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Quick Print Pro • Contents

March 2019

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CONTENTS What’s in this issue of Quick Print Pro

March 2019

Comment Mimaki make you an offer you can’t refuse

4 News Front 10 New Products 16 The Answer Is Yes 18 Digital Imagery 20 People In Print & Digital 22 Sign Show Preview

Hot news in print for quick print pros What’s new to print and finish with

Now what is the question?

Martin Christie — pixel prophet Peeps into print

24 Print with Pride 30 Green Issues 32 2020 Print Vision 34 New Profit Centre 38 Readers Scribes 40 Finda Product / Supplier 43 PrintersXchange A new initiative

Corporate social responsibility in print Forum for forecasts

Best practice shared

These jokes are on you

Check out the front cover limited time offer, for your eyes only, got to keep this one in the family. Well we are the most popular part of the print industry; the frontline fraternity deserve to be looked after. Now, not wanting to scare you, but 2019 QTR 1 is nearly dead and buried, no worries print will soon be springing into summer! March is definitely the month for havin’ a laugh? Comic Relief Red Nose Day Friday 15th March. Do something scaringly funny in print. Peter, Godfather, Foulkes

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Quick Print Pro • News

March 2019

The Printroom brings Foilant Lamination in-house Liverpool commercial printer The Printroom has brought lamination in-house with investment in the next generation B2 Foliant Taurus 530 NG and Foliant Multi-functional Inprinting Unit. Established in 2003, by a team who previously worked together in the print department of a major financial organisation based in Crosby, The Printroom runs a B2 manroland 500 alcohol-free press and holds EMAS certification. It is also ISO14001 and FSC certified. It produces digital print on a Canon Imagepress 7011. The laminator joins a Horizon StitchLiner 6000 installed in 2013 and a Perfecta 115 guillotine installed in 2009. Managing director David Mann, says: “We produce a lot of high quality booklets and brochures for universities, colleges and schools plus promotional print for marketing agencies. “We were sending out our lamination work to a very good local trade finisher but volumes were growing for fast turnaround short run work. We were getting a bottleneck so decided to bring the process in-house. “We did look at another system but the Foliant was most suited to the volumes we were going to be running. Now we can be much faster in turning our lamination work around. We have also been adding it to some jobs as an extra to test it out and this has resulted in customers coming back and asking for it again. “We liked its foiling capability too. This is something we are going to be offering more and more.” The Foliant Multi-functional Inprinting Unit makes foiling and spot varnish fast and affordable for short run and personalised print. It runs a wide range of colours including gold, silver, red and green and a clear

gloss for spot varnish. It suits a broad range of end uses from corporate stationery to POS and book covers. Mann says: “We have already completed some small orders that would have been too expensive if a die was required.” As for return on investment Mann adds: “We expect it will pay for itself in two years but the investment was less about achieving ROI and more about providing a responsive service for our clients.” www.ifsl.uk.com

Epson partners with Central Saint Martins A Pro scanner housed in the retouching and scanning room is accessible to hundreds of students at CSM As a result of its close two-way working collaboration, an Epson Pro scanner has been installed at world renowned Central Saint Martins, UAL, with its 5,000 students. This new scanner will be accessible daily to students in a range of courses including fashion, graphics and photography. Housed in the retouching and scanning room of the photography department it will be used for scanning prints and negatives. “The scanner is a great tool for our workflow from analogue to digital,” says James Barnett, technician in the photography department. “We will use the scanner to convert hand prints from the darkroom to digital files. The transparency adapter enables us to scan large batches of film, including the ability to scan large format negatives such as 5x4 inch and 10x8 inch. This will greatly increase the efficiency and speed up the workflow in this area.” Central Saint Martins (CSM) was already using the Epson V700 and V800 A4 scanners but the new larger professional level scanner will extend the work that can be handled and improve the productivity and turnaround times. The university’s technology line-up today in the textiles department includes the latest dye sublimation printer (SureColor SC-F9300), a direct to garment (DTG) printer (SureColor SC-F2100) and an A3 scanner (Expression 12000XL). CSM was an Epson equipment user even before the partnership was created last year because it recognises the quality, versatility and creativity benefits. The partnership includes educational projects, facilities access and information and promotional exchanges to the mutual

benefit of both parties. Phil McMullina, sales manager for Epson UK, says: “Epson is proactive in its links with education. It is not just about placing kit in colleges but about working with the colleges to extend the knowledge of the students and to enable them to learn new skills and push the boundaries of design and creativity to their limits using our products. It is a mutually advantageous scheme.” www.epson.co.uk • www.arts.ac.uk/csm

Quick Print Pro • News

March 2019

Sharp helps build Ghanaian school The on-going support of Sharp Business Systems UK (SBSUK) has helped Newill Academy, a primary school in Koforidua, Ghana, to reach the next crucial phase of its construction. Recent milestones for the project include adding cover for the building’s first-floor classrooms, as well as laying the foundations for new teaching spaces. Previously a Ghanaian teacher, the project is spearheaded by SBSUK’s Customer Support Engineer of 18 years William Newman. Commenting on the school’s progress, William said: “The first-floor classrooms have now been covered and the foundations have been laid for additional classrooms at the rear of the building. I honestly cannot thank my colleagues at Sharp enough for their continued hard work and generosity. Their on-going fundraising efforts mean we can now finance the slab reinforcement of the second floor which is fantastic.” To help the next phase, a team of five from SBSUK took part in the gruelling 12km Leeds Total Warrior race through water, fire, and mud, raising over £2,150 towards the expansion. Part of a larger project to support the school to completion, SBSUK staff also held a Newill Academy fundraising day which included collections of stationery, clothing, and toys for the school’s children. Ranging from books,

IT equipment, and school furniture, SBSUK customers have also flocked to support the construction, which should prove to be a pivotal development in Koforidua. Discussing why he started the project, William explained: “I decided to set up the academy after a holiday in Ghana, where I saw children sitting with their parents who were trading on the roadside. No government school existed in the area and these families were priced out of attending private school, so I wanted to help.” William founded Newill Academy in 2010 to provide education and support for local children

imageData adds a Stahlfolder to enhance folding This spring imageData Group will install a Stahlfolder KH78 at its Willerby site in East Yorkshire. It replaces an old MBO folder and will significantly improve flexibility and speed of make ready. This progressive and innovative company, often used as a beta test site by suppliers, looked at options from MBO and Heidelberg before making its decision. “We have always been impressed with Stahl’s build quality and reliability, and cannot highlight one specific feature that swayed our decision; it was the overall package that convinced us and it was also the model our operators preferred,” says Pete Shaw, production director. imageData chose a combination rather than a buckle folder primarily due to the reduced footprint. The company has an existing Stahlfolder at its Willerby site and the two Heidelberg folders will now complement each other allowing 99% of all folding configurations to be processed in house. Speed of turnaround is critical for this company which uses dry sheet technology and needs finishing to keep up. imageData Group is a one stop shop for print, data and visual communications. It has been trading for over 35 years and continually reinvests in the latest equipment to provide all customers with constant access to cost-effective and well managed print solutions. www.heidelberg.co.uk

from disadvantaged backgrounds. Sarah Coates, Head of HR at SBSUK, added: “Enriching young lives is a central part of Sharp’s CSR strategy, and this primary school project has been a major part of our very own William Newman’s life since 2010, so we are thrilled to be supporting the project into its next phase. We can often forget about those who are further afield, but it’s important to give support where we can.” See how you can get involved with the project here: www.newillacademy.org www.sharp.co.uk

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Quick Print Pro • News

March 2019

Print trailblazer development The Print Trailblazer Consortium has submitted the assessment plan for the print trailblazer to the Institute for Apprenticeships (IfA), part of the Department for Education. This is the final stage in securing approval from Government to start the delivery of the new programmes. This has been a long and sometimes challenging battle to get to this point. The journey started in March 2015 when a consortium of employers led by James Buffoni of Ryedale Group Ltd secured the trailblazer (a new employer-defined standard for apprenticeship programmes) for the industry. The standards are employer owned, relate to specific occupations, and feature a graded end point assessment. The trailblazer secured is to develop a Level 3 standard that covers pre-press, press and post-press (finishing). The government awarded the trailblazer as a core with options, with print as the core and the options as pre-press, press and post press (finishing). Through many focused meetings, the consortium produced a standard which was approved by the Government Trailblazer Panel but it was approved subject to certain conditions being met. The condition applied by the panel was that the options were combined, so that there would be a single standard and an apprentice would need to master all three areas i.e. pre-press, press and post-press before they would be able to pass their apprenticeship. Thanks to support from across the industry they were successful in overturning the Government’s decision and approval for the full core with options standard was achieved in March 2018. The consortium has worked hard over the last year to define the assessment plan, which will support the standard. This has now been given the stamp of approval from the relationship manager at the IfA, and feedback from Ofqual (External Quality Assurance Company) is that this

is a good assessment plan, which is now being considered for approval. This has been a challenging process and has required considerable input from the consortium but especially from Chair James Buffoni and Vice Chair Ian Wilton. We appreciate the support of the consortium and would like to thank the companies involved, BCQ Group, BPIF, CDi, CDS, De La Rue, GQA, Learn2Print, Leeds City College, PageBros, Reach Plc, Ryedale Group, The Printing Charity, Unite the Union and Westrock — MPS. The BPIF would like to thank all of the consortium for their support and help, and expect to hear from Government at the beginning of April. www.britishprint.com

Manchester Printers choose Versafire EP press Rapidly expanding Manchester Printers will take delivery of a Heidelberg Versafire EP completing a series of investments that will give the company 25-30% greater capacity and add about £400,000 to the group’s £2.3m turnover. In December Manchester Printers acquired Berkeley Business Forms, a print management company that has operated from its Deeside, North Wales, base for 30 years. The owner died at the end of 2017 resulting in the sale of the business a year later. This will increase the business handled by Manchester Printers, based in Trafford Park, which at the end of last year added a guillotine and booklet maker and which, in addition to the Versafire EP, has placed an order for a second-hand Printmaster 52 two-colour litho press (with NCR work in mind). “We are well established in digital print,” says group managing director Gavin Page. “We have to date been a Konica Minolta house but as we look to the next stage of development (a three-year plan) we needed the Heidelberg Versafire EP. We did test equipment from both companies but the Versafire means we can handle a heavier weight of paper (up to 470gsm) and print on textured stock with superb print quality (which is vital for greetings cards work), The speed and reliability also really impressed us and the banner sheet extension means we can handle A4 landscape brochures.” The Versafire has been supplied with Heidelberg’s Digital Front End which features an uncoated simulation for better print quality on uncoated work. Manchester Printers handles a wide range of commercial work but with an emphasis on brochures and flyers. Its clients include the BBC, ITV,

