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CONTENTS What’s in this issue of Quick Print Pro

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04 News Front 10 New Products 16 Sell more print 18 Digital Imagery 20 Print Club Invitation 22 2018 Year Planner Printwear & Promotion 24 Show Preview

Hot news in print for quick print pros What’s new to print and finish with? Venture into your own on-line shop Martin Christie – pixel prophet Industry accreditation

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28 Showtime 30 Green Issues 34 New Profit Centre 35 QPP Christmas Raffle 36 Christmas Spread 38 Readers Scribes 40 Finda Product / Supplier 44 PrintersXchange More exhibitionists for 2018

Corporate social responsibility in print Best practice shared

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A WINTER OF GREAT CONTENT Don’t be left out in the cold, come on in and join the print party. A warm-hearted welcome to all that visit page 20. Save this date for save the children Christmas jumper day 15th December www. christmasjumperday.org Amongst all the print news, new products and new profit opportunities check out one of the best examples of targeted marketing this year. Great work Duncan we love your Hybrid fashion trend style icon advert on page 27. Have a wonderful Christmas and a prosperous in print New Year. Peter, starting to chill, Foulkes

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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, Dan Tester, Charlotte Rolf, Helen Baxter and Austin Clark. FEATURES: Peter Foulkes

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Quick Print Pro • News

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Print Scotland seeks to plug the succession gap Scotland’s printing sector employs 6,000 people, and has been a powerhouse of Scottish industry, with participants ranging from small scale digital businesses, to whisky label printers, commercial colour printers and on to the country’s newspapers and thriving book printing industries. But experts say the industry will face a succession gap as soon as 2030. Print Scotland, the trade association and voice of Scotland’s graphic communication industry, is looking to plug that gap with the provision of modern apprenticeship opportunities for members — those in the manufacturing side of the print industry— and associate members – which supply the manufacturers. Garry Richmond, who was appointed Print Scotland Director last year, said: “With all the changes in technology, print has been seen as something of a sunset industry. But nothing could be further from the truth. Print is just another communication platform and a highly effective one, and we aim to help our members with apprentice recruitment, a cogent voice in the corridors of power, genuine cost saving benefits, professional guidance on compliance with legislation and much more.” Print Scotland has seen new members signing up in unprecedented numbers for recent times since Garry launched its recruitment campaign last year; from international giant Kodak, one of its largest associate members, to Glasgow-based PR Print, said to be the most environmentally astute business in the print industry, and which boasts that it delivers printing solutions without the carbon footprint. Other new members include Inchinnan-based ACA Print Finishing and Packaging Solutions, Scotland’s largest print finishing company,

which provides high end finishing processes to print products including foiling, varnishing and book binding, and last year underwent a change of ownership. Garry said: “We have arrested the fall in print-related business member numbers, and are looking forward now to enrolling more members, representing their interests at the highest levels of government decision-making, and placing greater numbers of Modern Apprentices with our members. “Our apprenticeship opportunity programmes are open to non-members, but we are encouraging everyone in Scotland’s graphic

Get into the festive spirit at Carols for Printers

Once again the festive season is upon us and it’s time to come together for the Christmas Carol Service for printers, hosted by the BPIF, The Printing Charity, Stationers and Newspaper Makers Company, St Bride Foundation and Trade Union Unite. The Carol Service will take place at 6pm on 12 December at St Brides Church, Fleet Street, in London. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1672, the church has long been associated with journalists and newspapers, making it a fitting location for our annual carol service. The congregation and St Bride’s choir will sing both traditional and modern versions of Christmas carols. The choir has been established since 1957, the same year that the 4000-pipe organ was

communication industry to board the Print Scotland train, and let our community of experts speak with one voice.” New members of Print Scotland include International Finishing Systems (IFS) which provides bespoke finishing equipment to the industry, Glasgow-based digital operators Push Print, Greenock’s digital and wide-format specialists Love & Humphrey’s, Matic Media of Coatbridge, and Multiprint in Kirkcaldy. For more information, please contact Garry Richmond, Director of PrintScotland 07776 493740, www.print-scotland.com garry@ print-scotland.com

installed, following the rededication of the church. There will also be a series of readings about the nativity story from industry representatives. This year, after the carol service you are invited to join the BPIF at St Bride Foundation for some festive drinks and nibbles from 7pm until 9pm. The event will be a great opportunity for networking with others in the industry and of course celebrating Christmas. Why not make an evening of it and bring along your loved ones to join in the festivities. It is set to be a fantastic evening and will no doubt get everyone into the Christmas spirit, the BPIF look forward to seeing all of you there! For more information and to RSVP, please contact Sophie Chater sophie.chater@bpif.org.uk

Quick Print Pro • News

December 2017-January 2018

Premier Paper Expands in the South West Premier has opened a new regional branch in Bristol to support business growth throughout the South West. The new 16,000 square foot Bristol facility brings Premier’s total warehouse capacity in the South West to in excess of 30,000 square feet.

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Keeping products close to local markets provides customers with choice, availability and flexibility of service. Over 3,000 tonnes of product are held across branches located in Bristol, Cheltenham and Newton Abbot, supported by a further 30,000 tonnes of product held in the Premier network and all available for next day delivery. Product ranges include graphical papers and boards, envelopes, packaging, reels, office papers, wide format, display products and the UK’s largest range of digital media for sheet fed applications.

the company to meet customers’ specific needs. Collection and same day delivery are also service options open to local customers.

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17 Premier owned and liveried delivery vehicles service the South West region with carrying capacities varying from 3.5 tonnes to 26 tonnes giving a total daily delivery capability of a massive 265 tonnes. The variety and flexibility of delivery options available to Premier throughout the South West enables

A team of 40 people are employed across the region with logistics and customer service teams based in each of the three branches. Chris Stanyon, Area Sales Director, comments “Our investment in the South West demonstrates our confidence in the industry as a whole and our commitment to our customers

Personalised The Snowman™ Book This year, Penwizard has partnered with Penguin Random House Children’s Books, to announce their new personalised version of The Snowman™ for children and parents to enjoy at Christmas. Adding to Penwizard’s personalised book portfolio this personalised edition of The Snowman™ includes a child’s name and customised avatar that feature throughout the story and within the classic and beautiful illustrations. Penwizard worked closely with PRH Children’s Books to produce this stunning personalised book, and created the child avatar that seamlessly fits the iconic style of this classic story, which was originally created and illustrated by Raymond Briggs in 1978. Capture the essence of Christmas and this award-winning animation and enter the magical world of The Snowman™ in this delightful personalised book. The book can be personalised by selecting hairstyle and colour, skin tone, pyjama colour and glasses to create a likeness to any child. The child’s name is included along with an optional personal message that is printed on the inside front page. Books are printed and mailed within 3-5 working days. Penwizard was established in 2004 and is considered the market leader in creating print on demand stories in which children can star in their own adventure. Penwizard currently provides POD publishing for some of the biggest characters in children’s licensing Peppa Pig and Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. The Snowman is available from www.penwizard.com and is priced from 17.99 GBP

in the region. The new Bristol branch will now allow us to expand our service throughout the area by supporting the branch operations at both Cheltenham and Newton Abbot, giving customers a choice of quality products and providing a first class service “ Premier Onform, a division of the Premier Paper Group, specialising in supplying substrates to forms printers, direct mail printers and converters will also relocate to the new Bristol premises. www.paper.co.uk

Profile of the month: NCR Pads

Contact NCR Pads for sound advice and a trade printing service that is reliable and fast on everything NCR; invoices, delivery notes, receipts, sets, books, restaurant order pads, loose sets, continuous forms and much more. When your customers need a multilayer printed set, think NCR Pads Ltd. Find more QPP preferred suppliers on page 40. 0330 111 5040 • www.ncrpads.co.uk

Quick Print Pro • News

December 2017-January 2018

Kall Kwik Boss raises £7k in charity challenge Nigel Toplis, managing director of Kall Kwik, cycled 540k from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to Angkor Wat (Cambodia), raising £7,000 for charity WellChild. The trek was a true endurance challenge. Nigel cycled up to 100k per day in temperatures of 90 degrees at 90 percent humidity. He encountered many difficulties on the ride, such as a monsoon thunderstorm which struck when he was still 10k from the finishing point for that day. Nigel was part of a team of ten cyclists supported by an experienced ground crew. He believes their success was down to strong team dynamics, good communication and a positive attitude. “I’ve taken part in endurance challenges before, but this trek was really tough,” says Nigel. “Even though we’d all trained beforehand, nothing could prepare you for some of the challenges we faced. However, this was an adventure that I’d made a decision to take part in. The children and families supported by WellChild are facing huge challenges every day. Their courage and resilience is truly inspiring, and I’d like to thank every one of my sponsors for their kind donations.” WellChild helps seriously ill children and their families throughout the UK as they deal with the consequences of complex conditions and exceptional health needs. Many of these children spend months or years in hospital because there is no support enabling them to leave. WellChild’s vision is to give them the best chance to thrive, at home with their families. The Bardon Group has been supporting WellChild for over a decade and Nigel’s previous endurance challenges have raised more than £50,000. In addition to the Vietnam-Cambodia bike ride, he has cycled across Cuba, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and trekked through the Sahara and the Sumatran jungle. You can make a donation to WellChild via Nigel’s Just Giving page: www.justgiving. com/fundraising/nigel-toplis

CMYUK gives local charity a UTACK makeover The Shrewsbury Food Hub recently acquired a brand-new depot, enabling the charity to double the amount of free surplus food it supplies to local community groups. Also being used as a training base to expand the model across Shropshire, the new Hub was perfect in size, but plain in décor. Local business, CMYUK – independent suppliers of wideformat printers, cutters and materials – stood up to the mark and offered to decorate it for them with custom-made wallpaper showing the journey that surplus food takes, and reflecting the charity’s core values. Set up in 2016, the Food Hub collects surplus food from supermarkets and shares it between 32 community groups. Fitted by another local firm, Shelley Signs, everything was rushed through, designed and installed in time for the launch in

early November. Robin East, Group Director at CMYUK, says of the project: “It’s been a pleasure helping Katy and the team at the Food Hub. They now have a much brighter environment for the volunteers to work in. I wish them all the best.” CMYUK’s own brand, UTACK, was used to decorate the walls.

