 2020, will focus on the innovative power of print and the exciting potential of diverse print applications in a wide variety of industries and areas of life. This involves new technologies such as printed electronics and creative multichannel applications or the use of digital printing techniques in conventional sectors like packaging or in in a myriad of vertical markets www.drupa.com

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Tetenal offer try before you buy fulfilment service

Tetenal, the Leicester based print distributor has created a new Fulfilment Service to enable quick print pros to offer products to their own customer base before investing in the capital equipment to produce the items themselves.

Marketing Manager Craig Bird explains further; “We are always looking at new products to bring to our customers, but we also realise that when it comes to offering new services it is often hard to prove there is a market before investing in equipment. That’s why we created the Tetenal Fulfilment Service.

At present the service covers HD Metal ChromaLuxe Panels, Large Format Canvas Prints as well as the new addition of DTG (Direct to Garment) printing, although we may look to add additional services in the future.

Our business customers can now offer these products to customers and test the market. Our website enables you to create the products online and upload them for production using our in-house facilities and return them to your customer. The end game is for the business to invest in the equipment from us once they have established the market for themselves.

We’re encouraged by the number of businesses using the service so far.

All you need to do to access the service is create a business account with Tetenal and you will then have access to the fulfilment site.

For further information contact; Craig Bird, Tetenal Marketing Manager, craig.bird@tetenal.uk.com, telephone: 0116 2893644

Take note…

It is time to publish a New Year notice in your print room reception or shop wall. Yes, we can now print on clipboards!

Our survey says: Personalised clip boards will be handy for taking orders, interviewing, keeping loose paper in order, organising sheet music, grading your sand paper and flattening your maps, in fact any requirement for paper in its proper place.

Buy blanks from Xpres at £7.50 including clip to attach after heat pressing di-sub image. Sell at £15 to enjoy some seasonal doubly bubbly, you know it makes sense. www.Xpres.co.uk, 01332 855 085

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Polyart now available from EBB Paper

Elliott Baxter & Company Ltd has become an approved stockist of Polyart for litho and digital printing. Manufactured in the UK and Europe by Arjobex, Polyart is a leading brand of synthetic paper, renowned for its durability and water resistance.

Three product variants; a litho quality, laser for toner based printers and a specific range of HP Indigo approved material will be stocked in depth.

Chris Sandwell, EBB Sales & Marketing Director, acknowledged the benefit of adding such a high profile brand to the EBB stock portfolio and is excited by the new opportunities in the digital print arena as technology develops and new applications are explored.

Polyart is the perfect solution for food labels, clothing labels, horticultural tags, luggage tags, waterproof maps and technical manuals where a longer-term solution is required.

Chris added, our customers are demanding a wider choice of material, particularly digital products where we have seen considerable growth in recent years. Printers want quality products with a range of stock sizes backed by a consistent, reliable service.

For more information and samples contact your local EBB sales office. www.ebbpaper.co.uk

Bags of money Supply your customers with a bigger choice of bags, sizes and colours. Make a 2019 New Year’s revoltion not to let your short run ‘print on bags’ customers out grow you when you should be out sourcing to keep the unit cost sensible.

In our own shop in Brighton we have been so impressed with the trade services of United Brands that we have commissioned our own logo printed samples to help grab new orders in the New Year.

Bag a beautiful new print partner at www.united-brands.co.uk 01685 815094 or drop an email to Jess.Barnett@united-brands.co.uk

Christmas Mug For that last minute shopper wanting a joke stocking filler we have some artwork available for you as designed by my favourite daughter.

Now to print, hopefully you have all discovered the magic touch to personalise in house, or farm out to www.No-Minimum.co.uk Image transfer kit and supplies from www.TheMagicTouch.co.uk Artwork from Becky@Colourfast.co.uk

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MIMAKI 3D PRINTER STANDS OUT Under the theme ‘Shape the Future in Colour’, Mimaki showcased its advanced colour additive manufacturing technology at the international 3D printing exhibition formnext in Frankfurt.

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unning live on the stand the Mimaki 3DUJ-553 3D printer showed print service providers, designers and product developers how to reach unparalleled levels of photorealism due to its fine detail and extensive colour capability.