Hamleys and Bentley. It has an interactive web site where customers can tap into standard formats for economical print solutions or use the expertise of “Gavin, Doctor of Print”. Gavin Page has also worked for Canon, his first job in print following a chance meeting at a service station on the M1 28yrs ago!. Outside work he takes part in indoor and outdoor show jumping events, with his partner Sarah and daughter Mia. www.heidelberg.co.uk

Quick Print Pro • News

March 2019

IIJ Showcases Solutions to Konica Minolta Industrial Inkjet Ltd recently hosted an event at Clare College Cambridge for Konica Minolta senior executives from across central and eastern Europe. The event was arranged to showcase the products and capabilities of IIJ and present how the extensive professional sales team from Konica Minolta Business Solutions could add opportunities to their businesses. The event was initiated by Roman Tihelka, the Managing Director of Konica Minolta Business Solutions Cluster East. Bringing together directors and senior sales staff from across his region, in Cambridge, the heartland of industrial inkjet technology. Presentations from senior IIJ staff outlined their extensive product portfolio, key partnerships and capabilities, along with information on their target markets of packaging, security, wallpaper and labels, detailing IIJ’s unique selling points and success stories in these industries. This was delivered to give the delegates the confidence to look at applications outside of their normal sales targets with new vision and the knowledge that with IIJ they can gain new business. During the event, the delegates had the opportunity to visit IIJ’s factory and demonstration facility where they were shown live demonstrations. These included the MonoPrint 520HiQ product, printing 600dpi variable data at 200m/min, a ColourPrint

223HiQ engine, running 600 x 1200dpi full colour UV labels at 100m/min, and printing high security polycarbonate ID cards, including covert inks, at 150 cards per minute on IIJ’s XYPrint 300 system. The high speed printing of the demonstrated equipment really impressed the audience. This was possible due the exceptional speed and quality of the Konica Minolta printheads together with the robust development process and innovative system design from IIJ. These systems use the KM1800i printhead, increasingly the printhead of choice not only for IIJ’s product but also for KM’s OEM customer base. IIJ’s Director of Business Development, Paddy O’Hara said “This event shows how we are working ever more closely with Konica Minolta. As the official partner for Konica Minolta print heads outside of Asia, IIJ has worked alongside KM for over 13 years, but this activity closes the circle as we give the equipment sales division of KM the ability to sell into growing markets

using our KM-enabled print solutions.” Konica Minolta Cluster East Head of Sales, Pavel Ucen said: “It was a very impressive, inspiring and well organised event in Cambridge. It was the first such an event for all Cluster East Managing Directors. All participants received very well structured information about the technology itself, business model, successful business cases and a lot of insight during the tour of the IIJ premises. Cluster East sees huge potential in closer cooperation. We are running IIJ systems in four facilities, have hired a Cluster East Business Development Manager, and are going to open an Ink Jet Competence centre in the Czech Republic. We are confident, there will be valuable outcome, and are looking forward into their much closer cooperation!” For further details please contact Sarah Collard on 01954 232023 or sarahcollard@industrialij.com www.industrialij.com

DG3 installs Xerox’s largest Inkjet solution Xeretec has announced the largest single inkjet sale in the company’s history. Global print provider, DG3, has successfully installed a Xerox High Fusion 2400 Inkjet solution enabling them to print directly onto offset coated stocks at high-speed, producing customised communications. DG3 has over 30 years’ experience in delivering client-centric integrated solutions to customers across a wide range of industries, including investment banking, finance and commercial sectors. The acquisition of the Xerox Trivor HF2400 adds to the company’s existing print fleet at its Dagenham Dock site, and will enable it to offer its clients increased print and output capabilities. The Trivor 2400’s High Fusion inks have been formulated to deliver outstanding visual resolution on a full range of matt, silk and gloss offset coated and uncoated stocks. The Xerox Trivor 2400 with High Fusion Inks will enable DG3 to offer clients digital colour on a broader range of paper types

and weights, together with a lower cost of print. The Xerox Trivor 2400’s new controller technology aids ease of use and device management and its advanced colour management delivers brilliant colour with offset like quality. Commenting on the investment, DG3’s Managing Director, Barry Page, stated: “DG3 is very excited by the Trivor and the potential it offers our business and the opportunities it presents our clients. The output quality is superb, and its footprint is compact relative to the powerful performance it delivers. Not only does it tick a lot of boxes for us, it has given our

production department more firepower, while the ink-jet technology ensures a lower cost base which will help to accelerate our growth.” Steve Andrew, Group Production Director at Xeretec, added: “We’re simply delighted with the sale and that the installation has gone so well. To engage with a progressive, dynamic and successful company like DG3 and deliver the solution they required, has been a resounding success for all involved. We are confident that the Trivor HF2400 will play a key role in delivering not just for DG3 but for its future clients as well.” www.xeretec.co.uk

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March 2019

Mimaki launch new Metallic UV Ink Mimaki Europe has announced that it has released a UV-curable metallic ink, named MUH-100-Si. The new ink strengthens Mimaki’s product offering and pushes the boundaries of graphic expression beyond that of ordinary UV flatbed inkjet printers. The ink is compatible with Mimaki’s UJF-7151plus printer, which produces high-quality print for an impressive range of applications, from gifts and novelty items to wide-format boards. The new MUH-100-Si UV-curable metallic ink will bring a strong competitive edge to Mimaki customers, allowing them to provide added value to the brands who use their services. Supporting Mimaki’s ideology of “new technology for creating the next generation of digital printing”, the new ink demonstrates how digital print enables creative ideas to be realised highly efficiently in the product manufacturing process. Whilst metallic effects on printed products typically require further processing and manual handling after printing, Mimaki will demonstrate the new ink at the C!Print exhibition in France in February and visitors will see how the new technology can be used to produce impactful prints. Bert Benckhuysen, Senior Product Manager, Mimaki Europe comments: “We are very excited to launch this metallic ink and have the opportunity to display it at C!Print in Lyon. At Mimaki we dedicate ourselves to providing

customers with products that will allow them to stand out within their markets. Not only will the new metallic ink ensure this, but it will also provide a much more efficient way for our customers to manufacture more luxurious and sophisticated products.” Created by mixing a bright pigment into the ink, MUH-100-Si can place metallic ink directly onto the product without the need for a separate manual transfer process, as is the case when

applying glitters or foils to produce a metallic effect. Decorative options such as printing both gloss and matte tones, texture expression with embossing effect, and full-colour metallic expressions can be achieved in-house by printing coloured ink overlaid on metallic ink. Available for use with the UJF-7151plus printer, the metallic ink can be used for a wide range of applications, including items such as paper containers, films and novelty items. Mimaki is exclusively distributed in the UK and Ireland by Hybrid Services and the company’s Chief Operations Manager, Brett Newman comments, “With the UJF-7151plus already widely used for creating high end print applications, the addition of the metallic ink opens up considerable revenue-enhancing possibilities in the luxury and bespoke sectors.” Benckhuysen concludes, “Broadening our range of inks really helps our customers to optimise the use of their Mimaki printers and differentiate themselves from competitors. Delivering new creative possibilities whilst maintaining the same high quality and reliability that we pride ourselves on, helps our customers’ businesses to thrive and helps the brands they work with to stand out from the crowd.” Mimaki’s new MUH-100-Si UV-curable metallic ink will be demonstrated at C!Print 2019 (5-7 February 2019, Lyon, France). www.hybridservices.co.uk

Enviroflutes — the Worlds’ most environmental padded bag Peak Envelopes has recently added an exciting new addition to their range. Based out of Watford, they are pleased to now offer an innovative new solution at a time of growing societal concern of over use of plastics. With the industry gradually turning away from anything poly that is non-recyclable, non-biodegradable or simply environmentally unfriendly, Peak Envelopes were keen to fill this void and provide a solution that would benefit both their customers and your customers — and the environment! The Enviroflute is a fully recyclable alternative to the traditional plastic bubble bag, made from sustainably sourced paper, offering the same level of protection via an internal corrugated design. The design lends itself to provide a better surface which to print on, as it is smoother and more streamlined than its plastic counterpart. Therefore, they have invested in a brand new machine allowing them to customise and print CMYK. Peak believe that by making this commitment, they are not only providing

a quick turnaround for customers, but are showing faith in the value of this product. The sleekness and lightness of the Enviroflute cleverly addresses the problem of “empty space packaging”, as well as benefitting customers from significantly reduced postage, storage, holding and transport costs, thus also boasting a reduction in C02 footprint. With a whole warehouse aisle dedicated to holding the 10 sizes in stock, Peak has been able to immediately provide a solution to new customers enquiring as to what they can offer to help them with their postal requirements: Long-standing customers have seen the benefits of the new offering, commenting: “Very happy with the stock you sent and the cost, we would happily order the same again, great quality and good service” “The stock we received was good quality and came within a reasonable amount of time” — with their new machine, Peak were on this occasion able to offer a two day turnaround from order to delivery. All in all, the Enviroflute is the cost-effective

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New Intec BC480 Business Card Cutter Intec Printing Solutions Limited, innovators in digital imaging and finishing, continues its expansion of unique solutions by introducing the ColorCut BC480 as part of the ColoCut range of digital cutting and creasing equipment. The Intec ColorCut BC480 is an affordable and fast business card cutter. Setting new standards in cost, flexibility and speed, the BC480 works alongside any digital printer, or even digital photocopier, to produce professionally-cut business cards — automatically, easily and fast. The BC480 is a compact desktop device that will easily find a home in any print shop environment. Using one of a series of self-

sharpening cutting cassettes, the Intec BC480 automates and simplifies business card production — cutting an SRA3 sheet of 21 x cards in just over eight seconds. This enables users to cut 250 x business cards in only 96 seconds! The feeder tray can hold, stack and auto-feed a quantity of printed sheets, leaving

the operator to multitask in confidence. Ultra-accuracy is standard — Able to sense the sheet’s front edge, the BC480 cuts at precise intervals, as required. In addition, the unit can scan for cut registration marks placed on the printed sheet and will adjust itself to the image, automatically producing the perfect cut every time. Business cards and beyond…The BC480 is more than just a business card cutter. Using pre-set programmes it can also cut post cards, compliment cards, appointment cards and custom card sizes. See the BC480 in action in this introductory video: https://youtu.be/7iwcidwKyag www.intecprinters.com

New MakerBot Method 3D Printer The new MakerBot Method 3D printer is the very first in a new category of highperformance 3D printers to bridge the gap between industrial and desktop 3D printing. It was showcased at the Southern Manufacturing Show last month at Farnborough in Hampshire. Will Glass, 3D Product Specialist for Nottingham-based distributor ArtSystems, said: “This was the first time that the UK’s wider 3D print community had the opportunity to see this stunning new 3D printer and watch it in action. “The innovative new MakerBot Method 3D printer brings new levels of precision and productivity never seen at this price point

before. It also boasts incredible dimensional accuracy of ±0.2mm, is two times faster than other desktop 3D printers and manages everything within a seamless print workflow.

