Quick Print Pro, October 2021

OCTOBER 2021

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CONTENTS

EDITORIAL Marina Peirce

4 NEWS IN PRINT

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Nyree Groome

Hot news in print for quick print pros

EXECUTIVE PUBLISHER Maureen Foulkes

8 NEW PRODUCTS

CONTRIBUTORS Lara Groome, Andrew Foulkes, Rebecca Leach and Dan Tester.

14 DIGITAL IMAGERY

What’s new to print and finish with?

Martin Christie – pixel prophet

FEATURES Peter Foulkes

16 PIP PEOPLE IN PRINT Top movers and shakers

DIGITAL IMAGING & PHOTOGRAPHY Martin Christie MAGAZINE PRODUCTION Dean Cook www.magazineproduction.com DISTRIBUTION Subscriptions printed at Colourfast plus PYO (Print Your Own) file distribution and eZine available on Issuu

37 years in print: 1984-2021

Quick Print Pro (QPP) — ISSN: 2050-5140 — 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 © 2021 Colourfast Group Limited. Quick Print Pro is an independent publication and not affiliated with any manufacturers or suppliers. QPP Quick Print Pro celebrates 24 years in publishing the professional print trade’s favourite magazine, formerly known as CSN Copy Shop News. Sharing best practice through both print and digital media, QPP magazine is in front of 36,000 quick print pros each month.

Each day the live web version is updated with the hottest stories in frontline printing, including news, views, new products and suppliers information. Avid readers include Digital Printers, Commercial Printers, Copy Shops, On-Street Instant Printers, In-House Print Room Managers, FM and Conventional printers specialising in On-Demand, Short Run, Variable Printing, CRDs (Corporate Reprographic Departments), PSPs (Print Service Providers), Graphic Arts Businesses, Sign Suppliers and CAD Bureaus. QPP is available online and on your desk. www.QuickPrintPro.co.uk

18 CHRISTMAS SPREAD

COMMENT

Less than 60 shopping days to go

20 PSYCHOLOGY OF COLOUR

Boom

Colour on brand

We are hearing reports that some print shops are recording their best ever monthly sales.

Now we all need to get super positive in print and climb on the bandwagon.

We often talk about a print boom following a downturn and this time will be no different. Yes, it will be competitive, fielding the best team, with the latest kit and having your GP sorted to succeed.

There will be more new businesses starting up and wanting to market to gain their share of business. They all need you to make them look and feel fit for business.

Time to get stuck in and go again.

Peter, Positive in Print, Foulkes

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22 PAPER ROUND UP The latest news on paper

24 RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE EXPO

IPIA plan to re-energise print

26 GREEN ISSUES

Practice responsibility in print

28 NEW PROFIT CENTRE Best practice shared

32 FINDA PRODUCT / SUPPLIER

QPP preferred suppliers in print

34 READERS SCRIBES These jokes are on you

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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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NEWS

YOUR PRINT INSTITUTE IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS With opening postponed by the pandemic, Your Print Specialists has announced that Your Print Institute (YPI) is now open for in person courses.

Those looking to further their skills in digital print are invited to book a place on one of two available courses; Introduction to Dye Sublimation and Introduction to Mimaki Wide Format.

Introduction to Dye Sublimation is ideal for those looking to enter the dye sublimation product market. Using the latest Epson Dye Sublimation printers, each student will learn the process of sublimation print from design to print and press, taking home a selection of personalised samples.

Introduction to Mimaki Wide Format, taught

by YPS Technical Director Paul Shorton, offers a comprehensive overview of Mimaki Print and Cut from designing for print to machine maintenance.

Paul Shorton explains, “Our Introduction to Mimaki Wide Format course is a great way to get hands on with a Mimaki print and cut machine. The course covers the basics from artwork creation to using RIP software and machine maintenance.

We’ve aimed the course for people entering the print industry but it can also be utilised by PSPs looking to train new print operators.”

Each course will allow the students to answer questions and get hands on with the digital print equipment.

Georgia Brown, Managing Director adds, “We want to make sure our new students have the confidence to print and produce their own products

and have all the associated skills required to help ensure they are successful and profitable.

We want to help people enhance their business with new skill sets, create new revenue streams, start a new business and gain portable skills.”

In order to keep the classes as safe as possible, YPI will have a limit on the number of attendees

MACROART REPORTS RECORD GROWTH Innovative large format printer, MacroArt has reported its busiest month since the start of the pandemic with the return of live events, exhibitions and conferences and expansion into new sectors driving the growth in sales, resulting in the recruitment of six new staff.

Turnover for July exceeded £750,000, with this figure representing both a healthy recovery from pandemic restricted times in its traditionally strong sector of exhibitions and events, together with a highly successful diversification into markets such as heritage and museums, sports stadia, retail and corporate projects.

With the Covid lockdown effectively shutting down MacroArt’s core exhibition business overnight, the management team used this hiatus as a positive opportunity to investigate and develop other sectors. The firm’s many transferrable skills were key to developing several other new markets, providing additional revenue streams which have remained strong even with the return of their traditional markets.

This expansion has seen a requirement from MacroArt to invest in greater staffing levels, and 2021 has already seen a further six employees join the team across all departments, from sales and marketing, to design and production, with more appointments planned.

Managing director, Michael Green (pictured), sees this expansion and growth as both sustainable and permanent; “If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is that, for our business to survive and thrive, we must continue to evolve as a business, and the recent appointment of our new non-executive chairman, Dominic Riley, has helped us to see the wider picture regarding our capabilities. We are excited by the future of MacroArt and keen to see where else our business can grow.” www.macroart.co.uk

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as well as ensuring that levels of sanitisation and hygiene remain high. Social distancing will remain in place with students encouraged to wear facemasks.

Courses are now available to book through the YPI website with further courses to be added soon: www.yourprintinstitute.co.uk

PROFILE OF THE MONTH:

PDC PERFECT DOCUMENT CREATION

PDC provide perfect solutions for the presentation of your customers documents.

Choose from a vast range of equipment and book and on-site demonstration. PDC offer complete technical and after sales support with a full range of competitively priced consumables, design and print services. PDC provide full on-site training; technical support and maintenance to help you achieve perfect documents, every time.

Visit the document binding blog and resource centre for useful advice, articles, news and opinions. www.pdcuk.com • 020 8810 5770 • sales@pdcuk.com

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NEWS

DS GROUP EXPANDS FINISHING WITH HORIZON BQ-160 Celebrating its 20th year in business, the Clacton-on-Sea operation delivers design, print, direct mail and media publishing services to a wide range of customers from small, local businesses to blue chips, banks and household names.

Managing Director Allistair Hunter explains: “We were sending our perfect binding work out but the businesses we were using either closed or stopped offering the service. We wanted to be able to continue to respond to customer demand so decided to bring the process in house. We are also looking to offer a trade service.”

The investment is the first Horizon solution for The DS Group and the decision was made after seeing it in operation. Says Hunter: “We visited an IFS customer that was using the system in exactly the same way we wanted to. We were immediately sold and bought it there and then. The IFS team was very supportive and helpful and that enabled us to be confident in the decision.

We also know we can call on them should we need any further assistance.”

He continues: “We liked the Horizon BQ-160 because it is a good quality system that was easy to set up and run. Horizon has a good name. We have always chosen solutions that are the right fit for our business, and this was perfect. We liked the fact we can quickly jump on it as and when we need to. The finish is good too which was very important.”