“The colour range and vibrancy combined with the ability to match colours with such accuracy opens up some very exciting application possibilities,” stated Bert Benckhuysen, Senior Product Manager at Mimaki. “For instance, skin tones — where the slightest variations can easily be detected by the human eye — are reproduced with photorealistic quality as Mimaki meets the accuracy of scanning equipment with absolute precision. Product developers striving for accurate representations of their designs get extraordinarily smooth colour gradations, minimising granularity, and special spot colours can be created for brands with exacting requirements.”

The 3DUJ-553 3D printer prints in over 10 million colours and the results are consistent and repeatable thanks to Mimaki’s unique use of ICC colour profiling. Mimaki has also developed a clear resin so full transparency and semi-transparent colour can be realised. Printing in 19, 32 or 42µm layers, the 3DUJ-553 3D printer delivers super fine detail and smooth surfaces, which are preserved during post-processing as the support material is water-soluble and simply dissolves in water.

Exclusively distributed by Hybrid Services, the company held the UK and Irish launch at the TCT Show in Birmingham. “Visitors to the exhibition very quickly appreciated the creative and colour matching benefits of the Mimaki 3DUJ-553,” confirmed Brett Newman, Hybrid’s Chief Operations Manager. “Thanks to the level of detail available, the design possibilities are vast and we’re seeing potential customers really start to appreciate the application opportunities this printer presents.”

Through a collaborative project with Materialise, Mimaki 3D printed models are currently available via i.materialise.com under the name Multicolor+. Miranda Bastijns, Materialise Director Manufacturing Online, comments, “Materialise is currently trialling Mimaki’s full-colour 3D printing technology. The material, Multicolor+, allows us to create smooth surfaces with vibrant colours that enhance the value of a finished object.

Multicolor+ offers more vivid and intense colours and enables stronger, sturdier materials with a minimum wall thickness of 1mm. It also allows for printing interlocking parts. As a result, Multicolor+ is ideal for printing decorative parts such as figurines, avatars and architectural models.”

Mimaki 3D printed models have strength comparable to ABS plastic.

Printed in UV-cured photopolymer resins with inkjet printing heads, models can be handled direct from the print build tray, which is a large 500x500x300mm. The 3DUJ-553 3D printer is easy to operate either

remotely or through a touch panel. Mimaki 3D Link software also allows colours to be changed on the fly.

Mimaki’s expertise in inkjet, UV and colour management derive from the company’s heritage in 2D printing according to Benckhuysen: “Our history in 2D printing is fundamental because its given us proficiency in colour management, ink circulation for maximum uptime of the printer and operability. We also understand the importance of continued investment in R&D; not only that, but it means we have excellent technical support and customer service already in place, as we look to expand our sales infrastructure.”

Benckhuysen concluded, “It’s said colour speaks all languages, so our incredible range of print samples — encompassing industries from toys, entertainment, tools, medical, consumer products, signage, architectural, art and packaging — will speak for themselves. Following our successful launch last year, we were delighted to meet with the formnext community again and show them the technology, the colour and all developments we’ve made over the last year.” www.hybridservices.co.uk

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Quick Print Pro • Readers’ Scribes

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SOMETHING TO SHARE…?

Christmas Evolution

The four stages of man: He believes in Santa Claus; he doesn’t believe in Santa Claus; he is Santa Claus; and he looks like Santa Claus.

What Makes Me Smile

You know what really makes me smile? Facial muscles.

Ballet Dancing Chicken

Traditional Dinner

A little girl is in the kitchen watching her mother prepare for the following day’s Christmas dinner.

She asks, “Mum, can I please have a cat for Christmas?”

Her mum replies, “No honey, you’ll have turkey just like the rest of us.”

Christmas Present

Did you hear about the chicken that wanted to take ballet lessons?

“He wanted to be a hentertainer.”

Christmas time... That time of year when many people are more interested in the present than the past.

The Christmas Question

Lengthy Password

As a little girl climbed onto Santa’s lap, he asked her the usual question, “And what would you like for Christmas?”