The thin and woven self-adhesive polyester fabric is easy to print and install, and removes without damage or residue. Katy Anderson, co-founder of the Shrewsbury Food Hub said “It’s been so heartwarming to have CMYUK come forward and offer so much time and all of the materials for free. The

place has been completely transformed. It’s the first thing people mention when they come in and it gives our volunteers a really cheery environment to do their sorting in. We cannot thank them enough.“ For more information about CMYUK, please visit www.cmyuk.com.

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Pen Warehouse free setup and carriage on engraved aluminium pens Now when you order any aluminium pen with laser engraving from The Pen Warehouse, you’ll pay nothing for setup or carriage. You can choose from over 60 models, each available with free laser engraving setup and free UK shipping. Thanks to recent investment in cutting-edge laser engraving technology, The Pen Warehouse has increased production capacity while keeping costs down, and is able to pass those savings on to distributors. The best-selling Electra Classic, with its appealing aluminium barrel and chrome trim, is now more cost-effective than ever, while the beautiful Bella Ballpen and Bella Touch Ballpen are now an even more attractive proposition. The Pen Warehouse has even introduced brand new models that can also be engraved with no setup charges and free carriage. These include the Endeavour Ballpen with its ultra-modern design and smart black trim, and the Ergo Soft Ballpen with its tactile soft-feel barrel and bold colour range. The standard lead time is just 5 working days, with a free 24-Hour Express Service available on selected products. Note that free carriage is for one UK mainland address only. For the full details of this industry-beating engraving offer, call 01252 400270 or email sales@pens.co.uk

Spandex... Learn, Discover and Benefit You are invited to the Spandex Innovation Days to discover innovative applications to help grow your business. Benefit from our resident experts on hand whilst our latest equipment will be put through their paces. 6th-7th December - Spandex, Bristol. HANDS-ON TEXTILES: See the numerous textile materials and different applications! You will be able to see the entire process from printing to the finished display. See the exciting Roland VersaUV LEF300, Roland Texart XT-640 and the Sawgrass printer systems! HANDS-ON INTERIOR DÉCOR: Explore the world of interior décor with our architectural showcase! Refurbishment. See how you can transform walls/furniture with 3M™ Di-Noc™; Wall Wrap — discover how much of a difference and how easily textile wallpaper can be applied; Glass Applications — see the benefits of having frosted material on windows for privacy and decoration. HANDS-ON VEHICLE WRAPPING: We will be demonstrating the latest wrapping techniques and helping you improve your own skills. Latest colours, patterns and trends such as the new psychedelic and reflective wrap films. EQUIPMENT ON SHOW:NEW swissQprint Impala LED including full robotic automation; NEW HP Latex 1500 super-wide printer; and NEW low-cost HP Latex 115 printer and much more! Register Now & Receive a Free Gift: https://mail.spandex.com/acton/media/1392/open-house-2017

Promotional Christmas Products from No-Minimum.co.uk

Web-to-print platform No-Minimum. co.uk has launched a new range of Christmas decorations, digitally printed with no MOQ and free setup. They’re ideal for festive-themed promotions, marketing campaigns or as personalised gifts. The range includes tree ornaments in a round or snowflake shape. Made from high-quality transparent acrylic, the insert is digitally printed with a photographic image or full colour design. They make an intriguing promotional gift and will look fantastic adorning any Christmas tree. For a fun-filled festive product, the Snow Block is an image block with a cool wintery effect. The rectangular acrylic block is filled with safety-certified liquid containing fake snow and glitter particles. It’s a great way to display a photograph, promote a brand or give as a unique award. A Snow Dome version is also available for a classic Christmas ornament. Or choose the Snowflake Magnet, the digitally printed photo or design housed in a unique snowflake frame and ideal for displaying on a fridge, filing cabinet or any metal surface. Each of these festive items is available from a single piece, with free setup and a five-day lead time. Distributors can sell these and hundreds of other digitally printed and laser engraved products through their own free No-Minimum Bespoke end-user website. Contact: support@no-minimum.co.uk for details.

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Midshire Tree-Mendous support for Francis House Office technology provider Midshire has been getting festive for local children’s charity Francis House, by building a Christmas tree entirely from office photocopier paper. Constructed using over 300 intricately layered reams of A4 and A3 office paper, the 6.ft 4 ‘tree’ equates to an entire year’s supply of paper for a business. Now in its 11th year, the charity’s annual ‘Festival of Christmas Trees’ will showcase trees adorned with seasonal decorations and gifts from companies, social clubs, and supporters of Francis House at the Lowry Outlet in Salford Quays. Group Marketing Manager at Midshire, Adrienne Topping talks about the inspiration behind the idea: “In previous years we’ve decorated our tree with CMYK coloured origami, this time we wanted to do something even more creative that reflected our business, and would be really useful to the winner. “The idea of donating a year’s supply of office paper to compliment the photocopying and printing equipment we supply, seemed appropriate. “No Midshire tree would be complete without some techy gadgets, so we added wireless Bluetooth mini-speakers, and some photocopier stress balls. Adrienne concludes: “We encourage businesses to dig deep and get involved, we’ll even deliver the paper to the highest bidder.” Opened by the late Princess Diana in 1991, Francis House hospice provides support to children and families across the North West with life threatening or life limiting illnesses. Midshire has been supporting Francis House for a number of years since it broke the world record for the longest football match back in 2013, raising £45,000.

Other organisations supporting charity with festive fervour include Yankee, the Al-Fayed Charitable Foundation, Manchester City and Manchester United Football Clubs, Disney, Sky, and the cast of Coronation Street. The Festival of Christmas Trees is located on the second floor of the Lowry Outlet, right next to the cinema. Midshire’s tree will be on display until December 10th, where it will be auctioned to the highest bidder, and all proceeds will go to Francis House. For further information please contact Adrienne Topping, Group Marketing Manager on 0161 494 3376, email adrienne@ midshiremarketing.co.uk. www.midshire.co.uk

The Stationers’ Company opens new archive The official opening of the Stationers’ Company’s new archive room and reading room took place on 10th November 2017, and represented a milestone in improving access to its unique and priceless archive, both for members of the Company and the general public. Thanks to the generosity of Liverymen Duncan Spence and Amy McKee, and additional funds from the Company, there is now a magnificent new facility for all to use including an archive room and a reading room. The whole complex is called the Tokefield Centre in commemoration of the then Clerk, George Tokefield, who in 1666 transported the Company’s records in a wheelbarrow out beyond the reach of the Great Fire of London thus saving them. Liveryman Sarah Mahurter, Manager, University Archives and Special Collections Centre at University of the Arts London, undertook the project management to relocate the historic archive from an inaccessible upstairs room to the oldest book warehouse building in London which forms one end of the Company’s garden. Workstreams were identified to ensure a successful planning

application with support from Historic England, to build the archive room with a climate controlled environment and to develop a reading room which could be effectively used by a diverse range of users, in line with national standards. Ruth Frendo, the Stationers’ Company archivist, said “The Stationers’ Archive is already known as a key resource to historians of the book trade. However, it also holds a wealth of records whose potential is yet to be explored. As custodians of the records we have inherited through the care and dedication of our forebears, we have a serious responsibility to maintain these documents for future exploration. Through the development of this, purpose-built storage facility, and a reading room which will provide unprecedented access to its archive, the Stationers’ Company is demonstrating that it is whole-heartedly embracing this responsibility. William Alden, Clerk to the Company said “Widening access to Stationers’ Hall for educational purposes is a critical objective of the Stationers’ Company. The opening of the Tokefield Centre marks the completion of

the first phase of a broader Hall development programme, which we hope to complete by 2023, the 350th anniversary of the building of the Hall.” For further information please contact: William Alden on clerk@stationers.org or on 020 7246 0980 www.stationers.org

