Quick Print Pro, May 2018

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Quick Print Pro • Contents

May 2018

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CONTENTS What’s in this issue of Quick Print Pro

May 2018

Comment HAPPY 20TH ANNIVERSARY

4 News Front 10 New Products 18 Digital Imagery 20 Print Club Progress 22 World Cup Wall Chart 24 Showtime 28 SOTM Award

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

Martin Christie – pixel prophet New Health and Safety draft

Map the progress of your favourite side All aboard!

Glendale win site of the month

30 Green Issues 32 2020 Print Vision 34 New Profit Centre 38 Readers Scribes 40 Finda Product / Supplier 42 PrintersXchange Corporate social responsibility in print Forum for forecasts

Best practice shared

These jokes are on you

Even before social media you may have left a trail of dodgy pics that may come back to haunt you.

Thanks for this reminder goes to our intrepid designer Dean who with the help of our pixel columnist Martin has delved into the archives to mark our anniversary front cover.

It is too long ago, back in the time of analogue copy shops, that we decided to share best practice in print.

We have made many friends in the industry and welcome newbies each publication.

What digital delight.

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The law on workplace pensions has changed and every employer in the UK must put certain staff into a pension scheme and contribute towards it.

This is called ‘automatic enrolment’.

It’s important that you understand what you need to do — and when you need to do it. This will depend on your circumstances and those of your employees. To work out what you need to do and when you need to do it contact our auto enrolment scheme advisers on:

0800 132100 or email alan.hudson@meridan.co.uk

Help is on hand from the Printing Industry Pension Scheme which has been running since 1986.

Meridan Financial LLP is the appointed advisers for the Printing Industry Pension Scheme (PIPS) and are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Not all Auto Enrolment services are regulated by the FCA.

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33 years in print 1984 - 2017

EDITORIAL: Marina Peirce EDITORIAL ASSISTANT: Nyree Groome EXECUTIVE PUBLISHER: Maureen Foulkes CONTRIBUTORS: Lara Groome, Andrew Foulkes, Rebecca Foulkes, Dan Tester and Nic Savage.

FEATURES: Peter Foulkes

DIGITAL IMAGING & PHOTOGRAPHY: Martin Christie MAGAZINE PRODUCTION: Dean Cook, The Magazine Production Company. www.magazineproduction.com PRINTING: Newman Thomson When finished with the magazine please recycle it.

Quick Print Pro (QPP) is published monthly by Colourfast Group Limited, 36 Cheltenham Place, Brighton. BN1 4AB. A company registered in England Number: 2517164. Entire contents within this publication Copyright © 2018 Colourfast Group Limited. Quick Print Pro is an independent publication and not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or suppliers. Quick Print Pro print quantity is 6600 copies and is distributed directly, by mail, to Digital Printers, Copy Shops, On-Street Instant Printers, In-House Print Room Managers, CRDs (Corporate Reprographic Departments), PSPs (Print Service Providers), Sign Businesses, and CAD Bureaus. QPP is available on-line and on your desk: www.QuickPrintPro.co.uk. Re-use and reprint requests to editor@QuickPrintPro.co.uk.

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Quick Print Pro • News

May 2018

Better Together—Xerox and Fuji Xerox Steve Hoover, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Xerox says…“Ensuring that products and services make our customers’ lives better has been a singular focus for Xerox. In fact, innovation and customers are at the heart of everything we do.

For over fifty years, Xerox has been working with our Fuji Xerox partners to ensure we can improve the productivity and business processes of our customers around the world — helping them solve the challenges they face. Recently, Xerox entered into an agreement to combine with Fuji Xerox. To do this, I will continue to engage our partners, vendors and customers in understanding how we can help. Our teams will listen and we will learn.

This “better together” team will continue to drive a product and services portfolio that offers the solutions our customers around the world deserve. We will work to dissolve our partner barriers, inspiring and enabling the brainpower and passion of more than 6,000 researchers and engineers to create a unified team.

What is it about the combination that will help our customers? Is it because Xerox and Fuji Xerox perfectly complement each other with our technology? Customers will have access to a broader combined product portfolio and feel confident that they are getting the best product available for them, regardless of where in the world they are — whether it is Boise or Burma, Japan or Jakarta. Additionally, the new Fuji Xerox will have a fully unified supply chain, which will bring the products to our customers seamlessly across the globe faster than ever before.

The new Fuji Xerox will combine two leaders with world-class technological capabilities and cultures of innovation. Together, we invest nearly one billion dollars in research and product development and will

lead the evolution of our industry. We will go beyond print as we know it today and drive change in important areas like inkjet, printed electronics, and printing on three-dimensional objects. In addition, our customers can expect advancements in artificial intelligence and analysis of text, image and video, device security and intelligent workplace assistants.

For customers of our office products and managed print services, we will continue to change the way work gets done. We will transform the experience of how people work, giving them freedom to solve problems, be more productive and take on new challenges. We will give customers the technology, apps, and solutions that go beyond simplifying or automating processes and create new ways of collaborating so people can connect and work from anywhere.

For graphic communications customers, we will give them the hardware and software to maximise the value of the printed page, and bring printing beyond paper so they can grow their businesses. We will be a leading innovator of print across documents, packaging, and industrial materials. We will help customers digitise applications, add new levels of personalisation and value, and enter new markets.

We are not naïve, we know it will take work to dissolve the joint venture partner walls and integrate as a unified one-company team. We are combining two companies with powerful resources who know hard work and passion — highly skilled and talented employees, deep intellectual property and strong track records of great products and services. We have an unusual advantage in our shared commitment to meeting the needs of our customers, and innovation being at the core of our companies.

So, as I hit the road and continue listening to customers, I want them to feel how I feel. Energized and excited by what the new Fuji Xerox will bring to them. Change is here and the new Fuji Xerox will help make it easy, elegant and possible.” www.xerox.co.uk

DuploFest Summer Festival Back for a second year on 28th June, the summer celebration of Creativity in Print will again see Duplo’s Addlestone based head office and warehouse transformed into a festival field, with a full-blown stage, bar, football screen and festival style food concessions.

This year’s event will take place over one day and will once again see home grown musical talent taking to the stage from midday until 10pm, performed by the great and the good of our industry.

One area will be dedicated to Duplo’s headline-making systems – which will include special guest speakers, who will be revealed closer to the event – along with the creative solutions of their event partners joining in the celebration.

Andy Benson Duplo UK’s MD commented: “During my early days of joining

Duplo on the back end of last summer, all our customers spoke to me about was the DuploFest event. 12 months on, we plan to evolve the fun and celebrate print, listening to music from some of the industry’s best talent, as well as share in the success or pain of England’s football team at the World Cup”.

“Doing another open house would have been more straightforward, but we wanted to bring people together to celebrate print. Duplo Summer Festival 2018 attendees will be encouraged to join in the fun, put on their best festival attire, and enjoy themselves!”

Further information and tickets are available at www.duplofest. co.uk Numbers will be restricted due to space. Please register early to guarantee your attendance www.duplouk.com

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Antalis urges industry to ‘Step Right Up’ for The 2018 Review Antalis is calling on the UK and Ireland’s print and design community to ‘step right up’ as it declares The Review 2018 Design & Print Awards officially open for entries.

Following on from the unprecedented success of last year’s ‘Make Your Mark’ themed event, this year Antalis will host an exclusive circusinspired awards evening, which will take place on 18th September at Circus London; an opulent mirrored cocktail club famed for combining classic circus cabaret and cuisine. Category awards up for grabs this year include Best Direct Mail, Best Corporate Brochures and Best Luxury Retail Packaging, to name but a few.

Now in its 27th year, The Antalis Review is designed to reward those who have created exceptional print work using Antalis media, with the awards attracting some of the most talented designers and printers in the industry each year. Every piece of work entered is judged by a panel of leading industry experts and all finalists are invited to the awards event and are published in The Antalis Review book, with winners receiving a coveted ‘The Antalis Review Award’ trophy.

Emma Oliver, creative papers product

manager at Antalis comments: “The Review has become a major highlight of the industry calendar since its inception back in 1991, providing a unique platform for us to come together and celebrate those truly exceptionally talented printers and designers who continue to go the extra mile with their creative concepts.

“This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a decadent circus themed ceremony planned at one of London’s hottest spots. The awards are now officially open for entries so now is the time to ‘step right up’ and show us what you’ve got!”

Entrants are invited to submit design pieces that have been printed on Antalis’ vast choice of paper stock from now until 29th June 2018, which is the official closing date for entries.

The confirmed categories for the Antalis Review Awards 2018 are: Reports – Annual/ Interim; Corporate Brochures; Direct Mail / Stationary / Greetings Cards; Magazines; Catalogues / Books; andRetail – Luxury Packaging and POS Last year’s winners included The Office of Optimism in the Overall Best in Design category for ‘The White Review No 19’, printed by the Push Print on Olin Regular Natural White.

Hailed as a ‘cultural revolution’, The White Review No 19 was commended by the judges for its strong handling of type and great image placement, resulting in an accomplished, highly impactful publication. Also winning the Overall Best in Print category was Gavin Martin Colournet for ‘Embassy Gardens Property Books’, as designed by Jaques Vanzo. Using Olin Smooth Absolute White both for the cover and text material, the piece was praised for its considered choice of coloured paper stock, combined with edge printing, focused finished and overall excellent execution.

For further information and to download an entry form, go to www.antalis.co.uk/thereview www.antalis.co.uk

DDL Invest in Matrix Laminator and Deep Pile Feeder Cheshire based print, design and mailing specialist, DDL Group, recently invested in new print finishing equipment from Vivid Laminating Technologies. The purchase included a Matrix MX-370P Lamination, Foiling and Spot UV Effects system along with the dedicated Omni-Flow Deep Pile Feeder. The system was installed, and staff trained by Vivid.

Prior to the purchase, DDL were regularly outsourcing lamination which tied-up resources in terms of transporting printed materials to and from the supplier, typically taking a day or two to turn around. Any delays at the supplier caused a knock-on effect on their own lead time that was beyond their control and which could negatively impact on their customer’s experience of DDL. A decision was made to bring lamination services in-house to remove the reliance on a third-party and the search for a suitable system began.

“When we saw the Matrix we were impressed by how easy it was to use and how quickly it got up to temperature and stayed there. The deep pile auto feeder was great, we could see how this could really speed-up production time and, again, it was very simple to operate via the built-in touch-screen control” Said

Greg Girard, Director and Technical Services Manager at DDL, he continued, “Having been recommended this system we knew Vivid would be a reliable partner and, now that the system is up and running, overall we believe the Matrix system will prove to be a sound investment allowing us to better serve our customers” Lewis Evans, Product Manager at Vivid

said “We thank Greg and the team at DDL for selecting Vivid as their lamination partner – we are sure that the Matrix will serve them well for many years to come. We believe, with the everexpanding range of films, foils and spot UV effects Vivid now offer, that the Matrix opens up creative possibilities that really help companies like DDL to grow their businesses” Matrix Pneumatic and Matrix Duplex systems offer fast and reliable laminating but are also able to create stunning foiling and Spot UV effects without the need for a die; making them ideal for short-medium run digital print. The Omni-Flow deep pile feeder with its 180mm stack depth allows easy swap-over of paper stocks and autonomous machine operation freeing up a print operative to work on other jobs simultaneously. The Omni-Flow can be retro-fitted to any Matrix Pneumatic or Duplex system as a cost-effective upgrade from manual to auto feed.

Vivid recently released a new video about the Matrix system which can be viewed at https:// youtu.be/6gc0lYp81cI You can also find out more information about Vivid and their products and services by visiting www.vivid-online.com

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Quick Print Pro • News

May 2018

Team Soyang Europe’s G-Floor Flooring International Artist, Emily Campbell has been creating stunningly beautiful, bespoke vinyl flooring for over 20 years. Her unusual and individual designs, promoted under the name of Blue Butterfly Flooring, makes use of images taken from above, emulating the sensation of standing in the actual landscape.

Through the use of photography, she creates a world that contains both reality and the imaginary. It’s through this ‘experiential décor’ that one really gets the sense of standing in an actual landscape.

“The floor in a room can dramatically shift the dynamic of a space by either creating drama, or a sense of tranquillity,” describes Campbell.

“We’re more used to floors being solid surfaces, such as wood, carpet or ceramic, but my designs are all about creating illusions, telling stories and transforming spaces.”

For several years, Campbell has worked alongside Vinyline Graphics, an award-winning and highly experienced sign and graphics printing company that has transformed her designs into printed flooring. “Initially, Vinyline printed my designs onto a dance floor material that required over-lamination,” continues Campbell. “Then, about three years ago, the Vinyline team introduced me to G-Floor from Soyang Europe and I immediately fell in love with the product.”

G-Floor is a special vinyl floor graphic material, manufactured in the USA, being far more versatile and durable than traditional vinyl flooring. It’s anti-slip, easy to clean, tearresistant and is extremely heavy duty for use in industrial environments or areas of high footfall.

Graphics are reverse-printed to the underside of G-Floor and backed up with white ink, so when the flooring is laid the image can be seen

Are you GDPR Compliant?

Many of you have asked for some research into the update to the existing Data Protection Act 1998 and the new GDPR regulation that comes into effect 25th May 2018.

There is no transition period and all EU member states including the UK need to comply from day one, Brexit or no GDPR Brexit.