The child stared at him open mouthed and horrified for a minute, then gasped, “Didn’t you get my text?”

Christmas Consideration

I know. I know. People say, “It’s the thought that counts, not the gift.”

But couldn’t people learn to think a bit bigger?

Deer Christmas

Two hunters got a pilot to fly them into the far north for reindeer hunting. They were quite successful in their venture and bagged six big deer.

The pilot came back, as arranged, to pick them up. They started loading their gear into the plane, including the six reindeer. But the pilot objected and he said, “The plane can only take four of your deer, you will have to leave two behind.”

They argued with him. The year before they had shot six and the pilot had allowed them to put all aboard.

The plane was the same model and capacity. Reluctantly, the pilot finally permitted them to put all six aboard.

But when they attempted to take off and leave the valley, the little plane could not make it and they crashed into the wilderness.

Climbing out of the wreckage, one hunter said to the other, “Do you know where we are?”

“I think so,” replied the other hunter. “I think this is about the same place where we crashed last year!”

During a recent password audit by a company, it was found that an employee was using the following password: “MickeyMinniePlutoHueyLouieDew eyDonaldGoofySacramento”.

When asked why she had such a long password, the employee rolled her eyes and said, “Hello! It has to be at least eight characters long and include at least one capital.”

Family Matters

“Why doesn’t your mother like me?” a woman asks her boyfriend.

“Don’t take it personally,” he assures her. “She’s never liked anyone I’ve dated. I once dated someone exactly like her, and that didn’t work out at all.”

“What happened?”

“My father couldn’t stand her.”

One to One

“I usually meet my girlfriend at 12:59.”

“Why is that?”

“Because I like that one to one time.”

Ready to go

After waiting more than an hour and a half for her date, Sarah decided she had been stood up.

Exasperated, she changed from her dinner dress into pyjamas and slippers, made some popcorn and hot chocolate, and resigned herself to an evening of TV. No sooner had she flopped down in front of the TV than the doorbell rang. Her dad went to the door, and there stood her date.

He took one look at Sarah on the couch and gasped. “I’m two hours late and she’s still not ready?”

Your Honour

A man wanted to be dismissed from jury duty, but none of his excuses worked. So on the day of the trial, he asked to approach the bench. “Your Honour,” he said, “I must be excused from this trial because I am prejudiced against the defendant.”

“Oh?” the judge asked.

“Yes!” the man replied. “I took one look at the man in the blue suit with those beady eyes and that dishonest face, and I thought, ‘He’s a crook!

He’s 100% guilty.’ So, your Honour, I couldn’t possibly be on this jury!”

The judge replied, “Get back in the jury box. You are just the kind of juror we are seeking--a good judge of character.”

The man protested, “How can you say that?”

“Because,” the judge said, “that man is measuring us up for a new photocopier”.

Ineffective Pain Pills

“Evidently, my pain pills are not working.”

“Why do you say that?”

“Well, you’re still here.”

Email Hacked Again

My email password has been hacked again. That’s the third time I’ve had to rename the cat!

World’s Worst Caddy

Golfer: “You must be the world’s worst caddy!”

Caddy: “No, that would be too much of a coincidence.”

75 Years

It’s strange to think 75 years ago everyone owned a horse and only the rich had cars.

Today everyone has a car and only the rich own horses.

Absentee Slips

In the HR department in the large corporation where I work, I receive absentee slips for all the employees.

Over the years I’ve heard every excuse, but the other day I found one in my voicemail that I never heard before.

“I won’t be in today,” said my absent co-worker. “I’ll call back later with an excuse when I sober up a bit.”

Don’t Call Me Son

I got a lift to the eleventh floor, and as I got out, the operator said “Have a good day, son.”

“Don’t call me son,” I said. “You’re not my dad.”

He scratched his head, “No, but I brought you up, didn’t I?”

Icy Cracker Jokes

What do you get from sitting on the ice too long? Polaroids!

What’s an ig? A snow house without a loo!

Why does it take longer to build a blonde snowman than a regular one? You have to hollow out the head.

Getting a job in the Arctic in the winter is great! Why? When the days get short, you only have to work a 30-minute work week.