The Horizon BQ-160 can produce strong, high quality perfect bound books up to 1.6” thick at speeds up to 180 cycles per hour.

Its dynamic colour touchscreen allows the operator to easily adjust a range of settings including cover alignment with the spine, nipping pressure, clamping pressure and much more.

Other features include energy save and auto-off functions, the ability to notch in one or both directions, and an optional carbon

air filtration system to reduce adhesive odours.

The DS Group’s system is being run in line with the Horizon CRB-160 Cover Creaser.

Following its installation Hunter says: “It is very easy to use and we are confident in its ability to enable us to offer a consistently high quality finish. We see a lot of potential for growth. We are looking forward to promoting perfect binding as a trade service which will help us achieve our goal of an 18 month return on investment.” www.ifsl.uk.com

UK SMEs BECOMING MORE POSITIVE As more certainty has returned, the UK’s SMEs are a great deal more positive about both their own prospects and those of the broader UK economy than they were only 12 months ago, according to the latest data* from Close Brothers Asset Finance. This is despite ongoing concerns over Brexit and the skills shortages affecting many sectors.

Two thirds of the 900 respondents are either ‘far more’ (27.7%) or ‘marginally’ (38.6%) more positive than they were 12 months ago, while 24% are ‘the same’, while only 9.8% are less optimistic.

Growth expectations for the final months of 2021, too, were high, with 21% predicting strong performances and 37.4% expecting moderate increases.

A third expect to continue to trade at current levels with the remaining firms anticipating some level of contraction.

Investing to stimulate growth was also a key topic — 30.4% say they will be investing heavily in the year ahead; 37.3% in a ‘limited’ way, and 32.2% will not be investing at all.

In terms of the macro economic recovery, business owners are cautious about predicting how long it will take for the economy to return to prepandemic levels, with one in five of the opinion it’ll take longer than two years; other responses include: 6-12 months, 16.60%; 13-18 months, 32.30%; 19-24 months, 24.60%; and more than two years, 21.70%.

“The data from our latest research again demonstrates the resilience of the UK’s SMEs, who have remained largely positive in the face of generational challenges” said Neil Davies, CEO, of Close Brothers’ Commercial division (pictured) “That being said, there are clearly challenges now and ahead that are going to have to be faced, including HGV driver shortages, material availability, price rises, supply chain issues and labour shortages, to name just some.

“Our findings tell us that – overall – around a third of firms we polled

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contracted during the pandemic, but this doesn’t tell the full picture; for example, in food and drink this figure rises to nearly 50%, while in services it’s 42%, and it’s these firms and the people who work for them who will be needing ongoing assistance during the recovery.”

For detailed results please contact Anton Nebbe, Head of PR and Communications, 07736 286 144, anton.nebbe@closebrothers.com * All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from a Kantar survey conducted in August / September 2021. The survey canvassed the opinion of over 900 SME owners across the UK and Ireland and across several industries on a range of issues affecting their businesses.

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NEWS

PRICE FREEZE ON PRINT ESSENTIALS Great news! Route1 are freezing prices on your customers print essentials. A message of support from one of quick print pros favourite partners: The printing industry like many others is facing huge challenges with additional costs coming into supply chains, we’ve seen a number of price increases in everything from paper and ink to plates and shipping.

We know these next few months are critical for frontline printers as demand increases and

business really comes back to life, so to support you over the next few months prices on Business Cards, Flyers and Folded Leaflets will stay exactly as they are until at least 1st December 2021.

We know that all businesses are feeling the pinch at the moment so we’re doing everything we can to support you.

Route 1 Print encourages you to call 0114 294 5026 to discuss your requirements. www.route1print.co.uk

DEFINING A VIBRANT FUTURE WITH RESIN INKS Phil McMullin, Sales Manager, ProGraphics, Epson (UK) explains how resin ink is putting its stamp on the print production sector thanks to its ability to meet demand for quality, productivity, reliability, stable colour performance and environmentally friendly output.

It is these abilities and the fact resin ink delivers outstandingly vibrant, consistent colour, even on the new breed of heat sensitive media that is driving its expected CAGR of 4.78% to US$ 4.4bn by 2025.

There are other performance benefits print service providers can enjoy too.

They include: Productivity — Quick drying, with impressive levels of scratch resistance, resin ink enables users to laminate instantly for fast turnaround and same day delivery on high priority jobs such as vehicle graphics. Uptime is kept to a maximum and running costs reduced with a bulk ink solution and a hot swap function.

Sustainability — Completely water based and with a significantly lower curing temperature, the ink offers sustainable solutions to customers and brands. Their eco-friendly and odourless prints can be used in sensitive environments such as schools and hospitals. In addition, printed output on non-PVC media can be fully recycled.

Image Quality — The ink supports high image quality and repeatable colour. Both are achieved by Epson’s unique three stage curing process, long life printhead, repeat accuracy of dot placements and consistent droplet size, job after job. Reduced graininess and banding is made possible by half toning, fully optimised look up table and Micro Weave — known collectively as Precision Dot Technology, which has been developed over many years.

Application Variety — It is suitable for printing traditional signage applications including vinyl and banner, decor medias, as well as a broader range of substrates like uncoated papers, wallpapers and textiles. The wide substrate possibilities support signage and pro-graphics printers, design agencies and wallpaper, canvas, and photo production plants. Instant lamination and high scratch resistance, for example, lends itself to both the

vehicle livery market for fast turnaround and application, and the POS market where users may want to avoid laminating to reduce costs.

Epson’s UltraChrome RS resin ink, works with the SureColor SC-R Series of wide format printers. It was developed in tandem with Epson’s renowned print head expertise to deliver elevated levels of print performance, colour reliability and an expanded choice of applications, all from a water based ink.

The six colour ink set comprises of CMYK plus light cyan and light magenta to reduce graininess. In addition, an ink optimiser provides enhancement to the already vibrant inks, delivering image quality well beyond that seen in other brands of resin ink.

To learn about how resin ink can help you elevate your print production capabilities, visit www.epson.co.uk/products/printers/large-format-printers

PRINT FOR THE DIGITAL AGE POWER OR PRINT VIRTUAL SEMINAR 2ND NOVEMBER 2021: Hear from Sarah Burns, Head of Media Solutions, Edit and Karen Pierre, Marketing Manager Donor Recruitment, RSPCA on the effectiveness of print in the Digital Age. The RSPCA consider printed media a crucial acquisition channel, including door drops, partially addressed mail and direct mail. But, ignoring the outdated view of printed media being old-fashioned and for the grey market only, the RSPCA has worked with Edit to reach younger audiences through adapting their targeting and increased

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digital integration including digital payment options, QR codes and Alexa response mechanisms.

Even in a dramatically changing landscape, the power of print remains unassailable and this year’s seminar will highlight the opportunities, and indeed challenges that a post-pandemic world presents.

The seminar brings together eight leading experts from across the spectrum of print, publishing and paper-based packaging to

share their take on what the future holds.

This is a FREE to attend event — register for your place NOW!

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Expand your business offering There has never been a better time to enter the market for producing personalised apparel and customised gifts such as sportswear, cushions, mugs, phone cases and coasters.

Businesses can easily and cost-effectively produce small promotional goods on hard substrates and textiles with the SureColor SC-F500, SC-F501 and SC-F100.