Compliance If you have gathered, stored and maybe even shared Notice marketing data in the past, there are now tighter regulations around the control, access and security of said data. This is all driven to protect consumer rights with the QPP magazine subscription is subject to your consent for the publisher, Colourfast Group Ltd., to maintain power for customers and potential customers to opt out your data for the purpose of mailing relevant printed material. without trace. This right to be forgotten will be a regulation The option to opt out and requests to update mailing not a directive and enforced by EU law. details when required can be actioned by email to editor@QuickPrintPro.co.uk QPP Print Club has circulated a sample Privacy QPP e-magazine and e-newsletters carry an unsubscribe link.

Statement to members, which you may want to build on to The new General Data Protection Regulation [GDPR] publish your own. We are working on a data audit form to comes into effect from 25th May 2018. complete for each data file you store, but firstly a checklist to cover a review of the data your presently hold and some points to consider.

Thanks to Route One Print for a very positive GDPR guide including opportunities to print more.

Download your free copy at www.route1print.co.uk Recommended reading includes a ‘12 Steps to Take Now’ GDPR preparation document produced by the Information Commissioner’s Office www.ico.org.uk This print club research is a quick overview of GDPR and is not a definitive statement of the law.

For a full guide, please check out the information on the Commissioner’s Office website.

Members will soon be forwarded updated 2018 Founder member logo and 2018 Accredited Print Supplier certification.

but is well protected by the top coat above it, preventing images being scuffed or damaged.

“Here at Vinyline, we’ve been exploring the world of printed flooring for over a decade, but discovered G-Floor three years ago and it’s been a game changer for us,” explains Vinyline’s Steve Moneypenny. “I’ve been in the printing trade for over thirty years and G-Floor is one of the most exciting materials I’ve worked with in that time, transforming our client offering and giving them the tools to really use their imagination and get creative with printed flooring in a wide variety of settings.”

Soyang Europe’s Sales and Marketing Manager, Kerrie-Anne Moore is keen to demonstrate the business benefits of using G-Floor; “There are a number of printable flooring options around, but what G-Floor brings to the table is extreme durability without compromising on any of the creative aspect.

What this has meant for Blue Butterfly Flooring is that Emily is able to offer her uniquely creative services to commercial environments, such as education and retail settings, where a product needs to withstand a lot of wear and also cover health and safety requirements, which is what they get from G-Floor.” www.soyang.co.uk www.bluebutterflyflooring.com www.vinyline.co.uk

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Quick Print Pro • News

May 2018

Mission to find 2018’s Roland Hero The Roland Hero Awards 2018 have launched: Roland DG’s search to unearth its users’ amazing stories and recognise print businesses’ incredible achievements.

Starting from 11th April Roland users from across Europe, Russia, CIS, Middle East, North Africa and India* are invited to nominate themselves as Roland Heroes. From historic family businesses to brand-new start-ups making waves, from the largest print production houses to sole traders with an outstanding attention to detail, from entrepreneurs who have shown leadership and inspired their staff — Roland DG wants to hear from you.

Everyone has a story to tell – stories of love, creativity, drive, trust and glory. Unlikely stories about unusual projects, unexpected successes and innovative ideas. Stories about simply getting the job done.

Roland DG is asking its customers to share these stories and join the ranks of 2018’s Roland Heroes. Participating businesses will be able to display the Roland Hero badge on their website while a selection – the Spotlight Heroes – will also be the subject of their own video and photo shoots.

There will also be one overall winner of the Roland Hero Awards 2018, to be chosen after the deadline of October 31st 2018. The title will be bestowed on the Roland user who best represents the ethos and imagination of the Roland DG brand, with an unforgettable holiday

offered as a reward.

“We know Roland DG users are creative, innovative, entrepreneurial and inspiring and this year we’re making sure we recognise as many as possible,” says Gillian Montanaro, Head of Marketing, EMEA at Roland DG. “The official launch of the Roland Hero Awards marks a celebration of the incredible things our customers do. One person will receive a fantastic prize along with the Roland Hero 2018 title, but everyone who gets involved will benefit.”

Businesses already recognised as Roland Heroes include Peak UK, which helps national sports teams and professional athletes achieve glory with Roland-printed emblems, sponsor

branding and patriotic colours. In Germany, Dresden’s Eastprint is a Roland Hero for putting its trust in Roland printing equipment to ensure it always gets the job done for its customers.

Watch inspirational video case stories on our Roland Heroes via www.rolandhero.com and Roland DG’s YouTube channel.

Roland customers interested in taking part should visit www.rolandhero.com and submit their details before the closing date of October 31st 2018. Terms and conditions can be accessed via the website. *For a full list of participating countries please visit www.rolandhero.com To discover more visit www.rolanddg.co.uk/ landing-pages/heroes-hub

TheMagicTouch — BAPC ‘Supplier of the Year 2017’ TheMagicTouch has been recognised by the British Association for Print & Communications (BAPC) for excellence in print, sponsored by Ricoh.

At the special luncheon TheMagicTouch collected the coveted “Supplier of the Year 2017” and in attendance were the company’s owners, brother and sister, Jim and Alison Nicol.

The awards recognise outstanding achievement within the British print and communication industry and the entries were judged by an independent panel.

Jim Nicol commented “over the years we have received many different awards for product innovation and market development but the BAPC award this year is indeed what we consider as the most prestigious as it reflects the great contribution made by all our staff and indeed our customers to our overall success and recognition”.

Other awards on the day included “Business of the Year” awarded to Print

4UK and “Environmental Printer of the Year “to Severnprint. An honorary BAPC life membership award was given to Simon Tabelin for his work and dedication over many years.

Sidney Bobb, BAPC Chairman who presented the awards said “This year was another fantastic demonstration of the expertise and industry excellence that exists. Just as in every year our independent panel of judges had difficult choices to make. He continued: “I also want to thank Ricoh for its generous support which enabled this year’s celebration of leading industry operations to take place.”

Chas Moloney, Ricoh UK & Ireland Marketing Director, said: “It is an honour to sponsor such an amazing event that acknowledges so many positive aspects of the industry. It is fantastic that some of the great work being undertaken by operations, day in day, out is recognised with these prestigious accolades.”

The other short-listed companies were: N2 Group, Precision Printing, All Trade Printers, Xpress Image Communications, The Plastic Card Company, Tharsten Ltd, Renz UK Ltd, Duplo International, Morgana and Ricoh. www.themagictouch.co.uk

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Quick Print Pro • New Products

May 2018

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2018 Corel has announced the introduction of CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite 2018, the latest version of Corel’s industry-leading design collection, packed with powerful features and updates to help graphics professionals transform their creative ideas into professional, visually stunning designs.

With a focus on user feedback and top requests, the suite unveils new design and photoediting capabilities together with extensive workflow enhancements, making it faster than ever to deliver exceptional outputs, from large format prints to online graphics and everything in between.

John Falsetto, Senior Director of Products for CorelDRAW and Productivity, said:“No matter your industry or background, everyone working with graphics has the same essential wish list.

How can I design without boundaries, deliver a final product that will make an impact, and of course, do it all on deadline?

“For our 2018 version, we worked closely with the CorelDRAW community to find this ideal balance of possibility and practicality. The new Symmetry mode brings a sense of fun and wonder, enabling you to experiment and draw spectacular images in minutes; while a simpler and smarter approach to design fundamentals, like working with nodes and images, ensures every project is completed on time and on budget.

The end result is a powerful suite that supports your workflow from inspiration to flawless output.”

The biggest update in many versions, CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2018 offers new creative possibilities and dramatically boosted productivity in a complete design environment known for being easier to use. Benefits include: NEW! Symmetry drawing mode: Create a range of symmetrical designs, from simple drawings to stunning mandalas and impressive kaleidoscopic effects, in real time. Design highly complex graphics with a tool that automates what could typically be a prohibitively timeconsuming workflow.

NEW! Add Perspective effect: Quickly create the illusion of distance and depth by applying perspective to bitmaps, vector objects, or both directly in the drawing window. Ideal for making mock-ups and proposals to showcase your artwork in real-world scenarios.

ENHANCED! Impact tool, Pointillizer, and PhotoCocktail: Now included directly in CorelDRAW, use the Impact tool to effortlessly add movement or focus to an element in a drawing; try Pointillizer to make high-quality vector mosaics from vector and bitmap objects; and experiment with PhotoCocktail to design stunning photo collages.Work faster while delivering high-quality artwork and output, thanks to powerful updates throughout the suite.

NEW! Block Shadow tool: Add solid vector shadows to objects and text with this interactive feature that can dramatically reduce the time it takes to prepare a file for output.

NEW! Align and distribute nodes: Align nodes using the bounding box of a selection, the page edge or centre, the closest grid line, or a specified point. Easily add equal spacing between nodes horizontally or vertically.

ENHANCED! Experience a streamlined design experience: CorelDRAW 2018 offers a variety of updates to boost your productivity, including: customised curve previews; updated vector previews; redesigned fill and transparency pickers; and new Toggle snapping to make everyday tasks faster than ever.

Do more with your photos and images using new capabilities in PHOTO-PAINT® 2018 and CorelDRAW 2018, plus the added power of AfterShot® 3 HDR. NEW! Straighten photos interactively: Rotate crooked images interactively. All controls are easily accessible on screen or on the property bar for perfect results in seconds.

NEW! Adjust photo perspective interactively: Use the interactive Perspective Correction tool to adjust the perspective of buildings, landmarks, or objects in photos.

NEW! Apply envelopes to bitmaps: Shape a bitmap interactively by placing it in an envelope and dragging its nodes.

Quickly and seamlessly blend a bitmap into an illustration by using envelope presets or crafting a custom envelope from scratch.

NEW! AfterShot 3 HDR: Make professionalgrade, non-destructive corrections and enhancements to RAW or JPEG photos and create high dynamic range (HDR) images.

Take advantage of innovations designed for the latest tech and the way you want to work.

ENHANCED! LiveSketch tool: Sketch and design on the fly! LiveSketch is a revolutionary drawing tool based on the power of artificial

intelligence. Now with enhanced precision, draw as naturally on a computer as with pen and paper.

ENHANCED! Pen & Stylus device support: When working with a pen and tablet, now use pressure to vary the size of the eraser nib; link the tilt and bearing to flatness and rotation; and flip the stylus or pen to activate the Eraser tool.

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2018 also offers state-of-the-art support for Microsoft Surface Dial.

NEW! Publish to WordPress: Send your work directly to a WordPress media library. Convert objects or an entire project to a JPEG, GIF, or PNG file and then upload to a WordPress account.

NEW! Project Timer: Keep organised, bill clients, and gain time management insight with an accurate, non-intrusive way to track project time.

Ideal for projects of any size — from logo design, to web graphics, to billboards — CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2018 includes: CorelDRAW® 2018 — Vector illustration and page layout; PHOTO-PAINT® 2018 — Image editing; Font Manager™ 2018 — Font exploration and management tool; PowerTRACE® 2018 — Bitmap-to-vector tracing (included as part of CorelDRAW 2018 application): CONNECT™ 2018 — Content finder; CAPTURE™ 2018 — Screen capture tool; AfterShot™ 3 HDR — RAW photo editor; and BenVISTA PhotoZoom Pro 4 — Plug-in for enlarging digital images CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2018 also includes: 10,000 clipart and digital images; 2,000 high-resolution digital photos; over 1,000 fonts; 350 professionally designed templates; 2,000 vehicle templates; over 500 interactive frames and photo frames; and over 600 fountain, vector and bitmap fills. Get started quickly with the redesigned welcome screen, expert insights, product hints, training videos, and more.

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Quick Print Pro • New Products

May 2018

HP unveils rigid latex printing technology HP introduces the HP Latex R Series, the first, true hybrid latex technology that merges HP’s renowned flexible printing capabilities into rigid printing. The HP Latex R Series brings the most vibrant colours into the rigid printing world, and pioneers white ink capabilities with the introduction of HP Latex White Ink. The HP Latex R series brings unparalleled speed and quality to a wide range of rigid materials, such as foamboards, foam PVC, cardboard, fluted polypropylene, solid plastics, aluminium, wood and glass among others. Unlike UV printing technology, which creates a thick layer of ink that completely covers the material and requires time to dry, HP’s water-based Latex Inks preserve the look and feel of the media, and deliver odourless prints that are both safe for the environment and the printer operator.

“With the new HP Latex Rigid Technology, our customers can expand their offering into new, high-value applications while also opening fresh creative ideas and concepts for sign and display that provide their users greater value,” said Joan Perez Pericot, General Manager, HP Large Format Graphics Business, HP Inc. Tackling one of the industry’s most pervasive limitations in printing, HP’s White Latex Ink has an innovative system that recirculates the white ink to avoid settling. For the first time, HP’s innovative White Latex Ink delivers glossy, highquality “true white” that doesn’t yellow over time like traditional UV-based white ink does.

“White ink has been a consistent problem for the industry. Traditionally it uses bigger and heavier pigment particles that frequently clog printheads, or the opaque mixture becomes separated and settles to the bottom of the ink reservoir. Until now, physically shaking the reservoirs often has been the necessary solution,” said Thom Brown, Chief Inkologist

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Quick Print Pro • New Products

May 2018

Taopix — Introducing 2018 R1 Taopix has announced the first in a series of significant upgrades in 2018 for their leading photobook and photo gift software platform.

“Making our customers as successful as possible is at the heart of everything we do here at Taopix.” says James Gray, Founder and CEO of the company. “In close consultation with our customers we’re starting this year’s release calendar with a whole host of improvements to make the user experience simpler, significantly faster and much more seamless to the overall customer journey.’ continues James.

The first of three new releases this year sees the introduction of the Easy Editor for all products across all devices. Easy Editor greatly simplifies the book and gift creation experience for the end user. Easy Editor also makes the user experience significantly faster. Combining simplicity of use, automation and performance upgrades to the overall platform, Taopix is now arguably the fastest software on which to deploy a photobook or photo gift business.

