XEROX C75 Envelope Printing
I am trying to run diagonal seam envelopes out of tray 6 on my C75 and it is wrinkling them really bad. I've tried different GSM setting and the lowest, 177-220 uncoated reload seemed the best but...
View ArticlePhotoshop: Convert part of an image to true greyscale?
I was preflighting a newsletter, and the customer asked that a potion of a logo be printed as percentages of black, with no cmy. Of course, the provided PS file was cmyk, and the indicated portion was...
View ArticleSales Compensation...
Much to my surprise, I didn't find much advice on hiring a sales person when I searched the forums. I am interested in what we should offer in compensation, and how much should be commission vs salary....
View ArticleSales Compensation...
Much to my surprise, I didn't find much advice on hiring a sales person when I searched the forums. I am interested in what we should offer in compensation, and how much should be commission vs salary....
View ArticleIn the market for a new B&W Plotter/Scanner Multi-roll
Having way to many repeat problems with an old xerox plotter, non-stop banding, splotching, and the tech is constantly on call. Xerox support for our machine is practically non-existent, with only one...
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Gray balance green overcast problem (GCR ink saving project, OneVision Asura)
Hi everyone, i hope im asking this question in the right place and if not i would be thankful if the mods place my thread in a correct category. Im doing a project on ink saving which involves...
View ArticleVerdant 2100 Maintenance
Our Versant 2100 doesn't seem to be as reliable as our C75. But I think part of the downtime could be avoided. We have had problems with parts like belt cleaners leaving dirt, and fusers coming apart....
View Articlecolor conversion
Apart from Colortone, is there is any other options in esko to convert 4 color image into six color or more than that.. regards
View ArticleTake up cassette
I have a customer looking for a take up cassette for an Agfa Phoenix 2000 imagesetter.
View Articlepoor rub resistance
A friend of mine got complaint about letterheads that he printed on offset. ink coming off the offset coated paper when printed through laser printer. Its a spot Orange color. any help would be much...
View ArticleXcalibur VLF 80 - Desactivate Autofocus
Hi everyone, could anyone tell me how to desactivate the autofocus on Xcalibur VLF 80 ?? Thank you very much
View ArticleImportant Note for Enfocus PitStop users who are working with Acrobat DC/2015
If you are using PitStop in conjunction with Acrobat DC/2015 on a Macintosh computer, please find below a link to some important information. https://esko.box.com/s/wo9i7tnbkuzrj6jt3m99hgwbriu3nkcq It...
View ArticleHermann Zapf has passed away at the age of 96
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/10/ar...here.html?_r=0 I'll never forget his commentary on Helvetica. It was quite affirming to my own views about it and typography in general.
View Articlescreen FTR 3050 sub stacker error
Hi everybody Please anyone can help me to to resolve this problem? When i switch on the screen FTR 3050 it displays :SET SUB STACKER and stay in that state. What can i do? Thank you in advance.
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4 SALE Ricoh 470w w/3 rolls, Win 7/Win 8, print server, scan2file PDF 25K on...
We have a like new Ricoh 470w wide format with only 25,000 square feet on the meter. Includes 3 rolls capacity plus bypass, 7 "D" per minute output speed, zoom R&E, auto paper select, print server...
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FOR SALE Kip 7100, meter only 39K, 2 rolls, STF, PDF, LIKE NEW
Have a Kip 7100 with only 39K square feet on the meter it is in perfect, like new condition. 7 "D" per minute output speed, scan to file/email/USB removable media, PDF, fully featured, compatible to...
View ArticleAstro Envelope Feeder - Troubleshooting
Anyone seen this, I've cleaned and adjusted the sensor. I was thinking clutch but thats just guess work. I don't know another way to post the video other than a post on facebook...
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I've been tasked with digitizing a stack of old manuals, what are the...
Hi All, (first post here, apologies if there is a more specific forum to post this query to) I am currently a member of an engineering society, and one of my projects is to digitize a large stack of...
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Eskofot-purup imagesetter , starting point of printing is not stable. Cairo,...
The starting point of printing is not stable…….usually it starts 55 Cm ahead although it cuts the film accurately (for example, 70-100 exactly when asked to do so) ……sometimes the unpleasant shifting...
View Article4-Color Hourly Rates...
In our small city, which only has two other print shops with 4-color presses, I am wondering if one of the other printers is undercharging for their offset work. They could be losing millions for...
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communication problem
hello, my name is roy and we have a communication error (22) at our mitsubishi 5 color press we need help :) somone knows what's the problem is , how can i solve it ? thanks very much Attached Images...
View ArticleAdobe Reader could not open because it is either not a supported file type or...
HI i HAVE WINDOWS 7 AND WINDOWS XP AT OFFICE while opening one PDF file i am getting this error messege. Adobe Reader could not open because it is either not a supported file type or because the file...
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setting new rollers on Speedmaster 52 4color
Should they all be set including water in integrrated or segregated? also, the first 15 shts come ot clean then it starts to scum at lead edge then it slowly disappears?
View ArticlePolar 76EM Guillotine
Hi all, can somebody help me please? Our Polar 76EM is sending the backguage plate all the way to the back when we turn the machine on and it is stuck there instead of coming to its home position. Has...
View ArticlePolar 76EM Guillotine
Hi all, can somebody help me please? Our Polar 76EM is sending the backguage plate all the way to the back when we turn the machine on and it is stuck there instead of coming to its home position. Has...