These compact dye-sublimation printers are easy-to-use and produce outstanding results that will keep your customers coming back time and again. In addition, our inks are fully compliant with safety and environmental legislation, including OEKO-TEX certification.

Call us today to find out more.

01442 227219 www.epson.co.uk/textile

NEW PRODUCTS

MORGANA DOCUBIND PRO VFX Morgana has announced the release of the Morgana DocuBind Pro VFX – an innovative solution for the popular twin loop wire style of binding. Mechanical twin loop wire binding is a hugely popular method for assembling a document where there is a need for a book to lay completely flat, often for pages to be written on. This method is widely used in education and training materials, as well as notebooks and calendar production, where customers are more demanding than ever, and often there is a demand for the fast turnaround of the work. Traditional methods of twin wire binding often involve slow and labour intensive hand fed solutions.

The key elements of the DocuBind Pro VFX are the high speed Morgana VFX vacuum feeder, running at up to 140 pages per minute, the StreamPunch VFX heavy duty punching and creasing module, and the innovative eWire VFX twin wire automatic binding solution, which is engineered by GBC. With its small footprint and wide range of easy to use features, the DocuBind Pro VFX will improve workflow and reduce labour costs for a great deal of mechanical binding work.

Commenting on the introduction of the DocuBind

VFX, Ray Hillhouse, VP Sales & Marketing for the Plockmatic Group Offline Business Unit, said: “This newly created, fully automated solution provides for significantly greater productivity versus manual production, and greater flexibility when compared to complex inline solutions. We see a sizeable gap in the market for such a compact, free-standing unit.”

Morgana VFX Vacuum Feeder — The Morgana VFX Vacuum Feeder is the latest twin tray feeder platform from Plockmatic Group.

The dual design focus for the Morgana VFX increased ease of use for the operator and enhanced feed reliability. It includes numerous patent pending technologies that have been

developed to minimise operator set-up time and reduce the requirements for exclusively trained operators. The feeder can hold up to 5,400 sheets.

It can handle paper weights from 75gsm through to 300gsm, including coated stock.

StreamPunch — VFX The StreamPunch VFX is a fully automatic hole punching unit which utilises a wide range of die-sets for multiple hole types, including wire binding, coil binding, plastic comb binding, or even for the basic creasing of printed sheets. Pages can be punched to be automatically bound in the eWire system or can bypass the eWire to exit onto a delivery tray for other applications.

The dies are heavily engineered for long life and durability. Sheets up to SRA3 can be punched in stock weights of up to 300gsm. eWire VFX — The eWire VFX completes the binding process. Wire from spools is fed from inside the main cabinet of the machine, cut to the required length, closed automatically, and the finished book then delivered into a catch stacker. Wire is available in six different spool sizes for documents up to 10mm thick, or approximately 100 pages. Wire is available in white, black or silver to match the desired finish of the document. www.morgana.co.uk

HP LARGE FORMAT PRINT PORTFOLIOS With the two new HP DesignJet Z Pro devices, HP is offering print service providers (PSPs) and Geographic Information System (GIS) analysts the latest solutions to produce professional photo quality prints and high precision colourful GIS-generated maps. Meanwhile, the three new HP PageWide XL Pro printers equip PSPs and repro houses with the ability to respond faster to customer demands and diversify their existing capabilities.

Thanks to the chromatic RGB HP Vivid Photo Inks, HP DesignJet Z Pro users can now achieve 93% pantone coverage – 26% more gamut compared to the previous generation – and produce prints with the image quality of a 12-ink printer with just nine inks. Additional features such as the High-Definition Nozzle Architecture (HDNA) printheads and dual drop technology, which reduces visible grain and eliminates the need for light coloured inks, promise prints with clear details and dazzling-contrasts.

The HP DesignJet Z9+ Pro, which offers the widest colour gamut in its category, is the perfect choice for PSPs looking for a professional photo quality printer. Users can customise ICC profiles for their print jobs and achieve desired colour accuracy and consistency. PSPs also have the option to include the HP Gloss Enhancer Upgrade Kit to produce superior gloss uniformity.

Additionally, the HP PrintOS mobile app lets PSPs take more control of their print operations – from monitoring performance and reacting to issues, to sharing media pre-sets remotely. For the first time, the new HP DesignJet Z Pro printer series also incorporates the HP PrintOS Service Center application.

This smart cloud-based solution enables users to gain a single, real-time view of all ongoing service cases, with updates that are accessible anytime, anywhere.

HP has also announced three new HP PageWide XL Pro printers that enable retail PSPs and repro houses to respond faster to customer demands, meeting tighter deadlines. Additionally, users will also be able to leverage new short-term applications including the potential to print on boards, cardstock, and paper from A2 to B1, and thickness up to 10mm.

The new HP PageWide XL Pro 5200 and HP PageWide XL Pro 8200 offer print speeds up to 20 D/A1 pages/min, and 4300 ft2/hr (400 m2/hr) and 30 D/A1 pages/min, and 5300 ft2/hr (500 m2/hr) respectively, enabling users

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to meet short turnaround time. With the PageWide XL Pro 8200 able to print mixed outputs of both CAD drawings and presentation boards, both printers are also capable of delivering full projects two to three times faster than before. With the new HP PageWide XL Pro 5200 and HP PageWide XL Pro 8200, users can also expand their print applications into two-sided, shortterm retail posters, which can be easily managed with HP SmartStream.

Designed to help boost profits and cut costs, both the HP PageWide XL Pro 5200 and the HP PageWide XL Pro 8200 enable users to save up to 50% preparation and finishing costs.[ Using up to three-litre Original HP Eco-Carton ink cartridges, both printers ensure low running costs for CAD drawings and posters. Features such as the versatile stacker, inline folders and auto switch free up operation time, giving reprohouses the power to say yes to more print jobs.

The compact HP PageWide XL Pro 10000 boosts productivity with fast printing speeds of up to 700 m2 (7500 ft2) or 1,000 B1 posters per hour, and can print on different size materials, including paper and boards to cardstock and cut sheets. It also provides PSPs with the capability to deliver quick results with instant-dry prints on compatible substrates. With HP PrintOS, PSPs can easily control the operations of their fleet anywhere, anytime – while also enjoying simplified maintenance and fast start-up.The HP PageWide XL Pro 10000 also features the first HP large-format auto sheet feeder and versatile stacker, providing seamless end-to-end cut-sheet workflow. www.hp.com

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An exciting new range of sustainable metallized paperboard products developed for digital print production • A foil board substrate rather than a selective foil embellishment • No limitations in the amount, size, complexity or number of foil colours that can be created at the same time.

• Works perfectly on dry toner, inkjet and HP digital presses.

• Proven to run at commercial speeds with no build-up of static.

• Allows in-line foil embellishment with existing digital press.

Please contact your local Denmaur office for further information, swatches, plain and printed samples or visit www.denmaur.com

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It is a certified plastic free product on a Carbon Balanced board substrate. It’s completely sustainable and 100% recyclable!

NEW PRODUCTS

MIMAKI DIRECT-TO-OBJECT INKJET PRINTERS Mimaki is set to open the door to new high value, high quality industrial print applications with the launch of its latest product innovations. The company has unveiled four new high speed, high quality direct to object LED UV inkjet printers – the 190% faster UJF-7151 plusII and the new UJF-MkII e Series, comprising three advanced, small format solutions.