Why do seals swim in salt water?

Because pepper water makes them sneeze!

Where can you find an ocean without any water? On a map!

What eight letters can you find in water from the Arctic Ocean? H to O! (H20) Which side of an Arctic Tern has the most feathers? The outside!

What vegetable was forbidden on the ships of Arctic explorers? Leeks!

What happened when all the polar bear wool that was collected was stolen? The police combed the area.

If the sun shines while it’s snowing, what should you look for? Snow bows.

It Was So Cold...

...that we had to stop eating with metal cutlery. Some people walked around for days with spoons or forks stuck to their tongues!

Hitchhikers were holding up pictures of thumbs! Chickens were rushing into Kentucky Fried Chicken and begging to use the pressure cooker!

When I dialled 999, a recorded message said to phone back in the spring!

The optician was giving away free ice scrapers with every new pair of glasses!

Kids were using a new excuse to stay up late: “But Mum, my pyjamas haven’t thawed out yet!”

A streaker froze in mid-streak! The

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town council just stuck a plaque on him and pretended he was a Greek statue until spring.

Pickpockets were sticking their hands in strangers’ pockets just to keep them warm!

The squirrels in the park were throwing themselves at an electric fence!

I chipped a tooth on my soup!

My Dad was wearing golfing gloves on both hands!

The dogs were wearing cats!

Starbucks was serving coffee on a stick!

We had to carry around hammers and chisels so we could get out of our parkas!

When we milked the cows, we got ice cream!

It’s a cracker!

What do you call a kid who doesn’t believe in Santa? A rebel without a Claus.

What do you call an elf that sings?

A wrapper!

Why is Christmas just like your job? You do all the work and the fat guy with the suit gets all the credit.

Why does Santa Claus go down the chimney on Christmas Eve? Because it soots him.

Why are Christmas trees so fond of the past? Because the present’s beneath them.

What do you call a broke Santa?

Give up yet? It’s Saint-NICKEL-LESS What do you get if you eat Christmas decorations? Tinselitis!

Why is Santa so jolly? Because he knows where all the naughty girls live.

What do you call a cat on the beach at Christmas time? Sandy Claws!

A man is bragging about his new hearing aid.

What do you call Santa’s helpers?

Subordinate clauses Which Limp Bizkit song do elves listen to while building toys? He did it all for the cookies!

What do you call an obnoxious reindeer? RUDEolph.

Why was Santa’s little helper depressed? Because he had low elf esteem.

Why can’t the Christmas tree stand up? It doesn’t have legs.

What did Adam say to his wife on Christmas? It’s Christmas, Eve! How can you tell a family doesn’t celebrate Christmas? The lights are on, but nobody’s a gnome.

How does Santa get his Reindeer to fly? He uses Red Bull because it gives you wings!

What’s the difference between the Christmas alphabet and the ordinary alphabet? The Christmas alphabet has Noel.

What do you call a gingerbread man with one leg bitten off? Limp Bizkit.

Name the child’s favourite Christmas king? A stocking.

What is the most popular Christmas carol in a Desert? Camel ye Faithful.

What do you call Santa living at the South Pole? A lost clause.

What part of the body do you only see during Christmas? Mistletoe.

How does an elf get to Santa’s workshop? By icicle.

I ate a lot of decorations for Christmas and I got really sick, I had tinsel lightest.

Why did the elf go to the off licence? He was looking for the holiday spirit.

“It’s the best I’ve ever had,” he says. “It cost £3,000.”

What do you call people who are afraid of Santa Claus?

Claustrophobic.

What do the elves cook with in the kitchen? Utinsel.

What does Santa bring naughty boys and girls on Christmas Eve? A pack of batteries with a note saying “toy not included”.

What do lawn ornaments do over winter break? Go gnome for the holidays.

What do get if you cross a duck and Santa? A Christmas Quacker.

What’s the difference between snowmen and snowladies?

Snowballs.

What do you call a frog hanging from a ceiling? Mistletoad.

What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire? Frostbite What Christmas Carol is a favourite of parents? Silent Night I was looking out of the window this morning and said to my wife “It looks like rain dear.”