Express Encapsulation Install Comet Express Encapsulation, the Bristol-based trade encapsulation specialist and laminating film supplier, has installed a new purpose built encapsulating machine. The high-speed Comet from D&K will assist in increased demand for its encapsulating service. Allen King, the firm’s Managing Director, said the new machine could cope with run lengths in the millions. Mr King said “We chose D&K to build the machine for us not just because of our long history, but also because we knew we could rely on the build quality and excellent aftersales service.” When asked about the bespoke build of the machine Mr King said: “We have worked very closely with D&K on this over many months to ensure it incorporated several features that our experienced machine operators’ recommended. We recognised that they are the guys who run the equipment so they

should have a major say in the build.” The Comet has been linked to a bespoke feeder and has a working width of up to 540mm. Also featured is a built-in scrap trim rewind unit, plus an integral catch tray to collect guillotined centre waste. “I believe that we now have the fastest encapsulating machine in the country” King said, “It is an extremely high-speed piece of equipment. We already have many large fully automatic encapsulating lines which are currently used to capacity, now with the introduction of the Comet, we have the potential increase it still further.” Express Encapsulation are one of the largest trade houses in the UK also supply the print trade with digital and litho laminating films compatible with every make and model of laminating machine on the market today. www.dkeurope.co.uk

“We are extremely grateful to MakerBot for ensuring we were able to get access to the very first Method units coming into Europe for the Southern Manufacturing Show. “It demonstrates just how important the UK market is, and how it can really benefit from this new category of 3D printer. Our three resellers partners are all very excited about the opportunity.” Will concluded: “Visitors were able to see demonstrations of the new MakerBot Method 3D printer throughout the show and see how this bold new category of 3D printer can help enliven design and prototyping workflow.” www.artsystems.co.uk

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New Océ Arizona 1300 flatbed Canon UK has launched the new Océ Arizona 1300 flatbed printer series for mid-volume sign and display graphics producers, with the aim of helping customers to increase production efficiencies and address market demand for more varied applications. Suited for customers producing up to 15,000m² per year and offering printing speeds up to 52.8m² per hour, the Océ Arizona 1300 Series comprises six models, all designed from the ground up for optimum ease of use and reliability. Customers can choose from three GT models (Océ Arizona 1340 GT, 1360 GT, 1380 GT) with a flatbed area of 1.25m x 2.5m, or three larger 2.5m x 3.08m XT models (Océ Arizona 1340 XT, 1360 XT, 1380 XT). The new series has been developed to meet the needs of customers who are ready to upgrade their first flatbed or hybrid printer and are looking for a more productive, high quality product built for maximum uptime, while seeking the versatility to handle an even broader range of media for diverse applications. New solutions for maximum productivity — To maximise productive uptime, the Arizona 1300 printers are the first Océ flatbed products to feature LED curing options, offering customers the scope to print as needed from standby mode, without waiting for UV lamps to heat up. The new series also introduces Océ Arizona Xpert, an innovative software solution that simplifies and automates complex jobs, including multi-layered and duplex applications, so that print files are ready in an instant. The intuitive software stores the print-ready file,

enabling similar future jobs to be prepared more quickly and easily by the customer time after time, for long-term production efficiencies. In addition, the new devices are the first Canon flatbed products to include Océ Remote Service for maximum uptime and on-going technical support. With this tool, customers can better monitor ink consumption and print volumes, enabling them to receive customised service contracts based on their individual business requirements. Designed for any application need — The LED curing technology of the Océ Arizona 1300 Series offers print service providers (PSPs) the opportunity to work with an even broader range of applications on almost any rigid or flexible media, and when handling challenging media, such as canvas, wood, tile, glass, etc. The LED-UV inks used with the new models are UL GREENGUARD Gold certified, meaning prints can also be used safely in sensitive indoor

environments, including schools, hospitals or retail environments. Canon is the only digital flatbed technology provider that now offers both conventional and LED curing solutions, giving customers a printer for nearly every application need. With optional light cyan (LC), light magenta (LM), varnish and white inks, as well as enhanced screening, the new flatbed devices also enable customers to produce higher value work, delivering superior print quality even for photographic and fine art applications. For customers looking to differentiate their product offering, the Océ Arizona 1300 Series can be used with the Océ Touchstone textured printing solution, which enables the production of enhanced prints with textured effects. The machine also has an additional Roll Media Option to handle flexible media, while optimising production. www.canon.co.uk

Premier Paper launch Garda Gloss and Satin Premier Paper has announced that it is now able to offer Garda Gloss and Satin on an exclusive basis in the UK. Made by Cartiere del Garda in Italy, the range is a two side coated woodfree paper with an excellent finish — either in gloss or satin. In terms of quality and performance, the paper offers high levels of runnability and superior results both on-press and in the finished product. Sheet formation and dimensional stability are two key factors in maintaining high speed sheet feeding. Both the characteristics are strictly controlled in the manufacturing of the papers in this range. A special formulation ensures that the printing surface of Garda Gloss and Satin gives precise dot transfer even in the finest areas of the image. The surface characteristics enhance the ink gloss and tonal density of pigments for clear reading of text and accurate reproduction of colour images. The surface coating includes latex additives which

help to resist surface cracking on the fold. With exceptional drying times, the paper’s characteristics also include the regularity of its micro porosity levels, so that printing ink penetrates the coated surface evenly which promotes quick oxidisation and polymerisation of pigments and resins. Garda Gloss and Garda Satin are ideal for the production of books, brochures, catalogues, covers, direct mail, folders, inserts, packaging, postcards and much more, and available in a range from 90 to 400 g/m2. Premier Paper offers a strategically placed network of local branches across the UK, and its centrally located main depot in Minworth, whilst its specialist, dedicated divisions are geared towards specific markets, helping the company to support customers with all their paper and print media needs. www,paper.co.uk

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TRADE SUPPLIER FOCUS

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Get to know www.TPUK.trade, their tradeonly site. This Northern Ireland-based print firm has been helping other print companies to maximise their mark-ups in these two sectors by concentrating on outsourcing white label subcontracts. “There is a great mark-up potential with NCR and envelopes,” said Colin Thompson, Director of Trade Printing Group Ltd. “We can handle everything through our laserfocused site www.TPUK.trade which has a super quick order process [from the second order] that can whiz you through it from initial order choice to final upload and payment within less than 40 seconds — one of the quickest in the industry — saving precious time to get on with your day,” he added.

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Quick Print Pro • Digital Imaging

March 2019

PIXEL PROPHET

NOT SIMPLY RED The end of February and the beginning of March brings the first signs of a welcome spring, snowdrops, daffodils and birdsong. But if you’re a hardened petrol head the dawning of a new year means the wheeling out of new cars for pre-season testing in advance of the Formula One Championship opening race in Australia. Martin Christie jumps into the driving seat…

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ver the winter, while the drivers have had a break, those clever people behind the screens have been working on lots of new ideas to make the cars go even faster, with their computer simulations, fluid dynamics and wind tunnel scale aero models. All of this considerable expense and effort to lose a few precious tenths of a second over the opposition. Each hoping they have come up with a trick that will give them that edge, and hoping they can keep it hidden before the others catch on. This year Ferrari, as well as all the novelties under the new skin, have come up with something very obvious on top of it. They have changed the paint job. For fifty years the Italian marque has been blood red — scarlet as Murray Walker would always announce it. Sometimes diluted with a little white and black from tobacco sponsorship, but always bright, bold red. For 2019 they haven’t changed the colour, they’ve changed the finish. Instead of a brilliant gloss, they’ve gone for a matte coating. But this is not for any reason of air flowing faster over the bodywork. You might expect gloss would actually slip through the air better. No, this is because someone clever at Marennello worked out that it was several hundred grams lighter. This well-kept secret was all well and good until the covers came off and the car was revealed to the media with its drivers in all its glory. For what the clever technicians may not have taken into account in their calculations was something any printer could have told them — it was a different colour, it was almost orange when alongside the rest of the team’s paraphernalia. Outrage ensued when fans of the Prancing Horse saw the new car on social and broadcast media, especially as orange is the native colour of former fierce rivals Mclaren. This was almost a national insult, at the very least a slight on Latin automotive tradition. The team principals and the management at Fiat are so far staying tight-lipped on their feelings about this change of hue but whether the colour stays will rather depend on whether the car really is faster, and if it wins the tifosi may have to learn to love it.

Of course we are all too familiar with the issues of colour reflected from different media surfaces, especially as we are working most commonly with designers and creatives whose working experience has been entirely devoted to a bright backlit screen. What was basic instinct to a traditional printer seems to have been overlooked in the present curriculum of graphic design so that colours carefully worked out on the computer are just expected to translate automatically into their correct state in hard copy. You can understand a private customer, creating a little something from a free app on a phone, being surprised that it doesn’t print exactly like if does on their little hi-res screen when it’s no longer illuminated from the rear and converted into solid ink drops. But professionals who are supposed to be trained, and employed specifically to know what they are doing is another thing. Often they are obsessed with Pantone references, failing to grasp the difference between spot colour and process colour in printing. Pantone inks are specific colours to give an accurate, solid single coat. Images processed by modern digital presses, in CMYK, create colour

by using a combination of those four inks — or more in the case of more sophisticated inkjet printers — to produce a composite colour actually consisting of many multi-coloured individual dots. The proportions of the various colours will vary depending on how the printer translates the digital equation sent to it, which is why there can be such a variance between one machine and another. And that’s before you take into account the colour profile used to create that information. All of these variables make accurate colour reproduction extremely difficult. Pantone themselves say that CMYK colours can only match their own no more than 55% of the time, and even that will take a lot of time and trouble — more than most customers will want to pay for. This doesn’t mean that Pantone colours are redundant in the digital world, they are an important reference, but they are only an approximate when trying to apply to a print on demand service. On the other hand, because they mix colours, and the mix can be adjusted in the messages sent to the printer, a digital press does a better job of