“Ease of use and speed are two of the most important ingredients in maximising customer conversion.” Says Steffen Haaga, Commercial Director at Taopix. “In launching Easy Editor, we’ve also taken the opportunity to completely refresh the look and feel of the online customer journey. The entire online experience looks amazing. It seamlessly integrates with our customers eCommerce sites, it is very easy for their customers to use and it is extremely fast.

We genuinely believe this element of the new release will significantly improve conversion rates and minimise project abandonment.’ concludes Steffen.

Taopix is renowned for its power and flexibility. Customers can choose which default user experience to deploy, either the new Easy Editor or the more advanced editor they know and love. Unique to Taopix however, is the ability for the end customer to toggle between the two experiences for simplicity when required but complexity where necessary.

This latest release from Taopix also includes industry standard file formats for 3D previews of gift products. Seamlessly integrating with the designer’s workflow Taopix now makes the almost limitless array of 3D gifts look amazing.

The latest release supports more payment gateways and more calendars than ever before, allowing customers to reach further in expanding the boundaries of their own business.

“2018’s first release is the start of many things to come this year. We are relentlessly focused on helping our customers build the most successful businesses they can. Much of what we’re delivering now in this first release is based on significant platform upgrades that will allow us to constantly deliver a better product through the course of 2018. With another release in the summer and another before the end of the year, we will add more innovation to the product during 2018 than at any time before.” says James Gray, Founder and CEO of Taopix. “The photo, gift and personalisation industry is extremely competitive. It is our primary goal to equip our customers with the best available tools to build hugely successful businesses.’ concludes James. www.taopix.com

Keencut Launch Demonstration Centre Programme Keencut and its specialist distributor ArtSystems have announced the launch of their Authorised Demonstration Centre programme. The programme is designed to provide resellers with Keencut demonstration units at a discounted price; they will also receive specialist sales training as part of an exclusive package.

Paul Tarry, Division Manager Consumables for ArtSystems, explained the purpose behind the initiative: “We saw the need to create a resellers’ channel for Keencut, a channel that not only rewards investment but also reinforces our resellers’ confidence towards selling and promoting Keencut print finishing solutions.”

Paul continued: “The programme is not open to everyone; we designed it to meet the needs of those who will reap the greatest rewards. To qualify resellers must already have an existing demonstration facility and make a firm commitment to send their sales teams for training. In return they will not only receive that special discounted pricing on the demonstration units and top-notch specialist training, but also marketing collateral packs personalised specifically for their needs.

“This Authorised Demonstration Centre programme is another fine example of how the ArtSystems’ team works closely with our manufacturers to better support our hard-working resellers, with the aim of helping them towards even greater profitability.” www.artsystems.co.uk • www.keencut.com

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Quick Print Pro • Digital Imaging

May 2018

PIXEL PROPHET

ADDING THAT MAGIC TOUCH Tough times on the high street with more chain stores closing, and a familiar cause of failing to keep up with customer demand, whether on price, service or delivery, at least according to so-called financial experts. Martin Christie wonders if listening to these words of wisdom whether these city slickers have ever held down a proper job — one that actually involves creating profit rather than just speculating on it.

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can’t comment on ToysRus or Mothercare as I have never had their shopping experience but I always found Maplins very well run and helpful, and not much more expensive than sourcing similar items on the internet and having to judge whether or not it was safe to part with your credit card details to someone in Hong Kong. If they didn’t have it in stock, they would endeavour to get it the next day, and staff were generally well informed about all of the products, including offering better deals on items.

What more can you expect from a company that has to pay rent, rates and taxes as well as at least a living wage, against those that don’t. And just when did it suddenly become so essential to have a new washing machine delivered before 12-noon the same day. A sudden, unexpected mountain of dirty nappies? I don’t think so.

Apart from the rant, there’s not much we can do to save the city centres unfortunately, and particularly as they also tended to generate our previous print customers, whether directly from the shops or the people who came to shop at them.

The one thing we can be grateful for is that most of what we sell over the counter has to be created from scratch, and not just valuable stock sitting on shelves awaiting the whims of the buying public and their fickle preferences. Sure we have the paper and the inks and toner, but the extra cost only comes in when we put the two together. We can’t do much about the former as running a tight just-in-time stocking policy can end up missing jobs, deadlines or incurring extra transport costs. What we can do is minimise time and material wasted in the actual print process and maximise potential profit by efficiency and added value sales.

Encouraging a customer to spend a little more money may seem an obvious policy, but upselling can be regarded as a nuisance when you’re on the receiving end of an automatic sales pitch.

However, you don’t need to be Arkwright from Open All Hours trying to sell the most expensive brand of toilet roll. If the customer is at the counter, on the phone or on email then you’re already done the most important, and probably most costly part of marketing and promotion in getting them there.

Better not to waste it, and rather than trying to sell something they don’t want, offer something they will appreciate.

It’s common experience in print on demand that what the customer

originally asks for isn’t always what they want. The skill is turning their expectations into something that will benefit both of you, both in immediate and future purchases. Last month I suggested that we should try and raise the profile of the printer, and perhaps it’s something that should be a motivation for all members of staff at the printing station.

Much of the day to day work may be predictably dull, but there are things that can be truly exceptional and in that case we can strive to create something genuinely unique and special.

Because so many people now share images electronically, they may not even be aware of the possibilities of print production and presentation in real terms, and even if they’ve thought about it, may not know how to go about getting it done. It’s all very well being able to browse the internet but you only search for what you know you want, despite the best efforts of social media to suggest things you might be interested in.

The fact that most people aren’t able to prepare images for print in a generally paperless world can actually be turned to your advantage as long as it’s promoted properly as your skill and expertise, rather than their ignorance. They may have a nice little app which can do interesting things on their screen, but something of size and substance is another thing.

One of the most common tasks is a collage of images celebrating an occasion whether a birthday, wedding or, sadly, a funeral. In any case it’s something special that will have a real impact, whether it brings a smile or a tear, it will be appreciated and remembered.

The starting point may be an assorted collection of images downloaded from a phone, or more often a mixture of various hard copy prints. Either way there will be different sizes, contrasting colours, and different

Quick Print Pro • Digital Imaging

May 2018

qualities and states of preservation. Usually it’s the worst ones that are the most significant they want blown up the biggest, the most dog-eared that need a little bit of magic added.

With hard copy, old fashioned prints, a dedicated photo scanner is essential. I know a lot of firms use the glass on top of the copier for scanning but this is far from ideal for multiple photos, and laying up a lot of different quality images and doing an overall scan will just do a very poor average job with no individual image captured well. This will just cause more problems trying to edit the single shots later. A decent A3 scanner is the best investment for this and other jobs but even a good quality A4 — reasonably priced these days — will do a better job because you can get a preview, select individual items and make small or larger adjustments to get the best results.

That gives you a bundle of single images, but does mean you may not need much further adjustment in terms of exposure and the like.

Customers should be discouraged from doing their own hard copy, stuck to board like we used to do in the old days. This just becomes more of a headache to scan as it is usually way too big for the scanner. Single images, print or digital, are much easier to work with.

The main selling point of a digital collage is that it’s much easier to be creative as once captured the images can be moved, sized and generally made into something more artistic than a selection of rectangular boxes.

This is a task for Photoshop or Lightroom rather than a more predicable template in InDesign.

There are a good number of freely available collage templates which

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customers may find on line, but they do lack individuality by their very nature, and may not produce a quality output. If it’s important, always advise it’s best to leave it in the hands of someone who know what they are doing.

Most of the Photoshop advice on line for creating collage is to open one file and then add others, but I have a faster, more satisfying solution in throwing all the pictures on the page all at once.

That way you get a good visual of the overall scheme of things and you can pick what goes best where and at what size.

Photoshop and Lightroom work quite differently to do a similar job but the first thing is to put all the files in one folder. You then import all the images in that folder into Lightroom, or in Photoshop go to File>Automate>Contact Sheet II. In the dialogue box that comes up with the latter you can select the folder, the size of the final page, and the number of columns and rows. At this stage in doesn’t matter which as long as all the images fit on the canvas. Press OK and PS will create the base collection for your collage. You can use auto spacing at this stage, but don’t include the file name, and don’t flatten the image yet, that’s the important bit.

Now you have a load of images on one sheet but they are all floating as layers so you can re-arrange them in any way you like, balancing landscape and portrait for example, and making some more prominent, others less so. Plus obviously you can apply any of the adjustments available to layers without affecting the rest of the image. Good practise to keep a layered version, unflattened, in case you want to make some changes or add text etc.

Lightroom doesn’t used layers and to create a finished collage you need to collect all the images and take them to the print module. This can not only output a print template, but also a Jpeg image, which can be emailed to a customer as a proof, for example.

The advantage of LR is that it’s easier to do some fine tuning to balance images in Develop mode before print, whether colour correction or cropping, and while it doesn’t have the flexibility of separate layers, you can change position, size and orientation of the final template.

It’s just a matter of which one you find easiest to work with, or which is more suitable for the final creation. Either way it’s a pretty neat way of creating something quite unique that someone will treasure and is a bit more substantial than a screenshot.

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Quick Print Pro • Feature

May 2018

QPP PRINT CLUB

NEW HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY

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We have been working on 2018 updated templates for Health and Safety and Risk Assessments, which are a legal requirement.

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 – Statement of Company

Policy

HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY FOR PRINT SHOPS ____ This is the statement of general policy and arrangements for: _______________________ (NAME OF ORGANISATION)

Day-to-day responsibility for ensuring policy is put into practice is delegated to: _________________ (NAME OF EMPLOYEE)

For further information, and to view example risk assessments, visit: http://www.hse.qov.uk/risk/casestudies/

RESPONSIBILITY OF (name/title)

ACTION/ARRANGEMENTS (customise to meet your own requirements)

To engage and consult with employees on day-to-day health and safety conditions and provide advice and supervision on occupational health

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aving taken advice before tackling the subject we were referred to the HSE website. This proved extremely helpful and our templates are based on their recommendations.

‘Keep it simple’…this was our guiding principle so we quickly disregarded a twenty eight page risk assessment shown to us by one helpful person.

The new document is being circulated to all print club members; it covers what is needed but your thoughts are always welcome.

SO…if you have five or more employees you have to comply.

Join the QPP Print Club

You are invited to sign up to a new benchmark of quality in print, As a member of the QPP Quality Print Professional register you can reach a wider market and tender for work on a level playing field.

Your affiliation with other quality driven print professionals is more than just an accreditation sticker for your window and emblem on a letterhead.

Print club benefits: • Give end user assurance of quality procedures • Be able to tender with professional qualification • Display accredited print supplier logo on stationery, shop front, vehicles, websites etc.

• Access accredited supplier discounts • Sharing best practice in print • Drive a sustainable standard

To implement emergency procedures – evacuation in case of fire or other significant incident. You can find help with your fire risk assessment at: (See note 1 below) To maintain safe and healthy working conditions, provide and maintain plant, equipment and machinery, and ensure safe storage/use of substances

Health and safety law poster is displayed: First-aid box and accident book are located: Accidents and ill health at work reported under RIDDOR: (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations) (see note 2 below) Signed: (Employer) Subject to review, monitoring and revision by:

To prevent accidents and cases of work-related ill health and provide adequate control of health and safety risks arising from work activities.

To provide adequate training to ensure employees are competent to do their work.

EXAMPLE… ABC Copy Shop

ABC Copy Shop provide the very latest in printing technology producing full-colour digital prints on demand. Variable Printing allows the customer to personalise documents with a database of contacts, then printed, packed and posted. Black and white and colour copying is available up to AO size, in addition to finishing servicesTo engage and consult with employees on day-to-day health to any specific requirements such as laminating, cutting, collating or binding. The and safety conditions and provide bureau is open Monday to Friday 9.00-5.30 and Saturday morning 10.00-12.00 andadvice and supervision on. cleaning is shared by the xx shop-based staff, who have a rota.4 To implement emergency

To provide adequate training to ensure employees are competent to do their work

MEMBER 2018

Overall and final responsibility for health and safety is that of: Dave

WHAT ARE THE HAZARDS?

WHO MIGHT BE HARMED AND HOW?

WHAT ARE YOU ALREADY DOING?

Slips and trips

Staff and visitors could be injured by misplaced boxes

All areas are well lit.

Leads and cables are kept safe.

Customers are not allowed near cutting equipment.

DO YOU NEED TO DO ANYTHING ELSE TO MANAGE THIS RISK? All staff must remain vigilant at all times

ACTION BY WHOM? All staff

ACTION BY WHEN?

Smith, manager

Day-to-day responsibility ensuring adherence to this policy is delegated to: Debbie Smith, Asst Manager

____ Overall and final responsibility for health and safety is that of: _______________________ (NAME OF EMPLOYER)

To prevent accidents and cases of workrelated ill health and provide adequate control of health and safety risks arising from work activities

QUALITY PRINT PROFESSIONAL

Printers with five or more employees must have a written health and safety policy and risk assessment. It is important to discuss your assessment and proposed actions with staff, or their representatives.

Review your risk assessment if you believe it may no longer be valid; e.g: following STATEMENT OF GENERAL an accident in the workplace, or if there are any significant changes to the hazards in POLICY your workplace, such as new equipment or work activities.

STATEMENT OF GENERAL POLICY

ACCREDITED PRINT SUPPLIER

To assist with the process, we have included a sample entry for a ficticious copy shop to illustrate what is expected. Identify the hazards that are the real priorities and This is the statement of general policy and arrangements for: ABC Copy Shop complete the table accordingly.

procedures – evacuation in case of fire or other significant incident.