All four additions to the market leading Mimaki portfolio will be commercially available in the new year through Hybrid Services, the company’s distributor for the UK and Ireland, and take industrial print and marking to the next level.

The printers feature an array of new capabilities designed to deliver significant quality and performance benefits, enabling users to explore new applications and increase productivity.

magenta to enable more accurate colour reproduction and it can achieve 1,800dpi image resolution, providing superior definition for high quality applications. In addition, the new printer’s innovative Colour Gloss functionality adds a glossy finish to hardened colour inks, enabling users to create new, distinguishing textures and details that ensure their products stand out from the crowd, even without the use of clear varnish.

Load capacity has also been increased to 30kg, making the printer capable of handling high quality print jigs and ideal for accurate printing of heavy media, such as wood, metal, and glass, in industrial print environments.

UJF-7151 PLUSII

The brand-new series of UJF-MkII e printers sees the introduction of the UJF-3042MkII e, the UJF-6042MkII e and the UJF-3042MkII Ex e to the already comprehensive Mimaki portfolio. The three new models offer cutting edge image quality and stability for printing onto an extensive variety of soft and hard media, including leather, wood, acrylic, metal, and glass.

The UJF-3042MkII e and UJF-3042MkII Ex e feature a print area of 300mm x 420mm, while the UJF-6042MkII e offers a larger print size of 610mm x 420mm.

All UJF-MkII e Series printers feature new MFD2 processing for exceptional image quality as well as an improved gap check sensor. This laser sensor detects media placement to prevent printheads from making contact with the material during printing. It can even detect transparent materials for superior accuracy and highly controlled media detection www.hybridservices.co.uk

Designed for seamless and reliable high speed production, the UJF-7151 plusII is equipped with eight printheads, which enable dual four colour (CMYK) ink configurations.

This, in turn, allows faster print speeds of up to 190% compared to the previous UJF-7151 plus model. The new system also breaks new creative boundaries with several features developed to enhance image quality, such as the MFD2 (half-toning) processing functionality to further control dot position. The result of this increased control is sharper edges and finer lines as well as fewer colour irregularities.

The UJF-7151 plusII’s six colour configuration includes light cyan and light

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CANON LAUNCHES IMAGEPROGRAF GP SERIES Canon is releasing a total of four new “imagePROGRAF” series large format printers. These new models include the imagePROGRAF GP-4000 (44 inch) and GP-2000 (24 inch) which use 10 ink colours including red, orange, green and violet, plus fluorescent pink. The new imagePROGRAF GP-300 (36 inch) and GP-200 (24 inch) will also be launched which use five striking ink colours, plus fluorescent pink.

Joe Courts, Head of Product Marketing at Canon UK & Ireland, comments: “As retail, hospitality and leisure businesses focus on reopening and recovery, bright, vibrant promotional poster graphics have a critical role to play in grabbing consumers’ attention, driving footfall and stimulating sales.

For graphics producers, creative agencies and in-house print departments serving these businesses, the new imagePROGRAF GP Series printers have been developed to make vivid colours pop and bring campaign visuals to life, print after print.

“With a choice of four GP printer models offering 10 or five pigmented aqueous inks, plus fluorescent pink ink and three different printing widths, businesses of all sizes can reproduce a wider colour gamut and add zing with fluorescent pink — creating eye-catching posters that really pack a punch. In addition, these new large format printers are just as productive, efficient and easy to use as the rest of the imagePROGRAF family, so customers can focus on the future and get ready to come back brighter.”

The world’s first large format printer with aqueous pigment fluorescent ink achieves high impact graphical output “Radiant Infusion” technology layers a newly developed fluorescent pink ink with the other inks on the paper surface during printing, which enables bright and soft colour reproduction, while the bundled PC software “PosterArtist Lite” enables users to create high impact posters easily. In addition, the imagePROGRAF GP-4000 and GP-2000 feature red, orange, green and violet inks, that expand the range of colour reproduction to achieve the largest colour gamut for the imagePROGRAF series.

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PANTONE-CALIBRATED LICENSE

The new imagePROGRAF GP series has been awarded the world’s first “PANTONE-calibrated” license for “PANTONE PASTELS & NEONS GUIDE Coated”, which includes fluorescent and pastel colours. In addition, the GP-4000 and GP-2000 models achieved 99% coverage of the “PANTONE FORMULA GUIDE Solid Coated” used in a wide range of applications, such as printing and design, and obtained a further PANTONE-calibrated”license.

As the choice of colour specification at the time of design expands, it becomes possible to express the colour intended by the designer. www.canon.co.uk

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The NEW Morgana DigiFold Pro XL Fast. Accurate. Flexible. Productive.

ASE E R C FOLD TE A FOR R E P

The NEW Morgana DigiFold Pro XL, with its cost efficient vacuum top feeder, is an easy to use automatic paper creasing and folding system that eliminates unsightly cracking on digital stock.

Built with our unique, open design, the suction feeder handles stock sizes from 210 – 1300mm in length, useful for applications, such as covers for landscape booklets, book covers for oversized perfect bound books, multi-panel brochures and many other applications made from these long sheets. An additional static crease option can be installed to enable the full range of crease and perforation options.

Running efficiently to fold up to 6,000 A4 sheets per hours and in crease only mode up to 7,500 sheets per hour, making this is our most productive creaser/ folder to date.

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NEXT GENERATION MORGANA AEROCUT X AND AEROCUT X PRO Morgana has announced two new additions to its range of multi-function print finishing devices manufactured by Uchida – the AeroCut X and AeroCut X Pro. The latest two units are in addition to Morgana’s own AutoCut Pro, in the multi-function suite of products offered by the company. Ray Hillhouse, VP Sales & Marketing for the Plockmatic Group Offline Business Unit, comments: “As we exit the Covid restrictions customers are increasingly looking at automating the crease, cut, slit and perforated finishing applications. The new AeroCut is faster and more connectable than the previous versions, with a range of plug-ins to connect you to the desktop applications or to imposed files from the RIP. Products in this entry level arena continue to expand the set of functions on offer. They provide incredible value for money for printers seeking simple yet productive, and ever more automated solutions. I’m expecting a significant amount of interest from a broad range of printers.”

MORGANA AEROCUT X AND X PRO

The AeroCut X is the ideal solution for finishing especially short run digitally printed applications, such as business cards, where it can produce up to 10,800 full bleed standard business cards per hour, in addition to post cards, invitations, greetings cards, leaflets, tickets and more.

AeroCut X has an innovative patented feeding mechanism that drastically reduces the risk of double feeds and mis-feeds, providing for greater productivity and accuracy every time. The machine features two single blade slitters to trim top and bottom margins of the sheet, and two double blade slitters for bleed centre gutters. Trimmed stock is then deflected into a waste bin. The durable self sharpening slitter and guillotine can cut stocks measuring up to 370 x 750mm, in weights of up to 400gsm. The air-suction top fed system transports stock precisely, feeding one by one from the top of the feed tray. AeroCut X has detachable rollers, making cleaning and maintenance simple and straightforward.

The AeroCut X can also be fitted with Barcode Reading to further automate production. The Barcodes can be generated during the imposition process

which will automatically call up the correct cutting pattern in the machine.