Quick Print Pro • Digital Imaging

March 2019

blending shades and gradients which spot colours can’t cope with. Multi-colour inkjet printers do a better job because their additional shades of cyan, magenta and grey, mean they have more flexibility in mixing those colours for a more precise match, but ultimately there are some hues that just can’t be done. The frustration for the designer, or even an average customer, is that he or she can see a particular colour on the screen, and doesn’t comprehend why it can’t translate directly onto paper. But then the frustration for the printer studio is trying to please this obsession when most of the artwork will be viewed entirely on line where there is no colour standard at all. Even if you can get close to colour matching, there is the further issue of making sure that colour works on chosen media, coated or uncoated etc. Which brings us full circle to Ferrari and their red car that isn’t really red. Or is it? By some coincidence, we had another issue with the colour red recently — this time appearing where we didn’t want it, and for reasons very much related to the way inks are mixed in different printers, and why they can make so much difference. If you were reading last month’s column you may recall we have a new large format printer on long term test from Epson. It’s their SC- T5400 model, SC standing for Sure Colour and T for Technical, to identify it from other models in the range. It is essentially a four colour plan printer, but in reality, with a lot of improvements both major and minor, together with the latest Ultrachrome XD2 inks, it’s a lot more than that. And its capabilities were able to solve, or at least sort out, our puzzling colour issue. Just before Christmas we had to print some menu boards for a local restaurant and, as they were larger than we were able to print in-house with our 24 inch inkjet, we sent them over to one of our regular contractors who mainly prints banners and signage and therefore uses a four colour solvent printer. Usually this isn’t an issue unless colour matching is critical, but in this case it became one. The design provided by the customer was to look like a chalkboard and had shades of grey, but when it was printed and installed there was a very obvious magenta hue in the background. At first glance I thought this could be lighting reflecting the hue from shiny surface but on closer inspection, the red was definitely there in the black. The source file was a PDF, and we know from experience that the format can contain buried treasure in information not immediately obvious on screen. But flattening it and rasterising it in Photoshop, checking profile and prodding it with the colour picker didn’t reveal any secrets; and our contractor, who has years of experience, couldn’t shed any light on it either. There was no point doing a reprint with the same file and printer until we could resolve the puzzle. How can something that should be black and white, and shades in between, be partially red. Sometimes a grey can have a cyan or magenta hue when incorporated in a full colour print, but that’s easier to spot and correct. This one was much more of a head scratcher. Fortunately the customer was patient, at least he had his menu board, even if it wasn’t exactly what he wanted, and it was up alongside another panel that was just black and white. So, the new year came, the 36-inch Epson arrived and now we could do the board ourselves. A test strip was done and guess what, no magenta, at least not where it wasn’t meant to be. Now we had sorted the problem, but had we solved it? The answer, or at least the probable clue, was detailed in Epson’s very useful Accounting tool, which can be downloaded from their website, and matched to any current model using the original manufacturer’s inks. This monitors every job, including the ones that go in the bin, so you can have

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a running report on what your large format is costing in real time. You can plug in the cost of any media you buy, the software will measure its usage. Significantly it not only measures ink usage, but how much of each ink is used on a particular job, which is where we found the liquid equivalent of the smoking gun on this troubled one. Although there was very little other colour in the file, the printer used about 30 percent magenta, and slightly less cyan, as opposed to only 18 percent black, across what appeared to be a dominantly black background. That’s where the colour hue came from, although it didn’t show up in the Epson print as it did in the original. I’m no chemist but I would guess that waterbased pigment inks flow better and blend more smoothly than solvent ones so that the mixture becomes quite seamless. That and the probability that the solvent media is more reflective when lit. Whatever the case, it’s a good example of how composite inks create a colour output, why different printers produce different results, and why it’s sometimes impossible to match colours that are so very definite on a computer screen when they are turned into prints. We have been running an Epson 7880 eight-colour printer for over three years, and without the benefit of Epson’s accounting tool, have used the rather less scientific method of just counting the ink cartridges used. You might think inks could be consumed in roughly equal amounts, even though some jobs might call for a larger proportion of one than another. Over a year, you might imagine, they would balance out. But actually the running total tells a different story. Light Magenta is the most heavily used, with 16 per cent of the amount, followed by Light Cyan and Photo Black with 13 percent. This is not really a surprise as these are the colours that fill in the additional tonal range which an eight-colour printer can achieve rather than a fourcolour one.The 7880 actually runs three blacks, which are effectively shades of grey, and they get used in roughly equal amounts at nine percent. Interestingly actual magenta, cyan and yellow feature at around five per cent of the total each showing how much the printer leans on the intermediate colours rather than the prime ones. It will be interesting to see how the four-colour 5400, with the latest inks, compares with the older eight colour on consumption and quality so we will be monitoring it closely in the next few months.

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March 2019

PEOPLE IN PRINT adphos expands its activities adphos has announced that since the start of this year Frank de Jonge has joined adphos to head the digital print segment within the company. Customers, partners and prospects now have an additional contact person within the adphos group. In the 1990s Frank de Jonge developed his passion for digital print during his role as product manager in AEG Olympia’s headquarter in Germany. Following this he has held positions in Account Management and Business Development at Mitsubishi, Hitachi and Toshiba’s digital print divisions. Since 2006 he significantly contributed to Sensient’s

European success in industrial digital print with sustainable, water-based inks for textiles and décor-print. In his function as Business Development Director at Armor Industrial Inks Lab Frank guided the Desktop-Inkjet-specialists of Armor towards the industrial digital print world. De Jonge: “I was always driven to explore new applications in the digital print market to enable environmental protection, preservation of limited resources and reduction of the cost of print with sustainable, water-based inks. adphos’ patented aNIR-technology (advanced Near Infra Red) supports the energy-efficient evolution of the high speed print production market whilst significantly reducing CO2emissions in the drying and curing process — the ideal technology to further develop the digital industrial print market.” adphos is a leading specialist for thermal

processing and recognised worldwide as supplier of high-performance heating, drying and cross-linking equipment for 25 years. The innovative aNIR-technology enables optimised instantaneous drying in inkjet applications, functional coatings and printed electronic and has proven its performance in more than 2,000 production systems in a variety of applications worldwide. “Frank de Jonge is an experienced personality with a proven track record in the digital print industry “, says Dr. Kai K. O. Bär, Managing Director / President of the adphos group. “As a leading provider of thermal processing equipment it is adphos‘ intention to strengthen the contact to existing customers and partners and spread the advantages of the aNIRtechnology to a wider range of customers and applications.“ www.adphos.com

Datalase hits the mark with new appointment Photonic printing solutions company, DataLase, part of the SATO Group, has expanded its workforce with the appointment of a Sales Manager for the UK & Europe. Packaging professional, Jason Hamlin, will complement the coding and marking sales operations at the company’s headquarters in Widnes, Cheshire. Having previously worked for a print and apply labelling specialist, Mr. Hamlin has a comprehensive view of both the technical

and commercial requirements demanded by the packaging industry. Mr Hamlin said of his appointment: “I’m thrilled to have joined DataLase and look forward to working with the team to drive sales and investment and add value to the customer experience. The role allows me to harness my knowledge and experience in packaging, fully utilising my skillset to help drive the company forward during this dynamic time.” DataLase’s unique inkless laser reactive technologies are used across a wide range of applications, including case coding and product coding within the food and drink,

pharmaceutical, home and personal care sectors providing enhanced operational efficiency and sustainability benefits. Andrew Wragg, CEO at DataLase said: “We are delighted to have Jason on-board. His deeprooted passion for technology and considerable expertise in the packaging industry will be a significant addition to the company. His multisector experience makes him the ideal fit for the managerial sales role and we firmly believe his appointment will be an asset to our clients.” For further information about DataLase and to discover more about the applications of its technology, please visit www.datalase.com

Hamilton appoints new sales director Label manufacturer, Hamilton Adhesive Labels, has strengthened its sales team with the announcement of a new Sales Director, Austin Schwarz. Schwarz joins Hamilton from Coveris UK, where he spent seven years in sales including four years as Category Sales Director for fresh produce and consumer goods. In his role at Hamilton, Schwarz is tasked with driving growth in new market sectors, as well

as progressing business success at existing customers. Hamilton Managing Director, Chris Marsh, said: “We are incredibly excited by the appointment of Austin as Sales Director. We are confident that he brings with him a wealth of experience, capability and leadership that will greatly enhance our business and take us in new directions to cement Hamilton Adhesive Labels’ position as the leading label manufacturer in the UK. “Austin’s experience at Coveris means that he is the perfect candidate to fill the role and we are highly confident he will be with us for a very long time.” Commenting on his appointment, Mr Schwarz

said: “My appointment comes at an incredibly fascinating time for Hamilton. The company has made significant investment in capacity and label manufacturing capability in recent months, laying the foundations for the exciting opportunities that are ahead of us. “With the company’s commitment to operational and service excellence, I’m looking forward to creating a new strategic direction that is both exciting and complementary to the investments Hamilton has made over the course of the past 18 months. With key markets in mind, strengthening and further developing our customer portfolio and delivering new label innovations will be core focus areas for me.” www.hamilton-labels.co.uk

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March 2019

Peak UK ‘blown away’ to be named Roland Hero The Roland Hero Awards were designed to recognise the awesome users of Roland systems, to reflect the incredible diversity of our industry, and to demonstrate the importance of people in their exciting sector. Peak UK is a kayaking apparel company based in the historical Derwent Valley in Derbyshire, UK. In the shadow of the world’s first modern textile factory, former canoe slalom athlete Pete Astles founded Peak UK in order to improve the fit, colour, and technical performance of clothing products in this market. Pete has grown a business from the ground up, building his own premises, and he now sells internationally with the help of a Roland Texart dye-sublimation printer to brand attractive, technical garments for customers including Olympic medalists — and he shows no signs of slowing down. Pete’s prize includes an incredible trip of his choice to Thailand, Iceland or Florida. He comments: “We’re blown away! It’s truly amazing that all our hard work is so well appreciated. Not only did our project win Olympic gold in Rio and London, to top it all it took the title of Roland Hero as well. Thank you so much Roland for your support and

for making this all possible.” To watch Peak UK’s video and read their winning story, visit http://bit.ly/PeakUK www.rolanddg.co.uk

Drytac appoints Gareth Newman Drytac®, is preparing to open a fully interactive training centre in Fishponds, Bristol: the Drytac Academy. Gareth Newman has been appointed Academy Manager and, supported by Drytac’s Global Product Manager Shaun Holdom, is developing an extensive curriculum of training courses for display graphics professionals to begin later this month. The Drytac Academy is a showcase of Drytac products and how they can be used with the newest and most popular wide-format printing technology on the market today, provided by the manufacturers themselves. This includes: a Roland TrueVIS VG-540 with Roland VersaWorks 6 RIP software; a Fujifilm Acuity LED 1600 II using Caldera RIP software; and

an HP Latex 365 and an Epson SureColor SCS80600, both powered by Onyx Thrive RIP — with more to be installed soon. The Drytac Academy also houses profiling equipment, the i-1 Pro 2 provided by X-rite, which allows custom profiles to be built. In addition to the above, the space includes a complete finishing area with a laminator and hot press vacuum press. Gareth Newman explains: “Naturally we have the entire Drytac product range at our disposal so having a full variety of machines allows our customers to learn how to get optimum results from Drytac materials using different systems and technologies. “We’ll also be working closely with the printer hardware manufacturers themselves by providing training to their employees using their own systems and Drytac materials.” This collaboration with print brands is also

contributing to the course development. “We’re asking manufacturers what their customers need: what do they want to know, what are they struggling with, how would they like to be more creative with our products?” says Gareth. “By drawing on this wealth of experience from both within and outside Drytac we’re approaching training in a fresh, new way.” The Drytac Academy will also serve as an exhibition space, showcasing how Drytac’s products can be used in real-world display applications, such as retail store fronts. The company’s innovations in adhesive-coated products include graphic films, window films, double-sided tapes, self-adhesive print media, label stock, industrial adhesives and heatactivated and pressure-sensitive laminates and mounting adhesives — all of which will have an eye-catching place in the Academy. www.drytac.com

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Quick Print Pro • Showtime

March 2019

SHOW PREVIEW

SIGN & DIGITAL UK 2019: WHAT’S NEW? With just one month to go until SDUK 2019, here’s everything you need to know about what’s new at the show.