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Datalase / Parc develop inkless Photonic printing

DataLase, a leader in inline digital printing of products and packaging, and PARC, a Xerox company, have entered into a new strategic partnership and signed a lease agreement. The companies will work together to develop cutting-edge photonic printing solutions based on the DataLase awardwinning laser-reactive colour-change pigment technologies The deal will accelerate the development of new laser-based hardware solutions that are optimised for use with DataLase colour-change pigment technology to digitally print variable data on a variety of products and packaging. DataLase will collaborate with PARC to specifically advance its inkless multi-colour Infinity technology platform, and has signed a lease agreement to establish a pioneering development office and innovation suite to operate from inside the PARC facility in Silicon Valley, California. Andy Wragg, CEO at DataLase, said: “Working at PARC will give DataLase and our parent company, SATO, access to cutting-edge

technology facilities to develop new and unique photonic printing solutions, based on our latest colour change pigment technologies. We will also have access to other pioneering and innovative companies and technological advances that will extend our capability to deliver unique solutions that connect brand owners with consumers around the world.” By leveraging world-class research and expertise across multiple technologies, PARC provides breakthrough capabilities that very few organisations can deliver. Working with strategic partners to help develop innovation solutions, PARC helps take the risk out of deploying technologies and strategies that could revolutionise entire industries. The new multi-colour Infinity platform will revolutionise the way that brand owners can connect with consumers through products and packaging. Digital printing of variable data and the personalisation of products is a rapidly growing trend as consumers demand more individual relevance from brand driven marketing campaigns. Integrating printing at the point in the supply chain where it creates most value for the brand is a key challenge faced by the industry, but inkless solutions based on DataLase technology can meet these increasing demands. Applications for the variable printing of text, graphics, and barcodes on labels, flexible film, and folding cartons can all benefit from this unique solution. “PARC’s open innovation business model is a perfect fit for the DataLase team,” said Antonio Williams, Manager, Printing Innovation Portfolio at PARC. “We’re excited to have their team here at PARC collaborating with our researchers to develop the inkless multi-colour photonic print technology. DataLase is bringing a unique solution to market and we are looking forward to working together.” www.datalase.com • www.parc.com

Ricoh launch compact high speed inkjet platform Print services providers can produce profitably a wide range of applications from transactional print such as bills, statements and policy documents to books, direct mail and pharmaceutical leaflets with the new Ricoh Pro™ V20000 series continuous feed inkjet platform. The compact, versatile and simple to use family of systems brings competitive mono and colour production to existing users of continuous feed printers as well as sheet fed users who are looking to consolidate the output of multiple devices to a single machine. With a footprint of just 4.3 square metres, it can fit in to almost any production environment. Users with different volume requirements can benefit from the three versions being announced: the 75 metres per minute, 600 x 600 dpi mono Ricoh Pro V20000, the 150mpm, 600 x 600 dpi mono Ricoh Pro™ V20100 and the 75mpm, 600 x 600 dpi CMYK Ricoh Pro™ VC20000. An additional user benefit is that this family of inkjet printers will work with a wide variety of papers including the lightweight materials required in the pharmaceutical industry. In

addition, they are optimised to combine with inline finishing solutions where the ability to change speed to match the capability of each device helps to maximise production and minimise paper waste. Tim Taylor, Head of Continuous Feed Market, Commercial and Industrial Printing Group says: “The Pro V20000 platform is a great addition to our portfolio. It joins the Ricoh Pro™ VC40000, which was announced earlier this year, and Ricoh Pro™ VC60000 continuous feed inkjet printers, meaning we have a system that suits the production requirements of almost any operation.” He continues: “The easy to run systems also offer an upgrade path for existing tonerbased operations. The improved operational efficiency, increased running speeds and significantly lower running costs often mean one inkjet device can replace several ageing toner machines. “We are also excited by the number of additional markets it can help our clients competitively service when used in combination with Ricoh software. For example, it enables intelligent and efficient book production when

combined with our TotalFlow BatchBuilder software and, with a combination of FusionPro and Ricoh Process Director, we can provide a complete and secure pharmaceutical solution. “As with Ricoh’s complete family of inkjet and toner devices Pro V20000 users will benefit from our knowledgeable and responsive service and support network. It will help ensure clients develop all possible revenue streams to maximise their investment.” The Pro V20100 will be shown for the first time at Ricoh’s The Art of The New event, November 21 to 23, Ricoh’s Customer Experience Centre, Telford, UK. All three models will be available from Q1 in 2018. www.ricoh.co.uk

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Scodix Ultra2 Pro Digital Enhancement Press with Foil Station

Scodix, a provider of digital enhancement solutions for the graphic arts industry has announced the launch of the Scodix Ultra2 Pro Digital Enhancement Press with Foil Station, the ultimate multi material system. Previously, the Scodix Ultra Pro system was the only digital enhancement press capable of producing nine different applications, on the largest variety of substrates and with all printing processes. Now the Scodix Ultra2 builds on that foundation further boosting flexibility, quality and productivity for customers A pioneer of the digital enhancement market, Scodix first introduced the Scodix S system in 2012, followed by the Scodix Ultra. Today, close to 300 Scodix systems are installed worldwide, serving the most demanding customers. The Scodix Ultra2, the new addition to the Scodix family of digital enhancement presses, was designed as the ultimate multi

material platform, enabling enhanced support for applications, substrates, and print processes. Users of the Scodix Ultra Pro will be able to upgrade to the Scodix Ultra2, starting in 2018. The Scodix Ultra2’s state-of-the-art design allows for broader flexibility, enhanced quality and increased productivity. The entire print engine has been changed to provide extensive flexibility, high accuracy of print and cost effectiveness, supported by fast switching between polymers, with improved print quality and superior material flow. The Scodix Ultra2 includes five ink tanks, allowing a comprehensive choice of enhancements, in one platform. A new adaptive LED process controls the curing process with improved accuracy, while the unique Scodix PAS™ (Pin Activate Secure) technology delivers superior enhancement with ultra-fine detail. Scodix CEO, Roy Porat comments: “Our aim at

Scodix is to continually support our customers to ‘enhance their competitive edge’. There is no polymer in the world that is suitable for all substrates, no drop behaves the same on all substrates or all printed material. Consequently, we have developed the Scodix Ultra2 Pro, alongside our variety of innovative polymers designed for different purposes, as a system which can deliver the ultimate results. This is essentially a multi-material platform.” Porat continues: “Expanded substrate offerings, the unparalleled nine different enhancement effects, as well compatibility with the largest variety of CMYK processes, confirms Scodix’ position as the market leader in digital enhancement. The Scodix Ultra2 Pro represents our continued commitment to identifying areas for improvement within the graphic arts industry and proactively innovating.” www.scodix.com

Soyang introduces exciting new backlit textiles Soyang Europe has announced two exciting new backlit textiles will soon be available from its French partner, SENFA’s Decoprint range, as it continues to expand its already extensive digitally printable substrate collections. The first of the new releases is SUBLIMIS— an innovative range of coated backlit textiles for direct and transfer sublimation printing, as Soyang Europe’s Sales Director, Andrew Simmons comments; “SUBLIMIS is a revolutionary product with a long list of features and benefits, most notably that it successfully reduces the issue of ink migration giving backlit applications really punchy graphics and colours and the best possible white point.” SUBLIMIS is a coated woven polyester, available in widths up to 5m so is of interest to print providers servicing the retail and exhibition industry where large, continuous backlit prints are popular. It is non-stick, lightweight (making it desirable from a transport cost perspective) and provides

excellent light diffusion to give the wow factor to light box displays. Soyang Europe is also pleased to introduce ALTERRA, an eco-friendly backlit fabric woven with recycled fibres that performs in the same way as SENFA’s popular Decoprint Pearl, but uses less non-renewable resources. “ALTERRA is a coated polyester suitable for indoor backlit displays,” confirms Simmons. “Not only does it incorporate 65% recycled fibres into the manufacturing process, but its green credentials continue with it being PVC-free and suitable for more eco-friendly ink types such as UV and latex.” “ALTERRA was the recent winner of the SGIA Product of the Year award,” continues Simmons. “The material provides superior print quality and light diffusion which makes it an attractive choice for specifiers in retail, for example, who are required to minimise environmental impact without losing any of the impact of POS light box displays.”