What do snowmen eat for breakfast? Frosted Flakes Why doesn’t Santa clause like getting stuck in chimneys? Because he’s clause-trophobic.

What do you call a Christmas song parody that’s not funny? The first no-LOL What nationality is Santa Claus?

North Polish.

What do you get if you deep-fry Santa Claus? Crisp Cringle.

What do you call a can wearing a Christmas hat? A Merry Can (American) Why are women’s breasts like a train set a kid gets at Christmas time? Because they were originally

His friend asks, “What kind is it?”

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made for children but the father wants to play with them.

What do you call a sheep that doesn’t like Christmas? Baaaaaaaa humbug.

Why does Scrooge love all of the reindeer? Because every buck is dear to him!

What’s the difference between Santa Clause and a knight? One slays the dragon and the other drags the sleigh.

What do you call a blind reindeer? I have no eye deer.

What do you call cutting down a Christmas tree? Christmas Chopping.

What doesn’t Mr. Krabs celebrate Christmas? Cause he’s “Shell-Fish” What do you call a singing elf with sideburns? Elfis.

What do you call a scary reindeer?

A cariboo.

Knock Knock...

...Who’s there? Mary and Abby!

Mary and Abby who? Mary Christmas and a Abby new year.

Knock Knock Who’s there?

Tissue. Tissue Who? All I Want For Christmas Tissue.

Knock knock Who’s there?

Hannah. Hannah who? Hannah Partridge in a pear tree.

Humbugger

Santa Claus has the right idea. Visit people once a year. What I don’t like about office Christmas parties is looking for a new job the next day.

I try to be unusually kind and compassionate to those around me during the holidays, because I never know who will end up being my Secret Santa.

He says, “Half past four!”

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PREFERRED SUPPLIERS HUB ABBOT PRINT

Tel: 01442 867600 Email: sales@abbotprint.com www.abbotprint.com Manufacturers of business stationery, books and pads.

ALLIED IMAGES

Tel: 01604 670679 www.allied-images.com 53 Tenter Road, Northampton, NN3 6AX Distributor of Contex Large Format Scanners and MFP solutions with touch controllers, Scan Copy Print. Large Flatbed scanners up to A1 size, Microfilm Scanners and Book Scanners up to A2 page size.

ALTERNATIVE

Tel: 0208 498 4100 Unit 1, Trinity Park, Trinity Way Chingford, London E4 8TD www.alternative.uk.com Email: dallen@alternative.uk.com Alternative is a market leading, nationwide independent digital document solutions provider and authorised Canon dealer since 1992.

ART SYSTEMS LTD

Sales: 0870 224 2612 Units 10-12 Glaisdale Parkway, Glaisdale Nottingham NG8 4GP www.artsystems.co.uk Email: marketing@artsystems.ltd.uk Colortac Scanners, HP Designjets, MakerBot 3D printers, Canon wide format printers.

BAKER LABELS

Tel: 01277 281900 Email: sales@bakerlabels.co.uk www.bakerlabels.co.uk Baker Labels can handle exceptionally large or surprisingly short print runs and aim to have your order ready within four days of proof approval. The sales and customer service team can assist you in selecting the most appropriate material, adhesive and finish depending on the end use of the product.

CALF HEY DESIGN

Tel: 01484 542 795 www.calf-hey.com Unit 23, Colne Valley Business Park, Manchester Road, Linthwaite, Huddersfield, W. Yorks HD7 5QG Label manufacturer, trade-only, plain, printed, laminated, barcodes, numbering, one- to full-colour, we do it all, total label solutions at trade prices. Call for free sample pack.

CASLON LTD

Tel: 01727 852211 www.caslon.co.uk, info@caslon.co.uk Lyon Way, Hatfield Road, St Albans Business card cutters, Digital print finishing,, Finishing products and systems, Foiling equipment, Print finishing equipment and Thermographic equipment & supplies

COLOURFAST WEB STUDIO Contact: Becky Foulkes Tel: 01273 674321 Email: becky@colourfast.co.uk

For all your website design, hosting and Email: services.