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rom 2 to 4 April 2019, the industry-leading signage, printing and display event, Sign & Digital UK (SDUK) is back at Birmingham’s NEC. Set to be an exciting year for the show, SDUK 2019 will host brand-new interactive features, innovative first-time exhibitors and major product launches from the big-name brands. Under this year’s umbrella theme, The Face of Innovation, thousands of visitors from across the UK, Ireland and Europe will have the opportunity to be inspired by the latest industry advances and connected face-to-face with the show’s 185 plus new and returning exhibitors. The three-day educational programme is

bursting at the seams with knowledge and insights to be shared, that guarantees to be a fully collaborative experience for visitors. So, with show organisers promising a whole host of never-before-seen highlights, what are the new features for SDUK 2019?

Seminar programme

Firstly, to make 2019 the event’s most collaborative year, visitors have been given the opportunity to help shape the show. They were offered to submit the questions they’d like to see answered at the show and the experts they’d most like to hear from. Feedback following the event is always

carefully considered and used to improve SDUK each year, but this is the first-time visitors have had their say prior to the event. With their suggestions being incorporated into the threeday programme, visitors will get the chance to hear and see these tailored insights directly on the Main Stage. Topics include Print Finishing, Interior Décor, Textile Print and Materials, Sustainability and the Environment, Print for Personalisation, and Colour Management and Workflow and of course, the effects of Brexit!

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As well as the show’s must-see retuning brands, SDUK 2019 is excited to welcome an innovative and varied array of new exhibitors from across the UK and Europe, including: ABC Display Industry, GMG Color, Liquid Lens Systems, Merlin Transfers, Premier Paper Group, PROTEK srl, Ricoh, Signzworld, Solar Illuminations, Target Transfers, Trade Sign Shop, UK Feather Flags and Viscom LEDs & Frames. This year’s event is also going to play host to more product launches with exciting debuts from suppliers such as Ricoh, InkTec/Jetrix, Canon, Hybrid Services/Mimaki, Roland DG, Amaya Sales UK, Trotec, GMG Color, Graphtec, Sabur Digital, Vivid Laminating Technologies and Atech.

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Live-demo areas

SDUK 2019 is ramping up the show’s live demonstration areas this year with two new high energy spaces being introduced. The first, Retail is Detail, is set up in partnership with large format printing distributor and service provider Art Systems. With three demonstrations per day, the area will focus on the latest innovations in the retail signage industry, featuring cutting-edge products from Summa, HP and Onyx. Visitors can learn how to make their retail and point of sale projects more effective.

The other live demonstration area is Décor Live hosted by The Antalis Academy. Covering vinyl, wallcovering and magnetic substrates, the two live demonstrations are aimed at companies who have large format Inkjet technology who are looking to get a complete overview of all aspects of use and application as well as practical hints and tips on installation from an expert in this field. Rudi Blackett, portfolio director of the show, says: “Each year our interactive live features prove to be such a success, that we were keen to expand this and give visitors more for 2019.

We’re thrilled to introduce a new concept in the shape of the Retail is Detail area. Having the Art Systems experts on board to answer any questions and help retailers make a real difference to their productivity through insights is a truly exciting prospect for us.” Teaming up with HEXIS, SDUK will be also hosting this year’s Battle UK Wrap Contest. Consisting of two heats and a semi-final on the show floor each day, participants will go headto-head with the experts for ten minutes each time. Each day a winner will be chosen, who will all come together on the final day for one

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last battle in the grand finale. The winner will be crowned ‘Best UK Installer’ and take home over £5,500 worth of prizes. The Signmakers’ Workshop is back for 2019 with an all new format making it the biggest workshop yet. The show staple will be hosted by expert trainer Paul Hughes in the Sign Trade Pavilion. Over the course of the three-day show, Paul will be constructing an entire shopfront, using and demonstrating the latest tips, tricks and techniques from the industry. All seminars and workshops are free-to-attend and don’t require booking. For the seminar and workshop schedule, further show information and to register for free entry, visit the website: www.signanddigitaluk.com. Big announcements for the show are still to come, so stay in touch to find out who will be speaking as well as other exciting news being released in the leadup to the show.

Sign & Digital UK host Battle UK Wrap Contest Over £5,500 worth of prizes and ‘best UK installer’ crown up for grabs in HEXIS Battle UK Wrap Contest Sign & Digital UK (SDUK), the country’s leading sign making, display solutions and digital printing show, has teamed up with HEXIS to host this year’s Battle UK Wrap Contest. With two heats and a semi-final taking place on the show floor each day, participants will compete in timed, 10-minute heats. The winners from each day will go head-to-head in the grand finale, on SDUK’s closing day — Thursday 4 April. Rudi Blackett, Sign & Digital UK portfolio

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director said: “The USA, Berlin, Estonia — the HEXIS contest has been all over the world, and this year we’re thrilled to play host, bringing the spectacle to our fantastic Sign & Digital UK visitors. “We can’t wait to see all the skilled wrappers battling for the winner’s crown and the many other excellent prizes up for grabs.” The competition is free to enter — simply complete the online form at www.signuk.com/ hexis-battle-wrap-contest for the chance to compete with the best of the profession. Stuart Shenton, HEXIS sales and marketing manager added: “The battle will gradually get harder, round-by-round, as different materials are introduced — all manufactured in France by HEXIS. “The judges will score each contestant on accuracy of fitting, speed, quality of finish, health and safety at work, work ethic and technique. Let the best wrapper win!” To see what else Sign & Digital UK 2019 has on offer and to register for free entry, visit www. signuk.com. To enquire about exhibiting please contact the show team on 01342 33200 or email signanddigitaluk@fav-house.com

Hybrid to debut new Mimaki technology Mimaki distributor, Hybrid Services is to host the debut of three new products at this year’s exhibition. Mimaki’s recently announced metallic LED UV ink will be on show for the first time on a Mimaki UJF-7151plus, enabling the production of high-end graphics for packaging, small to mid-format signage and bespoke décor and giftware. “The addition of a metallic ink to Mimaki’s line-up of LED UV flatbed printers offers significant revenue generating

opportunities for graphics professionals to leverage,” states Hybrid’s Chief Operations Manager, Brett Newman. “Hybrid will be demonstrating the creative potential and breadth of possibilities this exciting new technology presents to visitors to the exhibition.”

A further innovative ink will also be unveiled at the exhibition in the form of a clear option for the hugely popular UCJV300 Series LED UV printer/cutters. The addition of clear to the LUS-170 range of inks offers a host of new design possibilities and expands business opportunities by creating captivating displays using gloss, matte or textured finishes. “Utilising flexible UV inks that cure instantly allows customers to quickly print and immediately deliver the finished product without waiting for drying,” states Newman. “The UCJV printers also feature white ink, enabling users to produce brilliant colours on transparent, coloured or metallic substrates. The introduction of clear ink also places the UCJV300 series into the prototyping and packaging environment.” Underlining the variety of technologies available to view on Hybrid’s stand, a third important debut is of the high performance Mimaki TS55 dye sublimation printer. With its first showing at a UK exhibition, the 1.9m transfer paper printer is ideally suited to companies producing soft signage, retail graphics, fashion and sportswear and benefits from a winning combination of low running costs and high productivity. “Production printing is a core theme for the Hybrid stand at Sign & Digital UK this year,” Newman asserts. “Across Mimaki’s range of solvent printers and integrated printer/ cutters, LED UV roll to roll and flatbed machines and a host of textile and dye sublimation technology, we’re able to deliver a production

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solution for print companies, whatever their volume requirements. Reducing lead times, increasing profitability, removing barriers to entry and delivering high quality output with the minimum of user intervention — all run centrally to Mimaki’s innovative approach to technology development,” “Sign & Digital UK is a key event for the print industry and an annual highlight for Hybrid,” continues Newman. “Our knowledgeable team relishes the opportunity to welcome customers old and new to the exhibition. It’s a great opportunity to showcase new products and present Mimaki’s award-winning portfolio in a relaxed environment. With the range of Mimaki hardware on the Hybrid stand — and shown throughout the exhibition on the stands of our reseller partners, we’re here to help visitors make the right choices for their print or manufacturing business.” Hybrid’s stand can be found right at the entrance to the halls, with further information on the Mimaki product range available via the company’s website; www.hybridservices.co.uk Newman concludes, “We look forward to meeting visitors at the exhibition, launching the new products and presenting an award-winning portfolio of Mimaki’s latest and best solutions for the print industry,”

‘Retail is Detail’ for HP and Summa Nottingham-based specialist wide format print distributor ArtSystems has announced it will focus on the latest innovations in retail signage during this year’s show. It will be exhibiting cutting-edge products from key partner vendors including HP, Summa and Onyx, and will highlight the advantages of integrated print workflows for retail signage. Supporting this, the stand will also feature HP, Neschen and SiHL media brands — and showcase the high-quality output printed on these specialist media ranges. Charlotte Crampton, Workflow Development Manager for ArtSystems, explained: “We wanted to show the flagship print and print finishing solutions of HP and Summa, and demonstrate why — with the HP Latex R2000 and the Summa F1832 both driven by Onyx 18.5 — it’s the perfect combination. “This allows us to illustrate the true benefits of a fully integrated workflow around a specific set of retail signage applications.” Charlotte continued: “ArtSystems’ team of experts will be on hand to answer any questions you have on all these products, and they will also outline how you can get the most out of

them to increase production and benefit your business, specially that all-important bottom line. “We have put a lot of emphasis on showing how even small changes in production workflows can have a significant positive cost impact on your business, and enable print professionals to expand their offering to their customers.” www.artsystems.co.uk