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way corrupt the essential purity of Photoshop. But they are more than fancy filters featured in phones to give portraits glamorous looks or funny ears and noses. True much of what they do can be done in PS, but will take time. The best of the plug-ins offer a short cut to a series of alternative edits which can be selected as presets or further tuned to improve the final image. And the fine tuning can itself be saved as a customer preset for future use. One such plug in, mentioned before in these pages, is Nik software an independent who pioneered the so-called U-point technology of interrogating individual or groups of pixel colour or texture, to enable the smooth transition of features and produce seamless edits rather than the more crude copying and cloning that had gone on before. That use of intelligent comparison is now also seen in Photoshop’s Content Aware, and healing brushes, as well as many other functions now almost taken for granted. Only those of us who have worked through the development years can appreciate how advanced these apparently simple applications are and how much they have improved image manipulation for print. On a small screen you would never notice the difference, but as ever the truth is in the print, as all of the shortcomings of the original are exposed to the real world. All image capture devices, whether camera, phone or scanner, select colour by comparing adjacent colours to determine which is which. It’s very accurate these days, but it’s not infallible, which is why even given the limitation of the actual printer, a “copy” completely faithful to the original is almost impossible. Not that it ever was possible, which is what people forget or fail to appreciate. The digital revolution has dramatically moved forward our ability to capture, manipulate and reproduce image and artwork. But by the same count the technology in the hands of the average consumer has massively increased their own expectations. Hence the instant capabilities of the mobile phone produce not only an impatience for results, but a failure of comprehension that simply applying an interesting filter to a small screen does not make the image suitable or ready for print. Nik was snapped up by Google, not for its contribution to photography but because it had also developed a much reduced option for mobile phones called Snapseed. Once safely acquired the golden egg was retained but the goose that laid it was dropped, as Goggle announced earlier this year that they would no longer be supporting Nik. Thankfully the rights to Nik have been bought by Dx0, a company based in Paris as well as San Fransisco, so future development is assured, and even better news, the current filter collection is available as a free download. DxO is another of these relatively small companies that can only survive by nurturing talent, and has been in the image business for over ten years. It

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will be fascinating to see where they take Nik, and as a regular user I for one am excited by the project. To download the current Nik collection, which works with both Photoshop and Lightroom, PC and Mac, Contact nikcollection@dxo.com Then there’s also Affinity, launched last year to a big fanfare. This is part of a complete suite intended to meet Adobe head on, but at this time I’m not sure how much it has progressed since it appeared. www.affinity.serif.com Whilst always wanting to stress that other programmes are available, anyone aiming to progress within the industry really has to work with the market standard. There are of course a number of simple editing programmes available as free downloads and I often recommend them to customers who may find “proper” editing programmes a little too demanding, but will at least be better than pressing a couple of automatic actions on their phones. All of these options and much more will no doubt be part of the Photography Show at the NEC in March, and while that may seem a long way away, with the Christmas festivities in between, it will soon loom large when hostilities commence again in January. Worth a reminder to get your free registration in now. Yes I know you are probably expo-ed out if you attended all the recent print shows, but this one is a little different. It’s a chance to look at the digital image world outside of the print industry bubble, and take in things that will have real consequences for your business, as well as some that might well be a useful addition. And you won’t be pestered by salesmen trying to flog you large format finishing machines. The exhibition runs from Saturday 18th to Tuesday 21st of March, being both trade and public, and covers all aspects of photography: capture, editing, printing and storage, as well as all manner of accessory items and features. I’ve been to everyone, and a good many of its previously titled back to the days of film, and I always trip over something of interest. As often it’s not the headline features that are really worth attention but the little gems

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that may grow into items of significance. Back in the days when digital was just beginning, and many in the business thought it would never catch on and be a serious alternative to film, I met up with Richard Bamford for the first time, introducing his company, Extensis, with just a small presence — not much more than a table and a laptop. His pitch was very simple; as digital media became more popular, and possibly universal, along with the storage of archives, the actual access to individual files and folders would become crucial. And because digital information encouraged duplication and triplication, the scale of the problem would only spiral out of control without some sort of logical cataloguing system. And if this was going to be an issue for photographers, it was equally going to be one for the print shop — even more so. Back in the day we were all used to saving hard copy artwork in drawers and filing cabinets under names and jobs, and you could instantly see what was what. Even in the darkroom you could hold a strip of negatives up to the light to identify the subject. But digital presented a quite different challenge — how to select a particular item, or even a specific version of it, amongst a whole mass of seemingly identical icons and folders. Now of course, we are aware that every digital file, and particularly every digital photograph, contains its own individual identity buried in metadata which enables search engines to find it. Back then Extensis was one of the first companies to recognise the problem and anticipate the solution. Simply knowing the name of a file wasn’t enough, you needed to know where you had put it. Working closely with psychologists of human behaviour they established something we all actually know instinctively — logic is not consistent. If it was we would never lose our car keys, or that piece of paper with important notes on it. Apparently for the average person, what may seem logical in the morning, may be completely different in late afternoon. Extensis realised that a more comprehensive system was needed to effectively scour the electronic labyrinths for the vital clues. In addition a visual aid was added to complete the archival process. The use of thumbnails was not new, but putting them all together with keywords and metadata, and making the process entirely automated was what joined up the dots and dashes. Many of the features are now familiar in other programmes, which will perform similar tasks, but good to see Extensis are still developing and refining their ground breaking software, Portfolio. Even after twenty years of progress there are still new territories to be explored. You can try the software for free for thirty days with no obligation so it’s worth a trial to see if it will improve your workflow: www.extensis.com To register for the Photography Show at the NEC go to: www.photographyshow.com/registration

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PRINTWEAR & PROMOTION LIVE! SHOW PREVIEW Printwear & Promotion LIVE! 2018 will take place in the bigger Halls 17 & 18 at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham from Sunday 21st January to Tuesday 23rd January.

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Transfer printing

Transfer printing is a great way for those looking to get started in the garment decoration industry. Investing in a desktop printer, heat press and other basic supplies for as little as £1,500, it is a cost-effective way to get started. For example, the OKI PRO8432WT is perfect for beginners. It has removed the design barriers presented by traditional CMYK printing

processes. Printing solid white onto a variety of media, it can be used in a combination with transfer media to create vibrant print on dark backgrounds, dark coloured garments and other hard surfaces. This cost-effective printer can be found on Amaya Sales UK (E40), Grafityp (H40) and TheMagicTouch (G60) stands. Also of interest to those looking to branch into the garment decoration industry is the Print Wizard transfer system which will be demonstrated on YES Ltd’s stand (H30). This self-weeding transfer system prints onto light, pastel and dark textiles, such as cotton, synthetics, nylon and wool using a low processing temperature, as well as hard surfaces such as plastic, wood and metal. This is a fast, reliable and cost-effective way of offering printed items and garments for business startups, particularly where the order is for a small quantity. Used in conjunction with the Ghost (B60) white toner cartridge to replace the black toner cartridge visitors will be able to find the full package at Printwear & Promotion LIVE! 2018. After a low-key debut at last year’s show, the InnoPrinter will be demonstrated on stand K62. Utilising an innovative technology that combines the simplicity of transfer application with the efficiency and low print cost of traditional screen printing, the InnoPrinter presents an alternative to time consuming print methods. The pre-prepared roll transfers require no pre-treatment, no curing and no weeding, making it ideal for complete novices.

Heat presses

A start-up business wouldn’t be complete without a great quality heat press, a number of which will be launched at the show. TheMagicTouch (G60) will be showcasing the new Hobstar heat press. The Hobstar is an A4 heat transfer press offering entry-level status within a budget. It is compatible with all transfer papers from TheMagicTouch and is also suitable for most sublimation platen based print applications. On Dae Ha UK’s stand (P10), heat press demonstrations from Lotus Heat Transfer Solutions will take place. From small home presses to large format industrial presses, Lotus has any size business covered. Making decorating garments easier than ever before, a range of Stahls heat presses can be found on Grafityp UK (H40) and Target Transfers’ (C30) stands. Also on Grafityp’s stand will be heat presses from Siser.

Transfer films and papers

In order to create high quality branded garments that stand out from the crowd, a business looking to get started in this sector will need a range of transfer papers and films to complement their heat press and printer. Visitors will find a wide variety of such substrates at the show this year. Forever garment transfer papers for inkjet and laser printers allow users to create unique designs on shirts, bags and other textile products. These can be found on Amaya Sales

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UK and Grafityp’s stands. Dae Ha UK will showcase superb examples from its complete range of garment films, including game changing films such as the world’s first Stretchable Glitter and Stretch Metallic films, plus its unrivalled array of 40 glitter colours. Brand new exhibitor Dye Sublimation Supplies (B62) will be showcasing the Reveal PrintPerfect 600s system. Reveal transfer films allow you to print on cotton using sublimation ink. The PrintPerfect System allows you to sublimate polyester as normal, and with the film you will be able to print full colour onto white/ light-coloured cotton and, coming soon, films for white onto dark cottons and ultimately fullcolour onto dark as well. Many exhibitors at the show will have discounts and package deals for visitors looking to get started to take advantage of.

DTG printing

For those looking for an alternative method of garment decoration, direct to garment printing is another avenue to explore. The new GTX DTG printer from Brother will be running on both the GS UK stand (B55) and the MHM Direct GB stand (H50). Designed to make life easier for those dipping their toe into garment decoration, this new DTG printer eliminates the need for regular maintenance. Also being launched at the show on Resolute DTG’s stand (B20) is the R-Jet5i. This uses the same tried and tested chassis as the R-Jet5, but benefits from a modern print engine with a full 17in print bar. It is capable of printing a 10x12in

colour image on a dark shirt in three minutes with just 35 seconds curing time. Other exhibitors of interest include: Heatseal ID, Jester Prints, Merlin Transfers, Nova Chrome, Pressmech, Start2Print, Vapor Apparel, Xpres and more.