DUPLO INTERNATIONAL LTD Tel: 01932 263900 Automated Precision House, Hamm Moor Lane, Addlestone KT15 2SD UKmarketing@DuploInternational.com www.duplointernational.com/uk

Everything that you could want from finishing equipment you’ll find the solution within the Duplo range. Duplo provide small, hand-fed desktop machines up to fully automated high quality production systems.

DURAWELD

Salter Road, Eastfield Industrial Estate, Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO11 3UP Tel: 01723 584091 Email: sales@duraweld.co.uk www.duraweld.co.uk Manufacturer of presentation products to package, present and protect printed paper and multimedia.

Ring Binders, Tabbed Dividers and Indexes, Files and Folders, Wallets, Polypropylene Boxes, Multimedia Packaging, Self Adhesives and Presentation Ring Binders. Customise to your requirements through screen or litho print, pockets and accessories. Quality service, competitive prices and fast turnaround.

ELMSTOK

Tel: 01945 463434 Email: sales@elmstok.co.uk www.elmstok.co.uk 4-6 Algores Way, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire PE13 2TQ A leading worldwide supplier in document presentation systems and finishing equipment including Binding Machines and Supplies, Manual and Electric Guillotines, Laminating Machines and Supplies, Paper Drills and Punches, Folders, Booklet Makers and Shredding Machines.

GFSMITH

Tel: 020 7407 6174 Email: london@gfsmith.com www.gfsmith.com Paper and card suppliers of prestigious printing and presentation media.

IFS INTELLIGENT FINISHING SYSTEMS Tel: 020 8997 8053 Email: info@ifsl.uk.com www.Ifsl.uk.com

A leading supplier of finishing equipment including the Horizon market-leading automated system range in many of the key finishing disciplines — including folding, perfect binding and saddle stitching. 35 years serving the digital and litho print industry.

KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (UK)

Tel: 01268 534444 Email: info@konicaminolta.co.uk www.konicaminolta.co.uk Miles Gray Road, Basildon, Essex. SS14 3AR Manufacturers of the bizhub PRO range of high quality production print devices ranging from 55cpm colour to 105cpm black and white.

LISTAWOOD PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS Tel: 01553 818818 Email: sales@listawood.com Web www.listawood.com 24 Rollesby Road, Hardwick Industrial Estate, King’s Lynn, Norfolk. PE30 4LS

UK manufacturer of promotional products including mousemats, ceramics, liquid filled products, usb Flashdrives and magnets. 100% trade only.

LISTAWOOD TRADE SUPPLIES Tel: 01553 818848 Email: tradesupplies@listawood.com Web www.listawood.com 24 Rollesby Road, Hardwick Industrial Estate, King’s Lynn, Norfolk. PE30 4LS

A one stop shop for consumables and equipment for dye sublimation and chromablast. Authorised distributor of Hix heat presses and parts.

LUCAS FETTES

Tel. 020 7392 2800 Email: andrew.thompson@lucasfettes.co.uk www.lucasfettes.co.uk 1st Floor, 13-15 Folgate Street, London. E1 6BX Insurance — CSMA premier business policy.

THE MAGAZINE PRODUCTION COMPANY

Tel: 01273 467579 Web: www.magazineproduction.com Email: info@magazineproduction.com Comprehensive cost-effective white label design, production and print solution for independent publishers.

In-house company newsletters, brochures and magazines — we can send print compliant artwork back to you for printing for your customers.

METRO UK

Tel: 01753 884811 Email: hunterslodge@onetel.net A0 Plan Copiers, Plotters and Cad Printers.

Specialists in the supply of quality pre-owned Océ and Xerox plan copiers.

MORGANA SYSTEMS LTD

Tel: 01908 608888 Davy Avenue, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes Manufacturer of a comprehensive range of finishing products and systems. Booklet makers & Trimmers, Collators, Business Card Cutters, Creasers.

NCR PADS LTD

Tel: 0330 111 5040 Email: lets.talk@ncrpads.co.uk www.ncrpads.co.uk NCR Pads Ltd, 6 Waterside Gardens, Shrewsbury, SY3 9AG Bespoke printing​in the UK for trade NCR pads, sets, books and continuous forms.