The AeroCut X Pro is fully loaded with perforation in both directions, strike perforation and the Barcode reader fitted as standard to tackle more complex applications.

Both machines can be supplied with a bespoke imposition package which has pre-set templates to match the most common jobs. Additionally, the barcodes and registration marks can be applied using a Fiery Impose software.

Hillhouse added: “Uchida has also improved the waste management by including an ioniser in the guillotine area to help the cut pieces drop and added an optional waste conveyor for those producing longer runs or longer sheets” Both the AeroCut X and X Pro will be shown at the Print ‘n’ Finish Event being held in the Morgana showroom in Milton Keynes, September 14th to 16th, along with a wide range of other finishing devices. www.plockmaticgroup.com

TAILOR-MADE FINISHING: FOLD, BAG, AND LABEL Dunstable based branded clothing provider Essential Embroidery Design has significantly improved its efficiency after purchasing three new pieces of finishing kit from Friedheim International.

The company works with a wide range of customers across its Essential Embroidery Design and Essential division, providing a wide range of clothing decoration services including embroidery, screen print and transfer print.

To complement this offering, Essential was seeking new machinery to improve the efficiency of its packing department as it went in search of further growth. This was focused around a solution that could fold, bag and label clothing products from its production line.

Essential approached finishing solutions leader Friedheim International for support with the investment project, opting for a Beck Serienpacker S2050XJ Bagging Machine, Texfinity S.OMNI.A Garment Folding Machine and Weber Legi-Air 2050 Print and Apply Labeller Station.

Essential’s Operations Director Louis Georgiou said, “We wanted a solution that could fold, bag, and label as a one man operation. Using these three units together we were able to achieve that. The investment has really helped us to be more efficient by reducing the labour hours needed in our packing department, which will now allow us to pursue new work and grow our business as a result.”

Georgiou added that by reducing labour hours in packing, this will free up staff to work on other projects, which will in turn support its long term growth strategy. www.friedheim.co.uk

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PIXEL PROPHET

PIXEL PROPHET

COUNTER-CULTURE — BACK TO REALITY

It seems that we are, one way or another, getting ‘back to normal’, whatever that is. Reading and hearing so, Martin Christie seemed to remember that just a few years ago, when things were apparently ‘normal’, it wasn’t great on the high street back then.

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ousehold names were falling like dominoes with changing habits to personal delivery rather than personal shopping; the process accelerated because fewer shops meant fewer reasons to go to the high street and spend some time there.

Then there was a greater awareness of global warming when the economics of importing cheaper goods from the other side of the world started to look less palatable. Then there was Brexit when a trade deal with an island in the Pacific Ocean was apparently more important than one with a country 25 miles away across the channel. And then finally there was the pandemic when it was decided we better not do anything but stay at home. No wonder people were confused with so many mixed messages.

The one thing that Covid did prove is that if you didn’t fly anywhere or drive anywhere, then that would be really good for the environment. It might actually start to recover from all the abuse we have been dishing out to it for several industrial centuries. But, unfortunately, we can’t survive in little isolated bubbles for more than a short while. We need supplies of food and services, and we need to work in order to pay for them.

But to me, it’s almost like the lid has been lifted off the pressure cooker too soon, not specifically in medical terms, but as much as the lessons of the last months socially and economically has been squandered.

The beautiful clear blue skies of 2020 now have the crisscross vapour trails of jets taking holidaymakers to their favourite destinations, trains and buses are busy, and the roads are no longer safe for hedgehogs. It’s almost hard to remember there was a time when we worried about going out more than once a day or being spotted returning without a bag of essential goods.

There was a hope that the enforced discipline might encourage a more patient, less selfish society. Having to wait and queue for things instead of expecting them provided in an instant might calm the clamour of daily life. However, I fear that hope may have been in vain or at least passed many people by as they seem to have slipped back into their old ways all too easily. I always like to share an experience from the counter of print-on-demand if only to reassure regular readers they are not the only ones suffering, or sometimes warn them to expect it.

Once upon a time, the pre-open routine involved starting computers and printers and checking they were all talking to each other. Now it also means wiping surfaces, checking sanitiser and general housekeeping and anything that interrupts the routine is unwelcome. So a customer you’ve never seen before rattling the door ten minutes before opening leaves the dilemma — ignore or indulge. Experience tells you to ignore, but your better nature prompts you to do something you know you will probably regret.

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“…do you want it done quickly, done cheaply, or done well?

You can have any two, but not all three.

It’s an enquiry about an urgent print job, but several items and lots of questions, all of which need careful thought before they can be answered, and not something you can resolve on the spot. In fact, it’s the familiar Catch 22 — until you see the artwork, you don’t know if you can print it or how long it will take, let alone how much it will cost, so it’s no good the customer coming up with “hypothetically if we get it to you by…” we don’t do ‘hypothetical’.

I’ve never yet met a designer who completely understood the meaning of the word ‘deadline’; that is, beyond that line. It doesn’t happen. The fact that they are still working on it doesn’t instil much confidence. The claim that the urgency is because they have been ‘let down by another printer’ doesn’t stand much scrutiny if they don’t have the job ready for print.

Moving the goalposts is one of those tricks you get used to anticipating in print-ondemand when they are doing the demanding, and you are doing the printing. It’s also familiar to the bomber pilots in the novel Catch 22 as mission creep where the original target is lost sight of, but the whole thing gets pushed ahead anyway. You know it will be a disaster; just walk away if you can.

Having survived difficult times, it’s all too easy to try and take on everything that comes your way, but there are occasions when you have to see a plane crash coming and avoid it, even if others don’t see it. Unfortunately, the warning signs are mostly in what the customer isn’t telling you rather than what they are!

Taking a customer’s word with the proverbial pinch of salt is an essential requirement for the job. It’s not that they are intentionally lying, just composing truths with too few facts to back them up. It’s like when they tell you their friend is a very good designer might simply mean they did a lovely job of a Christmas card a few years back.

Being able to drop a few things into an online template or master a Publisher preset does not make you a designer or your work print-ready. This so often becomes the issue when you have to justify time and cost to turn their input into output you can actually use. We know each print process requires specialist knowledge, and even minor adjustments may have issues, but that’s for us to know and judge. Too often, we are put OCTOBER 2021 • QUICK PRINT PRO

PIXEL PROPHET on the back foot because customers just expect us to press a button and sort it all out, especially if their impatience to get the job done quickly compromises the requirement to have it done well.

After the work drought we have had over the last year and more, it may be tempting to just take anything on regardless.

Many are trying to get back into the swing of things after furlough, and others are worried they may not have a future when it ends. There are a good many uncertainties to come.

But what is important is to keep a clear management head and control the workload. As well as people, computers and printing machines get old and tired, and there won’t be many firms with a healthy bundle of cash ready to invest in shiny new kit. So the enforced layoff almost means a couple more years making do with what we had and making it last a little longer.

This is why I’ve called this month’s theme ‘counter-culture’ as a reminder that for all changes the basic constraints remain. You have to spell it out to customers equally eager to ‘get back to normal’ that the most important thing on the menu is the choice of options: do you want it done quickly, done cheaply, or done well? You can have any two, but not all three. If you can get that reality check across to them, then at least you have a chance of a level playing field.