RESPONSIBILITY OF: name/title Dave Smith (manager)

Debbie Smith (assistant manager)

Dave Smith (manager) Debbie Smith (assistant manager) All staff Dave Smith (manager)

DONE

To maintain safe and healthy working conditions, provide and maintain plant, equipment and machinery, and ensure safe storage/use of substances.

Health and safety poster is displayed: First-aid box and accident book are located:

Assistant manager

ACTION/ARRANGEMENTS: (customised to meet your requirements Relevant risk assessments completed and actions arising out of those assessments implemented.

(Risk assessments reviewed every year, or earlier if working habits or conditions chanqe.)

Staff and subcontractors given necessary health and safety induction and provided with appropriate training (including working at height, asbestos awareness and electrical safety) and personal protective equipment. We will ensure that suitable arrangements are in place to cover.

Staff routinely consulted on health and safety matters as they arise but also formally consulted at regular health and safety performance review meetings, or sooner.

Escape routes well signed and kept clear at all times.

Evacuation plans are tested from time to time and updated as necessary.

(You can find help with your fire risk assessment at www.communities.aov.uk/firesafetv.)

Toilets, washing facilities and drinking water provided.

System in place for routine inspections and testing of equipment and machinery and for ensuring that action is promptly taken to address any defects.

At reception At reception

Accidents and ill health at work reported under RIDDOR: (Reporting

Date: Every :

Dave Smith downloaded the template and referred to the example policy statementof Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous and other guidance available on the HSE website at www .hse.qov.uk/risk. This Occurrences Regs) helped him to think about the things that should be documented and built into his www.hse.aov.uk/riddor Tel: 0845 300 9923 own health and safety policy, such as remote working, personal protective activity Months or sooner if work equipment, staff consultation and training etc. He decided that he and his assistantSigned: (Employer) changes manager would be the most competent (experienced and capable) people to take Subject to review, monitoring and revision by: responsibility for health and safety issues.

Dave Smith Dave Smith

Date: Every:

21/08/2014 12 months or sooner if work activity changes

assessment. Those Dave presented the policy statement at the staff meeting and decided to review and RISK ASSESSMENT - All print shop owners must conduct a risk update the document every year or straightaway if there are any major changes in Please feel free to send any comments or suggestions to editor@quickprinpro. of their risk co.uk We look with five or more employees have to record the significant findings forward to hearing from you. the workplace. assessment.

• Print club aims: • Build a quality brand affiliation • Establish a nationally recognised industry accreditation • Publish a QPP Health and Safety Policy template • Circulate a group CSR statement • Create a usable DRP and BCP template • Agree standards and procedures for industry recognition • Drive a positive, responsible agenda of growth in our part of the print industry.

business, a FM site may not want extra work to deliver locally.

If you like a lot of profit in your business, join our club.

New 2018 Health and Safety

QPP Quality Print Professionals are working to raise standards in the print place and help each other if disaster strikes come theft, fire, flood or fraud.

QPP Quality Print Professional is a brand that can interface with our eight million end user customers.

Your affiliation with other quality driven print professionals is more than just an accreditation sticker for your window and emblem on a letterhead.

We have been working on 2018 updated templates for Health and Safety and Risk Assessments, which are a legal requirement.

Having taken advice before tackling the subject we were referred to the HSE website.

This proved extremely helpful and our templates are based on their recommendations.

The new document is being circulated to all print club members; it covers what is needed but your thoughts are always welcome.

SO…if you have five or more employees you have to comply.

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Request your Tender Templates

Do join in for just one pound per week. The revenue will help build the end user website and directory and launch the interprinter network, similar to interflora but print instead of flowers.

Only use the benefits best suited to your

Professional subs £52pa

Includes updated stationery logo and directory listing each year. Invoiced as a tax-deductible professional subscription in two half yearly instalments of £26 each. This subscription replaces the present QPP magazine subscription of £30 per annum editor@QuickPrintPro.co.uk www.QualityPrintProfessional.co.uk

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Quick Print Pro • Showtime

May 2018

Epson’s wide format portfolio on show at FESPA Epson will demonstrate to Print Service Providers a comprehensive range of equipment and applications that will highlight the versatility, quality and performance of its latest generation of digital inkjet technology.

For the first time at FESPA (Berlin, 15-18 May), the Monna Lisa industrial textile press will take centre stage to show users that there is a migration path for the most ambitious businesses. The Epson line up will also include the two latest textile printers, the SureColor SC-F9300 dye sublimation printer and the SureColor SC-F2100 Direct To Garment printer, as well as the established and popular SureColor SC-F6200. Expect to see both fashion and interior textiles samples at the show.

The stand will highlight an haute couture womens wear collection by Richard Quinn, who recently won the inaugural Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design and was presented with the award by the Monarch at London Fashion Week. All the items in this

collection were printed on SureColor SC-F Series printers. An insight into future design with the décor work coming out of Birmingham City University School of Textiles and Fashion will also be demonstrated. The Epson-BCU project challenges students to create work to a set brief.

Four students will be selected to attend FESPA to view their winning work on display.

Other décor, giftware, signage, proofing, photography and backlit products will also be seen and produced. There will be two models from the SureColor SC-S range, the SC-80600 and the SC-60600. Completing the portfolio will be a SureColor SC-P photographic quality printer.

Richard Barrow, Senior Product Manager, Production LFP. “FESPA brings together equipment and substrate/textiles suppliers, making it a great research base for the most forward-thinking Print Service Providers.

Digital inkjet remains a fast-evolving business and both suppliers and printers continue to trial and challenge the technology to do more.

“There is a thirst from PSPs for diversification, a willingness to find ways of giving customers even more products that will communicate the brand or the corporate message. Broadening the range is a way of adding value to the services they provide to customers and cementing the partnership, leaving no hole for an alternative supplier to fill. At Epson we can provide advice and information to help them grow their business.” www.epson.co.uk

Canon guides FESPA 2018 visitors to explore FESPA 2018 visitors will experience a ‘homestreet-store’ walk-through for the fictitious ‘Elemental’ beauty brand campaign At FESPA 2018 Canon will show how its end-to-end wide format production solutions empower graphics producers to pursue new growth opportunities, either by diversification into new application areas or by optimising production of their established portfolio.

With its largest ever presence at a FESPA exhibition, Canon will showcase a broad spectrum of solutions for roll-to-roll and flatbed printing, cutting and workflow automation, while sharing inspiring examples of the diverse range of applications enabled by Canon technologies and media, ranging from traditional signage and graphics to printed décor and customised packaging.

A prominent highlight of the stand will be the Océ Colorado 1640 roll-to-roll printer, built on Canon’s groundbreaking UVgel technology. Two separate printers will demonstrate the system’s exceptional productivity and media versatility across applications from high-value domestic and commercial décor to self-adhesives, with near-line finishing using technology from Canon partner Fotoba.

Other Canon roll-to-roll solutions on show will include the Océ ColorWave 910 single pass inkjet printer with inline folder producing AEC (architectural, engineering and construction) applications as well as posters, while the Océ ColorWave 700 will show its versatility to print on coated and uncoated media for everything

from posters to banners and wallpapers. The imagePROGRAF PRO-4000 and TX4000 printers will also be demonstrated producing photo and fine art prints as well as POS and posters, including a demonstration of a new waterproof Canon media for outdoor use.

In the flatbed production zone of the Canon stand, visitors will discover the 1280GT and 6170XTS models from the multi-award winning Océ Arizona series. The Océ Arizona 6170XTS printer will be shown in a streamlined print-andcut workflow with the Océ ProCut G3 XL-3200 cutting table, producing short-run packaging.

Highlighting Canon’s ability to integrate cutting edge solutions that truly maximise customers’ production efficiency, the Océ Arizona 6170 will be shown in a live robotised workflow deploying technology from Canon partner Rolan Robotics to optimise the placement of unprinted media on the flatbed, and the subsequent transfer of the printed items to the cutting table. The workflow will reflect

a real customer implementation at Van Vliet Printing in The Netherlands, a forward-thinking Océ Arizona user which partnered with Canon and Rolan Robotics to achieve the highest level of automation in its flatbed printing operation.

In addition to the applications being produced live across the stand, visitors will experience a ‘home-street-store’ walk-through, illustrating the role of targeted customer communications, promotional graphics and décor in the extended customer journey for the conceptual ‘Elemental’ beauty brand campaign. The ‘store’ environment will display applications such as vinyl flooring, murals, packaging, display furniture and counters, while the ‘home’ space will feature laminate flooring, furniture, wallpaper and ceramic tiles.

Wayne Barlow concludes: “The Elemental campaign has been expanded since FESPA 2017 to show how printed applications of all formats underpin the success of a brand launch, from the first engagement with the consumer in their home, building awareness through cleverly integrated out-of-home promotion, and culminating in an immersive, branded retail experience from décor to packaging.

In combination with the technologies we’re demonstrating at FESPA 2018, it’s a very impactful way of showing customers the many potential routes to add value when responding to a client brief, while helping them to see the bigger picture of their significance in the brand value chain.” www.canon.co.uk

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THE PRINT SHOW

THE PRINT SHOW SET FOR RECORD YEAR The Print Show 2018 is set to smash a number of records after organisers confirmed that additional floor space has been made available.

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aking place from September 18th to 20th at the NEC in Birmingham, The Print Show 2018 will host leading brands including HP, EFI, Hybrid Services (Mimaki), Morgana Systems, Vivid Laminating Systems, CMYUK, Renz, Premier Paper, Spandex, Peleman Industries (formerly Unibind) and Perfect Bindery solutions.

In recent weeks, organisers have added a number of other leading names to the exhibitor list for this year’s show. The likes of Duplo, Friedheim International, Two Sides / Print Power, Denmaur Independent Papers, Amaya, Encore, Venture Banners, A Star Binding Supplies and Smart Print have all signed up.

Duplo has opted to double its stand size at The Print Show this year in order to showcase more of its products and solutions to the thousands of visitors set to attend.

Andy Benson, managing director at Duplo UK, says the floorplan for The Print Show 2018 is already strong and with plenty more sign-ups expected ahead of September’s event, believe the exhibition will attract a varied audience.

“We like to support the UK industry events and did so with The Print Show in 2017,” Benson said. Being back at the NEC is clearly an advantage for most given its transport links, and we have agreed to take a stand more than double the size of last year’s to ensure we can show a good representation of the categories and brands we represent in the UK. “We would hope as many suppliers sign up as possible. It becomes increasingly difficult to drag prospective customers away from the harsh commercial reality of 12/24hr deadlines in their businesses, so with a comprehensive and varied supplier base, any visitor should achieve a real return on their time investment away from their day to day environment.

“From what I’ve seen, a decent array of brands have already committed, and if we can build variety we will attract a broader and more varied potential client base to see us all at the NEC. We will of course share the art of the possible with Sensory touch through our DuSense product, offering a true differentiator to any quality printer seeking to stand out from the crowd,” Benson said.

“We have one or two new innovations which

we plan to showcase, but will share those nearer the time!! With a double sized stand, come and see what you might find to help you with your finishing pinch points.”

Two Sides and Print Power have also signed up to exhibit at The Print Show for the fourth consecutive year, praising the annual event for its ability to “showcase innovation”.

While Print Power promotes the use and effectiveness of print media in a multi-channel world, Two Sides aims to dispel the myth that paper and printed work are not sustainable.

Speaking about the decision to sign up to exhibit at The Print Show again this year, Tandy Wakeford, events and membership manager at Two Sides and Print Power, comments: “Two Sides and Print Power have supported The Print Show since its inception; it is a great event showcasing innovation, the effectiveness and opportunities for print.

Intec Printing Solutions has revealed plans to display a selection of new kit at this year’s edition of The Print Show, after confirming its place at the event for the fourth consecutive year.

Reflecting on this long-term support, Ian Melville, managing director at Intec, comments:

“The Print Show, since its inception, has drawn customers that are undoubtedly looking to invest in new equipment.

“It provides us with a platform to engage with customers and inform them of who we are and what we can offer them to improve their profitability. We have acquired some fantastic new business from our attendance at the show, as we do year on year, so there was no question for us about exhibiting again this year.”

Looking ahead to this year, Melville sets out Intec’s initial plans for its stand at the event, which will feature a selection of new and upgraded products.

“We will be presenting a new ’mini’ version of ColorFlare and upgrades to the flagship CF1000XL model with increased pressure for better quality foiling and finishes, on a wider range of papers, with higher speeds for greater productivity,” Melville explains.

“Intec will also be introducing enhanced versions of our flatbed cutters with productivity improvements with auto feeding ColorCut Flatbeds. In addition to the new products we will continue to demonstrate our ColorSplash printers with new colour toners.” www.theprintshow.com

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SITE OF THE MONTH

Glendale Presentation Solutions wins QPP SOTM award Congratulations to Glendale, a favourite and leading digital print finishing equipment and supplies provider to the UK’s 36,000 quick print pros. www.GlendalePresentation.co.uk

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rint presentation solutions brought to you with 24 years experience in print finishing equipment, supplies and service. Glendale offers independent advice as they match customer requirements to the best manufacturer.

Choose Glendale to install, train and maintain your next laminator, binder, booklet maker, cutter, coater, die cutter, drill, collator, creaser, foiler, folder, stitcher, stapler and much, much, more... all available with a full warranty.