NELSON PRESS

Tel: 01794 340100 Email: sales@nelsonpress.co.uk www.nelsonpress.co.uk Unit 5, Home Farm Business Centre, East Tytherley Road, Lockerley, Hampshire, SO51 0JT Now part of the Whitehill Print Group, Nelson Press offers competitive trade prices on Draw tickets and other numbered/perforated tickets & books.

OCÉ IMAGING SUPPLIES

Wide format materials: 0800 623 623 Small format materials: 0800 212 943 Chatham Way, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4DZ Reknowned supplier of copying and printing equipment to copy shops, carries one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive range of consumables, for both small and wide format machines, from A4 white paper to display graphic materials such as backlit films.

OKI SYSTEMS (UK)

Tel: 01784 274300 Blays House, Wick Road Egham, Surrey. TW20 0HJ Email: ukenquiries@okieurope.co.uk www.oki.co.uk

PDC PRESENTATION SOLUTIONS Tel: 020 8810 5770 Email: sales@pdcuk.com www.pdcuk.com PDC are the UK’s Coil/Spiral experts, we manufacture 45 coil colours in any length up to one metre, in diameters from 6mm up to 50mm and in a range of 45 colours. Call or Email: for free samples and pricing.

PRINT ON www.printonbeermats.co.uk www.printoncoasters.co.uk Email: info@printonbeermats.co.uk New, easy entry, full colour printing system.

Advertising in print has become more refined. It’s cooler, more refreshing and its smooth message lasts to the bottom of the glass.

PRINTERSXCHANGE Tel: 01273 674321 Email: advertising@PrintersXchange.co.uk The UK’s trading platform for the print industry

PRODUCTION PRINT Tel. 0333 567 4444 www.productionprintuk.com Independent service and support for Konica Minolta, Oce and IKON variants. Sell and support new and used digital presses — mono and colour. Unique rental scheme — no third party lease companies — 12 month contract — ability to upgrade at any time.

RAFFLE TICKETS DIRECT Tel. 01933 411332 Email: sales@raffleticketsdirect.co.uk Web: www.raffleticketsdirect.co.uk Lower Farm, High Street, Irchester, Northants. NN29 7AB One colour to full colour raffle tickets. Fast free express delivery. Cheapest prices in the UK at the best print quality. All tickets are glued within the stub (no metal staples used to fix books).

RENZ UK Tel: 01707 270001, www.renz.co.uk Hatfield Park Estate,Hatfield,Herts.AL9 5PQ Renz Onepitch® ring wire system now allows binding from just a few sheets through to 350 sheets (1/4”-1 1/2” wire).

ROLAND DG (UK) Griffin House, Windmill Road, Clevedon, North Somerset, BS21 6UJ. 01275 335540 www.rolanddg.com

PEN WAREHOUSE

Roland aim to help customers feel comfortable and confident when using Roland DG products, and to always be on hand to assist with the continued growth and success of customers’ businesses.

Trade pen supplies.

SHARP ELECTRONICS (UK)

PERFECT COLOURS

Tel: 020 8734 2000 www.sharp.co.uk 4 Furzeground Way, Stockley Park, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB11 1EZ

Tel: 01252 400270 Email: sales@pens.co.uk, www.pens.co.uk

Tel: 0845 680 9000 Web: www.perfectcolours.com Email: info@perfectcolours.com Unit 2 Glengall Business Centre, 43-47 Glengall Road, London, SE15 6NF HP Preferred Partner specialising in large and grand format printing and finishing solutions, supplying Durst, Jetix, HP, Canon and Epson LF printers.

For more information or to book a free printer demonstration call or Email: us.

SA PUBLISHING 1 Lowry Close, Church Hill Street, Smethwick West Midlands. B67 7QT Tel: 07434 483777 Email: info@sapublishing.co.uk web sapublishing.co.uk

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SOVEREIGN (SOV PRINT LTD) Tel: 01443 816414 www.sovprint.com Riverside House, Maple Drive, Dyffryn Business Park, Ystrad, Mynach, CF82 7UA

Screen printing as a trade service onto many materials. Labels, binder covers, estate agent boards, point of sale, plastic business cards, fire & safety signs, vehicle promotional items, etc. For a competitive quotation call now.