LEARNING LESSONS

One little lesson I’ve learnt the hard way is that even if you can sort a customer’s file out quickly, it’s not always wise to let them know that, or even do it while they are waiting and watching. You might be showing off your talent, but they may be thinking, why am I paying extra for something that took a few seconds? Well, that’s because you have the right tools and know-how to use them.

It’s not just self-styled designers. As a photographer with more than a few years behind me from the darkroom to digital, I have to be patient with those who think they are an expert simply because they have spent a lot of money on the camera — or even on the phone. The advertising may make lots of claims about how it will do everything for you and make you an expert, but when it comes to print, reality bites.

Over the years of writing this column, I’ve listed many examples of awful and sometimes comical image disasters, but I have learnt a lot at the same time. The transition from film to electronic was a steep learning curve, but through printing, I was able to get a better understanding of how digital translates all those pixels into colour and clarity — an advantage that many, even experienced photographers, don’t share. I’ve also been able to appreciate how much the software has developed in those decades.

I was amused on visiting Adobe’s London headquarters a year or so back to be questioned on how long I had been using Photoshop. When I mentioned starting with Photoshop 5, they said, ‘you mean CS5?’. No, number five — introduced in the last century, like me!

Over the years, and through the many updated versions of Adobe’s flagship, many features have been retained so that previous users will be familiar with it. Still, the difference in performance and potential is as different as chalk and cheese. It has had to evolve as digital files have got more complex in order to match their potential, but unlocking that potential is a much more complicated task as a result.

It’s well established that there is always more than one way to sort a problem in Photoshop and several ways to use tools or a combination of them to tackle a job. The trick is knowing which is the best to use or the quickest.

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brings to see a loved one’s image recovered from the past and rescued from cracks, creases, and patches of mould. When asked how long it took to perform such miracles, my usual reply is about ten minutes and twenty years.

Whether digital or hard copy print, all images are unique, not just in composition, but in their very makeup, from the paper they are printed on to the internal combination of their pixels. The skill that only comes with experience is spotting that individuality and knowing how easy or difficult it will be to sort it out. It’s about knowing you can uncover buried treasure or just expose a minefield.

One advantage of digital imaging — certainly compared to old darkroom days — is that you can put a job on pause effectively and come back to it later. It means you don’t have to be tied down to a particular time limit but can fit it into your workflow when convenient. In Photoshop, you can save a snapshot at a certain point, use a duplicate layer or even leave a virtual Post-It note just to remind yourself what you did before.

Likewise, in Lightroom, you can save a virtual copy in the same working space.

A bonus of just taking a break from a job and coming back to it is that you may just remember another and possibly better way of finishing it. And if you haven’t thought of one, there are now many more helpful prompts built into the programme itself, rather than searching online for someone else’s solution. Having trawled the tutorials online during lockdown to see how many experts knew more than me, I can confirm that there are at least six different solutions for every problem.

Next month I promise to get back to some of the more practical ones in the workplace.

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PEOPLE IN PRINT

SELLING SOLUTIONS IS ALL ABOUT SERVICE, TRAINING AND MORE SERVICE FOR IFS As the UK printing industry recovers from its pandemic induced downturn Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS) is experiencing a surge in demand from printers for its Technical Services.

The increased interest has led to the appointment of two new Technicians to the Tech Team — Andy Nelhams and Nick Dow. IFS Managing Director Eric Keane, comments: “During the pandemic, despite the downturn, we have remained steady to the extent that we never had to downsize our team. We’ve stayed busy with installations and training work. Now we are seeing significant increase in demand from printers requiring additional print finishing operator training — in particular for Horizon or Tecnau print finishing solutions. As a result, we have hired two new experienced technicians. We will soon be taking on a further two technicians as part of our general expansion.”

Mr Keane expects investment from printers in automated print finishing solutions to hit a new high over the next year. He states: “There is a lot of pent-up demand right now, particularly for automation. We already have an advanced order book for Q4 that is equal to our best in previous years and we are gearing our Tech Team up to deliver and support these solutions. We are very excited to see more installations of the recently launched Horizon ‘ICE’ range of highly automated internet connected finishing solutions. Supporting their introduction is a series of advanced training sessions with Horizon and Tecnau to ensure our Tech Team has all the latest knowledge.”

Eric Keane IFS Managing Director, welcoming new Technicians Andy Nelhams (left) and Nick Dow (right).

IFS continues to build on its almost 40 year exclusive partnership with Horizon, the specialist manufacturer of technologically advanced print finishing solutions. Keane says: “We work very closely at all stages with Horizon, providing an after sales service that includes service and maintenance. We are able to uniquely provide Horizon approved technical advice on best practice, original approved spare parts and have exclusive access to provide free software upgrades where appropriate.”

Also proving popular is IFS’s free onsite one hour technical ‘health check’. Says Mr Keane: “By expanding our team we will have the capacity to provide more onsite advice. It’s all part of what we do, we want our customers to get the best use from their IFS supplied systems including Horizon, Tecnau Foliant, baumannperfecta and DigiBook.” www.ifsl.uk.com

JOSERO ADDS TO FAST GROWING TEAM The rapid growth at Josero continues as the team welcomes Nigel Briggs as Consumables Account Manager. This latest appointment reflects the company’s growth strategy for the media, inks, and consumables side of the business, after the recent hire of Mitch Anstey as Consumables Sales Manager.

Nigel brings with him a long and varied career in print, ranging from management of an in-plant print facility, heading up sales at a wide format equipment supplier, heading up the Fujifilm wide format media division Euromedia, and time at a print management firm.

His longest role was at paper merchant Robert Horne, remaining with the business for 21 years, managing the paper sampling service and holding a

key account manager role. It was during his time at Robert Horne that he met Josero Managing Director Sarah Winterbottom.

“I love the idea of working for a local company delivering great service and great products. That’s what initially drew me to the role at Josero,” says Nigel.

“I’m looking forward to building strong relationships with local companies, offering predominantly consumables in my capacity as Consumables Account Manager but also hardware and service opportunities as they arise.”

Sarah Winterbottom, Managing Director, Josero, comments: “Providing our customer base with outstanding print consumable solutions is an increasing focus for Josero, and we are very pleased to bring Nigel on board to help us with growth in this area. We are building a really dynamic, highly skilled team of seasoned print professionals at Josero, and we’re very excited for this next chapter!” www.josero.com

ADDITIONS TO THE YPS TEAM! Megan Arkle — Administrative Apprentice: Megan joined almost six months ago. Megan is the friendly face you will see in their new reception area. Not only is Megan based on reception but she also fulfils your consumable orders. From inks to media, Megan is there to make sure you get your next day delivery when ordered before 3pm.

Craig Telford — Service Administrator and Trainee Engineer: The latest recruit to the YPS family has been Craig. Craig is a welcome addition to the in-house service team run by Technical Director, Paul Shorton. Craig is joining as a Service Administrator and will progress through the service team as a Service Engineer www.yourprintspecialists.co.uk

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HP DEMONSTRATION VIDEO HAS CHRISTMAS ALL WRAPPED UP

Just recorded and showing now at the QPP front page demonstration suite is the HP R series latex printer. www.

QuickPrintPro.co.uk. Premier packaging has never been easier, boxes galore in all shapes and sizes. Get in touch with all the different media samples, super gloss printing, great gamut on the red for all your customers Christmas print and packaging.

