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FEBRUARY 2014 COMMENT

PRINT LEADS BUSINESS RECOVERY IN 2014 Pro-active printers are leading the way promoting new business growth. Setting best practice through print promotions utilising the best print products. Bespoke bargain brochures, sale signs, banners popping up everywhere.

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NEWS FRONT

Variable vouchers, perfect post

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Hot QPP news in print

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Sharing best practice in £print

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Martin Christie Pixel Prophet Look who’s cleaning up in print?

driving new business is a huge array

You’re ‘avin a laugh

The three biggest trade shows in print

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What’s new and in store for you

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The Finishing Alliance goes ‘LIVE!’ THE opportunity to have an example of your own work produced LIVE in front of you is the offer available at the showcase event being organised by the Finishing Alliance. Comprising Duplo, Friedheim International and Renz, the Finishing Alliance will be holding its latest showcase event from 4-6 February at Duplo’s showroom in Addlestone, Surrey.

LIVE demonstrations will be available on any of the equipment that is on show from the three companies, including the following: DUPLO: 500i Duetto Bookletmaking System; DC-745 Multifinisher with Integrated Folding System; Duplo Bookletmaker 150; UltraCut 240 Multifinisher; PBT Mitamax Lay-flat Book Block Builder; FKS KB4000 PUR Binder FRIEDHEIM INTERNATIONAL: Komfi Amiga 52 Laminator; Schneider Senator 78 Guillotine; Baumann B2 Unloader RENZ: Punch 500 Heavy Duty Desktop Punch; MOBI 500 Semi Automatic Wire Binding Machine; DTP 340A Semi Automatic Desktop Punch; ECL

360 Electric Desktop Closer; WP 300 Easy. NEW:.Wire Dispensing Machine; CBS 340 Desktop Plastic Coil Insertion Machine.

In addition to the above, Vpress will be adding support to the event by demonstrating its Web2Print software.

As an added ‘bonus’, all visitors to the event will be entered into a prize draw to win one of two VIP Visitor Experiences to IPEX 2014. The prize includes dinner, overnight accommodation and breakfast for you and a colleague at a 4-star London hotel.

For further details about the Finishing Alliance LIVE! event and to register your attendance, please visit www.finishingalliance.com.

Pantone reveals Colour of the Year for 2014

PANTONE has announced PANTONE 18-3224 Radiant Orchid, a captivating, magical, enigmatic purple, as the colour of the year for 2014.

“While the 2013 colour of the year, PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald, served as a symbol of growth, renewal and prosperity, Radiant Orchid reaches across the colour wheel to intrigue the eye and spark the imagination,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Colour Institute. “An invitation to innovation, Radiant Orchid encourages expanded creativity and originality, which is increasingly valued in today’s society.”

“An enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and health. It is a captivating purple, one that draws you in with its beguiling charm.”

Radiant Orchid for Fashion — Radiant Orchid’s rosy undertones radiate on the skin, producing a healthy glow when worn by both men and women. A dazzling attention getter, Radiant Orchid permeated the runways during the

spring 2014 fashion shows and is already making its way onto the red carpet.

Fashion designers featured in the PANTONE Fashion Colour Report Spring 2014, including Emerson by Jackie FraserSwan, Juicy Couture and Yoana Baraschi, are incorporating Radiant Orchid into their spring collections and variations of this hue will carry into men’s and women’s clothing and accessories throughout next year.

Radiant Orchid for Beauty — A modern and surprisingly versatile shade, Radiant Orchid enlivens the skin, making all who wear it feel more healthy and energetic. Blending both cool and warm undertones, purple is an appealing hue for distinctive combinations and flattering to many hair, eye and skin tones.

This multifaceted hue is seductive when combined with red and pairs well with its sister shades of lavender, purple and pink, which provides an assortment of lipstick and blush options. Radiant Orchid’s exuberance also acts as a brilliant finishing touch to nails.

Radiant Orchid for Interiors — Spruce up interior spaces by incorporating this eye-catching hue in paint, accent pieces and accessories. As adaptable as it is beautiful, Radiant Orchid complements olive and deeper hunter greens, and offers a gorgeous combination when paired with turquoise, teal and even light yellows.

Likewise, the vibrant colour is sure to liven up neutrals including grey, beige and taupe. Uplifting and bold without being overpowering, Radiant Orchid re-energises almost any colour palette and provides a unifying element for diverse spaces.

Cross-Referencing to Other PANTONE Libraries PANTONE 18-3224 Radiant Orchid can also be cross-referenced to all other PANTONE Libraries including PANTONE PLUS for graphic design. For cross-referencing information, see www.Pantone.co.uk/coloroftheyear.

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Konica Minolta sponsor Bride Foundation

KONICA Minolta has formed a new partnership agreement with the St Bride Foundation to open up new initiatives that will inspire future generations about the value of print as a key part of the communications mix.

At a reception attended by almost 100 people at St Bride Foundation, off Fleet Street in the City of London, Konica Minolta announced it had become the ‘Platinum Print Heritage Partner’, as another example of its ongoing commitment to the print industry and lead-up to next year’s Ipex, where it is the single largest exhibitor.

St Bride Foundation is a registered charity that provides a unique educational resource at the site in the City of London, which is steeped in the history of the printing industry. There is a library containing world class

exhibits, a workshop full of historic live running printing systems and regular performances are held in the Bridewell Theatre.

The sponsorship from Konica Minolta will enable the St Bride Foundation – originally the home of the Printing School to build on its work to preserve the heritage and inspire the future.

Glyn Farrow, Chief Executive at St Bride Foundation, said: “Konica Minolta is not only enabling us to preserve the heritage of one of the world’s foremost collections of printing artefacts, but it will inspire future generations to witness at first hand this incredible inspiration and understand future print technologies. We would encourage other companies to take Konica Minolta’s lead, which will mean we can provide even more educational initiatives such as guided tours and other events at what is the ‘home of print’.”

Neil Dingley, Managing Director of Konica Minolta UK, said: “We are proud and delighted to become the first Platinum Print Heritage partner, which will enable St Bride Foundation to preserve the past and inspire the future. We understand the need to preserve the heritage of print, which today is an ever more important part of the wider communications mix. It will also give more opportunities for St Bride Foundation to inspire a younger generation to visit and be inspired.”

He added: “This sponsorship also underpins our unwavering commitment to the printing industry, as well as the unveiling of another key initiative

by Konica Minolta in the run-up to Ipex, where we are the single-largest exhibitor.” www.konicaminolta.co.uk

The Print Futures Awards Scheme grows yet again THE Print Futures Awards Scheme, now in its eleventh year, is set to grow again in 2014 with an increased number of cash grants of up to £1,500 available for young people, thanks to the continued generosity of The Printing Charity and ongoing support from Unite the Union and the British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF).

The three sponsors are pleased to welcome new support this year from The John Crosfield Foundation and St Bride Foundation.

The John Crosfield Foundation has donated its remaining charitable funds to The Printing Charity to administer as part of the Print Futures Awards, which align with The John Crosfield Foundation’s aim of helping young people to train for a career in printing.

Stephen Gilbert, The Printing Charity’s Chief Executive, said: “The Print Futures Awards will acknowledge this funding, continuing the

THE JOHN CROSFIELD FOUNDATION

Crosfield name. St Bride Foundation will be this year’s judging venue, helping to promote its facilities to the new generation entering the UK printing, publishing and graphic arts sectors.”

Glyn Farrow, Chief Executive of St Bride Foundation, said: “This is a wonderful opportunity to work together for a brighter future for everyone in print. It’s fantastic to be welcoming the young people of the industry as part of our drive to become the centre of the printing industry in Fleet Street.”

Visit: www.printfuturesawards.com

The John Crosfield Foundation was set up as a charity in 2000 by former employees of Crosfield Electronics Ltd to provide educational bursaries for students of printing technology and to highlight the company’s contribution to technical advances in printing.

ST BRIDE FOUNDATION Set up in 1891, St Bride Foundation was designed to provide a social, cultural and recreational centre for local people, particularly those in printing and associated trades. It is bringing the teaching of printing back to Fleet Street and its library is a world-class resource with extensive collections relating to printing, typography and graphic design.

See www.sbf.org.uk

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High street fast fashion with Epson

LIBERTY London and Topman Oxford Circus, in collaboration with all over print specialists Yr Store (www.yrsto.re/), have opened pop-ups within their flagship stores offering customers the chance to create and print their own bespoke t-shirts using Epson SureColor dye-sub printers — while they wait.

Yr Store’s garment print installations feature interactive touch-pod design stations and live all over printing. Customers can create one off patterns

in-store from an archive of designs and images which are then printed and applied to t-shirts on-site and ready to go within a matter of minutes.

The t-shirt designs are printed using Epson’s 44-inch SureColor SC-F6000 rollfed dye-sublimation printers. Supplied to Yr Store by specialist Epson re-seller RA Smart (www.rasmart.co.uk), these printers produce high-quality, vibrant images on all leading transfer papers. With output speeds from 16 to 57m2/ hr, depending upon application, the SC-F6000 is the ideal ‘on-demand’ print solution for the retail environment. The SureColor printers are easy to use and operate by just one person.

The SureColor SC-F printers use Epson UltraChrome DS ink, a specially developed aqueous ink which produces outstanding images with vibrant colours, intense blacks, sharp contours and smooth gradations. Its excellent light and wash fastness, as well as resistance to abrasion and perspiration, makes it the ideal choice for t-shirt applications.

“Yr believes the future of fashion is in carefully curated live garment creation,” says Yr Store’s Tim Williams. “Working with Epson technology means we can provide the highest quality product in super-fast time, offering customers a great retail experience and their own unique garment.”

The Liberty concession is open till the end of December. Topman is a permanent installation and will be rolled out to other Top Shop stores throughout the country in 2014, with further printable garments being introduced such as sweatshirts, scarves and leggings.

Martin Johns, ProGraphics, Epson UK, says: “Not only does the SureColor SC-F6000 deliver on performance, cost, reliability and flexibility, it also opens up new revenue streams for customers. Yr Store’s live garment print installations in Liberty and Topman are a perfect example of how Epson technology is assisting users to develop their creative ideas to expand their businesses further.” www.epson.co.uk

Xerox iGen 150 expands Printfine GRAPHIC communications provider Printfine has installed a Xerox iGen 150 Press at its print facility in Liverpool.

The new press, supplied by Xerox concessionaire Bytes Document Solutions, will run alongside a recently installed Xerox Colour J75 Press to meet increased customer demand and expand the flexibility of its digital output.

“Over the past few years Printfine has seen rapid expansion supported by Bytes and Xerox, enabling us to secure new customers and work with existing customers in a whole new way,” said Peter Scott, managing director, Printfine.

Scott added, “The flexibility of the iGen 150 means we’re now able to produce a more diverse portfolio – everything from greetings cards, menus, mail shots and newsletters – all ahead of schedule and within budget.”

By investing heavily in a full suite of finishing equipment to complement the iGen, Printfine has built a robust digital department within the business

that will support its rapid growth going forward.

