Need feedback from other printshops...
In May, we are having a brand new Ryobi 700 press installed. And my boss comes to me and informs me that he would like to start running 300 lpi as our standard for coated text and cover. We currently...
View ArticleRecommendations on programmatic way to change PDF geometry
Our challenge is the desire from one of our production channels to always have PDFs centered in the specified media size. Easy enough to do if you want to open and alter each PDF needing this. But much...
View ArticleI need help please, I need to choose between Xerox C75 and Konica Minolta C1070
Hello, I have a small printing shop and we're upgrading equipment, Currently I have a Konica Minolta C224e this is more like a office type machine but we're trying to get a production machine. Xerox...
View Articlecanon c6000 image press error
Dear Sir/Madams we have one problem in our machine. sappier one error code : E000001-0151-05 AND MACHINE VENT TO SHOUT DOWN. please help me. man
View ArticleFour51
Good afternoon. I was wondering if any members are using Four51 for their Web to Print Solution?
View ArticleFingerprints on plates
I've been getting fingerprints on my plates. They only show up on the black. I've read in other posts that maybe when I'm handling them, (obviously). It may be because of some chemical or moisturizer...
View ArticleNeenah Linen Problems...
Our Xerox machines just don't print well on Neenah Royal Sundance envelopes. The toner doesn't stick consistently and the quality is crap. We have some Wausau Royal Linen on hand though, and after...
View ArticleROOM Technology
Does anyone know what it means to 'postscript using ROOM technology?' Thanks
View ArticleFile Redirecting
I am looking for a CHEAP! (less than $500 (free would be better)) software that can: at a set time interval, monitor a root folder on an external FTP site and then based on the NAMING of each file...
View ArticleAnyone using DeskPack on a new Mac running Mavericks?
We have been trying to setup Deskpack on Macpros running Mav. and have not had success. We are connecting to Automation engine 12.2. Support has not been able to find a solution and has escalated to...
View ArticlePrinting Machines Comparison
Hello, This is my first post, so I admit that I'm a greenhorn when it comes to selecting a digital press for my needs. I'm asking the local vendors here for digital presses that can support short print...
View ArticlePrinting White on the Anapurna
I am new to this, so here goes! When printing on Dibond and there is White in the file, do you simply lay down a flood white layer and then print the Art on top of that? Or do you need to edit the file...
View ArticleBook with basic info.
Hi all! I've been lurking here for a couple weeks and finally joined today. I am new to the print industry (as a vendor, not a printer) and I want to learn all I can. I don't want to bug the community...
View ArticleIs $17 -$21.50 Really Not Enough ? Hiring Advice
With 18 years in the business, I am stuck in a new problem. We need to hire an additional Graphic Designer. The resumes and work samples we receive are not as good as our current teams work. But, we...
View ArticleCalibration and Profiling Manual
Hello everyone, Is there are any available guideline or manual about machine calibration, linearization, process calibration and profiling? please help, I just hope that there is :D many thanks
View ArticleSlow Delivery Pile
The delivery table of my '92 CD 102 is now only going up and down in slow speed. From what I can see there's a switch at the and of a lever and a ultrasonic sensor. My guess is the ultrasonic sensor is...
View ArticleSpeedWay Driver x64
Hi... This end of week i replace the system for a new windows 7 64 bits.. but surprise when i try to install the driver that comes on the MetaDimension CD v12.0 for the speedway..don't works. Any body...
View Articletips star up waste reduction
hi please give me some useful tips and insights to reduce the strat up waste and printed waste. we are having web offset machine from the maker of manugraphic FRONTLINE MACHINE capable of printing...
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Lotem Creo Settings
Help required with Lotem Creo 400. I'm trying to do my own CTP but the machine has been formatted and no settings where recorded. After the format vertical lines appeared across the entire plate....
View ArticleProblem with verifying IDEAlliance Strip with Fogra39L (i1Profiler)
Hi, we are using the IDEAlliance ISO 12647-7_Control Strip 2009 for proofing in our Agfa Apogee Prepress workflow. Our printers are calibrated to match Fogra39 and Fogra47. When verifying the control...
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