First steps in Embroidery

Visitors to the AJS stand K20 can again expect to see new innovations and technology. The latest innovation this year is their super compact industrial embroidery machine the SAI (Japanese for colourful). The SAI is everything you would expect from a Tajima machine but in a compact and light body with the added benefit of six top quality on-board fonts making it the ideal machine for mobile or counter personalisation customers. Also premiering at the 2018 show from Pulse Microsystems will be the new colourising App which will proceed to eliminate the age old dilemma met by all customers of ‘which colours for which design’. What AJS like most about P&P Live is the opportunity to promote their products, new technology and give in depth demonstrations to a live audience. The show always gives the company great feedback from their visitors and the compliments received during and after the show are a great testimonial to their products and valued staff. For embroiderers in particular, AJS is always a must visit stand at P&P Live as AJS and Tajima are always at the forefront of design and technology from where you can

see developments such as the unique head grouping on AR machines, the likes of which are allowing the way in which embroiderers work enabling them to become ultimately more streamlined and profitable.

Make the most of two seminar suites

There will be two exclusive seminar suites at Printwear & Promotion LIVE! 2018. Of particular interest in The Knowledge Centre (H70) is a seminar from Gillian Suggett of St Mawgan Embroidery Co who will be sharing her experience of starting a new business. She will also be speaking on 2018 small business trends that could affect companies in the industry. Over in The Decoration Advice Suite (J20), visitors can attend a range of useful seminars offering a wealth of knowledge, such as ‘Get the best from your direct to garment printing system’ delivered by Axel Stuhlreiter of Kornit Digital Europe, ‘Advance apparel applications for sublimation’ by Scott Walton of Vapor Apparel and ‘Profit from dye sublimation’ presented by Martin Shaw of Sawgrass. Returning for 2018 are the Fashion Shows sponsored by Regatta and Beechfield Brand’s popular Bag & Headwear Decoration Advice stand. The show is open from 10am – 5pm on Sunday 21st and Monday 22nd January, and from 10am – 4pm on Tuesday 23rd January. For more information and to register for fast-track entry visit: www.printwearandpromotionlive.co.uk

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Sign & Digital UK to evolve in 2018

Sign & Digital UK will return to the NEC next April with a host of new features and a theme tailored to meet the changing needs of its visitor profile. Creativity Brought To Life – the 2018 theme – has come about in response to extensive Sign & Digital UK visitor research and its findings. The theme and show graphics, along with a host of new practical elements soon to be announced, are all part of the event’s evolution. Rudi Blackett, event director for Sign & Digital UK said: “We are delighted to announce our 2018 visitors will benefit from a wider range of learning and networking opportunities than ever before, with new practical demo areas and interactive visitor features. “In addition to focusing on our core sign, print and finishing and display markets, we will also be broadening the appeal of the show further with an emphasis on the design and creative, textile print, event build and interior décor markets. We will be introducing a programme of engaging show content to highlight the business opportunities in these growing market sectors.”

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The Print Show returns to NEC for 2018 After this year’s edition of The Print Show which has been hailed a success by organisers, exhibitors, and visitors alike, it has been confirmed that the event will return to the NEC in Birmingham from September 18th to 20th 2018. The 2017 event, which ran from October 11th to 13th at the International Centre in Telford, attracted a total of 5,335 visitors across the three days. Reflecting on this year’s show, event director, Chris Davies, comments: “Moving to a new venue was a challenge that we relished — selling both the merits of the show and a new venue. However, as the hold-up in figures show and the warm feedback we have had from exhibitors and visitors alike, The Print Show has now stamped its mark for the long-term, and is widely accepted as the UK’s must-attend national exhibition. “This achievement could not have been made possible without the support and backing of the UK print industry and I would like to thank all our exhibitors and partners for their contribution. Together we once again delivered an event to be truly proud of, and I for one am excited for the future.”

HP commits to 2018

Although plans for next year’s event are still being drawn up, on the final day of the 2017 show, organisers were handed a major boost when HP opted to sign up for next year’s event. Davies adds: “It’s fantastic to have such a huge company declare its support for next year’s show already. We had a similar situation in our first year when a number of exhibitors signed up for year two while exhibiting at the show, and this commitment from HP demonstrates just how highly prints biggest brands value our event.”

Charity to benefit from gala dinner raffle

While much of the action this year was on the show floor, the evening of the middle day also saw The Print Show stage a special gala dinner. Attendees were treated to a three-course meal with entertainment from a jazz band and an after-party that went on into the early hours. A charity raffle also took place and the top prize of a racing experience day at Silverstone, the UK’s most famous motorsport venue, went to Richard

Fyson, director of Smart Print. While Fyson can look forward to following in the footsteps of Lewis Hamilton when he takes to the track, the money collected from the raffle will go to a charity of Fyson’s choice. Fyson has selected Keech Hospice Choice as the recipient of the charity raffle funds, which totalled £1,560. Fyson says: “It is always difficult to select a particular charity as there are so many deserving causes. Keech Hospice is a project my wife has supported over the years, providing care for both young and old with terminal and life-limiting illnesses in our local area.” Speaking about Smart Print and its attendance as an exhibitor at The Print Show this year, Fyson adds: “From an exhibitor’s perspective, we met a high proportion of people looking to make business investments over the next 12 months. Nearly all of the people were engaged and enthused by print, which is refreshing. “It’s also nice to catch up with a broad diversity of exhibitors who service our industry, many of whom are long-term friends.” www.theprintshow.com

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4. UTILITY AND LIVELIHOODS: Peace grows quietly in tree-lined places, where bees, fresh scents and birdsong revive our jaded senses. Sprays of greenery ensure cleaner air and clearer minds, and fitter bodies, more inclined to take a walk or meet a friend. Spirits lift and stress recedes when we stroll through healing glades. Parks and woodlands keep us well and help to quell fears of illness, ageing, loss – we breathe more freely under trees. Healthcare and tree-care go hand in hand: harness the therapeutic power of trees. 5. PROTECTION : Ancient woods have been continuously wooded since before records started: they are living descendants from Britain’s prehistory. A tree may be a village’s oldest inhabitant, a founding figure in a region’s identity, a natural monument in the nation’s story. Thorn-bushes and hedgerows harbour our history. Old orchards are habitats for some of our rarest species and living museums of disappearing ways of life. A country that cares for its future cares for its past: we need laws and commitment to protect these irreplaceable natural treasures.

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6. PLANNING : Forests, woods and trees all flourish under the stewardship of skilled professionals. Trees reward us with fuel for enterprise, craft and invention, green energy and fires. Consider the source of wooden products and choose the home-grown from wellmanaged forests. Teach the rising generation that with responsible management a wooded land is a thriving nation. 7. HEALTH AND WELLBEING: The trees that touch us most are those that live among us, along our street, in the local park, beside our school or place of work. Like us, they grow and change, need space to breathe and support to thrive. Trees give places their distinctive character. Local community networks have a vital role to play in caring for woods and trees. Trees provide long-lasting good, so well-informed planning reaps long-term rewards. Take guidance on planting, felling and replanting from skilled professionals. Good landscapes of the future depend on care for trees today. 8. PEOPLE AND ACCESS TO TREES: Trees offer shared experience to every age, religion and race. In woods people can work together, sharing experiences and learning from each other and their natural surroundings. Those who no longer move with ease can still find pleasure among the trees. Cheerful voices ring through leaves, from makeshift pitches and games of make-believe. There should be room for us all beneath spreading canopies. 9. COPING WITH THREATS: Pests, diseases and climate change pose serious threats to our precious trees. Enlightened management of woods will help ensure their future health: planting strong seeds and saplings, selecting species suited to the site, keeping forests mixed in age and kind, regular thinning, combatting invasive plants, and controlling infections and pests at the earliest sign. 10. ENVIRONMENT: The trees that touch us most are those that live among us, along our street, in the local park, beside our school or place of work. Like us, they grow and change, need space to breathe and support to thrive. Trees give places their distinctive character. Local community networks have a vital role to play in caring for woods and trees. Trees provide long-lasting good, so well-informed planning reaps long-term rewards. Take guidance on planting, felling and replanting from skilled professionals. Good landscapes of the future depend on care for trees today. www.treecharter.uk

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Quick Print Pro • 2020 Print Vision

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Xaar Showcases Futuristic Portfolio at Inprint Xaar showcased its complete portfolio of inkjet printheads and technologies at InPrint 2017 as it continues to move into new markets and applications.