“Many print businesses are under pressure to deliver a variety of formats to increasingly tight deadlines and to the same high standard,” said Steve Andrew, production director, Bytes Document Solutions. “Printfine required a highly productive, reliable print solution that could support its growth while providing increased flexibility for its new and existing clients.

The iGen150 is ideally placed to support this and is set to be integral to Printfine’s rapidly growing digital business.”

Learn more at www.xerox.com

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Heidelberg offers UK printers 2020 Vision HEIDELBERG will hold its Spring open house on Thursday 27 and Friday 28 March and is dubbing it 2020 Vision, an indication that it will bring greater clarity to some contentious issues but also look ahead to the shape of things to come as print competes in a multimedia environment.

“The timing of the 2020 Vision Open House during Ipex will enable visitors to attend both events and maximise their visit to London. Heidelberg’s landmark event at our national showroom in March, will provide a forum where UK printers can look at some of the challenges and opportunities they will face as we head towards the next decade,” says Gerard Heanue, managing director.

“We will be joined by paper, MIS, finance, print buyers and other suppliers to give a comprehensive range of insights and advice. This is an open house which will be relevant to both business and production management. The economy is improving but competition from alternative media is evolving so what will printing look like by 2020? Will it retain the same shape and

structure? How can printers make choices that improve efficiency and appeal to ensure they are part of that future? Printers can find out at the 2020 Vision event at Heidelberg UK.” Other companies involved in 2020 Vision include: Two Sides, HHS, IST, Morgana, Sappi, technotrans, Gallus, Tharstern, Santander, Print Financial Services, and Winters.

In addition to demonstrations and exhibits there will also be a series of seminars to add value to the visit.

A marquee adjacent to the national showroom will bring a touch of Heidelberg to Brentford providing German style fare which will be served from noon.

But it is the issues-based agenda that will be the focus of the day.

Heidelberg will outline its take on LE-UV, as well as developments in its Prinect workflow portfolio and there will be spotlight on the power of Polar PACE automation. This is just a taster at this stage. A full list of machines and more information on the demonstration and seminar agenda will be revealed in the next few weeks.

2020 Vision opening times: 10am-5pm on Thursday 27 March and 9am4pm on Friday 28 March. Visitors should register with Nicky Higgins by calling 020 8490 6030 or e-mail nicky.higgins@heidelberg.com

Mercury and the Beast MERCURY Signs & Designs, a full service graphic design and signage company based in Perth, Scotland has recently invested in a Roland SOLJET PRO4 XF-640 high performance wide format printer to boost capacity and enable it to meet the demands of a growing range of customers in the specialist commercial vehicle wrapping sector.

Founded in 2000, the company has grown to become one of Scotland’s leading sign makers, offering a wide range of design and signage services. It has also built up an enviable reputation in the large-scale commercial vehicle wrapping sector, securing major contracts across Scotland to wrap fleets of buses, trucks, cranes and trams. The XF-640, purchased from Roland Authorised Dealer, Spandex, has joined a growing arsenal of production machines at the company, including a Roland VersaCAMM VP-300, a HP latex machine and a Grenadier wide format printer.

Says Tracey Shanks, Partner, Mercury Signs & Designs: “We first saw the Roland SOLJET PRO4 XF-640, or ‘The Beast’ as it has been nicknamed, in action at Fespa 2013 in London earlier this year and were wholly impressed with its performance.

We were at Fespa looking for a high production machine that would enhance our capabilities and give us the flexibility we need to grow our expertise and client base.

“We have a number of contracts with large bus and tram operators and trucking firms and these are very demanding jobs – requiring speed, quality and precision. So, we needed a robust wide format machine we could completely rely on; one that would run from day one and keep running, regardless of what we threw at it. The Beast has

been an outstanding investment for us in this regard and we’ve been constantly impressed with its production ability.

“In fact, since the installation, we have moved production of a lot of our large commercial contracts – wrapping buses and trams for example, from the HP latex machine to the XF-640, due to its phenomenal speed. When you’re faced with a tight turnaround, you still need as much time as possible for the wrapping of the vehicle itself – the finish has to be the best it can possibly be. The speed of The Beast means we have time to ensure that not only is the printing itself top quality, but we can also continue to deliver on our reputation for wrapping vehicles to the highest professional standard.”

Designed for both outdoor and indoor applications and with a printing speed of up to

102m²/hr. with exceptional quality, the SOLJET PRO4 XF-640 is the ideal production tool for signs, banners, vehicle wraps, window graphics, POP displays, exhibition show graphics, posters and more. The Beast is compatible with Roland’s newest eco-solvent inks, ECO-SOL MAX2 for an expanded colour gamut and fast drying times and offers a dual mirrored CMYK ink configuration for consistent colour imaging.

Tracey says the Mercury team has also been very impressed with Roland dealer, Spandex. A very smooth sales process, competitive pricing and comprehensive training and aftersales service were all cited as key factors in ensuring the Mercury had the confidence to once again invest in Roland technology.

She concludes: “Put simply, The Beast just delivers on what it says it will, and in a high pressure production environment, the importance of this cannot be overstated. We wanted a powerful production machine that we could rely on; that could be trusted to keep producing high quality work at a great speed, with an easy learning curve and minimal maintenance. The Beast gives us all of this. It established itself very quickly as a shining light in the Mercury production family and we couldn’t be happier with its performance.”

To find out more about Mercury Signs & Designs and its services please visit: http://www.mercurysigns.com/ To find out more about Roland DG and its SOLJET PRO4 XF-640 ‘beast’ please visit: www.rolanddg.co.uk/XF-640 or for further details about Roland Authorised Dealer Spandex please visit www.spandex.com/uk or call 0800 77 26 33.

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EFI raises the bar with Digital StoreFront version 7 EFI has launched the latest version of its Digital StoreFront software. Version 7 of EFI Digital StoreFront combines the software’s SmartStore Builder interface with advanced HTML5 tools for optimised web-to-print storefront access across desktop, tablet and mobile devices.

“Printing companies need a powerful online interface not only to win new business, but to create greater customer loyalty through branding and updated browser functionality,” said Dave Minnick, director of EFI’s Web2Print product solutions group.

“Our new version of EFI Digital StoreFront addresses this critical need by providing the most compelling, attractive and feature-rich web-to-

print and eCommerce solution in the industry.”

With Digital StoreFront 7, print shop administrators can choose from a variety of pre-built layouts and themes as well as easily customise storefronts using the software’s SmartStore Builder. Administrators can also perform advanced customisation tasks with direct HTML and CSS editing. The software also features a re-designed interface for improved ease of use.

Using HTML5 and responsive design, Digital StoreFront 7 ensures seamless support across operating systems, browsers, and devices. Each storefront design has been certified for desktop, tablet and mobile devices running Windows, Linux, Max OS, iOS, Android and Windows Mobile. As a result, printing companies can offer their customers the same world-class eCommerce experience at the office, at home or on the road.

Digital StoreFront’s VWeb+ crossmedia marketing module combines the power and precision of variabledata printing, personal web pages, emails and SMS text messages.

Users can create and manage comprehensive, multi-touch marketing

campaigns, track customer response and configure automated follow-up messages.

Version 7 of Digital StoreFront also offers several advances in automation and integration. Pre-flighted files, job attributes and order information flow directly to downstream systems, eliminating redundant touches and delays in the production process.

Digital StoreFront also works seamlessly with EFI’s industry-leading print workflow products, including EFI Pace and Monarch MIS/ERP and EFI Fiery digital front end software.

For more information about EFI web-to-print, eCommerce nd print workflow products, visit www.efi.com

New Ricoh Pro L4100 Large Format Printer Series

RICOH has announced the availability of its new Ricoh Pro L4100 latex large format printer series. The new roll-to-roll large format printer, officially available in the UK market from March 2014, comes in 130cm (53 inch) or 160cm (63 inch) widths and supports up to seven colours in various configurations. In addition to CMYK, orange, green and white inks are also available.

The Ricoh Pro L4160 and L4130 deliver high print productivity and quality as a result of technological innovations which include the Ricoh piezo electric print heads. The series also meets the market need for products that reduce environmental impacts printing through its use of aqueous latex ink and ability to operate with low power consumption.

Stephen Palmer, Director, Production Print, Ricoh UK & Ireland Ricoh UK says, “Following the early reveal, at drupa 2012, of our intention to grow our portfolio with the system, the Ricoh Pro L4100 series has been through Ricoh’s rigorous quality

assurance process, and we have been assimilating the positive customer feedback we received. As well as being ideally suited for the specialist signage market, we are particularly excited to be able to offer print services providers in the UK another solution to support their business growth and offer new services such as display and signage to their clients.”

The Ricoh Pro L4100’s latex ink is an aqueous (water-based) ink which contains a low level of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). It has no odour and the low curing temperature of 60°C ink enables both quick drying, for a fast job turnaround, and the ability to print on many heatsensitive substrates without damaging them.

The extensive array of media includes PVC, tarpaulin, synthetic paper, coated-paper, uncoated paper, film, textiles and more. In addition, it allows the use of lighter weight substrates, thus reducing overall costs, including shipping. Ricoh is expanding the range of compatible substrates

through its continuing media profiling and testing programme in partnership with Colour Concepts, an industry standard for media validation.

“Ricoh latex inks offer outdoor durability of one to two years, or two to three years with lamination.

With white ink,” says Palmer, “printers’ clients benefit from brilliant colour on all substrates including transparent and dark materials - for signage, branded materials and window displays.

And the addition of orange and green extends the colour gamut to encompass a wider range of vibrant colours, ideal for both indoor and outdoor materials, and to reproduce corporate colours accurately.”

Using Ricoh’s latest generation of high quality stainless steel multiple jetting piezo inkjet heads, three different drop sizes are produced at once, with drops as small as four picolitres. The result is smooth, lifelike images every time. The small drop size also enables production of smooth gradations and fine details, including fine lines and small fonts.

The Ricoh Pro L4100’s Uninterrupted Ink Supply System (UISS) adds to the productivity of the printer. “When one CMYK ink cartridge runs out of ink, the system switches automatically to the second cartridge of the same colour for unattended printing,” says Palmer. “In a busy print production environment, this ensures that the operation runs as smoothly and productively as possible with minimal operator intervention.”

The Ricoh Pro L4100 is available with the ColorGATE RIP. “We are providing ColorGATE as a bespoke menu-driven RIP that allows users to choose the exact feature set they need,” Palmer explains. “It is intuitive, reducing the learning curve and improving productivity. And it includes excellent colour management tools ideal for demanding commercial print environments.”

For more information, visit www.ricoh.co.uk

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Major 3D update to Adobe Photoshop ADOBE has unveiled new 3D printing capabilities in Adobe Photoshop CC. By radically simplifying the 3D print process, Photoshop CC will become the go-to tool for anyone who wants to print a 3D model. Available immediately, as part of a major update to Adobe Creative Cloud, the new 3D printing capabilities integrated in Photoshop CC enable Creative Cloud members to easily and reliably build, refine, preview, prepare and print 3D designs, setting the stage for explosive growth in the 3D printing market.