View ArticleRGB workflows and general color managing
I'd like to ask what traditional (not digital) offset printshops do with file preparation and color management. Firstly if you accept native files - that's the ''easy'' part, if a printer has the...
View ArticleRasterizing Vector and getting inconsistent color
I recently had to rasterize some extremely complex AI files. Originally, I had rasterized (opening AI file in PS) to CMYK. The resulting color was pretty far off. Then I rasterized to RGB and once in...
View ArticleWeb Fan Out, Plate Moves
Does anyone here know a proven method to reduce the amount of plate moves we have to make. I work on a Metro press and we are constantly having to make plate moves based on the fact, if the section of...
View ArticleNeed help learning Rampage
I recently started a job (training) with a print company that uses Rampage, and I can't find any instructional resources. This is the first time I've used any Rip software. Is anyone aware of a...
View ArticleCopying and pasting text into Photoshop
We have 15 files that are being printed in up to 50 languages. The translations come to us in Word. Is there any way to copy that Word text and paste it into Photoshop AND retain the formatting already...
View ArticleNew Spare Parts Kodak _ 50 % Off
Hi Frieds, I have some spare parts kodak and I want to sell it as a package. my offer is 50% off from the list price. REPUESTOS KODAK Unitario CODIGO DESCRIPCION CANTIDAD US$ 503D27353 STROBE 5 1 UNID...
View ArticleRicoh 901 Image Skew
Hey folks, Been running a Pro C901 for about 9 months now. Having the biggest trouble with heavy card stock and image skew. Whether I run one sided or duplexed, the image prints skewed on the sheet....
View ArticleAmberlith/Rubylith in Plateroom
Hi All, I was wondering how many of you have Amber/Ruby lighting in your platerooms? We haven't used them but now just switched over. We are using Anocoil plates that still need to be processed. How...
View ArticleField Service Engineer - Lexington, KY at Presstek, LLC in Hudson, New Hampshire
Presstek with Corporate headquarters in Hudson, NH offers printing products that are environmentally responsible and engineered to streamline production processes, making it easier and more profitable...
View ArticlePreflighting decision: Acrobat pro vs FlightCheck (and other external programs)
I work for a gravure packaging printing company and I brought up the proposition of creating a custom preflight in Adobe Acrobat Pro to automate and increase the accuracy of our preflighting process....
View ArticleXerox 1000i Trail Edge Bleed (blurry print)
We're on our second 1000i (first was replaced as colour was very inconsistent and eventually corrupted system boards) but are still not happy with output in particular what Xerox are calling trail edge...
View ArticleChallenge Multi 2020
Wondering if anyone here is using a multi 2020 for cutting? I realize they're probably too small for a lot of shops, but I'm a small shop and feel it will be a good fit for my needs. Can anyone give me...
View ArticleHeidelberg SM 74 6 or 5 Colour Colour Bar
Hi All :-) do any of you kind print people have a 5 or 6 colour colour bar for the SM 74? Thanks in advance Dave
View ArticleInstalling CC 2015 Apps
Hi everyone, When installing CC 2015 apps, you CAN keep older versions already installed (except for Acrobat). After clicking 'Update' next to the desired app, a second window appears. Choose 'Advanced...
View ArticleAcrobat vs. Fonts
I have what seems like a confusing subject but really isn't if you pay attention. So I'm going to break it down... There are two Macs on the same server. One is mine, one is my co-worker's. We'll call...
View ArticleNeat color vision test
Thanks to Michael Jahn for finding it. Worth taking: iGame | Free Eye Test
View ArticleParochial Adobe :-P
Chose to update to PShop CC 2015 today. Clicking on "more information" in the Adobe Updater brought me to a web site where I had the choice of going to a US (optimized) website or a "Canadian"...
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NEW - MITSUBISHI - DB BRIDGE ROLLERS - OEM - Mitsubishi D3000LX
We have six (6), Brand new Mitsubishi DB Water Bridge (NON-oscillating) Rilsan rollers - for a Mitsubishi D3000LX - part # KGB 3806 $500 each - plus freight Please Call or Email with questions or for...
View ArticlePrintPlanet Software Upgrade Notice
Notice to all PrintPlanet Members and Visitors: We will be performing a software upgrade this Thursday on PrintPlanet.com As a result, our site may be out of service during this time. Here are the...
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Cutter death-match: Challenge vs China
Hello there, I am trying to decide between two paper cutters and would like a knowledgeable opinion. For context—it will be for a small risograph print studio operating mostly to make short-run art...
View ArticleEskofot-purup imagesetter , starting point of printing is not stable. Cairo,...
The starting point of printing is not stable…….usually it starts 55 Cm ahead although it cuts the film accurately (for example, 70-100 exactly when asked to do so) ……sometimes the unpleasant shifting...
View ArticleVutek GS3250lx pro or Vutek HS100 pro
Thank you in advance for any info. I was wondering if anyone has any first hand experience with either of these machines? Looking for the good, the bad, or the ugly. SK
View ArticleQuestion for users of Apogee Prepress 9.0 - Imposition related
We are going through the painful process of evaluating workflow systems and a question has come up in regards to Agfa's built in Imposition software inside Apogee. Are you using the built in Imposition...
View ArticleFor over ten years I edited every PDF with Illustrator.
Hello Folks, I confess. It was me. I edited every PDF in Illustrator. When I hit a problem, I placed, flattened and outlined my way out of trouble. I wrote actions and scripts so I could do it when I...
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