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aar gave a series of product printing demonstrations and conference presentations, as well as showcasing a wide range of print samples. In addition, Xaar is made several exciting announcements at the show. InPrint 2017 will highlighted the significant achievements Xaar has made in expanding into a wider range of print applications as it works towards its “2020 goal” of £220m in annual global sales by 2020. This is being driven by a focus on customer needs, as shown by its launch of seven new products over the last 18 months— and the other announcements planned for the show are further evidence of Xaar’s progress. Visitors to the Xaar stand were able to see samples of their recently launched High Laydown (HL) Technology for producing a variety of attractive textured effects on labels, folding cartons and ceramic tiles, as well as industrial applications such as laminates. HL Technology is available in the Xaar 1003 and Xaar 2001+ printhead families.

Also on show was the Roto-JET from EPS, Xaar’s business in the US, with two daily demonstrations. The Roto-JET, the latest advancement in cylindrical object inkjet printing, is a multi-colour, UV-LED, highresolution printer that offers state-of-the-art digital printing technology, and promises excellent reliability delivered by Xaar 1003 printheads. The printheads incorporate Xaar’s unique TF Technology, whereby ink is recirculated within the printhead, directly past the back of the nozzle during drop ejection, at the highest flow rates in the industry. This ensures

bubbles and particles are carried away, even in the harshest environments. In addition, InPrint featured a number of expert talks by members of the Xaar team: on the opportunities for inkjet within 3D Printing by Chris Noble, 3D Engineer, on functional reactive fluid disposition using Xaar technology bySimon Kirk, Senior Product Manager, on inkjet technology for the packaging industry , Jason Remnant, Product Line Manager and on directto-container printing,Tim Scully, Vice President of Sales at EPS. www.xaar.com

EFI’s complete printer portfolio, which includes industry-leading LED and UV inkjet wide and superwide format technologies, aqueous textile and ceramic decoration printers, gives customers profitable opportunities for the ‘Imaging of Things,’ delivering greater product customisation and appeal in everything from signage and packaging to décor, apparel and industrial manufacturing. To see many of the extensive, imaginative applications possible with EFI print technology, visit www.ImagingofThings.com or www.efi.com

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Imaging of Things— EFI Presents Cutting-edge

Electronics For Imaging showcased ‘Imaging of Things’— inkjet printing applications for display graphics, interior décor and architectural elements, and other industrial applications at InPrint in Munich. The industrial inkjet printing applications EFI touched on the wide variety of unique and creative digital print possibilities featured on www.imagingofthings.com, an extensive online showcase of customer-created jobs. “We are constantly inspired by innovative applications our customers create with EFI technology putting great images on almost any type of material,” said Stephen Emery, EFI vice president, Ink & New Business Development. “EFI created the ‘Imaging of Things’ online platform to help our customers advertise these capabilities with a larger global community.”

In preparation for full commercial launch, Xaar used InPrint 2017 to showcase its four colour print capabilities as well as the numerous advantages of its Xaar 5601 new Thin Film Piezo Silicon MEMS printhead. In addition, Xaar’s Jason Remnant presented “Revolutionary inkjet technology to take on the Packaging industry,” covering how features and technologies, such as those in the Xaar 5601, will help drive further digital adoption in the packaging industry. Visitors to the Xaar stand watched full A4 CMYK colour print samples produced by eight Xaar 5601 printheads. “As we get ready for the full commercialisation of such a significant new printhead platform, there are a number of key milestones we have had to pass. We were pleased to showcase at InPrint 2017 the four colour print samples produced by the Xaar 5601 so that interested parties saw for themselves its exceptionally high resolution print quality. We’re also talked about the development of the ecosystem which surrounds the Xaar 5601, which includes the drive electronics and ink supply system which are necessary to ensure OEMs get the most out of the new technology.” www.xaar.com

Quick Print Pro • New Profit Centre

Mimaki Money Maker Magazine

I have no hesitation recommending this Mimaki magazine as a must read for the seasonal break. Your investment in time will update you on what all profitable print shops will be wearing in 2018. Featuring new applications for fabric, customer stories, machine insights and clues on how to get to the cutting edge of fashion. Plan to look fantastic in fabric by ordering your free copy from Hybrid services call 01270 501900, www.hybridservices.co.uk or email: info@hybridservices.co.uk

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Yes the future is bright Your print future can be giving it large next year by teaming up with Venture Banners who will help you launch a new large format print division. Discover new large format profit on products your existing customers already source from your competitors. It is all very well focusing on what you can produce in-house and turning away larger scale printing as your business isn’t large enough; The problem is that when your customer finds someone else that can do what you can’t, then your bread and butter cut sheet print is in jeopardy as the new supplier may be offering a one stop print solution. We all need to say yes to enquiries from our existing customer base to secure existing business. By offering new services we will attract new business too and open doors previously closed to us. Now the only risk of becoming a ‘jack of all trades’ is that you partner with trade services that aren’t to your standards. Check out this very useful LFP guide from Venture Banners and benefit from a trade supplier that will help you win new business and keep your customers happy and coming back for more. This extremely useful business guide is edited by Scott Conway the VB sales and marketing manager and includes case studies

and marketing advice and images, spec, sheets etc. VB Media will even set you up a dedicated LFP website if you want to offer more services more often. The product information is easy on the eye and as technical as you or your customers might want. In practice existing customers will leave the finishing options to your best advice so put some time aside to have a good read. In an hour or so you will be conversant in different banner weights and media, when to use mesh and double sided printing. Move on to self-adhesive vinyl, poster paper and discover the difference between Foamex and Correx. Roller banners come in all sorts of sizes and budgets, don’t just sell on price as quality presentations sell better. Read up on pop-up exhibition displays and offer a combo pack to man a stand to its full potential. When you make your customers stand out you have won a customer for life. More self learn products include flags and fabrics, but first get your own copy of this LFP production manual and venture into some New Year large format profit. Call: 01376 34058, visit: www.venturebanners.co.uk or www.vb.media

Mimaki 3D printing innovation debut Mimaki exhibited for the first time at formnext 2017 in Frankfurt last month to unveil the new 3D Mimaki 3DUJ-553; the world’s first full-colour 3D printer capable of printing up to 10 million different colour combinations with ICC profiling. Shown alongside the Mimaki UJF-7151plus UV LED direct-to-object flatbed printer to demonstrate its advanced UV inkjet printing technology, which serves as the base of the company’s 3D technology. The Mimaki 3DUJ-553 printer jets successive layers of ink, which are instantly cured by UV light until the object is fully formed. Fine layers accumulate on the build tray to create one or several precise 3D models or parts. Where overhangs or complex shapes require support, the 3D printer jets a removable support material. It uses LED curing for reduced energy usage and is differentiated from other 3D printers in a number of aspects, including: • The ability to print full colour objects with

more than 10 million colours. Colour profiles can be used to ensure accurate and consistent colour. This means no over-painting is required, saving time and labour. • White ink, as well as a clear ink overcoat that adds vibrancy to the printed product. Its clear ink can also be combined with colour ink to create half colour transparent models. • Materials can be removed with a simple water wash, eliminating the need to manually cut tags or other support structures. • Maximum build size of 50 x 50 x 30 cm, larger than comparable 3D printers. Mimaki is exclusively distributed in the UK and Ireland by Hybrid Services, and director, Phil

Thomas notes, “With the new 3DUJ-553, Mimaki is drawing upon its many years of UVcurable inkjet printing in the 2D world and has equipped the new printer with a number of its proprietary core technologies.”

Combining 3D printing with 2D printing

The Mimaki UJF-7151plus flatbed UV printer, geared to on-demand printing of the very highest quality at industrial production levels of output, the UJF-7151plus is ideal for decorative printing on 3D models as well as multi-layer printing on diverse materials, ranging from plastics and glass to metal and wood. The Mimaki 3DUJ-553 is based on the same proven technology that Mimaki has successfully deployed to the market with the UJF-7151plus flatbed UV printer. www.hybridservices.co.uk

Quick Print Pro • Prize Draw

December 2017-January 2018

2017 READERS’ RAFFLE

TOP TEN PRINT SUPPLIERS DELIVER SEASONAL GOODWILL FOR THE QPP CHRISTMAS RAFFLE Got your number? Included in last month’s QPP magazine was your unique free-to-enter raffle ticket. Please register your number before the closing date 7th December 2017 email raffle@QuickPrintPro.co.uk. 1ST PRIZE

RENZ CALENDAR BINDING KIT This seasonal calendar creative kit will make someone a year round profit. Thanks to our friends at Renz for all of this: 1 x SRW 360 binding machine, 1 x TC20 thumb cut machine, 100 wires and 100 hangers. www.renz.co.uk

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A ZIG ZAG VERY DISPLAYS BROCHURE STAND IN A TRAVELLING CASE. Use this to display your print and discover faster moving stationery. Then leading by example your customers can adopt their own Zig Zag print dispensing display and will sell more and need re-prints more often. www.verydisplays.com

QPP BOOK OF THE YEAR: 100 IDEAS THAT CHANGED GRAPHIC DESIGN New in the “100 Ideas that Changed...” series, this book demonstrates how ideas influenced and defined graphic design, and how those ideas have manifested themselves in objects of design. Written by one of the world’s leading authorities on graphic design, Steven Heller, and lavishly illustrated, the book is both a great source of inspiration and a provocative record of some of the best examples of graphic design from the last hundred years.