The new 3D printing capabilities also help creatives to design in 3D from scratch or refine an existing 3D model and produce beautiful, printready 3D models using familiar Photoshop tools.

Automated mesh repair and support structure generation ensure models will be produced

reliably, while accurate previews allow designers to submit print jobs with confidence.

“The new 3D print capabilities in Photoshop CC take the guess work out of printing 3D models for everyone,” said Winston Hendrickson, vice president products, Creative Media Solutions, Adobe. “Before today there was a gap between the content produced by 3D modeling tools and what 3D printers need in order to deliver high quality results.

Now, by simply clicking ‘Print’ in Photoshop CC, creatives can bring 3D designs to the physical world.”

With this release of Photoshop CC, designs can be printed to a locally connected 3D printer or via built-in access to online 3D print services.

Photoshop CC supports the most popular desktop 3D printers, such as the MakerBot Replicator, and also supports the full range of high quality

Intec Printing Solutions launches the Intec CP3000 IN print environments where everybody is requiring higher quality and striving for a reduction in their printing costs, Intec Printing Solutions announces the release of the digital colour printer; the Intec CP3000. Known for their innovative and unique range of print solutions, Intec are incredibly proud of this new range of digital colour printers that offer high quality and large volume printing at a fraction of the cost of other systems in the market today.

Setting new standards in print quality, value and media handling, the CP3000 printer boasts unbeatable cost per print savings against rival digital colour printers within the same arena of print capability. Not only does the CP3000 offer significant image cost savings, which was the key development driver for the range, but the printer also offers fantastic print quality, glossy, rich and vivid colour output onto 75 to 400gsm/ micron media, meeting all the expected media requirements which makes it ideal for graphic arts professionals and print companies where imaging cost is paramount to the creation of accessible high quality print.

The CP3000 series offers a range of professional finishing options ensuring that any one of the models will sit comfortably in any organisation that requires print, allowing users to streamline their workflow and print production processes. The CP3000 can be tailored to their needs. Users can easily and quickly create booklets and print that require folding, hole punching, saddle stitching, collation, offset stacking and multiposition stapling from A6 up to SRA3 and banner lengths up to 1.2 metres long.

The CP3000 is compatible with Mac OSX and all Windows environments and is available from any one of the authorised Intec partners.

Mark Baker-Homes, director of business development at Intec Printing Solutions states; “Pretty much every company is trying to reduce their in-house print and marketing costs. We compared over 10 different A3 laser printers used in a selection of different print environments and this system came out head and shoulders above the rest in terms of print quality and is unbeatable in imaging costs! In this day and age, with the drive towards low cost print, this is an unbeatable combination for any company requiring print.” www.intecprinters.com

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Printing in 3D enables the production of accurate and compelling prototypes and finished designs and is used in many creative fields, including architecture, jewellery, film and animation.

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To find out more about the latest Adobe Creative Cloud release, visit: http://blogs.adobe. com/creativelayer/?p=4791.

Metsä Board introduces a new inkjet range

COMMERCIAL printers using the latest dye based and pigmented ink technologies will soon be able to use a white pigmented paper for optimum results. Modo Jet Print, now available from Metsä Board and Modo Papers, has been designed specifically to give excellent print quality and results on continuous reel fed inkjet printers using dye or pigmented inks.

The pigmented surface of Modo Jet Print offers printers a comparable print quality to coated grades but with much higher bulk and at a more cost-effective price. The new paper has been successfully tested and is guaranteed on all high speed continuous reel fed inkjet printers using dye, pigmented or HD inks.

Modo Jet Print is an ideal alternative for print jobs on both uncoated and coated papers such as direct mails, brochures, reports and educational books. It is now available in 80, 90, 100, 115, 130 and 150 g/m2.

Find more information visit: www.metsaboard.com

Favini presents the new Dolce Vita

FAVINI has introduced the new designer piece for Dolce Vita, the paper that brings the Italian good life to the world of design. Printing like a coated paper but feeling like a natural fine paper, these Italian paper makers know how to make a really special product!

Called ‘Double Take’, the piece makes a visual play with everyday objects – think you are looking at buttons, then seeing one is a plate with salami and tomatoes as button holes; or another is a set of spectacles until one is a racing bike! Encouraged to see familiar objects in unusual settings can bring them to life, in just the same way that Dolce Vita brings unexpected brilliance to a printing work of high quality.

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Duplo launches new products

THE recent London Calling 5i event has been hailed by Duplo as an ‘application focused success’, driven by their customer’s desire to be inspired with new ideas on how to improve their profitability and find out more about the latest innovations.

Duplo brought together a group of key partners from pre to post-press at the iconic Somerset House for London Calling including Balreed, Esko, Fedrigoni, Friedheim, Fujifilm, Renz, Vivid and VPress. Each of the partners had their own value to add

to the event and by working with each other the value for customers was multiplied even further.

New products on show from Duplo at London Calling 5i included the following.

500i Duetto System: Duplo’s latest evolution of its “Duetto” system, featuring both collator towers and the recently launched DSF-2200 sheet feeder. The new DSC-10/60i collator towers enable users to perform custom applications and fulfill a variety of unique job requirements

by using the Intelligent Multi-Bin Feeding (IMBF) feature that comes standard with the PC Controller software. This hybrid configuration enables printers to seamlessly merge mono documents with colour media, combine un-collated offset with collated digital output, and create one-to-one marketing booklets by inserting variable data material.

DC-745 with Integrated Folding System: the flagship digital slitting, cutting, creasing, perforating and folding device in the Duplo range.

The DC-745 is a multi-function finishing solution for high volume digital colour printers delivering increased productivity and versatility with the ability to finish a wider range of applications in a single pass.

Duplo Bookletmaker 150 (DBM-150): the world’s smallest fully automatic booklet maker equipped with all the features of Duplo’s larger booklet makers, in a more compact and affordable design.

UltraCut 240 (UC-240): a mid-level multi-function finishing solution for digital colour print. The UC-240 can slit, cut, score/perforate in a single pass making it an ideal companion for low to mid-volume production digital presses.

PBT Mitamax: following the announcement of Duplo’s distribution agreement with Photobook Technology (PBT) Mitamax demonstrated one of four new machines in the “Mita” range for the production of high quality, hardcover lay-flat books. www.duplouk.com

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HERE at QPP we love road testing bargains to recommend to our 36,000 professional print readers and had been looking to upgrade our PC monitor viewing.

The invitation to plug and play the new range of displays from BenQ who are launching A Full Range of Eye-Care Monitors Utilising Flicker-free Technology; Senseye® Reading Mode; Eye Protect Sensor www.benq.co.uk.

Amazingly out test model, the BenQ 2411 LED is available at a target price of around £250.

Brilliant for checking our QPP data base as we can search on postcodes and still see the name and ID number all to view without having to scroll from left to right. Widescreen has my vote and if used on your front desk in your print room looks bang up to date too.

BenQ, the global LED monitor manufacturer, have announced the availability of fourteen Flicker Free, Eye-Care monitors in its product range. The BenQ Eye-Care series with models from 20” through to 27” inch screens enables computer users to improve their productivity by reducing eye strain and unwanted headaches from heavy screen usage often associated with flickering monitors.

Now this revolutionary technology is available for all customers from entry level consumers, enthusiast gamers through to corporate customers at affordable prices.

WHY FLICKER FREE? Flicker, or a flashing effect, occurs as the LED backlight controller of a monitor adjusts to the changes in brightness level. A regular monitor backlight can cause fast backlight flickering at

200Hz per second when brightness is reduced from the maximum level. When this happens, the human eye, sensitive to the slightest signals, strains the ciliary muscle trying to adjust to the nearly invisible flickering on the screen. This might lead to eyestrain, eye fatigue or headaches.

BenQ’s new Flicker-free monitors adopt a unique De-flickering Backlight Circuit Controller for a zero-flickering viewing experience and in turn help reduce the eye health concerns raised by a fastflickering display and/or prolonged usage of PCs and notebooks. The use of a Flicker-free monitor with a computer or a notebook offers a better view and a more comfortable viewing experience for all.

Flicker Free Range: ensure optimal resolution for the screen certain models will include a digital cable in the box either HDMI or DVI depending on the relevant model. All this is part of BenQ’s commitment to Eye Care. There are fourteen models in the Eye-Care Series with Flicker Free Technology.

“It’s fantastic to be able to offer customers a

complete range of monitors which include our Flicker Free technology. More and more people are spending long hours in front of their screens on a daily basis and our Eye-Care Series has been developed to deliver a healthier viewing experience. At BenQ we firmly believe that the use of a good monitor is crucial not for anyone working in front of a screen whether they are computer or notebook users,” said Bo Cramer, UK General Manager. “With fourteen models available from 20” through to 27” there really is a monitor for everyone. Our innovative technology which features in the Eye-Care Flicker Free monitors is backed by quality design at affordable prices making it a great choice for consumer or business customers.”

(Incidentally Ed, we, at The Magazine Production Company, use BenQ as our first choice of monitor running 2 x 24” screens side-by-side to increase our workspace. We rate them highly for our magazine production work where colour accuracy is key.) www.BenQ.eu

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What’s on show

Now is the time to plan your spring into print profit. QPP trade suppliers are setting up camp at the three 2014 major print trade shows. Don’t just choose one, as you need to visit all three to cover the multitude of new opportunities in print..

EPSON TEXTILE PRINTING TECHNOLOGY

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NVEST TIME IN the gathered exhibitors and discover new merging markets in promotional print, work wear, signage and the growing quick print product processes.

Kick off this month in Birmingham by registering now at www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk/visitor.

This makes getting in to the show quick and easy. Just turn up, have your ticket scanned and you’re in. You can, of course, also register on the day of your visit, but pre-registration saves time when there is so much more to see!

This show offers QPP readers a comprehensive range of product decoration equipment, new technology, blank garments, leisure wear, sports wear, corporate wear, school wear and promotional merchandise, all under one roof.

This is the ideal opportunity to see all that is new and meet all of the major suppliers. Plus a new line-up of free seminar programmes, offering technical expertise on every area of printwear production, from printing, sublimation, transfer, direct to garment, embroidery and screen, including software and business advice.

The popular P&P LIVE fashion show will also give you the chance to catch up with some of the key styles featured in the 2014 supplier catalogues.

With around 130 stands, the show is expected to exceed the huge success of last year’s event!

Says Sales Manager, Tony Gardner: “Following on from the success of last year’s show, demand for stand space is such that we have had to add an additional 700sq m to the floor plan for 2014.”

Bigger stands have been booked by a number of exhibitors including Gildan and Regatta, who both returned to the show in 2013 for the first time in several years.

Hall 12 at the NEC will be a riot of colour with more than 50 clothing brands and suppliers present, including AWDis, Fruit of the Loom, Russell, Continental Clothing and American Apparel, to name just some.

And, of course, all of the key distributors will be there, including Ralawise, BTC Activewear and PenCarrie.