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Print with Pride: A new initiative A series of open days around the country to fly the flag for print and demonstrate new technologies are being organised. Every part of the UK will be involved. Antalis, Ashgate Automation, Smart Print and Vpress are coming together to exhibit their products and new technologies across the spectrum from web to finish. These events will be held over the course of the year as a part of their Print with Pride initiative: a campaign to celebrate not only the new technologies in print, but its creativity and drive to keep pushing the boundaries. The four companies will introduce various different techniques including fifth colour technologies to show visitors how they can enhance their portfolio, reminding them perhaps why they fell in love with print in the first place. This was a perfect theme to kick off with the introduction of Ricoh neon pink toner. The first open day kicked off with a Valentine’s Day theme at Ricoh’s Telford factory last month. Guests enjoyed the opportunity to not only have a tour of the factory, but also experienced live demonstrations and introductions to each supplier’s products and technologies. To register for future events, please email Amelia Hastings (marketing@ vpress.com) or Paul Stead (paul.stead@smartprint-uk.com) Antalis is a supplier of paper, visual communications and packaging materials, with an extensive range of over 13,000 products. In a rapidly evolving market, they are passionate about guiding their customers through the latest print technologies and innovative new products to ensure they maximise the use of their digital equipment, generate new revenue streams and penetrate new markets. To find out more, please visit www.antalis.co.uk Ashgate Automation has been providing expert finishing solutions for the printing and binding industry since its launch in 1989. They are proud to be the UK distributor of the Fastbind range of photobook makers, case makers and binding machines. Further information can be found at www. ashgate.co.uk Smart Print Technology MM. has over 50 years of combined experience in the print and graphics arts sector, supplying industry leading digital print devices. Smart Print has evolved a business that deals with the core needs of its clients, no jargon, no oversell just solutions to problems. Please visit www.smartprint-uk.com to find out more. Vpress is the market leader in Web2Print technology, based in the UK

with a global reach. Vpress has defined what has become Web2Print and dynamic marketing over the last 18 years providing affordable, intuitive workflow solutions. For more information, please visit www.vpress.com The first event was hosted by Ricoh. www.ricoh.com/about Following the great reception at the first event on the 12th February — Fall in Love with Print Again, we now know more about this marketing in print mission. The Print With Pride team are planning a series of events all over the country to celebrate print and the technology it has to offer — and all quick print pros are invited. Visit the website for a sneak preview to take a look at the up and coming dates. More information will be available closer to the time. If you would like to find out more, please contact any of the organising partners for further details and to register your interest. www.printwithprideSH.com

Morgana joins Xerox for automation event Morgana Systems is joining with Xerox to present a print automation event to be staged on March 20th at the Xerox Innovation Centre in Uxbridge. Additional joint sponsors include BPIF and Winter & Company, a supplier of creative coverings. The event is described as a journey of discovery, where automation and print meet the perfect finish. Elements under discussion, and being demonstrated, will include stock selection, personalisation, printing the job, laminating, foiling, die-cutting, and envelope inserting. Morgana equipment being used at the event includes the Laminator Pro 450, the Morgana RDC (rotary die-cutter), and both the 160 and 224 Watkiss PowerSquare booklet makers.

Commenting on the event, Ray Hillhouse, vice-president offline business at Morgana, said: “Our friends at Xerox have put together an exciting programme focused on automation

in print production — a topic very close to our hearts. It’s the ideal event for printers seeking to get the most out of today’s equipment lineup, reduce costs, and speed up production — basically that means it’s something that should appeal to every digital printer!” www.xerox-event.com/graphiccomms/ openhousemarch

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Perfect Colours Sign Show in Sheffield Large format print solution resellers Perfect Colours has announced a four-day event, the Perfect Colours Sign Show, to take place at its Innovation Centre in Sheffield from 18th to 21st March. Existing and potential customers will see printer and workflow demonstrations, with a chance to meet the Perfect Colours team and receive advice on all aspects of their print production. According to Perfect Colours Sales Director, Jon Telling, “The main purpose of the open days is to demonstrate workflow solutions — how printers, software and finishing equipment can work in combination to enhance and boost production and efficiency. We want to show our customers how they can improve their business with the right set up of equipment and software.”

The Perfect Colours Innovation Centre was opened last year and has been populated with the latest in wide format print technology, including printers from Epson, HP, New Solution, Canon and Jetrix, and with finishing equipment from Summa and Therm TX, and software from Caldera, Onyx and Print Factory. The Centre is located on the edge of Sheffield,

minutes from junctions 33 and 34 of the M1, and is open to all interested parties. For those travelling by train, pick up and drop off at the station is available. Jon Telling says, “We’re very much looking forward to meeting new customers and catching up with existing clients at the Sign Show. The Perfect Colours team will be available to help with every sort of print-related question, or just to sit down with over a cup of coffee — we’ll be setting the print world to rights!” Lunch will be available on all four days and every delegate who registers and comes to the show will receive a free Amazon Echo Dot. All quick print pros are invited to the Perfect Colours Sign Show and can register at www. perfectcolours.com/signshow or book a place with your regular Perfect Colours rep.

Ricoh’s profitable diversification at FESPA Ricoh will show flatbed, large format, Direct to Garment, sheet fed and inkjet printhead technologies at FESPA. On its 304sqm, B4 K31 stand at Messe Munich, from May 14 to 17 2019, Ricoh will present solutions designed to support print production environments that want to enhance or expand the services they offer. Among the systems designed to meet an increased need to deliver broader job capabilities, as well as faster short run production and elevated productivity, is the Ricoh Pro™ L5160 latex roll-to-roll large format printer. Available from April 2019 in Europe, it delivers increased productivity and performance compared to its predecessor, aligned with reduced maintenance requirements and outstanding quality. For those intending to move into garment decoration, there is the easy to use Ri 100 Direct to Garment printer. For higher production demands, there will be the Ri 6000 Direct to Garment solution. Both enable print providers to deliver flexible, costeffective digitally printed offerings including T-shirts, cloth bags, hoodies, sweatshirts and socks. For creative and versatile print, the five colour Ricoh Pro™ C7200x colour sheet fed press will be running inspiring fifth colour applications on a range of media. In the solutions hub the latest in intuitive software capabilities will demonstrate how consistently accurate and high quality production can be achieved from one single workflow platform. The ColorGATE production server will be present, following the December 2018 acquisition of the company. Joining these will be a new large format flatbed system. There will also be some exciting DTG, ink and printhead technology news. Further information will be communicated soon. The entire inkjet portfolio is underpinned by core Ricoh technologies

in both printheads and inks. Ricoh’s team of experts will be on hand to assist the adoption of these technologies within the OEM community looking to take advantage of the latest innovations for a diverse range of applications in sectors including sign and display, textile and décor. Graham Kennedy, Head of Commercial Ink Jet Business, Commercial and Industrial Printing Group, Ricoh Europe, comments: “This is our fourth FESPA and each year our stand gets bigger and bigger to make room for our expanding portfolio. The latest additions have been developed to ensure the functionality, quality and capability to match clients’ developing needs. We are also excited to show how the latest technologies enhance and complement each other. In turn they allow our clients to investigate new markets and pursue new ventures, confident they can deliver and safe in the knowledge that Ricoh’s expertise is on hand if required.” Throughout the show, visitors can meet with Ricoh specialists to discuss how they can broaden their production horizons and introduce new revenue earning opportunities. www.ricoh-europe.com

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Massivit 3D Printing Technologies, the provider of large format 3D printing solutions, in partnership with Marie 3D — large format 3D printing specialists — and renowned car designer, Takumi Yamamoto, unveiled the world’s first 3D printed, full-scale concept car. The tribute to David Bowie was a star attraction at this year’s prestigious Festival Automobile International (FAI) in Paris. FAI President, Rémi Depoix, said: “It is the first time in our 34 year history that we exhibited a full scale car that has been entirely produced with 3D printing. Yamamoto’s concept car demonstrates immense creativity. We were keen to support this project and present the car almost as a piece of art, very much like a sculpture. I am very impressed with this new technology. It opens up new opportunities in terms of creativity and design for the automotive industry.” Takumi Yamamoto, designer of the esteemed GT by Citroen and a former leading designer at the PSA Peugeot Advanced Design Studio, is the creative force behind this concept car which is a consummation of his life-long passions for car design and David Bowie. Paris-based Marie 3D identified that 3D

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line of continual strategic investments across the business to ensure we stay relevant for customers and continue delivering consistent, high-quality corrugated packaging solutions. “EXPERTFOLD 230 A4 drives efficiency and consistency along the processing line, meaning we can produce high quality printed boxes that our customers expect, whilst ensuring the maintenance of delivery times and schedules.” The installation of EXPERTFOLD 230 A4 complements existing BOBST machinery at the site, including a VISIONFOLD 145 A2. EXPERTFOLD 230 A4 features the unique ACCUEJECT XL device. Linked with any quality control system, it ejects skewed cartons where glue has been missed or not applied, offering real-time quality assurance and greater throughput. Vince McDermott, Operations Director at Atlas Packaging, said: “We have an excellent established working relationship with BOBST. Following an in-depth review of the market, we opted for the build quality, consistency, excellent training and technical support we can be sure of from BOBST.” EXPERTFOLD 230 A4 has the fastest set-up time in its class and can smoothly and precisely fold corrugated board up to 35 mm thick. It can handle four and six corner crash-lock containers, as well as four corner boxes on short and longer runs. Stuart Alvey-Taylor, Sales Manager, BU Sheet Fed, Bobst UK & Ireland, commented: “BOBST fuses superb build quality with innovative engineering to ensure its machines are meeting the needs of packaging manufacturers today and in the future. “For Atlas Packaging, EXPERTFOLD 230 A4 was the ideal choice for its long-term investment objectives. We are delighted that Atlas Packaging has invested in BOBST once again and pleased that the machine is delivering benefits to the company already.” www.bobst.com

Tecnau anticipates many new product launches Tecnau is excited to give its customers and prospects a glimpse of feeding and finishing innovations for high-speed colour inkjet printers which the company has begun rolling out: Revolution 50 Series for high-speed cutting and stacking; Zero Speed Splicer r40

splicing rewinder, combining with established Splicer u40 unwinder for maximum inkjet printer productivity; Libra SR for short-run production of book blocks; Dynamic scoring and creasing capability added to dynamic perforating units; and SheetFeeder roll feed systems for new sheet-fed inkjet printers

Revolution 50 Series: The highlight for the year ahead will be Tecnau’s new Revolution 50 series for web-fed colour inkjet printers, a family of products featuring top speeds up to 656 fpm/200 mpm, Internet-of-Things (IoT) compatibility, and media ﬂexibility as required in today’s most demanding digital print environments. The first member of the Revolution 50 family, the new Stack 5250 system for cutting and stacking continuous inkjet-printed output, was first shown on Tecnau’s stand at the Print 18 in Chicago last October. Featuring the double-cutting Cutter c52, Tecnau’s Stack 5250 accommodates the broad range of papers and heavy ink coverages characteristic of the demanding graphic arts applications migrating to inkjet print as enabled by the emerging generation of high-speed inkjet presses. Tecnau has accepted Stack 5250 orders from early customers and will be making the system broadly available shortly. Zero Speed Splicer r40: Building on the company’s proven Zero Speed Splicer u40 splicing unwinder, Tecnau is now launching this splicing rewinder. Pairing the two splicers together around a high-speed web-fed inkjet press will allow customers to absolutely maximise digital inkjet productivity. With today’s fast printers completing rolls as quickly as one hour, percentage downtime due to roll changes can approach 25% or more. With the Zero Speed Splicer r40, this percentage drops to zero. Significantly, the Splicer r40 also virtually eliminates the lengthy paper waste associated with printer stoppages due to roll completion. Splicer r40 also offers media flexibility features, as it may produce mini-rolls for urgent work, or switch back and forth between rolls job-by-job to form rolls with common destinations for finishing.