Print Finishing Consumables

Glendale Presentation Solutions are one of the largest stock holding suppliers of print finishing consumables in the UK. Whatever your requirement, be it binding supplies; wires, combs, coils, or lamination products; pouches, encapsulating film, OPP film or digital film, Glendale hold all of these products and many others in stock and offer them to customers on a next day delivery service. Whatever your need – get in touch for a full and comprehensive price list without obligation.

Start to finish with the very best print presentation.

Telephone: 0191 567 4410, visit: www.GlendalePresentation.co.uk or email: sales@GlendalePresentation.co.uk

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Premier Paper develops ancient woodland

As part of their Carbon Capture programme, Premier Paper recently embarked on a tree planting day, inviting customers to come along and help tidy, clear and plant a variety of trees and hedgerow.

Working alongside the Woodland Trust, the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity, the event took place at Pullabrook Woods in Bovey Valley, which is an extensive area of accessible woodlands on the East Dartmoor National Nature Reserve. The Valley hosts acres of breathtaking ancient woodland, and thanks to a successful tree planting day, now features a new mix of oak, hazel, rowan and alder trees.

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Throughout the 1960s, Pullabrook Woods was abundant with conifer trees; a process now slowly being reversed by the Woodland Trust in order to re-establish flourishing native woodland. The project focused on clearing and burning the conifer brash which had covered the floor due to tree felling, to allow for the replanting. A mix of hedgerow including hawthorne, dogwood and blackthorne, were also added to make a welcome addition to the area.

Commenting on the event, Premier’s CSR Marketing Manager Hussein Ismail said “This is the third tree planting event that we have hosted at Bovey Valley and it was great to meet up with customers and further develop the site. Everyone came together to clear the grounds, plant trees and hedgerows. It was humbling to see so many people dedicated to Carbon Capture and giving something back to the environment.”

Further plans to develop and protect the woodland are underway, with the planted areas being restored to native broadleaf through regular thinning, to control light levels on the forest floor and prevent weeds developing.

Premier continues to offer its customers the opportunity to capture the CO2 emissions from their paper purchases by planting and conserving native woodland, as they have done at Pullabrook Woods.

To find out more, visit www.paper.co.uk/environment/carbon-capture

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Adare Strengthens Global Corporate Sustainability Adare International has announced the renewal of its ongoing commitment to the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative.

Through the Global Compact initiative, the United Nations aims to mobilise a global movement of sustainable companies and stakeholders, to align their strategies and operations with the UN’s global principals on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. To make this happen, the UN Global Compact supports companies to do business responsibly and take strategic actions to advance broader societal goals with an emphasis on collaboration and innovation.

Adare International is one of 9,678 companies in 161 countries worldwide who are committed to supporting this important global initiative.

Andrew Dutton, Adare International’s CEO, commented, “We’re delighted to reaffirm our support of United Nations Global Compact for 2018. Since 2016, the sustainable development goals set out in the initiative have formed a central part of our business model. As a global marketing services provider sourcing goods and services all over the world, we have a clear obligation to act responsibly with our customers and suppliers, especially in vulnerable markets.”

He continued “We’re pleased to have met the challenging targets we set ourselves in 2017, which were designed to deliver Global Compact’s ten guiding principles on the ground. We now have some ambitious new targets for 2018 which we look forward to delivering as part of our continued commitment to this important global initiative.” www.adareinternational.net

Metsä Board’s sustainability work With its commitment to sustainable development, Metsä Board is proud to supply and partner with L’Oréal which has been, for the second year in a row, one of only two companies in the world to receive CDP’s triple-A score for cutting carbon emissions, enhancing water stewardship and tackling deforestation in its supply chain.

Metsä Board is rated by CDP with an ‘A’ for Climate Change and an ‘A’ for Water programmes. With these ratings, Metsä Board participates in L’Oréal’s ambition for 2020, that suppliers representing 80% of direct purchases would participate in the CDP Supply Chain, set themselves targets for reducing the carbon footprint and communicate on their action plans.

Mika Joukio, CEO Metsä Board states: “L’Oréal has a very high sustainability profile and is leading the way for sustainability actions. For many years Metsä Board has continuously been working to improve its energy and water efficiencies and thereby reducing fossil-CO2 emissions.

This continues to be high on our agenda.” www.metsaboard.com

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Premier is a major supporter and corporate partner of the Woodland Trust, the UK's leading conservation charity the Woodland Trust in its work to plant and conserve native woodland in numerous locations across the UK. Premier offers customers the opportunity to buy Carbon Captured products, where the CO2 emissions from the manufacture and distribution of the product has been calculated and an equivalent amount of CO2 has been captured by planting native British woodland.

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Quick Print Pro • 2020 Print Vision

May 2018

PRINT FUTURE

2020 PRINT VISION

PRINT PREMONITION 2020 PRINT VISION

Print service providers offer best advice on the choice of print technologies not only to customers but professionals within the print industry. We have a history of pioneering in print, whatever next?

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his new regular 2020 Print Vision feature is open to all for print predictions in the next couple of years. The 36,000 quick print pros who, in the front line of the print industry, are so often asked ‘What’s next in print?’

QPP quick print pros, serving our eight million plus end users are in the frontline of print, please share your thoughts for the future. Print trade suppliers are invited to forward press releases, brochures, tech sheets, case studies and beta test opportunities to: insight@2020PrintVision.co.uk Please share your thoughts, experiences and predictions with: forecasts@2020PrintVision.co.uk

Introducing the Inca Onset M Built on the same technology platform as the highly successful Onset X Series and the Spyder X, the new Onset M B1 format printer from Inca Digital has been specifically designed to offer high quality for the offset, screen and industrial printing markets. Conceived as a direct result of customer feedback, the Onset M is capable of printing short runs, ondemand and on a wide variety of substrates, including those that are too thick to be printed on offset machines.

Manufactured at Inca Digital’s HQ and production facility in Cambridge, the Onset M offers productivity and quality to give commercial and screen printers the confidence to take lower volume work off their presses, opening up potential new revenue streams in the process. This eight channel B1 printer benefits from Inca’s scalable architecture, making it easily upgradable allowing the machine to grow with your business needs.

A real first for on-demand printing - This full-width print array B1 machine features Fujifilm Dimatix small drop, 7pl print headsfor crisp 4pt text and smooth colours, ideal for short viewing distances. ‘Next generation’ optical print head alignment and calibration systems ensure that precision and high-quality results are maintained through the life of the machine.

A two-stage UV curing process using UV-LED pinning on the carriage keeps heat-sensitive substrates cool during the printing with a UV tunnel, ensuring excellent adhesion and durability. Advanced technologies such as recirculating printheads, automated printhead cleaning and collision avoidance ensure consistent print quality and reduced downtime.

Workflow for the new Onset M is managed by Inca Digital’s proprietary IncaConnect software suite. Inca Connect offers a straightforward user interface, easy integration and customisation to existing workflow management systems. The Onset M also offers fully automated,semiautomated and manual material handling options, with sheets able to be fed and loaded onto a fixed vacuum table, printed then passed through a UV tunnel to a stacker.

Service and support is offered via a range of operator and engineer training courses either at customer sites, or Inca’s own specialist training centre in Cambridge, as well as remote and field support services through Inca Vision, the company’s remote monitoring and diagnostics softwarebased customer support service. www.incadigital.com

Mimaki defines the future of 3D in full colour Mimaki has introduced the official campaign for its innovative 3DUJ553 3D printer. Commercially available this year, the Mimaki 3DUJ-553 3D printer is unique in its colour capabilities, with the ability to produce more than 10 million colours in layers as fine as 20 microns. Its watersoluble support material can be easily washed off, saving time and reducing the possibility of damaging the object when removing support material. Furthermore, the availability of clear ink adds the possibility to create translucent printed pieces.

“We are very excited to be formally bringing this breakthrough product to market in Europe,” said Ronald van den Broek, General Manager Sales

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at Mimaki Europe.

“Making the leap from UV-curable 2D inkjet printing devices to 3D printing was a logical step for Mimaki, and we have dedicated significant R&D resources to our 3D development efforts.

The Mimaki 3DUJ-553 is our first foray into the 3D market and it uses a unique technique based on its advanced UV inkjet printing technology. Since we first unveiled the technology at drupa 2016, we have received excellent feedback from the marketplace, and we look forward to bringing a new level of innovation once again to an emerging market.”

About Mimaki’s 3D Print Technology

Of the many different approaches to 3D printing, Mimaki chose to adopt one where the printer jets and instantly UV-cures tiny droplets of liquid photopolymer. Fine layers accumulate on the build tray to create one or several precise 3D models or parts. Where overhangs or complex shapes require support, the 3D printer jets a removable support material.

Mimaki’s 3DUJ-553 is differentiated from other 3D printers in a number of aspects, including its ability to print objects with more than 10 million colours, the only 3D printer in the market with this capability. Colour profiles can be used to ensure accurate and consistent colour. This means no over painting is required, saving time and labour.

The Mimaki 3DUJ-553 offers white ink, as well as a clear ink that can be mixed with colours to add transparency to the printed product. Its watersoluble support material eliminates the need for manual work to cut tags or other support structures and allows even the most intricate designs to be realised. The Mimaki 3DUJ-553 features a maximum build size of 50 x 50 x 30 cm, which is larger than comparable 3D printers.

Exclusively distributed in the UK and Ireland by Hybrid Services, the company will shortly be adding a Mimaki 3DUJ-553 to its centrally located showroom to enable prospective customers to audition the machine in the UK. Furthermore, Mimaki invites visitors to see the printer live at FESPA 2018 from 15th to 18th May in Berlin. Located on Stand 1.2-D20/D30, the company promises a real spectacle at the show. “Our 3D experts will be there to explain the technology in detail to visitors and how it can open new business opportunities for them,” van den Broek concludes. “But most importantly, we want them to get inspired and feel confident that they can take their businesses to the next level, with a little help from Mimaki.”

To kick off the campaign, Mimaki has launched a dedicated page for the 3DUJ-553 where visitors can find more details about the product, accessible through www.mimakieurope.com/3d

drupa 2020 5th drupa Global Trends Report reflects positive mood in the printing industry.

Printers and suppliers from the majority of market sectors reported growing confidence in their companies’ economic performance. The opportunity was taken this year to track patterns of performance over the years. Packaging remains the most buoyant market and there has been a steady improvement in confidence over the five years amongst commercial printers. Functional printers were following a similar positive

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story but there was a puzzling increase in uncertainty this year for both printers and suppliers to this market. Publishing printers probably face the most challenging strategic changes and there is a decline in assurance this year, despite the reducing threat from E- books.

Sabine Geldermann, Director drupa, Messe Duesseldorf, commented, “The report indicates that print can be optimistic about the future. After the double blow of the 2008 global recession and the consumer shift to digital communications, printers and suppliers are taking full advantage of the slow but clear global economic revival and finding new ways to exploit emerging technologies so as to place print as a central tool for consumers.”

Recruited from senior managers who visited drupa in 2016, over 700 printers and almost 250 suppliers participated in the survey run by Printfuture (UK) and Wissler & Partner (CH). Richard Gray, Operations Director at Printfuture, states, “Both printers and suppliers clearly understand the strategic challenges that print faces. However there is increasing confidence in a strong future for printers in most markets and regions, as long as they analyse their target markets carefully and make suitable innovations to meet the future needs of their clients’ customers.”

In regional terms again the picture is positive in general but with clear exceptions. North America has been consistently the strongest region over time, although Europe has shown steadily increasing confidence.

Sadly Africa and the Middle East see clear decline in confidence over time. Globally this is the fourth year of increasing confidence reported by suppliers. What is striking this year is the surge in sales of core equipment/software/materials (+29% net balance). Indeed all supplier revenue streams showed their best ever net positive balance.

Printers globally report that the squeeze on prices and margins continues and is coped with best by ever increasing utilisation and hence revenues, whilst holding costs as steady as possible. There is evidence that over time the squeeze on prices and margins is somewhat lessening globally. However the regional picture is far more patchy. For example whilst North America reported some increase in prices, Australia/ Oceania reported a clear drop in pricing. Equally packaging prices are holding up globally whilst publishing and to a lesser degree commercial prices continue to decline.

The transition to digital print continues but slowly, with functional printers now largely dependent on digital print but few packaging printers reporting significant digital sales as yet. (60% of Functional printers report more that 50% of turnover is digital, whilst just 12% of packaging printers report more than 25% of turnover is digital.) It is striking to report that only 27% of all printer participants operate a web to print / storefront installation, up just 2% from 2014.

Globally printers were more willing to invest: 42 percent reported an increase in capital expenditure compared to the previous year while 9 percent reported a decline — a positive net balance of 33 percent. North America performed best with a net balance increase of 51 percent while Australia/Oceania lagged farthest behind with a net increase of only 18 percent. Not surprisingly packaging printers reported the biggest positive net balance at +45%, functional at +42%, commercial at +30% and Publishing at +20%. Finishing is the most popular focus for investment for the second year running, followed by print technology and then prepress/workflow/MIS. Plans for print investment in 2018 depend on the market sector, with Flexo the most popular choice in packaging, followed by sheetfed offset.

In commercial it is digital toner cut sheet colour that leads followed closely by sheetfed offset and digital inkjet wide-format. In publishing it is sheetfed offset that leads and digital toner cut sheet colour in second.

While in functional, it is digital toner cut sheet colour that leads and digital inkjet wide-format in second.

The full report will be available for sale from www.drupa.com

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IIJ targets Pure Digital for wallpaper latest updates The next paradigm in wallpaper design and production was on display at the inaugural Pure Digital show at the RAI Centre in Amsterdam last month.

Experts from IIJ had a core part of its machine on display, as well as a full range of samples on various standard wallpaper media. The stand featured a mural wall image to show the extraordinary capability of this new technology.