And if you are looking for new decoration equipment and accessories you can take your pick from the major embroidery machinery and printing equipment suppliers.

Printwear & Promotion LIVE is the ONLY show for the UK garment decoration industry.

Show Dates: 23rd — 25th February 2014.

Venue: Hall 12, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham

THE Epson SureColor SC-F2000 direct to garment and SC-F6000 dye-sublimation printers will be shown at Printwear & Promotion LIVE. Among the exhibitors are Epson authorised resellers Adelco, DTG Solutions, i-Sub and RA Smart.

Adelco and DTG Solutions will demonstrate the Epson SureColor SC-F2000 direct to garment (DTG) printer.

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by Epson to print directly onto t-shirts, hoodies, jackets, bags and hats and other garments, the SureColor SC-F2000 is a powerful production printer for both professional garment print companies and a variety of High Street retail outlets looking to add an additional revenue stream to their businesses. The SC-F2000 delivers maximum quality, productivity, flexibility and total reliability - alongside low running and maintenance costs. i-Sub and RA Smart will demonstrate the 44-inch Epson SureColor SCF6000 roll-fed dye sublimation printer. Developed for the efficient production of quality soft signage, sportswear, apparel, accessories, customised promotional items and decorated gadgets, the SureColor SC-F6000 provides high quality output at up to 720 x 1440dpi on all leading transfer papers. The SCF6000 is the first in this sector in which every component is designed and manufactured by one company — Epson. This ensures that quality, performance and reliability are all optimised for maximum productive uptime and profit, and a low Total Cost of Ownership.

Martin Johns, market development manager, ProGraphics, Epson UK, says: “This is the first time that Epson’s DTG and dye-sub printing solutions will be shown at Printwear & Promotion LIVE. The event provides the ideal opportunity for Adelco and DTG Solutions to demonstrate the revenuegenerating features of Epson’s direct to garment printer, while visitors to the i-Sub and RA Smart stands will be able to see for themselves the extensive range of products that can be produced using Epson’s easy-to-use and flexible dye sublimation printer.” www.epson.co.uk

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• Returning to London at its new home at the ExCeL exhibition centre, visitors will be able to immerse themselves within a state of the art venue in one of the greatest business capitals in the world, as well as embracing London’s iconic culture and world famous nightlife, making Ipex much more than just a vital business trip Visitors can pre-register for free for both Ipex and Cross Media Production at www.ipex.org and www.cmpshow.com respectively.

For more information, please visit www.informaexhibitions.com or www.informa.com

SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST — CHANGE IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS

KEY REASONS TO VISIT IPEX 2014

WITH just several weeks to go, Ipex 2014 (24-29 March) is shaping up to be the definitive international print event in 2014. As print and its role in the multi-channel marcomms industry continues to evolve, Ipex arrives at the perfect time to provide printers of all sizes with the key tools, knowledge and inspiration to ensure a profitable business now and in the future.

Here are the key reasons why Ipex 2014 should be pencilled into the diaries of anyone involved with print: • Ipex acts as a neutral platform for printers to compare the products and services of around 500 global manufacturers and suppliers in one place • Visitors will be able to see live demonstrations of some the latest cutting edge technologies that are driving the regenerating print industry • A comprehensive content programme will address the main issues that printers are facing today, with a plethora of insightful discussions and workshops to help attendees identify new business opportunities that will enable them to stand out from the crowd • The World Print Summit, senior level strategic thought leadership programme, will provide attendees with exclusive access to previously unheard content from industry experts on the trends and pitfalls revolutionising the industry • Work forces from SME printers will receive the support required to ensure their businesses have all the fundamental structures and processes in place to be a success. This is provided via the practical workshops at the Ipex 2014 Master Classes, overseen by Print Future’s Neil Falconer, helping delegates to improve profits and streamline production efficiencies • Once visitors have a blueprint to fine-tune their current print business, they have the opportunity to discover what the future of print holds. The Future Innovation zones showcase the printed products and technologies that

are set for rapid expansion over the next few years including photo products, digital print on packaging, 3D printing and printable electronics. Meanwhile leading futurologist and author Richard Watson, speaking at the World Print Summit, will explore the immediate future of print to help printers make the right strategic decisions before forecasting the print industry’s development over the next 25 years • Enhancing the Ipex experience, the event now hosts a range of additional exciting new features — including Inspiration Avenue, Eco Zone and the Make Ready Challenge — that will inspire and generate new ideas, while championing the art of print within the communications landscape • Networking is an essential component in making, developing and growing new business, and Ipex serves as the perfect forum for printers and suppliers from around the world to engage in mutually profitable discussions • The rapid rise of digital channels has created a new dawn for the marketing communications world and presents a number of new business opportunities for forward thinking printers. The co-located Cross Media Production event looks under the hood of cross media technologies and demonstrates how to implement a successful multi-channel marketing campaign with print at its heart

COMMENT by Trevor Crawford, Event Director of Ipex 2014: “The world is changing, and the key to survival is to change with it. The printing industry is no exception to this, having undergone seismic change over the past decade or so, which continues to present challenges to printers.

From the research we have undertaken and the discussions I’ve had with industry representatives, the issues facing almost every printer, large or small, are generally the same around the world.

These are well documented; declining volumes, overcapacity, commoditisation, pricing pressures, finance, as well as the on going competition and integration from the internet and other competitive communications channels.

“Add to this the on going debate as to whether the global economy remains in recession or not and you might be forgiven for wanting to lie down in a darkened room. But, there are promising signs, especially in the economies of Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, and there are also areas of growth in many areas of print.

Sectors such as direct marketing, packaging and label printing and print logistics, for example, are all looking strong. According to the latest ‘Printing Outlook’ published quarterly by the British Printing industries Federation (BPIF), printers in the UK are reporting improved confidence and renewed optimism. Likewise, the Printing Industries of

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America (PIA) which represents print businesses across North America, Canada and Mexico are reporting generally stable print volumes. As Dr Ronnie Davis, Chief Economist at the PIA told us: “We are experiencing modest growth here in the US, albeit at a low level of about 2.5%, but there are definitely green shoots in certain areas of the industry.

“So, while there are undoubtedly challenges for all businesses to face up to, there is potential new business for companies willing to adapt. This coupled with a more optimistic economic outlook, and there are opportunities to be had for those willing to grasp them, a view firmly supported by Dr Davis. You can’t bring back the market, but you can adapt to the new challenges and manage that change.”

“There are certainly many examples of companies that have successfully adapted to the new market conditions. These progressive companies have evolved their businesses to tackle issues head on. In the process, they’ve often identified cost efficiencies as well as developing new strategies, be that investment in the latest technology or entering into new markets which have enabled them to tap in to potential new revenue streams.”

INNOVATE TO DRIVE SUCCESS

INNOVATION is central to any successful business, and being able to invest in the latest technology solutions is essential to continue to raise the bar in terms of efficient, cost-effective production while delivering the very best quality print and customer service. Kathy Woodward, Chief Executive Officer at the BPIF believes driving efficiency is crucial. “It’s the primary investment focus for almost three-quarters of respondents to our latest Printing Outlook survey, which shows that there is continued investment in kit, training and product and process improvement in our industry.”

Digital print and in particular, inkjet technology, is another key enabler for print businesses to respond to their customer’s increasing demands for shorter print runs, versioning and personalisation. Equally, the internet, once seen as the enemy of the printing industry, today has a vital part to play in a modern organisation.

Every print business should be using the Internet to drive sales as well as market its services. In addition, web-to-print solutions are giving print businesses greater access to their customers as well as delivering a more efficient, streamlined and profitable business model.

Financing this new technology in the current economic climate has often been a barrier to companies wanting to invest in the latest equipment, with traditional methods of raising capital putting huge strains on a business. However, by approaching this from a completely different angle, can pay dividends.

Some companies are now looking at financing their investment on a pay-for-usage basis in partnership with their equipment suppliers. At the end of the day, this arrangement works well for all stakeholders being a win-win for everyone involved; printers can make use of the latest

technologies without a huge initial capital outlay; manufacturers can generate sales income that would otherwise not be possible; and customers get a much better range of services from their print provider.

But it’s not just about the technology alone; an opinion shared by Neil Falconer, industry consultant and organiser of the Ipex 2014 Master classes. Neil, who has first-hand experience of working with printers across five continents, told us “The real issue for printers is how to maximise the technology they have, be that offset, digital, wide format or hybrid solutions, instil a culture of change throughout the entire organisation, and have the right business model in place to drive the company forward.”

Kathy Woodward is also quick to recognise that it’s not just about investing in the latest equipment that holds the key to success, but strong leadership and responding to change.

“Printing companies and the wider industry, are all working incredibly hard and creatively to develop the future of the printing industry.

Chairman of the BAPC (British Association of Print & Communication) Sidney Bobb, believes it’s all about developing a USP. “It’s vital that printers today can differentiate themselves from their competitors, be that through investment in new technology, the latest software, or by introducing new value-added services.” This is a trend that is being adopted throughout the developed world, where companies are moving away from the more traditional, single print offering and in to areas such as database management and integrated media services. These new services complement its traditional print-based operation, enabling them to enter into the more lucrative sectors of integrated marketing services.

This is a view also shared by Hagop Tchamkertenian, Economic Commentator and printing industry analyst based in Australia.

According to Hagop, “The pivotal issue has been the failure of many print businesses to properly acknowledge their true role in the modern economy — that as an enabling communications solutions provider.” The concerted efforts of forward-thinking print businesses to develop new strategies and expand their reach, is paying off.

In the US for example, the PIA has seen firsthand, that by adapting and evolving its offerings, members have successfully increased their businesses by anything from five to 20%.

The feedback I’ve gained from the international print community is certainly pointing to strategic planning, a sound business model, differentiation as well as strong leadership to innovate and drive change as being the fundamental requirements for printer to not only survive, but to thrive.

IPEX 2014 — TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE CHANGE

IF print businesses can recognise the growth areas, and have a strength and leadership to move forward, there is definitely the potential for growth. Ipex 2014, which itself has had to adapt to the new industry, is therefore well placed to inspire and educate printers for the future.

Not only as a showcase of the latest product enhancements and technology innovations, but also through a programme of seminars, workshops and master classes designed specifically to address current issues and equip printers with the tools needed to respond positively to the changing marketplace and ensure a long term, profitable future.

For more information on Ipex 2014, which takes place from 24-29th March at the ExCeL London, UK, visit www.ipex.org

SCREEN’S INKJET PRESSES ‘MEAN BUSINESS’ AT IPEX

SCREEN will showcase its latest high-end Truepress Jet inkjet presses designed to print a range of high-quality digital direct mail, book, document, transpromo, newspaper, label and personalised gifting products.

Every day the highly successful Truepress Jet520 and the new Truepress Jet L350UV digital label press will be printing a range of products to demonstrate the multiple business opportunities available to print specialists and label converters.

Visitors will also see clever customised gifting, cartons and promotional packaging products all printed on the B2 Truepress JetSX digital inkjet press.