STANFORD MARSH

Tel: 01905 458000 www.stanfordmarsh.co.uk Haycroft Works, Buckholt Drive, Warndon Business Park, Worcs. WR4 9ND Official dealer for all main manufacturers, allowing us to supply best fit solutions for all users. Please visit our website.

SUPREME LABELS

Tel: 01924 402111 www.supremelabels.co.uk Unit 6, Valley Road Business Park, W. Yorkshire WF15 6JY Label Suppliers, Roll Labels, Laser Labels, Warning Labels, most formats available.

MAGIC TOUCH (THE)

Tel. 01582 671444 Email: sales@themagictouch.co.uk www.themagictouch.co.uk Unit 4 Apex Business Centre,Boscombe Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU5 4SB Supplier of transfer papers, colour laser printers and heat presses to open up exciting opportunities to print on a limitless range of products.

UMG UK

Tel: 0800 915 4263 www.uchida.uk.com Jasmine House, High Street, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9HN

VIVID LAMINATING TECHNOLOGIES

Tel: 01530 510946 www.vivid-online.com.

Matrix House, Norman Court, Ivanhoe Business Park, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2UZ Vivid offer a wide range of innovative and exclusive Laminating Systems ranging from Desktop to Wide Format Laminators. Visit the website to view the full range which also includes Binding and Print Finishing solutions.

WASHINGTON DIRECT MAIL (WDM) Tel: 09191487 5148 Email: info@wdmonline.co.uk www.wdmonline.co.uk

Royal Mail Mailmark Partner offering a UK wide full direct mail service, inc. personalised digital printing, litho, print finishing, poly-wrapping, auto enclosing & hand packing, Mailmark reporting, Mailsort, design and data management service — 100% mailout and match-mailing. ISO9001, ISO14001, OHSAS18001 certification with ISO27001 pending.

XERETEC

Tel: 02380 574100 Email: info@xeretec.co.uk. www.xeretec.co.uk Brickfield Trading Estate, Brickfield Lane, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire. SO53 4DR Xerox Technology, Document Consulting, Office Supplies

XEROX UK

Tel: 01895 251133 Bridge House, Oxford Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 1HS The Document Company supply a full range of office equipment.

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Shelf life: In time given to attract readership – 30 seconds (estimated).

Shelf life: QPP is read and kept for reference. Next issue 30 days.

TOTAL = £6190

OR • Insert leaflet in QPP* ...........£500 (Price excludes printing and supplying leaflets for insertion)

TOTAL = £500

Ex-Demo Bindomatic 7000

Automated desktop thermal binder

RRP £7,495

Call Peter Foulkes on 01273 674321 or email: editor@quickprintpro.co.uk

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OUR PRICE £2,995

01707 270001 • sales@renz.co.uk

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Intec ColorCut Flatbed Cutter

Ex-showroom model Normally £5,999 Offer £2,999 +VAT

sales@intecprinters.com 01202 845960 Excludes delivery and installation, E&OE

HP Latex 315

HP Latex 335

& HP Latex 315 Print and Cut

& HP Latex 335 Print and Cut

0845 680 9000 info@perfectcolours.com

0845 680 9000 info@perfectcolours.com

£800

£800

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HP Latex 365 Trade-in Deal

£2,000

0845 680 9000 info@perfectcolours.com

HP Latex 560 Trade-in Deal

£4,000

0845 680 9000 info@perfectcolours.com

CreaseStream Mini Quick-feed

Ex-demo, like new. Semi-automatic creasing and micro-perforating machine. 3,000 sheets per hour

£2,199

01455 554491 info@creasestream.com

Intec CP3000 MFP

Ex-showroom model Normally £3,999 Offer £1,999 +VAT

sales@intecprinters.com 01202 845960 Excludes delivery and installation, E&OE

HP Latex 570 Trade-in Deal

£2,000

0845 680 9000 info@perfectcolours.com

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