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Libra SR: Tecnau adds to its Libra book-block making family with the introduction of the Libra SR system for short-run production of book blocks behind high-speed webfed inkjet printers. Libra SR is based on Tecnau’s established Libra One system which incorporates fully dynamic cutting, perforating and folding modules to produce automatically books-of-one with no operator intervention from one book size to another. Available now, Libra SR offers a lower level of automation to cost-effectively produce short-run glued book blocks for inline or near-line binding, with fast manual changeovers to switch book sizes. Dynamic scoring and creasing: Dynamic scoring and creasing capability is now available on Tecnau’s dynamic processors, both the TC 1550 HS line for continuous inkjet printers and the TC 1530 line for sheet-fed processing. Each of these processor lines, with their dynamic perforating and file hole punching capabilities, may now also be ordered with added dynamic horizontal scoring and dynamic vertical creasing functionality to allow users to further expand converting processes available to their highspeed digital printing customers.

SheetFeeders: Tecnau’s recently announced SheetFeeder BV for the Xerox Brenva HD Production Inkjet Press and SheetFeeder T2 for the Riso T2 twin-engine cut sheet production inkjet platform are beginning to ship. Tecnau’s established SheetFeeder systems sit next to the input side of the press and include a quick-change unwinder, precision cutter and sheet transport. By feeding as many as 50,000 or more sheets from a single 50” diameter roll, users print more in less time while lowering paper and labour costs. www.tecnau.com

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Drytac®, a manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large format print and signage markets, has announced the launch of the ArmourPrint™ Emerytex® and ArmourGrab™ combination counter mat solution. Having been previewed successfully at recent trade shows, the products are now available globally. ArmourPrint Emerytex is a clear, heavy-duty, slip-resistant monomeric 15 mil (381μ) PVC film with a matte pebble textured finish on one side and a smooth printable surface on the other. It has been approved by the FDA for incidental food contact, making it ideal for advertising applications in hospitality and retail environments. ArmourGrab is an eight mil (203μ) co-extruded white anti-slip film coated with a heavy coat weight, permanent, pressure sensitive clear acrylic adhesive. Used together, the two products create a food-safe counter mat solution ideal for eyecatching POP advertising. Thanks to the slip-resistant qualities of both ArmourPrint Emerytex and ArmourGrab, these products can also be used for applications such as placemats and mouse pads. Their UV protection also enables outdoor use, while a moisture barrier protects the printed image and aids hygiene. No white ink is needed to create vivid and eye-catching counter mats as the white ArmourGrab backs the ArmourPrint Emerytex to eliminate the extra cost of printing with white. “The combination of ArmourPrint Emerytex and ArmourGrab creates a solution that is both safe and effective as counter-top advertising in fast food outlets, convenience stores, bars and more,” says Shaun Holdom, Global Product Manager at Drytac. “It’s an innovative new design and we’re delighted to offer it to our customers worldwide.” www.drytac.com

WIP: Work in progress Here at the QPP NPC feature desk we love digging into new profit in rint opportunities. Readers requests for research are most welcome, as are volunteers to share product case studies. Your views and directions are always wanted. editor@QuickPrintPro.co.uk Currently being sought and under investigation: LFP new media, laser cutting, work wear, mailing, gunk pots, print on rugs, straws, towels, confectionery, SOS fulfilment and adventures in print where no one has been before. Please do join in.

March 2019

Snap Products launches catalogue Digital print pioneers Snap Products has launched the latest edition of their authoritative promotional products catalogue. Promotional Merchandise Edition 7 offers a comprehensive selection of highquality products available with industryleading dispatch times. 2019 sees new paper products added to the range, including digitally printed Tent Cards, Leaflets and Greeting Cards, ideal for making a full colour impact on a budget. New confectionery lines have also been added, such as Chocolate Bars and Retro Sweet Bags. Most products are available with full colour custom packaging — an industry-first across such a broad product range. Custom packaging offers more opportunity for messaging and adds to the perceived value of a promotional gift. Because Snap Products continually invest in the latest technology, they can offer an unrivalled array of branding options. These include direct digital, dye sublimation, DTG, digital transfer wrap, doming, debossing and laser engraving. The standard lead time on digital print is just three working days, with many products available on 24-hour or 48-hour express services. Call 01252 876860 or email sales@snapproducts.co.uk to request your free copies of Promotional Merchandise Edition 7.

Industry first from The Pen Warehouse

Thanks to new research and development, The Pen Warehouse now offers spot colour printing on its range of soft-feel metal pens. This is a first for the industry, giving distributors a new branding option on these popular products, with larger print areas and lower pricing. Soft-feel metal pens have proved very popular over the last couple of years and demand for them is continuing to grow. These are metal pens with a rubberised coating to the barrel, giving a soft texture and a great tactile feel. Initially, these products could only be laser engraved, but The Pen Warehouse were the first in the industry to introduce full colour digital printing last year. Now The Pen Warehouse Research and Development Laboratory has created a reformulated ink system that offers superb adhesion on this challenging print surface, allowing Pantone-match pad and screen printing to be available for the first time. This new offering is now available on all soft-feel metal pens in The Pen Warehouse’s range. For more information, contact the team on 01252 400 270, email sales@pens.co.uk or visit www.pens.co.uk

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Dgshape new generation De-3 Desktop Engraver DGSHAPE Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Roland DG Corporation and a leading provider of digital fabrication tools, including 3D milling machines, 3D printers, and engraving machines, has announced the launch of its latest decorating solution, the DE-3 desktop engraver. The DGSHAPE DE-3 is the culmination of over three decades of Roland engraving expertise in delivering high-quality, affordable and intuitive digital technologies to creative industries, manufacturers, retailers and education establishments worldwide. Hisashi Bito, President of DGSHAPE: “The DE-3 builds on the legacy of Roland engraving solutions that is advanced today by DGSHAPE Corporation and affirms DGSHAPE’s commitment to providing reliable, desktop solutions for the entrepreneur to build a business.” Compact yet powerful, the DE-3 offers simple set up and operation to precisely engrave a huge range of delicate and durable materials such as metals, engraving laminates and plastics, wood items and more. Ideal for use within workshop, office, classroom, and retail environments, the DE-3 delivers an impressive variety of engraving applications including industrial nameplates and labels, durable and tactile signage, awards and gift personalisation. In today’s multi-billion Euro global market for personalised goods, modern consumers demand and expect unique products, customised ondemand for them. The DE-3 enables businesses to capitalise on this key trend as an intuitive and intelligent engraving solution. Safe and robust for retailers to use in-store and portable and quiet enough for businesses to offer online unique gifts and awards. For industrial labelling and product marking applications, the DE-3’s variable data engraving technology makes it simple to personalise nameplates, tools and other industrial applications. The new DE-3 is an evolution of the highly-acclaimed EGX-350 and features a range of intelligent enhancements to make operation easier

than ever before, including the introduction of a laser-pointer, which helps set up the origin point and previews the engraving area. ‘A cornerstone of all DGSHAPE machines’, Mr Bito said, ‘is their ease of use. Operation is as simple as pressing a button. DGSHAPE prides itself on the concept of the “Open System.” This open architecture offers the flexibility of using design software and tooling that engraving professionals are already familiar with.’ For increased production flexibility in any environment, with Ethernet connectivity the DE-3 can be connected via USB or LAN. Other key enhancements include updated nose cone technology for higher quality engraving on uneven material, data buffer for offline engraving, and new bundled software: Dr. Engrave Plus. With advanced features such as AI and EPS file support, levelling and drilling functions, and variable data engraving, Dr. Engrave Plus is a design software that can create new artwork or take existing files from popular design software packages to output to the DE-3 for a true out-of-the-box solution. To discover more about the DE-3 go to: www.rolanddg.co.uk/products/ engraving-machines/de3-decorator-engraver

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It is important to understand that typical graphic media will do little to prevent a building fire from spreading, however certified materials will not contribute to it or spread it through flaming particles. It is essential to carry out research ahead of all display projects based on their intended location and use — with Drytac able to provide advice on its extensive range. Learn more about the safety features of the Drytac range to ensure your business and its people are protected. www.drytac.com

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Quick Print Pro • Readers’ Scribes

March 2019

READERS’ SCRIBES

SOMETHING TO SHARE…? Ex-girlfriend

A man and his wife are dining at a table in a plush restaurant, and the husband keeps staring at a drunken lady swigging her drink as she sits alone at a nearby table. The wife asks, “Do you know her?” “Yes,” sighs the husband, “she’s my ex-girlfriend. I understand she took to drinking right after we split up seven years ago, and I hear she hasn’t been sober since.” “My God!” says the wife. “Who would think a person could go on celebrating that long?”

Lucky sevens

After leaving the dog race track Bill bumped into his old friend Peter on the bus. “Say,” Peter said, “How’s it going?” “Going? You want to hear one of the most amazing things that ever happened? Tell me, what’s today’s date?” “July seventh.” “Right. The seventh day, of the seventh month. I go to the race course at seven minutes past seven. My son is seven years old today, and we live at number seven, Seventh Avenue.” “Let me guess,” Peter interrupted. “You put everything you had on the seventh horse in the seventh race.” “Right.” “And he won!” Peter sighed. “No. He came in seventh.”

What’s for dinner?

Last night I was relaxing on the sofa watching TV when I heard my wife’s voice from the kitchen: “Oh sweetheart, what would you like for dinner, my love? Chicken, beef or lamb?” I said, “Thank you, darling. I think I’ll have chicken.” She replied, “You’re havin’ a peanut butter sandwich. I was talkin’ to the dog!”

Different Kind of Easter

Just before Easter, I remarked to my husband that with the children grown and away from home, this was the first year that we hadn’t dyed eggs and had an Easter-egg hunt. “That’s all right, honey,” he said. “We can just hide each other’s vitamin pills.”

Too Much Information

“Hello! Is this Gordon’s Pizza?” “No sir, it’s Google’s Pizza.” “Did I dial the wrong number? “No sir, Google bought the pizza store.” “Oh, alright then. I’d like to place an order please.” “Okay sir, do you want the usual?” “The usual? You know what my usual is?” “According to the caller ID, the last 15 times you’ve ordered a 12-slice with double-cheese, sausage, and thick crust.” “Okay, that’s what I want this time too.” “May I suggest that this time you order an 8-slice with ricotta, arugula, and tomato instead?” “No, I hate vegetables.” “But your cholesterol is not good.” “How do you know?” “Through the subscribers guide. We have the results of your blood tests for the last seven years.” “You know what, I’m sick of Google, Facebook, Twitter, and everyone else having all my information! I’m going to an island without internet, where there’s no mobile phone connection, and no one to spy on me!” “I understand sir. But you may want to renew your passport... it expired five weeks ago.”