“Our aim is to show how Screen Truepress Jet technology can drive profitable businesses by producing versatile high quality print — efficiently, reliably and cost effectively,” says Brian Filler, President of Screen Europe. “Superb engineering and years of experience handling colour goes into every Truepress Jet to give companies the ultimate confidence that they can always meet customer quality and deadline expectations.”

The Truepress Jet520 prints on rolls of inkjet paper, standard paper and uncoated paper up to 520mm wide. Its top printing speed of 220 metres per minute enables fast turnarounds and efficient production of high print volumes.

The press is ideal for on-demand production of books, direct mail, newspapers and transactional printing and these will be shown on the stand.

With a maximum imaging resolution of 720 dpi x 720 dpi, colour and black and white photographs are beautifully reproduced. In addition, Screen’s EQUIOS universal production workflow shows how users can maximise press uptime and productivity.

The Truepress Jet L350UV is an easy to use inkjet label press that delivers photo-realistic quality, fast job turnarounds and stable, colour consistent, output. The press prints widths up to 322mm (12.6in) and prints at a top speed of 50m (164ft).

The Truepress Jet L350UV uses Screen’s widegamut high definition UV inks with optional opaque white ink. This combination of ink produces tremendous colour vibrancy while enhancing application versatility by allowing users to print on transparent film and metallic foil. A resolution of 600 x 600 dpi combined with very small droplet size gives sharp, well-defined images and text.

To find your local supplier of Screen technology and detailed information on all Screen products visit www.screeneurope.com 19

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SIGN & DIGITAL UK

SIGN & Digital UK, the annual UK show for the sign making, display solutions and digital printing industries, has been serving the industry for over 25 years. Major wide format print and finishing manufacturers are widely represented alongside the leading sign making suppliers. The show has a well-earned reputation as the show to research, discover and purchase your next wide format print or finishing solution. Sign & Digital UK is a business event in the true sense where visitors can find real opportunities and the best advice to grow their businesses. There will be over 150 suppliers at the event, showing a wide range of products and services for this dynamic market sector.

Rudi Blackett, Event Director comments: ‘’We have seen a significant increase in commercial printing companies visiting the show in recent

times to fully understand the benefits of adding wide format digital printing to their businesses.

Commercial printers are perfectly placed to take advantage of the opportunity that wide format offers, as they understand print and can easily add this service to their existing businesses to gain impressive returns. Entry into wide format print can be surprisingly cost effective and suppliers at the show are geared up to guide you through the process of adding wide format printing to your business, as well as advice on how to get up and running, understand the impressive array of applications, and sell the benefits.’’

The main wide format print and finishing manufacturers including Roland DG, Hybrid Services/Mimaki, Epson, Hewlett-Packard, Agfa Graphics, Mutoh, Esko and many more will be showcasing their latest products at Sign & Digital UK 2014 Sign & Digital UK showcases the latest technological advances in the industry. It is essential to visit so you know what is current and what technology you need to have to be competitive in the near future.

Put the dates in your diary now: 29th April to 1st May 2014, Hall 2, at the NEC, Birmingham.

The show website has all the information on who is exhibiting, as well as the latest product launches and show features: www.signanddigitaluk.com Sign & Digital UK expands for 2014 Faversham House has confirmed that Sign & Digital UK is expanding its floor plan by 20% following increasing demand — over 120 exhibitors have already booked their space.

Already larger in floor-space than the 2013 exhibition, Sign & Digital UK 2014 has seen a growth in bookings across the board, with particular interest from wide format print suppliers, signage and display systems, lighting and digital signage firms. They include i-Sub, Multipanel/ Perspex Distribution, Sloan LED and One Digital Solutions.

2014 will also see the return of leading brands such as Fujifilm, Graphtec and Inktec/Jetrix. Other exhibitors at Sign & Digital UK include Hewlett-Packard, Epson, Canon, Roland DG, Hybrid Services/Mimaki, Grafityp, Perfect Colours and Colourgen. Full exhibitor details can be found at www.signanddigitaluk.com.

Rudi Blackett, event director for Sign & Digital UK, said: ‘‘Despite the ongoing tough economic climate, we’re delighted at the industry’s commitment and enthusiasm for the sign and display industry’s leading trade show, Sign & Digital UK. With new technology to show and new business opportunities, the show is already bigger than last year and is shaping up to be better than ever.”

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A focus on the future March sees a whole new start for a long established tradition. There has been an annual national photographic exhibition since the last century, and so there will be again in 2014 despite the closure of the traditional event by the original organisers.. Martin Christie looks a little closer at the picture…

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QUEEZING ALMOST SEAMLESSLY into the dates at the NEC vacated

by Focus on Imaging, the Photography Show is intended to be more than just the same event under a different name. True, many of the exhibitors will inevitably be the same, but the new management promises something more than new bottles, old medicine. Future Publishing has led modern consumer direct publishing in the UK and are likely to push for more widespread popular appeal, widening the range of exhibits and activities. It may not happen in the first year. An established exhibition carries its own momentum, and takes time to reflect changes. But it is likely to move with all the exciting developments, like 3D printing, that will make digital imaging so exciting over the next five to ten years.

To be fair, Focus did a pretty good job over the last decade, of dragging the photographic industry into the twenty first century. Like most inherently conservative trades, it embraced the digital revolution reluctantly, almost as a novelty that would soon wear thin. But that reluctance was rapidly reflected by the many high profile casualties of big names like Kodak and Ilford who paid the consequent price.

An industry slow to react to a digital future. Does that seem familiar? We still get press releases from people who seem to think they have invented digital overnight. Where have they been hibernating? Well the print industry has the excuse that it ultimately has to deal with paper and ink, real hard copy, not virtual images. But then it was thought that the use of computers would make paper redundant. Whatever happened to that idea?

Although we communicate electronically twenty four seven, we still need to print things to see them properly, far from putting the newsagent out of business his shelves are full of publications about computers and the technology around them.

Someone is buying them and absorbing the information or they wouldn’t justify the shelf space.

The stark truth of the digital economy is that unless you are on the pace, you are falling behind. And even if you think you are on the pace, you may in fact be in the wrong race. That’s why it is vital to keep abreast of developments in related areas.

As a company Future is a good example of a relatively new company, grasping new technology with both hands and taking full advantage of it.

Founded in the 1980s in Somerset, away from the established publishing houses in the south east, its magazine titles looked to modern pursuits like computers, games, and changing lifestyles and expectations, rather than just compete with the then popular shelf fillers. One novelty which soon became popular was the introduction of free software attached to the front cover of an appropriate publication. Much more useful than a sticker pack or a temporary tattoo.

The forward looking policy paid off, reflecting the changes in products and customer demand, and moving with or ahead of it. By 2006, it was the sixthlargest media company in the United Kingdom. It currently publishes more than 150 magazines in fields such as video games, technology, automotive, cycling, films and photography. Future is also the official magazine company of all three major games console manufacturers, and any browser at the newsagents will find a good selection of its titles.

Digital Camera is the UK’s best-selling monthly photography title in both print and digital form. Photography Week is the world’s best-selling digital weekly photography magazine. Practical Photoshop is the UK’s best-selling Photoshop magazine. N-Photo and PhotoPlus are the world’s best-selling Nikon and Canon magazines respectively. Future’s photography brands reach more than one million enthusiasts each month and our photography websites deliver more than 2.5 million page impressions as they like to say.

So even without its other consumer titles, it has a pretty good marketing reach over the photography sector, both amateur and professional. Add on the other publications whose interests may overlap, and you have a gigantic promotional vehicle swinging into action to promote the event.

Future promises that the Photography Show will be both a consumer and professional event and combine highly interactive features to entertain and engage consumers, with dedicated conferences and events for the trade and retailer attendees. It will be supported by a major six-figure marketing campaign, including targeting Future’s own leading technology brands T3 and TechRadar.com, which, as the UK’s biggest tech review site, reaches over four million tech enthusiasts every month.

Future are promising a major advertising support package across their consumer magazines. Of course, you may think they can afford to if they publish them. But this is all to the good if it draws more people who had only the vaguest interest, and basic knowledge of digital imaging.

I have been a regular visitor to Focus over the last ten years, and so rather than mourn its passing I am pleased another organiser has picked up the bouncing ball, and quite excited about the prospects under its new leadership. That’s why I am giving it a little page space, and why I am recommending that even if you can’t spend the time to go to the NEC in March, you send someone from your business just to have a look. They don’t have to be a keen photographer, in fact, it may even help to go with open eyes and no traditional prejudice. There can’t be many people now who don’t take some sort or photograph, whether a ‘selfie’ with a mobile phone, or a panorama sunset that could possible make a nice feature on the wall. Millions of photos are being taken every day now. It’s certainly a whole lot different from twenty years ago when the camera was dragged out twice a year for birthdays and Christmas.

That reality is reflected in our customers, of course, with all the many varied images they may bring in to the counter, or enquire about in mail or phone call. But the digital democracy that has put photography in the hands of the masses had not taken technical education with it. The ability to point a device and press a button, doesn’t mean an understanding of what goes on after the button has been depressed.

You don’t need to be an obsessive photography anorak, but a little more

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knowledge than the average happy snapper can go a long way in explaining exactly why that lovely panorama won’t be possible at a metre wide on canvas. That’s why a visit to the Photography Show should be in the print room diary.

You’ll come face to face with people who know, and are actually interested in helping you understand, not just sell you something you don’t need.

Because of the broad nature of exhibitors and attendance, no one is expecting you to be an expert or assuming product knowledge and awareness which is often the case in many trade-only events.

Focus was always a trade and retail event, but Future has moved the goalposts a little more in favour of the retail by making it a Saturday to Tuesday event rather than one that opened on Sunday and ran till the old traditional Wednesday trade day. Such traditions are no longer relevant, as the margins between the two audiences are not merely blurred but completely obscured.

Far from being an issue, the mixture of the two I see as a major advantage, as those who make and market products come face to face with those who actually buy them.

It’s a great reality check for those who would normally hide behind a public relations safety curtain. Further it’s a very direct forum to monitor face to face popular demand for product or otherwise.

Just like facing random customers over the counter, you confront people who have a general expectation of what they want, but no specific idea of what they need or what it’s going to cost.

Again, so unlike a dedicated trade show where both exhibitors and visitors have a pre-conceived idea of what they want to look at and what they want to spend. For that very reason, they may actually miss something they could really have needed. The fresh view with a new pair of eyes is often a worthwhile vista.

The hardest thing Future will have been battling with is convincing long established Focus exhibitors not to have the same stand in the same place, and dragging them by the nose into a bit of a rethink on layout. First impressions are important, and if regular visitors walk into halls that look the way they always did, some will be disappointed. Inevitably a lot will look the same: the Nikon stand will still be yellow, Epson white and blue, Canon red.

But a little bit of shuffling the pack will go a long way to expose more variety

in exhibition content. You’ll know that from visiting trade shows with the same kit in the same place with the same faces. Fine for stability, but not for innovation because often things that really are interesting may be overlooked by blinkered vision.