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BOX OF HP ‘PINK RIBBON’ PAPER International Paper extends its sincere thanks to all distribution partners who are encouraging awareness and engagement for the Pink Ream campaign with communication activities in their countries. www.internationalpaper.com

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the best B2B promotional product we have seen all year. Great team mementoes for hen and stag parties, golf tournaments, rugby tours or even to help keep the chill out when walking the dog. www.TheMagicTouch.co.uk

Thanks to our generous suppliers listed above which have donated such a wide choice of prizes this year. Print shops from all over the UK have joined in the raffle spirit by offering their own seasonal raffle ticket service to existing customers and attracted some new ones too. So a big thank you to our regular seasonal supplier Paul Weston at www.nelsonpress. co.uk who reminds us all that a raffle isn’t just for Christmas. Tickets are sold all year round as fundraisers for every activity and sporting event you can think of. Check out the quality sample sent last month and if you haven’t registered your unique number yet, get on it as you have to be in it to win it. Email: raffle@QuickPrintPro.co.uk

Quick Print Pro • Christmas Spread

December 2017-January 2018

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Route1 for Christmas

The year is drawing to a close and that can only mean one thing – orders for calendars and greetings cards are going through the roof! Luckily here is just the thing to help you make the most of this opportunity. Route1 are offering a free Greetings Cards and Calendars Marketing Toolkit with all the materials you’ll need to market cards and calendars. DOWNLOAD YOURS TO RECEIVE… • One poster for your shop window to bring in new customers. • One Product Guide to show customers the full range of stocks and sizes available • One email to notify your customers of the product range • Three web banners to showcase your product range online. • Stock images for your own marketing materials • Templates selection of designs to speed up the creative process. • Unbranded sample packs available to buy in bulk to distribute to your customers. 14:08 Telephone: 0114 294 5026, www.route1print.co.uk

‘Christmas Envelopes That Pop’ The festive season is rapidly approaching and most will be sending out Christmas cards to express gratitude and appreciation to clients, friends and family. Now is the perfect time to take those Christmas Card mailings to the next level. Rather than using a plain white or manila envelope why not use a rich wintery coloured envelope. Remember ‘First impressions count’ ensure your mailing really stands out from the crowd. Denmore Press offer white ink digital print personalisation from data provided. Combine this with coloured envelopes and a handwritten font to create a unique personal campaign. www.denmorepress.co.uk or call 0207 3788001

Cards for Christmas and the New Year

Perfect plastic card printing from EyeCatchers, you never have to compromise. Premium quality materials and a hefty sprinkling of knowledge and expertise make your end user customers return. Low trade prices afford a good mark. Whether it’s plastic business cards, loyalty and memberships cards, appointment cards, gift and discount cards, event passes and ID cards or plastic key tags cards with snap-offs, you’ll always find the very best at EyeCatchers. www.eyecatchers.co.uk or 01772 681000

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December 2017-January 2018

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Print on Hip Flasks

Stainless Steel 7oz capacity hip flask with hinged screw top. Perfect as a gift for someone who has a favourite tipple. Personalised via the leatherette wraps using CPM or WoW processes. The leatherette is precisely cut and features a selfadhesive backing. Simply print the wrap, apply to the flask and optionally apply second smaller strip to the reverse for a tidy, high-end finished product. So cheers to all at The Magic Touch for the best B2B promotional product we have seen all year. Great team mementoes for hen and stag parties,golf tournaments, rugby tours or even to help keep the chill out when walking the dog.

Make the world better with a sweater

Sign up to Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day. Get everyone together on Friday 15 December, stick on your festive knits and donate to save children’s lives. Taking part is easy – just buy, borrow or bling up a jumper and get ready for Friday 15 December. Everyone can join in. By taking part and donating you’ll be making the world better with a sweater and helping save children’s lives. www.christmasjumperday.org

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Using TMT CPM paper and the “White Toner” you print the leatherette wrap which has a self-adhesive backing to wrap around the 7oz hip flask. The whole thing printed, in a box, comes in at less than a fiver. RSP? Anything up to £25 for a one off. Oh, and thanks Jim for the new Duraluxe sign that can be printed the TMT way. Yes all very thought inspiring. Company name plates and signage and country directions as you have produced, I wonder how the old motoring posters and garage enamel signs would come out? OK back to the drink in hand, check you have some TMT CPM transfer paper and an OKI white toner printer, then simply add: Hip Flask - Stainless Steel Silver Matt Colour £3-50 Hip Flask Black or Brown Leatherette wrap two piece (Pack of 10) £15. We ordered ours on the web, www.TheMagicTouch. co.uk, but you can phone on 01582 671444, or email: sales@themagictouch.co.uk

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Quick Print Pro • Readers’ Scribes

December 2017-January 2018

READERS’ SCRIBES

SOMETHING TO SHARE…? Reindeer Lessons

Did you hear that Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer never went to school? That’s right—he was elf taught.

Good Lights

A customer walked into our store looking for Christmas lights. I showed her our top brand, but— wanting to make sure each bulb worked—she asked me to take them out of the box and plug them in. I did, and each one lit up. “Great,” she said. I carefully placed the string of lights back in the box. But as I handed them to her, she looked alarmed. “I don’t want this box,” she said abruptly. “It’s been opened.”

Wish list

December is the month when the kids begin to discuss what to get Dad for Christmas. Some insist on a shirt.Others insist on a pair of socks. The argument always ends in a tie.

Forever Friends

On New Year’s Eve, Patty stood up in the local bar and said that it was time to get ready. At the stroke of midnight, she wanted everyone to be standing next to the one person who made their life worth living. As the clock struck 12, chaos erupted as the bartender was almost crushed to death.

Christmas Wish List

Wallflower

Why couldn’t the butterfly go to the fancy New Year’s Eve dance? It was a mothball!

Fair Play

This Christmas, I told my girlfriend that all I wanted was an Xbox, nothing more. That’s it. Beginning and end of list, One Xbox. You know what she got me? A homemade frame with a picture of us from our first date together. Which was fine... because I bought her an Xbox.

The Headache Suit

A little girl was watching her parents dress for a party. As her dad donned his tuxedo she warned, “Daddy, you shouldn’t wear that suit.” “And why not, darling?” he asked. “You know that it always gives you a headache the next morning.”

The Tenth Reindeer?

Everyone’s heard of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer as the ninth reindeer, but many people don’t know that there is a tenth one whose name was Olive. “Olive the other reindeer, used to laugh and call him names...”

Gift Exchange

My friend reviewed her young son’s fill-in-the-blank homework. One line: “At Christmas, we exchange gifts with ___________.” His response: “Receipts.”

The older sister asks her younger brother, “What are you giving Mum and Dad for Christmas?” Without missing a beat, the little brother replies, “A list of everything I want.”

Hindsight

Short Marriage

A teenage boy with spiked hair, nose ring, and baggy clothes was overheard telling a friend, “I don’t really like to dress like this.” “Then why do you?” asked the friend. “It keeps my parents from dragging me everywhere with them.”

Two newlyweds quickly realised their marriage wasn’t working and filed for a divorce. The judge asked them what the problem was. The husband replied: “In the five weeks that we’ve been together, we haven’t been able to agree on a single thing.” The judge turned to the wife: “Have you anything to say?” She answered: “It’s been six weeks, your honour.

Relationships are a lot like algebra... Have you ever looked at your ‘X’ and wondered ‘Y’?

Dressing Like This

Jaws duel

How did the octopus defeat the shark? He was well armed!

Use your loaf

At the zoo I noticed a slice of toast in one of the enclosures. I asked the keeper, “How did that toast get into the cage?” “It was bread in captivity,” she replied.

Kids sale

How much does it cost a Pirate to get his ears pierced? A bucc-an-eer!

After a rough day spent looking after my rowdy kids, I’d had enough. “I think I’m going to sell them,” I hissed to my sister. “You’re crazy,” she said. “For thinking of selling them?” “For thinking someone would buy them.”

Little white lie

It’s All in the Name

Pirate Earrings

I am five feet, three inches tall and pleasingly plump. After I had a minor accident, my mother accompanied me to A and E. The triage nurse asked for my height and weight, and I blurted out, “Five-foot-eight and nine stone.” While the nurse pondered this information, my mother leaned over to me. “Sweetheart,” she gently chided, “this is not the Internet.”

Try Marriage

Because I had forgotten the dates for a number of my friends and relatives’ birthdays and anniversaries, I decided to compile a list on the computer and have the dates highlighted on screen when the machine was turned on. I went to a number of computer stores to find a software programme that would do the job, but had no luck at the first few. I finally found one where the clerk seemed experienced. “Can you recommend something that will remind me of birthdays and anniversaries?” I asked. “Have you tried a wife?” he replied.

It’s All About the Money

A couple was having a discussion about family finances. Finally the husband exploded, “If it weren’t for my money, the house wouldn’t be here!” The wife replied, “Honey, if it weren’t for your money, you wouldn’t be here!”