Showgoers were updated on IIJ’s development of a full speed industrial wallpaper-production capability using digital technology developed in collaboration with partner Konica Minolta. The solution competes with conventional printing methods on productivity, print width, speed, ink performance and cost per roll.

An example of a mural-wall image printed non-stop with no gaps was part of the IIJ stand backdrop. Prints coming off its system were not restrained on image length and involve a wide range of typical wallpaper media, including paper, PVC and non-woven (coated and uncoated) — all printed at high speed.

John Corrall, Founder and Managing Director of IIJ, said: “Pure Digital in Amsterdam was an important opportunity to show our progress.

Our system is not just for low-volume mural applications, but we believe it makes digital print accessible and economic in high-volume mass production wallpaper production.

“When replacing older technology the performance and cost are always key, but after that what defines how well the new

technology is accepted is what you can do with it — what new abilities does it have and what opportunities does this give the user. We see Pure Digital as a way for us to contact wallpaper designers and other creatives and let them see what this can do for them. We hope to spark a real revolution in the décor market.”

UK-based Industrial Inkjet Ltd, a leader for

bespoke systems for industrial inkjet printing, is the official sales and technical support centre for Konica Minolta inkjet printheads outside of Asia. “We see this market as at a tipping point now,” said Mr Corrall. “With the right solution digital has the potential to dramatically change what wallpaper is.” www.industrialij.com

Positive reports quick Cross Media success Responding to their changing customer requirements the Mitcham, Surrey-based company has added personalised multichannel marketing automation to its portfolio of services. The firm already offers Web2Print ordering portals that drive digital, lithographic, large format and direct mail services.

Managing Director, Danny Sullivan said “Over the past 15 years we have continually tried to diversify and offer innovative solutions, rather than only focusing on printed products. Instead of just offering the print and direct mail elements, MarketDirect enables us to offer a complete cross channel campaign solution, which is what our clients really need.”

MarketDirect creates highly personalised campaigns that use CRM data to join up, personalise and measure the entire marketing strategy, covering print, web, email, mobile and even social media.

“Besides being tremendously easy to use, one of the major benefits of MarketDirect is that it allows our customers to integrate highly targeted direct mail into their digital strategy. With a single solution for digital and offline media our customers gain full access the benefits of automated personalised print’s higher response rates. And because it is all integrated into digital we can better calculate their return on investment”, Danny said.

“We went with Transeo Media because of the extra support and training they provide. It is not just about software. By sharing their expertise in the marketing world they have helped us tremendously to adapt to our new market, formulate our sales plan, presentations and even pricing” Sullivan said.

Alex Granat, Commercial Director at Transeo Media commented ‘We’re absolutely thrilled to be part of Positive’s success. As with all forwardthinking printers, Positive realise their customers need more than just print to effectively communicate. Although they’ve only just started they have had a lot of interest in the new service.

Positive, which is set to celebrate its 25th birthday this year, has a turnover of £2m and employs 20 people.

“We’ve been so busy we are now recruiting a New Business Manager to grow our new and exciting cross media service”, Danny added.

The firm provides print, direct mail and multichannel marketing solutions for clients in the retail, media, financial and charity sectors.

The company operates HP Indigo digital presses, Heidelberg litho technology, Roland wide format printers as well as wide array of direct mail and finishing equipment and machinery. www.positiveimagesuk.com/services/multichannel

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The Colour House’s expansion plans with Roland The Colour House has clocked up two decades in sign and print, and for the last ten years has depended on a Roland VP-540 printer for a variety of work. Therefore when the Merthyr Tydfil business decided to invest in a machine that could offer its customers larger, seam-free prints, it went straight to Roland DG. “We bought the Roland VP-540 from Signmaster in 2008 and it’s not just still working after ten years, it’s still providing outstanding quality,” says Anthony Roberts, Managing Director, The Colour House. “It’s cleaned once a week and that’s it — Roland engineers have only looked at it twice in all that time.”

The Colour House is a complete signage provider for many kinds of clients, but has made a name for itself as a specialist for the construction market. It counts major house builders including Taylor Wimpey, Barratt Homes, David Wilson Homes, Linden Homes and Lewis Homes among its customers, for whom it prints large-format advertising displays, safety signage and more. However, with the smaller Roland machine and another printer Anthony Roberts describes as ‘overworked’, the company decided to install another large printer.

“We wanted to enlarge the width of our prints and Roland was our choice,” he says. The Colour House bought a Roland DG TrueVIS VG-

640 from Roland seller Grafityp in July, and has shown its strengths every day since.

“We were blown away by the quality of the prints; the depth of colour running six colours is phenomenal,” says the MD. “We can now print 10’ x 5’ signs in one go, with no unprofessionallooking joins, which is perfect for our clients in the house-building sector.”

The TrueVIS prints directly onto vinyl, banners, Contravision, frosting, wrapping, canvas and other substrates, with vibrant colours and sharp details printed quickly and

efficiently. The Colour House has used its new TrueVIS to produce three full vehicle wraps since its installation among a plethora of other work.

Roland’s TrueVIS range offers true print and cut without compromise. Versatility, quality, productivity, ROI and synergy all ensure TrueVIS users have a world of print possibilities to explore. For more information, please visit www.rolanddg.co.uk/products/printers/ truevis Anthony Roberts says the new machine will be put through its paces before his business considers new markets or investments, adding any new print systems will ‘definitely be from Roland’.

“I’m a proud to own a Roland, and my staff love its quality output.” he says.

For more information on The Colour House, please visit www.thecolourhouse.net www.rolanddg.co.uk

Delga Press installs first HP Indigo 12000 HD Delga Press, a specialist packaging print service provider (PSP), has announced it has purchased the first HP Indigo 12000 HD for packaging in the UK. The upcoming installation will take place at the beginning of April.

As one of the UK’s leading printed packaging suppliers, Delga Press is looking to further differentiate itself from its rivals through use of the Indigo 12000 HD. The company’s move to a digital press will create new opportunities for its customers in terms of personalisation, variable data and special edition work.

The investment will allow Delga Press to dramatically reduce waste, as the HP Indigo 12000 HD allows packaging providers to produce what they need, when they need it.

In addition to operating shorter runs, the thick substrate kit will enable Delga Press to run 550 micron board through the press. A flood coating unit will also ensure that the work that is produced is efficiently protected. The stand-

out feature of the Indigo 12000, however, is its HD capabilities. Running exceptionally high quality work will allow Delga Press to enter new markets, where quality is paramount.

“Short-run work has always been a challenge in the printed packaging market space, and short-run work with exceptional quality has been almost impossible. Thanks to the HP Indigo 12000 HD, we are delighted to say this is now a thing of the past, and we are pleased to be leading the way as the first UK packaging printer to install one,” says Ian Conetta, Managing Director of Delga Press, “The packaging world moves incredibly quickly and our relationship with HP keeps us at the forefront.”

The HP Indigo 12000 HD offers major innovations in print quality, productivity, and colour matching capabilities, allowing PSPs to print any commercial application—from canvas wall art and high-impact posters, to folders and oversized books — on virtually any substrate. www.hp.co.uk

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Small business needs super signage In a recent report by the House of Commons it was found that there were 5.5 million small businesses, making up 99% of all UK businesses.* The statistics also showed that in London there are an estimated 1,519 businesses per 10,000 adults. As the number of businesses continues to grow, the high street has never been more competitive and standing out from the crowd is more important than ever.

Danny Adamson, Stocksigns Group Managing Director said, “Good signage is crucial for a small business. A creative and attractive sign can bring new customers and make you stand apart from competition. Signs are part of the marketing mix and have a huge number of uses from advertising to providing directions.

“We understand the needs of small businesses and our team has created a useful guide which shows companies how to make the most of their signage.”Stocksigns Small Business Signage Guide Stand Out from the Crowd — According to analytics and marketing platform Kissmetrics**, 93% of consumers value visual appearances over texture, sound and smell before they make a purchase. Brand identity is also an important factor for a small business to consider and conveying a strong message through appropriate signage is key.

Make sure you have an impactful sign that reflects your brand. Signs can be any size and shape and made from a variety of materials. You have invested in creating a logo, so make sure you show it off.

Brighten Up the High Street — Why not make a difference and be seen all hours of the day?

LED and moving signs are a reliable and easy to install form of signage and can be used in a wide variety of situations. The use of digital advertising allows information to be displayed in a dynamic format that captures the attention of passers-by, indoors or outdoors. New LED technology implemented signs can give amazing viewing angles of up to 160 degrees, allowing a wider scope of audience for the advertisement.

Signs Help You Sell — Signs act as a silent salesperson and, if used effectively, can enhance the key messages of a business for their passing audience. Small businesses face a hard task of getting recognition in an everchanging market. While external signs draw attention to your location, interior signs help customers locate merchandise and could lead to impulse purchases.

If all of your signs follow the same pattern, layout and colour scheme it will help build brand recognition and create a sense of familiarity.

Consider signage for name boards, on-site entrances, hoardings and perimeter fencing.

This will minimise time and effort when setting up for a small business.

Signs are Cost-Effective — Purchasing high-quality signs is a worthwhile investment.

Exterior signs are visible for 24 hours a day throughout the year. They have multiple uses and change the physical look and feel of your business.

Additionally, you can take lightweight signs along to events and have something which can be easily featured on social media — plus, they can be used again and again.

Have the Right Signs in Place — Due to the huge variety and types of signs available, it can be difficult working out where everything should go. Signs can be mounted on buildings or in the ground. Ground-mounted signs should be near a road to attract the attention of passing motorists, especially if your business is located away from a main road. If signs are clearly visible, then it could make a huge difference to traffic online and through the door.

Signs Improve Safety — In 1992 the safety signs directive was adopted by all European Union member states. In 1996 the changes were implemented through the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals Regulations) act. This required employers to provide specific safety signs whenever there is a risk that has not been avoided or controlled by other means.

The introduction of Safety Signs and Signals Regulations protects workers and members of the public. Since 1992 the rate of fatal injury has

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To view the Stocksigns Group’s range of signs for small businesses, visit www.stocksigns. co.uk or call 01737 774077 to speak to the team. *House of Commons Statistics PDF: **Kissmetrics Statistics: https://blog.kissmetrics.com/colorpsychology/ . ***HSE Statistics: http://www.hse.gov.uk/ statistics/pdf/fatalinjuries.pdf

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Quick Print Pro • Readers’ Scribes

May 2018

READERS’ SCRIBES

SOMETHING TO SHARE…?

Who Do You Want to Play?

Steven Spielberg was busy discussing his new action adventure about famous classical composers.

Bruce Willis, Sylvester Stallone, and Arnold Schwarzenegger were in the room.

“Who do you want to play?”

Spielberg asked Bruce Willis.

“I’ve always been a big fan of Chopin,” said Bruce. “I’ll play him.”

“And you, Sylvester?” asked Spielberg.

“Mozart’s the one for me!” said Sly. “And what about you?” Spielberg asked Schwarzenegger.

He replied, “I’ll be Bach!”

Dog Hotel - Animal Jokes

A man wrote a letter to a small hotel in a southwest town he planned to visit on his holiday.

He wrote, “I would very much like to bring my dog with me.”

He is well groomed and very well behaved.

“Would you be willing to permit me to keep him in my room with me at night?”

An immediate reply came from the hotel owner, who said, “I’ve been operating this hotel for many years.”

“In all that time I’ve never had a dog steal towels, bedclothes, silverware or pictures off the walls.”

“I’ve never had to evict a dog in the middle of the night for being drunk and disorderly.”

“I’ve never had a dog run out on a hotel bill.”

“Yes indeed, your dog is welcome at my hotel. And if your dog will vouch for you, you’re welcome to stay here, too.”

Sweetheart

The pretty lady at the Health Centre recommended to me that I sign up to be an organ donor... That’s when I realised she was a girl after my own heart!

Here Piggy Piggy

Two copier salesmen were chatting.

“I’ve just bought a pig!” said the first. “But where will you keep it?” asked the second. “Your garden is much too small for a pig!” “I’m going to keep it under my bed,” replied the first. “But what about the smell?” “He’ll soon get used to that.”

Silent Actor

Young Actor: “Dad, guess what?

I’ve just got my first part in a play.

I play the part of a man who’s been married for 30 years.”

Father: “Well, keep at it, son.

Maybe one day you’ll get a speaking part.”

Are you responsible?

Employer: “We need someone responsible for this job.” Applicant: “Sir your search ends here! In my previous job whenever something went wrong, everybody said I was responsible.”

Mirror mirror...

A brunette, redhead and blonde went to a fitness spa for some fun and relaxation. After a stimulating, healthy lunch, all three decided to visit the ladies room. There they found a strange-looking woman sitting at the entrance. ‘Welcome to the ladies room,’ she said. ‘Be sure to check out our newest feature - a mirror which will award you one wish if you look into it and make a truthful statement. But, be warned, if you say something false you’ll be sucked into the mirror and you’ll live in a void of nothingness for all eternity!’ The three women were intrigued so they gave it a shot. The brunette looked into the mirror and said, ‘I think I’m the most beautiful of us three girls.’ Instantly, the brunette was surrounded by a pile of money. The redhead stepped up and said, ‘I think I’m the most talented of us three girls.’ Suddenly, the redhead found the keys to a brand new Lexus in her hands.

Excited about the possibility of having her wish come true, the blonde looked into the mirror and said, ‘I think...’ and was promptly sucked into the mirror.

Crayons Kindergarten

Mrs. Smith, I ain’t got no crayons.