I often find the more interesting things in the smaller stands tucked away down the sides, but you always have to explore to find them. So as a fresh visitor you need to make the best use of your shoe leather, but the leg work will have its rewards.

Apart from the big flagship manufacturers and retailers, there will be a lot of varied items worth the attention of a print shop guest, and relevant to the daily menu of on demand digital output. Apart from capture and image and production of print, there’s all the finishing and presentation that are an essential part of modern after sales counter service, or if not, should be!

Another part of drawing a wider audience is the whole concept of the long tail, I mentioned a column or two ago — reaching not a mass market with one product, but servicing a mass of customers with individual requirements.

Probably thirty thousand people will pass through the halls at the NEC over the four days in March, with almost as many different requirements.

But you can almost guarantee that sometime during the next twelve months, every one of them will want a print of something. That’s why it’s important to have an ear to the ground and an eye to the future.

So much is happening at such a pace these days that no one in retail can afford to slip behind current and possible future trends. 3D printing, we know, is a coming thing. But even photobooks, which are almost old hat now, have still to approach the market saturation of other European countries, and part of that could be down to the conservative approach of many print shops.

There is no reason a high street outlet can’t compete with web based competition because, regardless of price, the interaction with the customer is the essential equation, and one the counter service should exploit and promote.

There will be plenty of that interaction going on at the NEC between 1st and 4th March. Make sure you don’t miss out on it. www.photographyshow.com

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Arjowiggins Graphic recognised by WWF

ARJOWIGGINS Graphic, a leader in the development of environmental paper solutions, has been named as one of the 25 pulp and paper manufacturers which have followed WWF´s invitation to show leadership in transparency in the WWF Environmental Paper Company Index 2013.

Through this index, WWF recognises Arjowiggins Graphic for promoting transparency on its ecological footprint for the production of pulp. WWF welcomes that by doing so, Arjowiggins Graphic demonstrates that it is taking environmental and social responsibility seriously.

The EPCI is one of WWF’s key tools to promote transparency and to motivate continual improvement in the sector. The index identifies a company’s impact on forest ecosystems from fibre sourcing, its emissions from manufacturing

processes and corporate transparency. The results offer independent analysis of the paper industry that can help businesses to make an informed purchasing decision.

Agnes Roger, Chief Executive, Arjowiggins Graphic, commented on the inclusion: “We are incredibly proud to be part of the WWF’s Environmental Paper Company Index as it is an extremely relevant and important part of measuring Arjowiggins Graphic’s environmental credentials. The EPCI has helped us to set ambitious goals and targets that have constantly pushed Arjowiggins Graphic to operate in a sustainable and transparent way.”

Emmanuelle Neyroumande, Manager of WWF International’s pulp and paper work added: “We are pleased that has Arjowiggins taken this opportunity to disclose their sustainability performance and targets. The robust participation in this year´s Index shows a real interest by the companies in working towards reducing their ecological footprint.” www.arjowigginsgraphic.com

Tullis Russell Enviro Centre opens

SCHOOL children from Linlithgow swapped the classroom for a paper mill recently, as they visited employee owned papermaker Tullis Russell and the newly opened Tullis Russell Environmental Education Centre (T.R.E.E.) at Markinch.

Twenty five primary 6 pupils and teachers from Linlithgow Bridge Primary, along with former paper mill workers from the Linlithgow area, spent a day at the T.R.E.E. Centre as part of their Papermaking Stories project. Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the project aims to educate the children on the rich paper making history their area once thrived on, and indeed how the industry has developed over the centuries.

The group spent time using the newly launched interactive environmental displays at the T.R.E.E. Centre, whilst finding out more about the importance of sustainability and protection of the environment. This was followed by a visit to the Tullis Russell paper mill to get first-hand experience of a working mill and its own rich

history spanning some 204 years.

Derek Guthrie, T.R.E.E. Centre Manager said: “Being the first educational visit by a school to our Centre, it was great to be able to link the visit with a project the kids were already involved with in the classroom and really bring the subject alive. The response from the children and staff was brilliant and we look forward to welcoming many more schools in future as we work to build the Centre into a valued educational and community resource.”

Helena Gillis, co-ordinator of the Papermaking Stories Project added: “All the children thoroughly enjoyed the visit to The T.R.E.E. Centre and Tullis Russell as did the paper mill veterans who were able to reminisce about their own experiences working in Linlithgow mills. Paper making in Linlithgow dates from the seventeenth century and the Papermaking Stories project aims to educate and inspire the children about the economic and social impact it has made to the area they live in.

“We are very grateful to The T.R.E.E. Centre and Tullis Russell for arranging the visit and look forward to working with them again in the future.”

The T.R.E.E. Centre will be open by appointment for school classes and group visits as well community events throughout the year. It also has a meeting room, exhibition space and 59-seater auditorium available for business and community group hire.

Full information and contact details at www.thetreecentre.org

Komori sponsors Eco Zone at Ipex 2014

INFORMA Exhibitions has announced that Komori Corporation will participate in Ipex 2014 as Sponsor of the Eco Zone. Part of the event’s rich educational content and features programme, the Eco Zone will educate visitors on the ecological and business related advantages of reducing their environmental impact.

In addition to demonstrating the economic benefits and eco-friendly performance of its H-UV System on a five colour 40” press with coater and dryer, Komori will also host regular presentations on recent legislation that requires blue chip businesses to report their carbon footprint, and will look at how this will impact print service providers.

Neil Sutton, Managing Director of Komori UK, comments: “We were approached by the Ipex 2014 management team to discuss our H-UV printing technology and showcasing it in the the Ipex Eco Zone, so Komori have taken the decision to sponsor this feature. This will be an excellent platform for Komori to continue to build on its market leading position for the supply of low emission, eco-friendly and innovative H-UV printing.”

“We are delighted that Komori made the decision to participate in Ipex, and are confident that commercial printers from around the world will benefit significantly from their offset technology and eco-expertise,” comments Wayne Beckett, Sales Director of Ipex 2014. “As the role of print continues to evolve in the multi-channel marketing communications mix, it is important to dispel any misperceptions in the industry about its environmental impact. Komori has a brilliant green story to tell, and their participation in the Eco Zone will allow them to do this at Ipex 2014.” www.komori.eu

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New DTG products at Printwear Live 2014 IN the past Your Embroidery Services Ltd (YES Ltd) has always used Printwear Live, as a launch pad for new products and 2014 is no exception.

Visitors will be able to see, for the first time at any UK show, the new Viper 2 and MX Series direct to garment printers from world leaders DTG Digital.

The Viper 2 from DTG Digital is a new ‘large print area’ ‘small footprint’ direct to garment printer that has super flexibility to print multiple pieces at the same time.

Introduced to replace the Viper and the Kiosk 3 DTG Digital has brought together the best of hardware, software and firmware, whilst retaining the key features from earlier models. This culmination of technology will make the Viper 2 the number one machine of today; in short they have produced a machine that will simply outrun the competition.

Using ‘Smart Engineering’ much of the development has been in reaction to the rapidly expanding internet sales and print-for-profit markets and has therefore resulted in a machine that is not only faster but also easier to use. They have produced a machine that is rugged, requires less maintenance and gives the user greater added value to their business. The ‘all-new’ platen system for instance (called the 4-2-1) allows single prints up to XXXL, two standard prints or four smaller ones whilst also allowing for the printing

of large non-garment items such as linen and towels.

For this new model DTG Digital has included the new in-line One Pass Fast function which combines the printing of white and CMYK but with a greater ‘lay-down’ of ink. They have also included the patented WIMS (White Ink Management System) but for this machine it uses a shorter tube length which give a more direct flow of ink and is also constantly pressurised at the print-head – yet another industry first for DTG Digital. This constantly pressurised ink delivery system also delivers a new level of colour and print consistency. They have also made available a special cleaning cartridge ideal for extended holiday shutdowns for those customers who work hard and play hard! With less maintenance, increased print area, greater flexibility and colour and print consistency; the new Viper 2, is set to be one the most flexible direct to garment print machines on the market in 2014.

DTG Digital is also proud to announce the arrival of the all new M-Series “X-generation”. The M Series was originally promoted as the machines to bridge the gap between the small and bulk order markets and this will still be the case for the

new MX Series with more new machines joining this particular stable later in the year. While we wait though we can safely say that the current models “M2 & M4” just got quicker and even more productive! With a print area up to 61cm wide x two metres long; you can now print whatever you want digitally whether that be in bulk or small quantities As if that wasn’t enough DTG Digital will also be launching another new PRODUCT that can best be described as a ‘Game Changer’ – ‘something that has never been seen in the industry before’ and this will make 2014 a year to remember for both customers and competitors alike.

John-Paul Burton (Sales Director of YES Ltd) said, “We are really excited about 2014. We know what is coming and we know how it will affect the market.

Printwear Live is the perfect launch platform for us coming as it does in the first quarter of the year. It also seems quite fitting to launch not one, not two but three new global products at the 25th anniversary show.

To say we are looking forward to it would be something of an understatement”.

In the meantime, if you cannot wait for the show and want to see if these machines in action, you can do so by contacting Your Embroidery Services Ltd on 01623 863343 or e-mail them at sales@yesltd.co.uk

HP Expands Suite of Custom Wall Décor Solutions

HP has expanded its digital printing solution for wall decorations, helping print service providers (PSPs) and wall covering manufacturers capture new revenue with high value wall décor applications for commercial, retail and residential spaces.

The HP digital printing solution consists of a modular range of design software, media, HP Latex Printing Technology, finishing options and industry certifications. This scalable solution enables customers ranging from small PSPs to large wall covering manufacturers to take the growing customisation trend to the wall with unique or short-run wallpapers, wall coverings, wall murals and canvas prints.

HP WallArt is an easy-to-use, cloud-based web service that helps simplify

the design, visualisation and production of customised wall coverings.

Introduced at Heimtextil 2013, the tool is already in use by more than 1,100 customers in 66 countries, following this successful trial, HP WallArt will remain free for new and existing HP Latex Printing Technology customers.

“The wall decoration market is on the verge of major change enabled by the speed, quality and versatility of HP Latex digital printing technology,” said Joan Perez Pericot, worldwide marketing director, Large Format Sign & Display Division, HP. Working with industry-leading vendors, HP provides innovative tools and solutions across the entire workflow to help wall covering manufacturers and print service providers differentiate their offering, reach new customer segments, push creative boundaries and ultimately bring in new revenue.”

More information about HP solutions for wall coverings is available at www.hp.com/go/latex and www.hpwallart.com, on YouTube atwww. youtube.com/hpgraphicarts and through the HP Graphic Arts Twitter Feed, www.twitter.com/hpgraphicarts.

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New Web to Print system is industry first

THE evolution of a new Web to Print system looks set to revolutionise the promotional gift industry.

No-Minimum (www.no-minimum.co.uk) enables business gift houses to place orders online for as little as one unit on an extensive range of promotional products to create personalised gifts and allow micro businesses, franchise owners and independent traders to run very small, targeted promotions. The innovative website also provides competition for internet based personalised gift suppliers such as Moonpig and Vistaprint which have increasingly expanded their offering to include promotional business gifts.