Snow white ink on PTE film printed at 1200 dpi, stunning! Even more dazzling is the glittering print on a brushed aluminium composite panel. With the water-based ink evaporating in curing the very thin layer of ink the reflection shines through. You have to check out the video to see the light.

Printing on clear acrylic panel is a sign for the future, with this next sample printed in reverse onto a white underlay.

Printing on foamboard without banding is demonstrated with another stunning black on white or is it white on black display board? Print on plywood shows the grain adding to the image and of course is so tactile for a multitude of uses. Packaging card is becoming so popular now that the need to reduce plastic is forefront in buyers choice. Using a reflective card adds to the product presentation, without the use of too many words diluting the branding. Let the quality shine through. To make cartons and boxes your bag please take time out to watch this video.

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CHRISTMAS SPREAD

QPP — making a seasonal song and dance about new products for Christmas

CHRISTMAS WITH RALAWISE

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Time to get your stocking fillers sorted to sell in your shop and promote your printed versions. Also, your wardrobe essentials to dress up and spread some Christmas cheer with your customers. Here’s Rudolph’s round up.

Mug in a box. Plastic drinking mug with printed paper which can be coloured and decorated to create your own personalised mug. Three assorted Christmas scenes. This is a clear plastic mug with a pull-out white plastic inner. Remove the white inner to slot in the coloured sheet. Mug size: height 10cm, diameter 8.5cm. A festive bargain at 95p each.

Top that with an amazing value Santa hat. Made of red and white soft fluffy fabric, with a white bobble on the top.

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The Snap Christmas selection includes decorations such as the snow dome, picto bauble and snowflake ornament, each with a photographic quality full colour print.

Best sellers such as the Vienna Foto Mug and Kingsbridge cotton tote bag can also be customised with seasonal designs, while the bottle shaped hand warmer and printed Neapolitan chocolates are ideal winter wares.

Snap Products also offer exclusive in-house developed lines, including the design registered Snap Credit Card Ice Scraper with built inn tyre tread gauge, made in the UK from recycled plastic.

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COLOUR ON BRAND

WHAT DOES COLOUR SAY ABOUT YOU?

PSYCHOLOGY OF COLOUR

When it comes to corporate identity, colour psychology is a powerful marketing tool. Selecting the correct colour for your customers brand can boost their customers interest by 40%. Differing colours, shades and tints each have their own psychological impact.

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e have to start with blue, the most popular colour in corporate branding.

So, what is green associated with?, Nature, Abundance, Peace, Security, Growth, Energy Psychology of Colour: Pink. Using the colour pink in your marketing and branding can induce feelings of unconditional love and hope, perfect for those aiming to create a soothing campaign.

So, what is yellow associated with?, Energy, Motivation, Positivity, Confidence, Fun, Happiness Psychology of Colour: Monochrome: Simple and timeless colours that create subconscious associations to power and knowledge. Commonly used by apparel and tech companies, to do just that.

So, what is blue associated with? Trust, Clarity, Dependability, Wellbeing, Intelligence, Unity Psychology of Colour: Orange. The colour orange creates a sense of freedom and positivity so it’s no surprise that many businesses choose it as part of their corporate identity.

So, what is orange associated with?, Warmth, Adventure, Creativity, Success, Energy

So, what is pink associated with?, Hope, Joy, Sensitivity, Boldness

So, what is monochrome associated with?, Power, Balance, Peace, Sophistication, Intelligence, Clarity

Psychology of Colour: Purple. Using the colour purple in branding and marketing can trigger responses, allowing those who use it to be seen as creative and luxurious. Holding the power of red and the responsibility of blue, purple writing instruments are an effective way to get your brand noticed.

Psychology of Colour: Metallic. Strategic colour choices can leave subconscious impressions on customers based on that colours’ psychology.

Metallics are colour pigments with a powder added to resemble that of polished metal. They can reflect light better than a standard solid colour giving them a shiny finish.

Psychology of Colour: Red. As one of the most visible colours in the colour spectrum, it is often used to capture attention, show power and express passion. A bold colour for a bold brand and purpose.

So, what is purple associated with?, Wisdom, Bravery, Imagination, Spirituality, Innovation, Mystery So, what is red associated with?, Passion, Power, Confidence, Warning, Excitement, Action Psychology of Colour: Green. Looking to create a campaign that oozes trust and calmness? Green writing instruments are your next powerful marketing tool.

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Psychology of Colour: Yellow. Your subconscious mind is continuously monitoring your environment and prompting responses.

Did you know, the way in which we perceive things even goes down to our choice of colour? Ultimately, anything yellow gives a sense of happiness and optimism and can be particularly motivating.

So, what are metallics associated with?

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THE GREAT RECYCLING RATE OF PAPER — LATEST STUDY Consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of their impact on the environment, and the majority of UK consumers believe the recycling rate of paper isn’t very high. This low consumer awareness is worrying when paper is, in fact, one of the most recycled materials in the world with a recycling rate of 74%.

EU paper recycling rate is 74% — Paper Recycling Rate Undervalued - Paper is one of the world’s most recycled materials. In Europe 74% of paper, 56 million tonnes, was collected and recycled in 2020.[2] Paper Packaging has an even higher recycling rate of 85%.

56 million tonnes of paper collected and recycled in 2020 — However, the study reveals 46% of UK consumers believe that paper and paper packaging is wasteful and highlights a real lack of understanding of the high recycling rates.

Only 17% of UK consumers believe the recycling rate exceeds 60%. 15% think it is less than 20%, 34% between 20-39% and 34% between 40-59%. 18-24 year olds have the biggest misconception relating to recycling, with just 12% believing the recycling rate exceeds 60%.

Paper compares favourably to other recycling rates: Glass 74%, Metal 80%, Plastic 42% and Electronics 42%.

Recycled And Virgin Paper (Fibre) Equally Important And Sustainable — As the research found that 66% of UK consumers believe only recycled paper should be used, it’s clear that most people understand the need for recycling paper and the fact that it’s sustainable. But, this also demonstrates a persistent myth that recycled paper is better for the environment.

Recycled paper (fibre) is an essential part of the fibre mix. In 2020, paper for recycling made up 56% of fibre used.[5] In Europe, on average, paper fibres are recycled 3.8 times[6] and, after several uses, the recycled fibres degrade.

Virgin fibre, from sustainably managed forests, is therefore always required to maintain the paper cycle.

Pulp and paper industry sources 56% of its fibre from paper for recycling — More Misconceptions Around Paper – The print and paper industry is surrounded by myths, many of which are rooted in historical misconceptions about paper’s impact on forests. For many years, service providers have reinforced these environmental myths in their efforts to move consumers to

digital communications. The need to bust these myths and raise awareness of paper’s sustainability is now more important than ever.

The study found that only 9% of UK consumers understand that European forests are growing, when between 2005 and 2020, European forests grew by 58,390km² – that’s an area larger than Switzerland and equivalent to 1,500 football pitches of forest growth every day.

Between 2005 and 2020, European forests grew by an area the size of Switzerland — Another myth commonly associated with the print and paper industry is that it uses a lot of energy in the paper making and print process. The truth is the pulp, paper and print industry is one of the leading sectors when it comes to renewable energy and mitigating carbon impact. The industry is relatively energy-intensive, but it also has a proven commitment to energy efficiency and is Europe’s biggest industrial user of renewable energy. This explains why the sector is responsible for comparatively low greenhouse gas emissions, at 0.8% of the European total Only by highlighting these myths and explaining the facts can people understand the true sustainability of paper as a raw material within the circular economy. www.twosides.info

ANTALIS SUPPORTS BREAST CANCER RESEARCH

ANTALIS AND HP PINK REAM

Antalis will be helping to raise money for breast cancer research through sales of specially designed, limited edition packs of HP Office Pink Ream.