Christmas Phone Log

Boy to boy: 1 minute Boy to Dad: 30 seconds Boy to Mum: 2 minutes Boy to girl: 1 hour Girl to girl: 2 hours Girl to boy: 1 missed call Husband to wife: 15 seconds Wife to husband: 15 missed calls

If your name is on the building, you’re rich... If your name is on your desk, you’re middle-class... If your name is on your shirt, you’re neither of the first two!

Expensive Mistake

A husband and wife had a big argument. Frustrated and fed up, the wife called up her Mum and said, “We fought again, and I can’t do this anymore. I am coming to live with you.” Mum said, “No darling, he must pay for his mistake. I am coming to live with you.”

Bed Time Question

If you refuse to go to sleep... Does that mean you’re resisting a rest?

Parachute Problems

The topic of the day at Army Airborne School was what you should do if your parachute malfunctions. We had just gotten to the part about reserve parachutes when another student raised his hand. “If the main parachute malfunctions,” he asked, “how long do we have to deploy the reserve?” Looking the trooper square in the face, the instructor replied, “The rest of your life.”

Tune it in mate!

The doorbell rang and the lady of the house discovered a workman, complete with tool chest, on the front door. “Lady,” he announced, “I’m the piano tuner.” The lady exclaimed, “Why, I didn’t send for a piano tuner.” The man replied, “I know, but your neighbours did.”

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One day at a local café, a woman suddenly called out, “My daughter’s choking! She swallowed a pound coin. Please, anyone, help!” Immediately a man at a nearby table rushed up to her and said he was experienced in these situations. He calmly stepped over to the girl, then with no look of concern, wrapped his arms around her and squeezed. Out popped the pound coin. The man returned to his table as if nothing had happened. “Thank you!” the mother cried. “Tell me, are you a doctor?” “No,” the man replied. “I work for the tax office.”

they were suddenly called away on another emergency. To the horror of my sister and her colleagues, the man was left alone in the unlocked room. After a few minutes, the door opened and he began to walk out. Summoning up her courage, one of the secretaries barked, “Get back in there and don’t you come out until you’re told!” The man scuttled back inside and slammed the door. When the security people returned, the women reported what had happened. Without a word, an officer walked into the room and released the very frightened copier repairman.

Four Legs

Professional Worrier

Pay Up

A wife comes home late one night and quietly opens the door to her bedroom. From under the blanket, she sees four legs instead of just her husband’s two. Suspecting the worse, she reaches for an extra pillow and starts hitting the blanket as hard as she can, letting her anger and frustration out. Once she’s done, she goes to the kitchen to have a drink. As she enters, she sees her husband there, reading a magazine. He says, “Hi darling, your parents have come to visit us, so I let them stay in our bedroom. Did you say hello?”

Undercover

Working as a secretary in an international airport, my sister had an office adjacent to the room where security temporarily holds suspects. One day, security officers were questioning a man when

A man in a cinema notices what looks like a cat sitting next to him.

Jack had been a compulsive worrier for years, to the point it was ruining his life. He saw a psychologist who recommended a specialist who could help him. His friend, Bob, noticed a dramatic change and asked, “What happened? Nothing seems to worry you anymore.” “I hired a professional worrier and I haven’t had a worry since,” replied Jack. “That must be expensive,” Bob replied. “He charges £5,000 a month,” Jack told him. “£5,000!!! How in the world can you afford to pay him?” exclaimed Bob. “I don’t know. That’s his problem.”

Adult Definition

What is the definition of adult? ADULT: A person who has stopped growing at both ends and is now growing in the middle.

“Are you a cat?” asked the man,surprised.

Wake up call

Tired of hearing her teenager complain about everything, the frustrated mother finally reached her boiling point. “Honey, let me give you some free life advice... Life IS as bad as you think, and yes, they ARE out to get you!”

Too Much Glistening

The girlfriend stands by door, not sure what to say. “Honey, why is your whole upper half covered in baby oil?” “Well, you’re always saying I never glisten,” replies the boyfriend. “Listen! I said you never LISTEN!”

Ineffective Pain Pills

“Evidently, my pain pills are not working.” “Why do you say that?” “Well, you’re still here.”

The Six-Foot Cockroach

A man comes to his doctor’s surgery all battered and bruised. The doctor sees him and asks him how he got injured. The man said there was a knock at his front door. When he opened the door there stood a six-foot cockroach. He said he tried to shut the door real quick but before he could react the cockroach knocked him back against the far wall. He said the cockroach threw him around from wall to wall, punched and kicked him and then just turned and left. The doctor said, “This is the flu season. I’ve been trying to contact all my patients and let them know there’s a real nasty bug going around this year.”

“Yes.” “What are you doing at the movies?”

Exhibitionist

Myra was going to the office party but needed a new party dress. In the clothing store she asked, “May I try on that dress in the window, please?” “Certainly not, madam,’” responded the salesgirl. “You’ll have to use the fitting room like everyone else.”

Salesman Jokes

All meant in good spirit. How do salesman’s brain cells die? Alone. How do you keep a salesman busy all day? Put her in a round room and tell her to sit in the corner. How does a sales lady kill a fish? She drowns it. A salesman is going to London on a plane, how can you steal his window seat? Tell him the seats that are going to London are all in the middle row . What do you do when a salesman throws a pin at you? Run like Hell.... he’s got a hand grenade in his mouth. How do you make a salesman laugh on Saturday? Tell him a joke on Wednesday. Why did the sales lady have blisters on her lips? From trying to blow out light bulbs. Why did the salesman climb up to the roof of the bar? He heard that the drinks were on the house. How do you get a one-armed salesman out of a tree? Wave at him. How do you keep a salesman busy? Write ‘Please turn over’ on both sides of a piece of paper.

The cat replied, “Well,I liked the book.”

FELIX THE COPY CAT

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Tel: 01442 867600 Fax: 01442 867601 Email: sales@abbotprint.com www.abbotprint.com Manufacturers of business stationery, books and pads.

ALLIED IMAGES

Tel: 01604 670679 Fax: 01604 670876 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 Fax 0208 498 4300 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 marketing@artsystems.ltd.uk

ELMSTOK

Tel: 01945 463434 Fax: 01945 582598 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 Fax: 020 7403 1037 Email: london@gfsmith.com www.gfsmith.com Paper and card suppliers of prestigious printing and presentation media.

HARRIER LLC

Tel: 01626 322680 Email: sales@harrierllc.co.uk www.harrierllc.co.uk Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, Devon.TQ12 4UH The UK’s leading HP Indigo digital printer and finisher offering unbeatable TRADE ONLY prices, litho qualty and customer service.

KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (UK)

Colortac Scanners, HP Designjets, MakerBot 3D printers, Canon wide format printers.

Tel: 01268 534444 Email: info@konicaminolta.co.uk www.konicaminolta.co.uk Miles Gray Road, Basildon, Essex. SS14 3AR

CALF HEY DESIGN

Manufacturers of the bizhub PRO range of high quality production print devices ranging from 55cpm colour to 105cpm black and white.

Tel: 01484 542 795 Fax: 01484 421 435 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.

DURAWELD Tel: 01723 584091 Fax: 01723 581509 Email: sales@duraweld.co.uk www.duraweld.co.uk Salter Road, Eastfield Industrial Estate, Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO11 3UP 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.

LISTAWOOD PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS Tel 01553 818818 Fax 01553 818800 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 Fax 01553 818800 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 Fax: 01908 692399 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

PDC PRESENTATION SOLUTIONS Tel: 020 8810 5770 Fax: 020 8810 9190 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.

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Tel: 01794 340100 Fax: 01794 340696 Email: sales@nelsonpress.co.uk www.nelsonpress.co.uk Unit 5, Home Farm Business Centre, East Tytherley Road, Lockerley, Hampshire, SO51 0JT

The UK’s trading platform for the print industry

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Wide format materials: 0800 623 623 Small format materials: 0800 212 943 Chatham Way, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4DZ

RAFFLE TICKETS DIRECT

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

PEN WAREHOUSE

Tel. 01933 411332 Fax 01933 411514 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, Fax: 01707 271769 www.renz.co.uk Hatfield Park Estate,Hatfield,Herts.AL9 5PQ Renz Onepitch® ring wire system now allows binding

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

from just a few sheets through to 350 sheets (1/4”-1

Trade pen supplies.

SHARP ELECTRONICS (UK)

PERFECT COLOURS Tel: 0845 680 9000 Fax: 0845 680 9014 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.

1/2” wire).

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

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

Tel: 01495 248300 Fax: 01495 248419 Prince of Wales Ind. Est., Abercarn. NP11 5AR 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 Fax: 01905 754057 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 LABELLING

Tel: 01924 402111 Fax: 01924 412993 www.supremelabelling.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 Fax 01582 671555 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 Fax: 01530 510979 www.vivid-online.com. St Georges House, Whitwick Road, Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 3FA 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 Fax: 02380 574200 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

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