Developed over 18 months by The Pen Warehouse and Snap Products using their specialist industry knowledge, the sophisticated Web to Print system ensures speed and efficiency as the entire order process is completed online.

The fully automated ordering system swiftly allows distributors to place an order online and view a proof on screen, which when approved enables the artwork to be sent directly to the printers.

Once printed, the products are then despatched directly to customers under plain cover.

By eliminating the traditional telephone sales and administrative process with the addition of a live 24 hour chat service to answer queries and instant artwork e-proofs, the unique online ordering system therefore offers a saving in origination fees as administration costs are reduced and the saving is passed on to distributors. To benefit from the cost saving, typically £15 rather than the standard origination cost of £30, distributors need to place and complete their entire order on-line.

No-Minimum uses the latest full colour digital print technology and laser engravers to reproduce detailed logos and photographic quality images, enabling even the smallest of brands to make the biggest impression.

Neil Cleere, Managing Director of The Pen Warehouse says: “The innovation of No-Minimum allows distributors to order promotional items in low volume at great prices at the click of a mouse button for the first time. It’s a ground breaking

Data Copy reseller opportunity

LAST issue we published a recommendation for us all to become paper resellers. Well why not? We buy it in volume and hide it away in stock. Far better to have it on show and put an end-user price on it.

We sell printing and a natural progression is to sell the ingredients for a print out service to our customers, Far better than have them run round some stationers only to find they are now also selling printing.

In our case study, Colourfast in Brighton is not only promoting a Data Copy take away paper supply service but also showing off their new Plex Display Aqua Base swing sign at the same time.

What is the print world coming to when our quick print service has to be complimented by promoting paper sales and signage products?

End user mailers and customer incentives are all part of the programme, so check out the profit margin and start buying one of your major raw materials at a better rate too.

We buy Data Copy from Antalis at £3-62 per ream and sell at £4-87. At the time of going to press, this quality multipurpose paper is on sale at Viking for £5-99 inc vat plus delivery.

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advancement for the industry, as it opens up promotional merchandise as a marketing tool to new markets that would previously have been excluded because of minimum order quantities which are uneconomic for small businesses.

Distributors also benefit from better margins through savings in origination costs and will be able to take advantage of a much larger slice of the personalised gifts market by offering a more extensive range of products at competitive prices.”

Visit www.no-minimum.co.uk today to set up an account.

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A SNIP OF A JOKE… A salesman with a stuttering problem tries everything he can to stop stuttering, but he doesn’t succeed.

Finally, he goes to a world-renowned doctor for help. The doctor examines him and says, ‘I’ve found your problem. Your penis is 12 inches long.

It weighs so much that it is pulling on your lungs, causing you to stutter.’

Wa-wa-wa-what’s the c-c-c-cure, d-dd-doctor?’ asks the man. ‘We have to cut off 6 inches,’ replies the doctor.

The man thinks about it and, eager to cure his stuttering, agrees to the operation. The operation is a success, and the man stops stuttering. Two months later, he calls the doctor and tells him that since he had the 6 inches cut off, all of his girlfriends have dumped him, and his love life has gone down the tubes. He wants the doctor to operate to put the six inches back on.

Not hearing anything on other end of the line, the man repeats himself, ‘Hey doc, didn’t you hear me? I want my 6 inches back!’ Finally, the doctor responds, S-s-sorry T-t-too late!’

PILLOW TALK Jay went to a psychiatrist. “Doc, he said, “I’ve got trouble.

Every time I get into bed I think there is somebody under it.

I get under the bed; I think there’s somebody on top of it.

Top, under, under top. I’m going crazy!”

“Just put yourself in my hands for two years,” said the shrink.

“Come to me three times a week and I’ll cure you.”

“How much do you charge?”

“A hundred pounds per visit.”

“I’ll think about it.”

Jay never went back. Some time later he met the doctor on the street.

“Why didn’t you ever come to see me again? Asked the psychiatrist.

“For a hundred pounds a visit? A bartender cured me for 10 pounds.”

“Is that so! How?” “He told me to cut the legs off the bed.”

SHORT AND SWEET, UNLIKE MYSELF… Mind you it’s not easy to be both big and clever!

How do you make a blonde’s eyes sparkle? Shine a torch into her ear...

Q: Did you hear about the person who forgot to pay their exorcist?

A: They were repossessed.

THE BUNNY AND THE SNAKE Once upon a time, allegedly, in a nice little forest, there lived an orphaned bunny and an orphaned snake. By surprising coincidence both were blind from birth.

One day, the bunny was hopping through the forest, and the snake was slithering through the forest, when the bunny tripped over the snake and fell down. This, of course, knocked the snake about quite a bit.

“Oh, my,” said the bunny, “I’m terribly sorry. I didn’t mean to hurt you. I’ve been blind since birth, so, I can’t see where I’m going. In fact, since I’m also an orphan, I don’t even know what I am.”

“It’s quite okay,” replied the snake.

“Actually, my story is much the same as yours. I, too, have been blind since birth, and also never knew my mother. Tell you what, maybe I could slither over you, and figure out what you are, so at least you’ll have that going for you.”

“Oh, that would be wonderful,” replied the bunny.

So the snake slithered all over the bunny, and said, “Well, you’re covered with soft fur; you have really long ears; your nose twitches; and you have a soft cottony tail. I’d say that you must be a bunny.”

“Oh, thank you! Thank you,” cried the bunny in obvious excitement.

The bunny suggested to the snake, “Maybe I could feel you with my paw, and help you the same way you’ve helped me.”

So the bunny felt the snake all over, and remarked, “Well, you’re scaly and smooth, and you have a forked tongue, no backbone and no balls.

I’d say you must be either be a copier salesman, or possibly someone in managed print services.”

BEER RULES Yesterday scientists revealed that beer contains small traces of female hormones.

To prove their theory, the scientists fed 100 men 12 pints of beer and observed that 100% of them gained weight, talked excessively without making sense, became emotional, and couldn’t drive.

No further testing is planned.

LIFE’S REFLECTIONS 1 Never raise your hands to your kids. It leaves your groin unprotected.

2 I’m not into working out. My philosophy is no pain, no pain.

3 I’m in shape. Round is a shape.

4 I’m desperately trying to figure out why Kamikaze pilots wore helmets.

5 Do illiterate people get the full effect of alphabet soup?

6 I’ve always wanted to be somebody, but I should have been more specific.

7 Ever notice when you blow in a dog’s face he gets mad at you, but when you take him in a car he sticks his head out the window?

8 Ever notice that anyone going slower than you is an idiot, but anyone going faster is a maniac?

9. You have to stay in shape. My mother started walking five miles a day when she was 60. She’s 97 now and we have no idea where she is.

10 I have six locks on my door, all in a row. When I go out, I lock every other one. I figure no matter how long somebody stands there picking the locks, they are always locking three of them.

11 One out of every three printers is suffering from some form of mental illness. Think of two of your best friends. If they are OK, then it must be you.

12 They show you how detergents take out bloodstains. I think if you’ve got a T-shirt with bloodstains all over it, maybe your laundry isn’t your biggest problem.

13 Ask people why they have deer heads on their walls and they tell you it’s because they’re such handsome animals. I think my husband is handsome, but I only have photographs of him on the wall. Hmmmm.

14 A lady came up to me on the street, pointed at my suede jacket and said, Don’t you know a cow was murdered for that jacket?” I said “I didn’t know there were any witnesses. Now I’ll have to kill you too”.

15 Future historians will be able to study at the Jimmy Carter Library, the Gerald Ford Library, the Ronald Reagan Library, and the Bill Clinton Adult Bookstore.

A SALESMAN WALKS INTO A BAR… …with a pet alligator by his side.

He puts the alligator up on the bar.

He turns to the astonished patrons.

‘I’ll make you a deal. I’ll open this alligator’s mouth and place my

genitals inside. Then the gator will close his mouth for one minute. He’ll then open his mouth and I’ll remove my unit unscathed. In return for witnessing this spectacle, each of you will buy me a drink.’

The crowd murmured their approval. The salesman stood up on the bar, dropped his trousers, and placed his privates in the alligator’s open mouth. The gator closed his mouth as the crowd gasped. After a minute, the salesman grabbed a beer bottle and rapped the alligator hard on the top of its head. The gator opened his mouth and the salesman removed his genitals – unscathed as promised.

The crowd cheered and the first of his free drinks was delivered.

The man stood up again and made another offer. ‘I’ll pay anyone £100 who’s willing to give it a try.’ A hush fell over the crowd. After a while, a hand went up in the back of the bar. A buxom young blonde woman timidly spoke up. ‘I’ll try, but you have to promise not to hit me on the head with the beer bottle.’

TALKING OF WORMS… Four worms were placed into four separate jars. The first worm was put into a jar of alcohol; the second worm was put into a jar of cigarette smoke; the third worm was put into a jar of sperm; and the fourth worm was put into a jar of soil.

After one day, these were the results: The first worm in alcohol… dead; second worm in cigarette smoke…dead; third worm in sperm…dead; fourth worm in soil… alive.

Lesson: As long as you drink, smoke and have sex, you won’t get worms.

HIS AND HERS A Spanish teacher was explaining to her class that in Spanish, unlike English, nouns are designated as either masculine or feminine.

“House” for instance, is feminine: “la casa.”

“Pencil,” however, is masculine: “el lapiz.”

A student asked, “What gender is ‘computer’?”

Instead of giving the answer, the teacher split the class into two groups, male and female, and asked them to decide for themselves whether “computer” should be a masculine or a feminine noun.

Each group was asked to give four reasons for its recommendation.

The men’s group decided that “computer” should definitely be of the feminine gender (“la computadora”) because: 1 No one but their creator understands their internal logic.

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2 The native language they use to communicate with other computers is incomprehensible to everyone else.

3 Even the smallest mistakes are stored in long term memory for possible later retrieval; and 4 As soon as you make a commitment to one, you find yourself spending half your salary on accessories for it.

(THIS GETS BETTER!) The women’s group, however, concluded that computers should be masculine (“el computador”) because: 1 In order to do anything with them, you have to turn them on.

2 They have a lot of data but still can’t think for themselves.

3 They are supposed to help you solve problems, but half the time, they ARE the problem; and 4 As soon as you commit to one, you realise that if you had waited a little longer, you could have gotten a better model.

Surpise… The women won.

THINGS ONLY A MOTHER CAN TEACH 1 My Mother taught me about ANTICIPATION... ‘Just wait until your father gets home.’

2 My Mother taught me about RECEIVING.... ‘You are going to get it when we get home!’

3 My Mother taught me to MEET A CHALLENGE... ‘What were you thinking? Answer me when I talk to you... Don’t talk back to me!’

4. My Mother taught me LOGIC...

‘If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you’re not going to the shops with me.’

5 My Mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE... ‘If you don’t stop crossing your eyes, they are going to freeze that way.’