Fish and chips monastery

A young hiker is traveling through a heavily wooded area and comes upon a Monastery full of friars and monks. He knocks on the door for directions, however is invited inside for “Fish and Chips” for lunch. After lunch he exclaimed that this was the most delicious fish and chips he had ever eaten. Seeing a chef emerge from the kitchen, he raced over and said, “Are you the Fish Friar? To which the reply was, “No, I am the Chip Monk.”

Prehistoric producer

What did the female dinosaur call her blouse making business? “Try Sara’s Tops!”

A bee from America

What do you call a bee that comes from America? A USB!

Organised Marriage

Two old ladies meet for the first time since they left school. One asked the other, “You were always so organised in school, did you manage to live a well-planned life?” “Oh yes,” said her friend. “My first marriage was to a millionaire, my second to an actor, third to a priest and I’m now married to an undertaker.” Her friend asked, “What do those marriages have to do with a wellplanned life?” “One for the money, two for the show, three to get ready and four to go!”

Do something nice

Unable to attend the funeral after his Uncle Charlie died, a man who lived far away called his brother and told him, “Do something nice for Uncle Charlie and send me the bill.” Later, he got a bill for £100, which he paid. The next month, he got another bill for £100, which he also paid, figuring it was some incidental expense. But when the £100 bills kept arriving every month, he finally called his brother again to find out what was going on. “Well,” said the other brother, “you said to do something nice for Uncle Charlie. So I rented him a tuxedo.”

How to hug

I went to the library the other day and found a book titled “How to Hug”. Wanting to learn the secrets of intimacy I quickly grabbed the book and headed to the checkout counter. The librarian was polite but said I couldn’t check out the book because it was the seventh volume of Encyclopedia Britannica.

Trainload Crash

A truckload of tortoises crashed into a trainload of terrapins. It was a turtle disaster.

Emergency Procedure

A guy was admitted into a hospital with eight plastic horses in his stomach. His condition is now stable.

Technically correct

A helicopter was flying around above London when an electrical malfunction disabled all of the aircraft’s electronic navigation and communications equipment. Due to the clouds and haze, the pilot could not determine the helicopter’s position. The pilot saw a tall building, flew toward it, circled, and held up a handwritten sign that said “WHERE AM I?” in large letters. People in the tall building quickly responded to the aircraft, drew a large sign, and held it in a building window. Their sign said “YOU ARE IN A HELICOPTER.” The pilot smiled, waved, looked at his map, determined the course to steer to City airport, and landed safely. After they were on the ground, the co-pilot asked the pilot how he had done it. “I knew it had to be the Microsoft Technical Support Building in Kingdom Street W2 because they gave me a technically correct but completely useless answer.”

In the news

I was visiting my daughter last night when I asked if I could borrow a newspaper. “This is the 21st century,” she said. “We don’t waste time on newspapers. Here, use my iPad.” I can tell you this... That fly never knew what hit him!

The brave wife

A husband and wife entered a dentist’s surgery. The wife said, “I want a tooth extracted. I don’t want gas or novocaine because I am in a terrible hurry. Just pull the tooth as quickly as possible.” “You are a brave woman,” said the dentist. “Now, show me which tooth it is.” The wife turns to her husband and says, “Open your mouth and show the dentist which tooth it is, dear.”

Hope it’s a boy

A woman in labour suddenly shouted, “Shouldn’t, Wouldn’t, Couldn’t, Didn’t, Can’t!” “Doctor, what’s going on?” asked the concerned father-to-be. “Don’t worry,” said the doctor, “those are just contractions.”

Quick Print Pro • Readers’ Scribes

March 2019

Car raffle

Nigel, a city copier salesman, moved to the country and purchased a car from a farmer for £100. The farmer agreed to deliver the car the following day. The next morning, the farmer drove up and said, “Sorry, son, but I have some bad news. The car broke down.” “OK, well, just return my money to me,” Nigel said. “Sorry, can’t do that,” said the farmer. “I already spent it.” “OK then, just unload the car,” said Nigel. “Whatcha gonna do with it?” asked the farmer. “I’m going to raffle it off,” Nigel replied. “You can’t raffle off a broken-down car!” the farmer exclaimed. “Of course I can,” replied Nigel. “Watch me. I just won’t tell anybody it doesn’t work.” A few weeks later, the farmer met up with Nigel and asked, “So, what happened with the car?” “I raffled it off. I sold 500 tickets at two pounds a piece and made a profit of £898,” explained Kenny. “Didn’t anyone complain?” inquired the farmer. Nigel proudly replied, “Just the guy who won. So, I gave him his two pounds back.”

Nothing but the TRUTH!

Things that always tell the truth: small children, drunks and jogging bottoms!

Nutritional therapy

I must be following my diet too closely because I keep gaining on it.

Why do most people think a dog’s life is so easy?

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So grateful somebody invented window blinds...

The longest sentence

One friend says to another, “Did you know that the shortest sentence in the English language is ‘I am’?” “Really?” replies the other. “What’s the longest sentence?” “I do.”

Twin beds

An older couple was asking for a hotel room with a king, queen or double bed. The clerk apologised and said that the only rooms available had twin beds. Disappointed, the man remarked, “I don’t know. We’ve been sharing the same bed for 44 years.” “Could you possibly put them close together?” the wife asked. Several people nearby smiled, and someone commented, “How romantic.” Then the woman finished her request with, “Because if he snores, I want him close enough to be able to elbow him.”

The sharp salesman eyewitness

While Mark was in a showroom looking at a new printer, one of the salespeople came running up to him. “Mark! Mark! I just saw someone driving off with your BMW!” “Blimey! Did your try to stop him?” “No,” said the salesman, “but don’t worry. I got the license plate number!”

Every time I come home from a night on the tiles,

Old sales guy working out

An old sales guy was working out in the gym when he spotted an attractive young lady. He asked a nearby trainer, “What machine should I use to impress that lady over there?” The trainer looked him up and down and said, “I would try the ATM in reception.

It’s a numbers game

A speeding salesman was pulled over by a policeman. He asked the policeman, “Why was I pulled over when I wasn’t the only one speeding.” The policeman replied, “Have you ever been fishing?” The salesman then said, “Yes, I have.” “Well, have you ever caught all the fish?” asked the policeman.

Making a Trump fortune

Question: What’s the best way to make a small fortune in the stock market? Answer: Start off with a big one.

Holding down a job

A young ex-salesman was a very slow worker and subsequently found it difficult to hold down a job. After a visit to the employment office, he was offered work at the local zoo. When he arrived for his first day, the keeper, aware of his reputation, told him to take care of the tortoise section. Later, the keeper dropped by to see how the young man was doing and found him standing by an empty enclosure with the gate open. “Where are the tortoises?” he asked. “I can’t believe it,” said the new employee, “I just opened the door and whoosh, they were gone!”

Love for the in-laws

My wife told me that I did not love any of her relatives... I told her that is not true. I said, “I love your mother-in-law and fatherin-law much more than I love mine.”

What’s the quickest way?

When my wife was in labour, I would tell her jokes to distract her from the pain, but she didn’t seem amused. It must have been the delivery.

A tourist was visiting a small village in West Sussex. He approached a local person and asked, “What’s the quickest way to Chichester?” The local, scratched his head, “Are yar walkin’ er drivin’?” he asked the stranger. “I’m driving,” said the stranger. “Well, that’s the quickest way.”

What’s in a name

William Tell

Labour distraction

A chemist walks into a pharmacy and asks the pharmacist, “Do you have any acetylsalicylic acid?” “You mean aspirin?” asked the pharmacist. “That’s it! I can never remember that word.”

I ask the dog how he is feeling.

Evidence has been found that William Tell and his family were avid bowlers. However, all the Swiss league records were unfortunately destroyed in a fire, and we’ll never know for whom the Tells bowled.

He always says, “Rough!”

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

CALF HEY DESIGN

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

CASLON LTD

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

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

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

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

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

DURAWELD

Salter Road, Eastfield Industrial Estate, Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO11 3UP Tel: 01723 584091 Email: sales@duraweld.co.uk www.duraweld.co.uk Manufacturer of presentation products to package, present and protect printed paper and multimedia. Ring Binders, Tabbed Dividers and Indexes, Files and Folders, Wallets, Polypropylene Boxes, Multimedia Packaging, Self Adhesives and Presentation Ring Binders. Customise to your requirements through screen or litho print, pockets and accessories. Quality service, competitive prices and fast turnaround.

ELMSTOK

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

GFSMITH

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

THE MAGAZINE PRODUCTION COMPANY

Tel: 01273 467579 Web: www.magazineproduction.com Email: info@magazineproduction.com Comprehensive cost-effective white label design, production and print solution for independent publishers. In-house company newsletters, brochures and magazines — we can send print compliant artwork back to you for printing for your customers.

METRO UK

Tel: 01753 884811 Email: hunterslodge@onetel.net A0 Plan Copiers, Plotters and Cad Printers. Specialists in the supply of quality pre-owned Océ and Xerox plan copiers.

MORGANA SYSTEMS LTD

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

NCR PADS LTD

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

NELSON PRESS

IFS INTELLIGENT FINISHING SYSTEMS

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

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

Now part of the Whitehill Print Group, Nelson Press offers competitive trade prices on Draw tickets and other numbered/perforated tickets & books.

Tel: 020 8997 8053 Email: info@ifsl.uk.com www.Ifsl.uk.com

LISTAWOOD PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS Tel: 01553 818818 Email: sales@listawood.com Web www.listawood.com 24 Rollesby Road, Hardwick Industrial Estate, King’s Lynn, Norfolk. PE30 4LS UK manufacturer of promotional products including mousemats, ceramics, liquid filled products, usb Flashdrives and magnets. 100% trade only.

LISTAWOOD TRADE SUPPLIES Tel: 01553 818848 Email: tradesupplies@listawood.com Web www.listawood.com 24 Rollesby Road, Hardwick Industrial Estate, King’s Lynn, Norfolk. PE30 4LS A one stop shop for consumables and equipment for dye sublimation and chromablast. Authorised distributor of Hix heat presses and parts.

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

OCÉ IMAGING SUPPLIES

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

OKI SYSTEMS (UK)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Tel: 0845 680 9000 Web: www.perfectcolours.com Email: info@perfectcolours.com Unit 2 Glengall Business Centre, 43-47 Glengall Road, London, SE15 6NF HP Preferred Partner specialising in large and grand format printing and finishing solutions, supplying Durst, Jetix, HP, Canon and Epson LF printers. For more information or to book a free printer demonstration call or Email: us.

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

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

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

STANFORD MARSH

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

SUPREME LABELS

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

MAGIC TOUCH (THE)

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

UMG UK

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

VIVID LAMINATING TECHNOLOGIES

Tel: 01530 510946 www.vivid-online.com. Matrix House, Norman Court, Ivanhoe Business Park, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2UZ Vivid offer a wide range of innovative and exclusive Laminating Systems ranging from Desktop to Wide Format Laminators. Visit the website to view the full range which also includes Binding and Print Finishing solutions.

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

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

XERETEC

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

XEROX UK

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

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