Young man, you mean, I don’t have any crayons.

You don’t have any crayons. We don’t have any crayons.

They don’t have any crayons.

Do you see what I’m getting at?

I think so. What happened to all the crayons?

Proposal Gone Horribly Wrong

Jeff had gone to propose to his girlfriend and returned home crying bitterly. “What happened, son?” his father asked, eagerly awaiting her response. “Did she accept?”

“No, she sure didn’t,” sobbed Jeff.

“When I told her what you advised me to say, she slapped my face and told me to get out.”

“Did you begin by telling her what I told you to say, what I told your mother when she accepted my proposal? ‘Sweetheart, time stands still when I look in your eyes.’ Did you tell her that?” asked his father.

“Oh no Dad, did I got it all wrong,” Jeff groaned. “I said, ‘my dear, you have a face that would stop a clock!’”

Fake News

Seen on the door of a repair shop: WE CAN FIX ANYTHING! (Please knock on the door—the bell doesn’t work.)

Born Free

A rabbit one day managed to break free from the laboratory where he had been born and brought up. As he scurried away from the fencing of the compound, he felt grass under his little feet and saw the dawn breaking for the first time in his life.

‘Wow, this is great,’ he thought.

It wasn’t long before he came to a hedge and, after squeezing under it he saw a wonderful sight lots of other bunny rabbits, all free and nibbling at the lush grass.

‘Hey,’ he called. ‘I’m a rabbit from the laboratory and I’ve just escaped.

Are you wild rabbits? ‘Yes. Come and join us,’ they cried. Our friend hopped over to them and started eating the grass. It tasted so good.

‘What else do you wild rabbits do?’ he asked. ‘Well,’ one of them said.

‘You see that field there? It’s got carrots growing in it. We dig them up and eat them.’ This, he couldn’t resist and he spent the next hour eating the most succulent carrots.

They were wonderful.

Later, he asked them again, ‘What else do you do?’ ‘You see that field there? It’s got lettuce growing in it.

We eat them as well.’ The lettuce tasted just as good and he returned

a while later completely full. ‘Is there anything else you guys do?’ he asked.

One of the other rabbits came a bit closer to him and spoke softly.

‘There’s one other thing you must try. You see those rabbits there,’ he said, pointing to the far corner of the field. ‘They’re girls. We have fun with them. Go and try it.’ Well, our friend spent the rest of the morning enjoying playing with the girls, completely knackered, he staggered back over to the guys.

‘That was fantastic,’ he panted.

‘So are you going to live with us then?’ one of them asked. ‘I’m sorry, I had a great time but I can’t.’ The wild rabbits all stared at him, a bit surprised. ‘Why? We thought you liked it here.’

‘I do,’ our friend replied. ‘But I must get back to the laboratory. I’m dying for a cigarette.’

Quality Assessment

A quote from an interview with the Operations Manager of a growing company. The QA assessor asks, “So how many employees are working in your company?”

The manager replies, “Approximately half of them...”

Pyramid Physio

What do you call an Egyptian back specialist?

A Cairo-practor!

Keeping up with farmer Jones

Three farmers chat. The first one tells, “I have grown such a big apple that when I put it on a chair, it broke down.”

The second one says, “I have grown an even bigger apple! When I put it on a table, it broke.”

The third one says, “I grew an extremely big apple. I put it in a carriage...”

The two farmers interrupt, “Did it break?”

“No, a worm got out of it and ate the horse!”

Speeding Trap

I just got a photo from a speeding camera through the post...

I sent it right back, way too expensive and really bad quality.

Quick Print Pro • Readers’ Scribes

May 2018

The Company Rules OK

A boss was telling an applicant the two main rules of the company.

He said, “Our 2nd main rule is cleanliness. Did you wipe your feet on the mat before coming in?”

The applicant replied, “Yes, sir, I did.”

Then the boss said, ”Our 1st main rule is trustworthiness. You see, there was no mat.”

Diet Dessert

I’ve decided I’ll never get down to my original weight and I’m okay with that...

After all, 7 lbs. 3 oz. is just not realistic.

Fresh Meat

A man arrives at a rest home for his first day. He is greeted at the door by a woman.

She says, “You look like my 7th husband.”

The man replies, “How many times have you been married?”

“Six.”

Nice Doggy

The President is disembarking his private plane, carrying his tiny dog.

One of his Secret Service men says, “Nice dog, sir.”

The President says, “Thanks, I got it for the First Lady.”

The Secret Service man replies, “Nice trade, sir.”

Reservation result

I went to a restaurant. It was full.

There was no place to sit and the wait was over thirty minutes.

I took out my mobile phone, placed it to my ear, and said loudly, “Hey, get over here! She’s here with someone else!”

Six couples got up and quickly left.

Cat “You remind me of the sea.”

Workaholic

An elderly printer decided to prepare his will and told his solicitor he had two final requests.

First, he wanted to be cremated.

Second, he wanted his ashes scattered all over the NEC in Birmingham.

“The NEC?” the solicitor exclaimed. “Why the NEC?” “Then I’ll be sure all my industry friends will visit me twice a year.”

Mobile Phones

A copier salesman was coming back from his holiday in America.

As he came through customs, he had two sacks over his shoulders.

The customs officer asked him what did he have in the sacks. The salesman replied mobile phones.

The customs officer didn’t believe him and asked to be shown. The salesman opened each sack and sure enough each contained quite a few phones. “What are you going to do with all these phones?” asked the officer.

“Oh, they are not for me. My friend, who is a musical director, knew I was going over to America. He asked me to bring him back a ‘couple of saxaphones.’”

Chocolate Jokes

When I look at chocolate, I hear two voices in my head.

The first one says: “You need to eat that chocolate.”

The other voice goes: “You heard correctly, now eat the chocolate.”

The Chauffeur

A renowned philosopher was held in high regard by his chauffeur, who listened in awe at every speech

Dog “Why?...

while his boss would easily answer questions about morality and ethics.

Then one day the chauffeur approached the philosopher and asked if he was willing to switch roles for the evening’s lecture. The philosopher agreed and, for a while, the chauffeur handled himself remarkably well. When it came time for questions from the guests, a woman in the back asked, “Is the epistemological view of the universe still valid in an existentialist world?”

“That is an extremely simple question,” he responded. “So simple, in fact, that even my driver could answer that, which is exactly what he will do.”

Newspapers Are Dead

I asked my daughter if she’d seen my newspaper.

She told me that newspapers are old school.

She said that people use tablets nowadays and handed me her iPad. The fly didn’t stand a chance.

The Letter W

“The letter ‘W’ is the most dangerous alphabet in the world; because all worries start with ‘W’...

Who, Why, What, When, Which, Whom, Where, War, Wine, Whisky, and Wealth.”

“You’re forgetting one.”

“Really? Which one?”

“Wife!”

Sleep Prescription

Doctor: “I’ve found a great new drug that can help you with your sleeping problem.”

Patient: “Great, how often do I have to take it?”

Doctor: “Every two hours.”

...Because I’m so wild and romantic?”

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Playing Mozart

Veronica was practicing the piano when suddenly there was a loud pounding on the front door. She opened it and found a breathless cop.

“What’s the matter?” she asked.

“Where’s the body?” demanded the officer.

“What are you talking about?”

“We just got a tip that some guy named Mozart was being butchered to pieces in this house.”

DNA Boast

“My ancestry goes back all the way to Alexander the Great,” said Christine. She then turned to Miriam and asked, “How far back does your family go?”

“I don’t know,” replied Miriam, “all of our records were lost in the flood.”

What She’s Talking About

My girlfriend left a note on the fridge saying, “It’s not working. I can’t take it anymore. I am going to my mother’s.”

I opened the fridge. The light came on, the beer was cold.

I can’t figure out what she’s talking about?

Print Training

A young man, hired by a print chain, reported for his first day of work.

The manager greeted him with a warm handshake and a smile, gave him a broom and said, “Your first job will be to sweep out the shop.”

“But I’m a college graduate,” the young man replied indignantly.

“Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t know that,” said the manager. “Here, give me the broom, I’ll show you how.”

Cat “No, because you make me sick.”

FELIX THE COPY CAT

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Quick Print Pro • Preferred Suppliers Hub

May 2018

FIND YOUR SUPPLIER WITH QUICK PRINT PRO’S

PREFERRED SUPPLIERS HUB ABBOT PRINT

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

ALLIED IMAGES

Tel: 01604 670679 www.allied-images.com 53 Tenter Road, Northampton, NN3 6AX Distributor of Contex Large Format Scanners and MFP solutions with touch controllers, Scan Copy Print. Large Flatbed scanners up to A1 size, Microfilm Scanners and Book Scanners up to A2 page size.

ALTERNATIVE

Tel: 0208 498 4100 Unit 1, Trinity Park, Trinity Way Chingford, London E4 8TD www.alternative.uk.com Email: dallen@alternative.uk.com Alternative is a market leading, nationwide independent digital document solutions provider and authorised Canon dealer since 1992.

ART SYSTEMS LTD

Sales: 0870 224 2612 Units 10-12 Glaisdale Parkway, Glaisdale Nottingham NG8 4GP www.artsystems.co.uk Email: marketing@artsystems.ltd.uk

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.

LUCAS FETTES

PERFECT COLOURS

Tel. 020 7392 2800 Email: andrew.thompson@lucasfettes.co.uk www.lucasfettes.co.uk 1st Floor, 13-15 Folgate Street, London. E1 6BX

Tel: 0845 680 9000 Web: www.perfectcolours.com Email: info@perfectcolours.com Unit 2 Glengall Business Centre, 43-47 Glengall Road, London, SE15 6NF

Insurance — CSMA premier business policy.

THE MAGAZINE PRODUCTION COMPANY Tel: 01273 467579 Web: www.magazineproduction.com Email: info@magazineproduction.com Comprehensive cost-effective white label design, production and print solution for independent publishers.

In-house company newsletters, brochures and magazines — we can send print compliant artwork back to you for printing for your customers.

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

Specialists in the supply of quality pre-owned Océ and Xerox plan copiers.

GFSMITH

MORGANA SYSTEMS LTD

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

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

BAKER LABELS

Paper and card suppliers of prestigious printing and presentation media.

Manufacturer of a comprehensive range of finishing products and systems. Booklet makers & Trimmers, Collators, Business Card Cutters, Creasers.

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

IFS INTELLIGENT FINISHING SYSTEMS Tel: 020 8997 8053 Email: info@ifsl.uk.com www.Ifsl.uk.com

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.

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

LISTAWOOD PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS

COLOURFAST WEB STUDIO

Tel: 01553 818818 Email: sales@listawood.com Web www.listawood.com 24 Rollesby Road, Hardwick Industrial Estate, King’s Lynn, Norfolk. PE30 4LS

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

UK manufacturer of promotional products including mousemats, ceramics, liquid filled products, usb Flashdrives and magnets. 100% trade only.

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

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.

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.

Tel: 01908 608888 Davy Avenue, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes

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 printing​in the UK for trade NCR pads, sets, books and continuous forms.

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

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

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

PEN WAREHOUSE Tel: 01252 400270 Email: sales@pens.co.uk, www.pens.co.uk Trade pen supplies.

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.

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.

PRINT ON www.printonbeermats.co.uk www.printoncoasters.co.uk Email: info@printonbeermats.co.uk New, easy entry, full colour printing system.

Advertising in print has become more refined. It’s cooler, more refreshing and its smooth message lasts to the bottom of the glass.

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

PRODUCTION PRINT Tel. 0333 567 4444 www.productionprintuk.com Independent service and support for Konica Minolta, Oce and IKON variants. Sell and support new and used digital presses — mono and colour. Unique rental scheme — no third party lease companies — 12 month contract — ability to upgrade at any time.

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 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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May 2018

SHARP ELECTRONICS (UK)

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

SA PUBLISHING

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

SOVEREIGN

Tel: 01495 248300 Prince of Wales Ind. Est., Abercarn. NP11 5AR Screen printing as a trade service onto many materials. Labels, binder covers, estate agent boards, point of sale, plastic business cards, fire & safety signs, vehicle promotional items, etc. For a competitive quotation call now.

STANFORD MARSH

Tel: 01905 458000 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.

St Georges House, Whitwick Road, Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 3FA Vivid offer a wide range of innovative and exclusive Laminating Systems ranging from Desktop to Wide Format Laminators. Visit the website to view the full range which also includes Binding and Print Finishing solutions.

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

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

XERETEC

Tel: 02380 574100 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.