6 My Mother taught me to THINK AHEAD... ‘If you don’t pass your spelling test, you’ll never get a good job.’

7 My Mother taught me ESP... ‘Put your sweater on; don’t you think I know when you’re cold?’

8 My Mother taught me HUMOUR...

‘When that lawn mower cuts off

One salesman said to the other,

your toes, don’t come running to me.’

9 My Mother taught me how to BECOME AN ADULT... ‘If you don’t eat your vegetables, you’ll never grow up.’

10 My Mother taught me about SEX....

‘How do you think you got here?’

11 My Mother taught me about GENETICS...‘You’re just like your father.’

12 My Mother taught me about my ROOTS... ‘Do you think you were born in a barn?’

13 My Mother taught me about WISDOM OF AGE... ‘When you get to be my age, you will understand.’

14 And my all time favourite...

JUSTICE... ‘One day you’ll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you.... then you’ll see what it’s like’

GREAT QUESTION An eight-year-old girl went to her dad, who was working in the yard.

She asked him, ‘Daddy, what is sex?’

The father was surprised that she would ask such a question, but decides that if she is old enough to ask the question, then she is old enough to get a straight answer.

He proceeded to tell her all about the ‘birds and the bees’. When he finished explaining, the little girl was looking at him with her mouth hanging open. The father asked her, ‘Why did you ask this question?’ The little girl replied, ‘Mum told me to tell you that dinner would be ready in just a couple of secs.’

By the way I didn’t know you had such a nice house!’.

GIRL BRAIN POWER A family went to a hospital, where one of their relatives would be having a brain transplant. One of the relatives asked, “What will the cost of a new brain be?” The doctor replied, “A female brain costs £25,000 and a male brain costs £50,000.” The men smirked, but one of the females asked, “Why is that, doctor?” “Well,” the doctor replied,” the female brain is less because it has been used.”

PRINT SUPPLIERS WORK CONTROL A print service employee found an old brass lamp in a filing cabinet.

When he dusted it off, a genie appeared and granted him three wishes. “I’d love an ice-cold beer right now,” he told the genie. Poof! A beer appeared.

Next the man said, “I wish to be on an island, surrounded by beautiful and willing women.” Poof! He was on an island with gorgeous women falling all over him.

Oh, man this is the life, the guy thought. “I wish I never had to work again.”

And poof!... He was back at his desk in the print suppliers work control office!

TRUE STORY

Bob Hill and his new wife Betty were holidaying in Europe, as it happens, near Transylvania. They were driving BEST PRACTICE in a rental car along a rather deserted A sales manager arrives at his highway. It was late, and raining very department and sees an employee hard. Bob could barely see 20 feet in sitting behind his desk totally front of the car. stressed out. He gives him the advice: Suddenly the car skids out of ‘I went home every afternoon for two control! Bob attempts to control the weeks and had myself pampered by car, but to no avail! The car swerves my wife. It was fantastic and it really and smashes into a tree. Moments helped, you should try it too!’. Two later, Bob shakes his head to clear weeks later when the sales manager the fog. Dazed, he looks over at the arrives at his department he sees the passenger seat and sees his wife salesman happy and full of energy at unconscious, with her head bleeding! his desk. The emails are piling up and Despite the rain and unfamiliar the computer is running at full speed. countryside, Bob knows he has to ‘I see you followed my advice?’. ‘I did’, carry her to the nearest phone.

Bob carefully picks his wife up and answers the employee, ‘It was great!

“You know, there are really only three kinds of people in the world:

those who can count,

begins trudging down the road.

After a short while, he sees a light.

He heads towards the light, which is coming from an old, large house. He approaches the door and knocks. A minute passes. A small, hunched man opens the door. Bob immediately blurts, “Hello, my name is Bob Hill, and this is my wife Betty. We’ve been in a terrible accident, and my wife has been seriously hurt. Can I please use your phone?”

“I’m sorry,” replied the hunchback, “but we don’t have a phone. My master is a doctor; come in and I will get him!”

Bob brings his wife in. An elegant man comes down the stairs. “I’m afraid my assistant may have misled you. I am not a medical doctor; I am a scientist. However, it is many miles to the nearest clinic, and I have had a basic medical training. I will see what I can do. Igor, bring them down to the laboratory.”

With that, Igor picks up Betty and carries her downstairs, with Bob following closely. Igor places Betty on a table in the lab. Bob collapses from exhaustion and his own injuries, so Igor places Bob on an adjoining table. After a brief examination, Igor’s master looks worried.

“Things are serious, Igor. Prepare a transfusion.” Igor and his master work feverishly, but to no avail. Bob and Betty Hill are no more.

The Hills’ deaths upset Igor’s master greatly. Wearily, he climbs the steps to his conservatory, which houses his grand piano. For it is here that he has always found solace. He begins to play, and a stirring, almost haunting, melody fills the house.

Meanwhile, Igor is still in the lab tidying up. His eyes catch movement, and he notices the fingers on Betty’s hand twitch, keeping time to the haunting piano music. Stunned, he watches as Bob’s arm begins to rise, marking the beat! He is further amazed as Betty sits straight up!

Unable to contain himself, he dashes up the stairs to the conservatory. He bursts in and shouts to his master: “Master, Master! The Hills are alive with the sound of music”

and those who can’t.”

FELIX THE COPY CAT

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ABBOT PRINT 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 Large format technology distributor. Scanners from Colortrac, Contex and Proserv. Wide format printers from Mutoh. Full software support including document management.

ALMABYTE Contact: John Clark, tel: 020 7924 1087 1A Mallinson Road, Battersea, London. SW11 1BW

ART SYSTEMS LTD Sales: 0870 224 2612 Units 10-12 Glaisdale Parkway, Glaisdale Nottingham NG8 4GP www.artsystems.co.uk marketing@artsystems.ltd.uk Contex Scanners, Canon Large Format, HP Large Format, Xativia.

CALF HEY DESIGN 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 fullcolour, we do it all, total label solutions at trade prices. Call for free sample pack.

CANON UK Tel: 01737 220000 Fax: 01737 220022 www.canon.co.uk Canon (UK) Ltd, Woodhatch, Reigate, Surrey RH2 8BF Canon’s broad professional portfolio includes the revolutionary imagePRESS digital colour engines, high-volume monochrome and large format printers. With Canon, you can.

CASLON LTD

CUSTOM PRINTED

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

Manufacturer and distributor of business promotional items printed with your Company name, business logo and contact details. We have one of the largest ranges of promotional and packaging solutions including printed carrier bags, pens, mugs, coasters, key rings, trolley key rings, badges, wrist bands, fridge magnets and boxes customized to your requirements. We offer a top quality service, competitive prices and fast turnaround.

LISTAWOOD PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS

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DURAWELD

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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.

FRAMA UK

Tel 01992 451125, Fax 01992 466453 Email info@frama.co.uk www.frama.co.uk 15 Limes Court, High Street, Hoddesdon, Herts.EN11 8EP Franking Machines • Letter Openers • Folding Machines • Folder Inserters

GFSMITH

Tel: 020 7407 6174 Fax: 020 7403 1037 Email: london@gfsmith.com www.gfsmith.com

Business card cutters, Digital print finishing,, Finishing products and systems, Foiling equipment, Print finishing equipment and Thermographic equipment & supplies

HARRIER LLC

Tel: 0208 502 2532 www.colescopying.co.uk Strerling House, Langston Road, Loughton, Essex.

COLOURFAST GROUP Tel: 01273 674321 Fax: 01273 609135 Email: sales@colourfast.co.uk 36 Cheltenham Place, Brighton BN1 4AB High Volume B/W and Colour Photocopying and Brighton’s Original Copy Bureau Centre.

Artwork, Design and Print. Trade work undertaken.

COPYMATTERS

Contact: Dan Tester Tel: 07957 291718 Fax: 01273 609135 www.copymatters.co.uk

Copywriting, proofreading, design, print and web services.

PEN WAREHOUSE

Tel: 01327 304601 Fax: 01327 871097 www.kipuk.com Stephenson Close, Drayton Fields, Daventry NN11 8RF

Tel 01727 852211 www.caslon.co.uk, info@caslon.co.uk Lyon Way, Hatfield Road, St Albans

COLES COPYING SERVICES

KIP UK

Tel: 01970 808808 Mob: 0777 333 0203 Email: sales@customprinted.co.uk Web: www.customprinted.co.uk Glanyrafon Enterprise Park, Aberystwyth SY23 3JQ

Paper and card suppliers of prestigious printing and presentation media.

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

HOWARINE CALVERT

Tel: 0845 456 1544 Fax: 0845 456 1545 Howarine House, First Floor, 5/6 Empire Way, Wembley, Middlesex HA9 0XA Email: sales@howarine.co.uk Originators of adhesives for printers.

KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (UK)

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

Wide Format Printers, Copiers, Scanners, Folders and Multifunctional solutions from KIP. Direct Sales and Service to the Copy Shop Sector.

Tel 01485 529100 Fax 01485 529200 Web www.listawood.com Tattersett Business Park,Fakenham Norfolk. NR21 7RF

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

100% trade only

LISTAWOOD TRADE SUPPLIES

Tel 01485 529742 Fax: 01485 529756 Web www.listawoodtradesupplies.com Tattersett Business Park,Fakenham Norfolk. NR21 7RF

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 design, production and print solution for independent publishers.

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METRO UK

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

Specialists in the supply of quality preowned 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.

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Tel: 01794 340100 Fax: 01794 340696 Email: sales@nelsonpress.co.uk www.nelsonpress.co.uk Unit 5, Home Farm Industries, Romsey, Hampshire. SO51 0JT Now part of the Whitehill Print Group, Nelson Press offers competitive trade prices on Draw tickets and other numbered/perforated tickets & books.

OCÉ IMAGING SUPPLIES

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

OKI PRINTING SOLUTIONS

550 Dundee Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4LE, UK Tel: +44 (0)1753 819819 Fax: +44 (0)1753 819899 Email: ukenquiries@okieurope.co.uk www.oki.co.uk

Trade pen supplies.

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PRESCO PRINT FINISHING SOLUTIONS Tel: 01793 716300 Fax: 01793 716303 Email: sales@presco-uk.com Kiln Lane, Swindon SN2 2NP A comprehensive range of equipment and supplies for print finishing, presentation and display. Order by 3.30pm next-day delivery on most products. Phone for our free tradepriced catalogue.

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PURE COLOUR SOLUTIONS Tel: 0845 009 8455 Fax: 0845 009 8456 www.purecoloursolutions.com Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire LU7 3FL A Xerox accredited reseller offering a full range of colour/mono printing, photocopying, colour management, wide format printing and finishing solutions.

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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 from just a few sheets through to 350 sheets (1/4”-1 1/2” wire).

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SHARP ELECTRONICS (UK)

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

SMETHWICK ADVOCATE PUBLISHING

1 Lowry Close, Church Hill Street, Smethwick West Midlands. B67 7QT Tel. 07760 197974 email info@sapublishing.co.uk web sapublishing.co.uk

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.

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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

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