3D Printers ������������������������������������������������������������� Roland DG (UK) Automated and Hand Picking.........................Washington Direct Mail B2B LED Printers........................................................... OKI Europe Beermat Printing.................................................................Print On Bespoke Envelopes............................................................. GFSmith Binder Covers (Printed)..................................................... Sovereign Binders............................................................................Duraweld Binding Machines & Supplies................................................Elmstok Binding — PVC Coils in 45 colours.............................................. PDC Binding — Thermal Strips......................................................... Renz Binding — Wires / Plastic Combs / PVC Coils............................. Renz Binding Wires / Combs / Fastback / Velo and more..................... Vivid Bizhub Pro Production Press...................................... Konica Minolta Booklet Makers ������������������������������������������������������������������� DUPLO Booklet Makers & Trimmers.................................................Morgana Book Printing............................................................ Konica Minolta Brochures................................... The Magazine Production Company Business Card Cutters.........................................................Morgana Business Card Cutters............................................................Caslon Busienss Card Cutters.........................................................UMG UK CAD Plotting............................................................... Allied Images CAD Printers.....................................................................Metro UK Café Pads......................................................................Abbot Print CD Packaging...................................................................Duraweld Canon Printers................................................................Alternative Canon Wide Format Printers........................................... Art Systems Canon / HP Large Format Printers...............................Perfect Colours ChromaBlast Consumables and Equipment.... Listawood Trade Supplies Coasters.............................................................................Print On Collators............................................................................Morgana Coloured and Textured Media............................................... GFSmith Colour Printing Systems............................................. Konica Minolta Colour Printing Systems.................................................. OKI Europe Colour Printing Systems..........................................Sharp Electronics Colortrac Scanners......................................................... Art Systems Continuous Forms..........................................................Abbot Print Contnuous Forms............................................................. NCR Pads Creasers............................................................................Morgana Creasers............................................................................UMG UK Cut Sets.........................................................................Abbot Print DC Cutter-Creasers �������������������������������������������������������������� DUPLO Design Services...............................................Colourfast Web Studio Digital Press........................................................... Production Print Digital Printers................................................................Alternative Digital Printers.......................................................... Konica Minolta Digital Printers.....................................................................Xeretec Digital Print Finishing............................................................Caslon Direct Mail Services.......................................Washington Direct Mail Direct Marketing Campaigns...........................Washington Direct Mail Display Graphics Printers...........................................Stanford Marsh Document Management............................................... Allied Images Draw Tickets................................................................Nelson Press Duplicate Books & Pads..................................................Abbot Print Dye Sublimation Consumables & Equipment.....Listawood Trade Supplies Embossing and Diecutting.............................................. Baker Labels Engravers �������������������������������������������������������������������Roland DG (UK) Finishing...........................................................................UMG UK Finishing Products and Systems........................ Morgana Systems Ltd Finishing Products and Systems..............................................Caslon Flexible Contracts.................................................... Production Print Foil Blocking................................................................Nelson Press Foliant Vega 400..............................IFS Intelligent Finishing Systems Foiling......................................................................... Baker Labels Foiling Equipment.................................................................Caslon Folders..............................................................................UMG UK Folders and Booklet Makers..................................................Elmstok Folders & Files Plastic........................................................Duraweld Guillotines �������������������������������������������������������������������������� DUPLO Guillotines — Manual and Electric..........................................Elmstok Heat Press Equipment............................................. The Magic Touch Heat Presses.............................................. Listawood Trade Supplies Horizon AFC-566F...........................IFS Intelligent Finishing Systems Horizon BQ-480 .............................IFS Intelligent Finishing Systems Horizon StitchLiner Mark 111.............IFS Intelligent Finishing Systems HP Designjets............................................................... Art Systems HP Indigo and UV inkjet labels....................................... Baker Labels Incentive Marketing............................................................. PrintOn Indexes............................................................................Duraweld Inkjet Consumables for LFP........................................Perfect Colours Insurance.....................................................................Lucas Fettes Labels................................................................................Calf Hey Labels.....................................................................Supreme Labels Labels (Flat Sheet)............................................................ Sovereign Laminating Machines and Supplies, all types..........................Elmstok Laminator Pouches & Supplies.................................................. Vivid

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Konica Minolta Service............................................. Production Print Labels and stickers....................................................... Baker Labels Large Format Printers.................................................. Allied Images Large Format Printers................................................Stanford Marsh Large format Printers and Cutters ������������������������������ Roland DG (UK) Large Format Printers (Dye Sub)................... Listawood Trade Supplies Large Format Scanners................................................. Allied Images Large Format Scanners...............................................Stanford Marsh Large Format MFP Solutions......................................... Allied Images Large Format MFP Solutions.......................................Stanford Marsh Large Format Printers from HP....................................Perfect Colours Large Format Printers from HP....................................Stanford Marsh Laser Labels............................................................Supreme Labels MakerBot 3D Printers.................................................... Art Systems Magazine Design......................... The Magazine Production Company Magazine Production................... The Magazine Production Company Magazine Printing....................... The Magazine Production Company Mouse Mats.....................................Listawood Promotional Products Mugs..............................................Listawood Promotional Products Multifunction Devices......................................................Alternative Multifunction Devices..................................................... OKI Europe NCR Books...................................................................... NCR Pads NCR Pads........................................................................ NCR Pads NCR Sets......................................................................... NCR Pads New and Used Digital Presses................................... Production Print Newsletter Design....................... The Magazine Production Company Paper Drills & Punches.........................................................Elmstok Paper Supplies.................................................Océ Imaging Supplies Pencils....................................................................Pen Warehouse Pens.......................................................................Pen Warehouse Perfect Binders �������������������������������������������������������������������� DUPLO Personalised Digital Printing (all volumes)........Washington Direct Mail Photocopier Supplies........................................Océ Imaging Supplies Plan Printers.....................................................................Metro UK Plastic Pockets and Wallets................................................Duraweld Plotters............................................................................Metro UK Polypropylene Boxes.........................................................Duraweld PosterJet Software.....................................................Perfect Colours Presentation Packaging (Printed)........................................Duraweld Print Finishing Equipment......................................................Caslon Print Workflow Software..................................................Alternative Printed Carrier Bags.................................................. Custom Printed Printing Systems....................................................... Konica Minolta Printing Systems............................................................ OKI Europe Printing Systems....................................................Sharp Electronics Promotional Printing...........................................................Print On Promotional Products.......................Listawood Promotional Products Puzzles..............................................................................Print On Raffle Tickets...............................................................Nelson Press Raffle Tickets..................................................... Raffle Tickets Direct Receipt Books................................................................Abbot Print Register Sets..................................................................Abbot Print Ring Binders........................................................................... Vivid Ring Binders.....................................................................Duraweld Screen Printing................................................................ Sovereign Screen Printing Labels.................................................. Baker Labels Secondhand Printers............................................... PrintersXchange Second User Finishing Ki......................................... PrintersXchange Security Labels....................................................................Calf Hey Self Adhesive Labels............................................................Calf Hey Self Adhesive Labels.................................................Supreme Labels Self Adhesive Pockets........................................................Duraweld Sensory Coaters ������������������������������������������������������������������ DUPLO Shredding Machines — Document Shredders, all types.............Elmstok Signs (Printed)................................................................. Sovereign Speciality Papers................................................................ GFSmith Stickers and labels, rolls, sheets or singles....................... Baker Labels Sublimation Solutions............................................. The Magic Touch Thermographic Equipment and Supplied..................................Caslon Tickets........................................................................Nelson Press Trade-in Equipment................................................ PrintersXchange Transfer Paper........................................................ The Magic Touch Transparencies........................................................................ Vivid USB Flashdrives...............................Listawood Promotional Products Vinyl Cutters ����������������������������������������������������������� Roland DG (UK) Vinyl Labels........................................................................Calf Hey Vinyl Labels.............................................................Supreme Labels Web Design....................................................Colourfast Web Studio Wedding Stationery Stock................................................... GFSmith Xerox Office Equipment......................................................Xerox UK Xerox the Document Company............................................Xerox UK Xerox Digital Press...............................................................Xeretec Xerox LFP...........................................................................Xeretec

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Printers Xchange

May 2018

1.6mRoland SUBLIMATION PRINTER XT-640

Sublimation Printer

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FREE DELIVERY / INSTALLATION / TRAINING Imagine Roland Logo Stacked and Long on white

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Foldnak 40 Bookletmaker

Stand alone Bookletmaker perfect for in-house and copy shops

Imagine Roland Logo Stacked and Long on dark

Inclu 2 FULL des IN & 2 RO K SETS LL PREM S OF SUBL IUM IMAT PAPE ION R

• Includes Ergosoft RIP software (Roland Edition) • Maximum media size of 1620mm • Maximum print speed of 63m² / hr • Includes automatic take-up unit

Powis PhotoPress/ Book Binder

£16,995 ex VAT

Ex-showroom - Like New! Perfect for producing digitally printed photobooks.

01945 463434 • sales@elmstok.co.uk

£2,790+VAT

£1,395

SAVING OVER £4,000 ON NEW LIST PRICE

01707 333217 • info@bindingstore.co.uk

01226 280 999

Duplo DBM120 Booklet Maker & Collator

Renz DTP340M Wire Bind Package

Duplo DC-445/ DC-F2

£1,590+VAT

P.O.A

Automatically collates, staples, & folds.

Low usage.

Includes both 3:1 & 2:1 punch-tools, plus WBS-340 closer.

01945 463434 • sales@elmstok.co.uk

01945 463434 • sales@elmstok.co.uk

£3,690+VAT

Immaculate Slitter/Cutter/ Creaser/ Folder Multi Finishing System

01707 333217 • info@bindingstore.co.uk

Morgana UFO

Early 1990s Morgana UFO (orange) folding, numbering, perforate, score.

£900

Craftprint • 01204 694993 andrew@craftprint.co.uk

GBC AP2 Ultra Binding Punch Automatic binding punch.

£4,890+VAT

01945 463434 • sales@elmstok.co.uk

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SINGLE MACHINE ADVERT ONLY £25 IDEAL 4850-95EP Guillotine

2015 Renz P500-ES Heavy duty punch.

Morgana AutoCreaser-33

DEALER BLOCK ADS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

Best selling model!

Store up to 99 cutting jobs.

Great condition punch with 2:1 punch die (3:1 two piece die for Book and Calendar work optional)

Immaculate condition — Make ready in under 30 seconds

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AP2 Punching Dies

GMP Excelam 1100RS Laminator

£3,690+VAT

£4,350

£4,250

Selection of wire, coil, and comb tools for GBC AP2

FROM £690+VAT (EACH)

01945 463434 • sales@elmstok.co.uk

Planet 3D World

Buy a Z18 and receive one Tough Grey PLA Filament Bundle — worth £358 0121 747 2499

Indepedent top & bottom roller temperature control.

£2,490+VAT

01945 463434 • sales@elmstok.co.uk

EBA 430EP Guillotine Includes stand. Programmable backguage.

£1,995+VAT

01945 463434 • sales@elmstok.co.uk

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May 2018

Foldnak 8 Bookletmaker and Trimmer

Easymount 1200SH Laminator

DC-545HC cutter

Bookletmaker complete with trimmer and Spinemaster

Makes slitting, cutting, and creasing easy. 80 job memories, LCD display, automatic image shift correction, two margin and three center slitters, speed up to 12ppm.

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01628 532464 • www.alspresentation.co.uk

GBC Magnapunch 1.0 H/Duty Punch

Morgana DigiCoat-33

Foldnak 40 Bookletmaker

With “Digital Rollers” to cope with difficult stocks

Single-hot roller laminator.

Latest design. Excellent condition.

01707 333217 • info@bindingstore.co.uk

Ideal 4850-95EP

£3,995

Hand Fed Morgana Documaster

£2,880+VAT

£6,995

£750 ONO

Fully Programatic Guillotine Ideal for SRA3.

3 machines available, all in full working order. Punch tools also available.

U.V Coater and extractor. Bought by a major corperate co and never used!

Stand alone Bookletmaker perfect for in-house and copy shops

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01945 463434 • sales@elmstok.co.uk

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Foldnak 40 and Trimmer

IDEAL 4700 H/Duty Guillotine

£3,150

Nagel Multinak S Twin-Head stapler

£1,290+VAT (EACH)

£7,750

£1,395

Fujipla ALM3220 Laminator

The precision stapling heads ensure a high reliability; all wear parts can be easily replaced.

Great for digital or short run work.

Professional manual paper-ream cutter.

Automatic laminating system in excellent condition.

01945 463434 • sales@elmstok.co.uk

01707 333217 • info@bindingstore.co.uk

01945 463434 • sales@elmstok.co.uk

01945 463434 • sales@elmstok.co.uk

£2,670+VAT

IDEAL 5222 Digicut Guillotine

£3,250

Duplo DC-645 Slitter/ Cutter/ Creaser

Includes side-tables.

Massively reduced to make way for new stock- Video on website.

01945 463434 • sales@elmstok.co.uk

01707 333217 • info@bindingstore.co.uk

£4,790+VAT

£4,750

£990+VAT

IDEAL 4250 Guillotine

£3,690+VAT

IDEAL 4350 SRA3 Guillotine

Includes floor-stand.

Perfect for cutting up to SRA3 formats.

Includes cabinet.

01945 463434 • sales@elmstok.co.uk

01945 463434 • sales@elmstok.co.uk

£1,980+VAT

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£2,370+VAT

James Burn PB3000 Incl. Wire Dies

Includes 3:1 & 2:1 round-hole wire tools.

£1,590+VAT

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4All you need to start - A printing business in a box

4Fusion 4 Colour SRA3 400gsm Digital Press 4X-Press OnDemand RIP station inc full EFI colour control & PC RIP server 4X-Press OnDemand Workflow 4X-Press OnDemand X-Feed 4Guillotine 460mm cut, 80 Programs

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£59 a week!

4Fusion 4 Colour SRA3 400gsm Digital Press with X-Feed 4EFI RIP station inc full colour control & PC RIP server 4X-Press OnDemand Workflow - step & repeat / impose 4Guillotine 460mm cut, programmable - over 80 programs 4350 EZ-Laminator Double sided hot roll - Anti curl device 4Booklet maker - fold and staple - easy adjustment 4Folder - Easy Operation - single fold, double fold plus more

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Just £99 a week!

4Production Press SRA3 65ppm Digital Press with Large Cap SRA3 feed 4Postscript Built in Postscript capability - upgradable to Fiery options 4Productivity and Versatility Guaranteed SRA3 thick card capable 4X-Press OnDemand Workflow - easily step & repeat / impose 4Guillotine 460mm cut, programmable - over 80 programs 4Low click costs, probably the lowest cost to buy and run in the market

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