Breast cancer is the most common cause of death for women under 35 in Europe. 1 in 8 women, and men, are affected by this devastating illness each year. Antalis, for the fourth year running, will be selling limited edition packs of HP Office Pink Ream to support ‘Think Pink Europe’, an organisation that works to unite breast cancer campaigns and organisations across Europe.

HP will be donating 10p for every ream of HP Office Pink Ream paper sold, with 80% of the funds raised through the initiative going to the Pink Ribbon Foundation in the UK to support local projects.

To date, sales of HP Pink Ream has contributed over £340,000 to breast cancer research thanks to the support of HP customers, but together they want to do more. Antalis has been given the opportunity to sell HP Pink Ream paper and they want to sell as many reams as possible to raise more money for this worthy charity. Antalis also encourage their customers to undertake their own fundraising initiatives to support this incredible cause.

HP Pink Ream is traditional HP Office 80 gsm A4 office paper and comes with all the same quality, whiteness, FSC certification and guarantees the brand is known for. In purchasing this limited edition pink wrap, customers will be helping to raise awareness of breast cancer as well as contributing to a very worthwhile cause.

HP Pink Ream paper will be available to purchase from Antalis from September, while stocks last.

Please contact your local branch for further details and to stock up on this quality copier to show your support.

HP PINK REAM AND ITS FIGHT WITH CANCER

Every year there are 500,000 new breast cancer diagnoses. These sad statistics could be changed with intense research on the condition. That’s why Antalis is proud to be supporting Think Pink Europe through the sale of HP Pink Ream.

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RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE EXPO TO RE-ENERGISE PRINT With the goal of re-energising the print industry and stimulating market activity – while providing a platform for industry professionals to network and simply have fun – the IPIA will close 2021 with its first physical event for almost two years, supported all the way by its sister association the BAPC. The Recognising Excellence Gala and Expo will be held at the Crowne Plaza, Stratford-Upon-Avon on Thursday, December 2, 2021.

The event already has the backing of the Associations sponsors (Antalis, Canon, Duplo, Fujifilm, Imprint MIS, Konica Minolta, Vivid, Xerox and Xmpie), with additional exhibitors to be announced in the weeks ahead. It also has seen a ground swell of positive support from hundreds of members across the IPIA and BAPC. The Expo and Business Networking Hub runs from 11:00 to 15:30, broken only by a sumptuous buffet lunch and the IPIA Chairman’s address on

critical market trends. It gives delegates plenty of time to browse new products and services that could benefit their businesses as well as renew connections and forge new partnerships.

The IPIA AGM takes place at 15.30 for an hour.

The Champagne Reception and Gala Dinner begins

FM FUTURE LAUNCH FUTUREPRINT & PACK SUMMIT FM Future announces the launch of the hybrid FuturePrint & Pack Summit, which will take place on 11 November in Cambridge, with content streamed globally on a weekly basis from November 26.

The live event takes place at Murray Edwards College, Cambridge.

This new event aligns with the changing demand for live events, enabling people to learn and make new connections in person. This live and virtual hybrid event marks the first of its kind for the print and packaging sector.

Interested in joining FuturePrint & Pack Summit as an exhibitor, speaker or sponsor? Please register your interest in attending, speaking or sponsoring here: https://bit.ly/FPP-registration Tickets, visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/futureprint-and-pack-summittickets-171992713837

AIM XP EXHIBITION

The Pen Warehouse and Snap Products presented their range of new and best selling products at the AIM XP exhibition.

The team were delighted to be face to face with customers again, discussing plans for the future, new products and a much needed opportunity to catch up.

Activities included team exercises and discussions involving mixed groups of distributors and suppliers. This was an invaluable experience as it helped to gain insight of the industry and its demands from both perspectives.

Matt Dyl, Head of Sales commented: “We just want to thank the team at AIM for hosting a great day and to the distributors that attended, these events are brilliant and we are so grateful to be exhibiting again after a challenging 18 months”. www.pens.co.uk • www.snapproducts.co.uk

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at 19:00, with the Recognising Excellence Awards presented to worthy winners from 21:00. During the dinner, the IPIA will also run its fantastically fun Stand-up Bingo session, with the winner sweeping half the pot – while the other half goes to a charity of their choice. Highly acclaimed band Hypersonix will then perform live and keep the entertainment and fun going into the night.

A range of tickets are available, starting with a visit to the Expo and lunch in the Business Networking Expo (£12 — IPIA/BAPC Members and £14.40 — non-members), rising to a complete package for the whole event and overnight accommodation with breakfast (£192 — IPIA/BAPC Members, £223.20 – non-members).

Visit bit.ly/expogala21 for all the details on the event and to book your tickets. Tickets are limited, and with the event already proving very popular, early booking is recommended. * Source: Trinity McQueen (on behalf of Royal Mail)

MIMAKI NEW INNOVATIONS AT FESPA 2021

Mimaki Europe will showcase its broad portfolio of market leading, profit generating digital print technologies at FESPA Global Print Expo 2021 (12-15 October 2021, RAI Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Stand: 1-F45).

Taking full advantage of the first in-person FESPA event since the COVID-19 pandemic, the company will premiere live demonstrations of its most recently announced innovations, while also inspiring visitors with outstanding applications produced by customers. As FESPA 2021 will take place ‘on home soil’ for Mimaki Europe, visitors will also have the unique opportunity to visit its Amsterdam Experience Centre and tour Mimaki’s entire 3D and textile portfolio with one to one demonstrations from Mimaki’s expert team.

Proudly announcing that “the real print experience is back”, Mimaki is committed to bringing the print community back together with all possible COVID-safety measures in place. On the stand, customers can immerse themselves in technology from Mimaki’s latest product portfolio, including brand new releases such as the high volume UV flatbed printer, the JFX6002513, the high speed, high quality UJF Series printers, and the full colour desktop 3D printer, the 3DUJ-2207. Mimaki will also celebrate its customers and partners in an interactive exhibit of success stories and application examples from its print ambassadors.

With so many ground breaking technologies yet to be seen at a physical event, the Mimaki stand is sure to be an extraordinary experience. The JFX600-2513 LED-UV large format flatbed inkjet printer, designed to address the high volume UV market, will be among the new solutions to have its tradeshow debut this FESPA. Engineered for high speeds and high productivity, the new model offers print service providers a broader variety of applications thanks to a wider range of ink types and increased media flexibility. www.hybridservices.co.uk • www.mimakieurope.com/fespa2021

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We’ve all seen those awful pictures on television of plastic bottles left floating in the sea and turtles with carrier bags in their mouths, after which we are left wondering what on earth we can do to put a stop to plastic pollution.

Between five and 13 million tons of plastic are leaked into the oceans every year, with an astonishing 91% of plastic waste not being recycled. As is the case with all other industries, print has a major role to play in not only reducing the amount of plastic waste produced by the industry, but also inventing ways to reuse and repurpose recycled plastic in innovative ways.

HP is at the forefront of this effort and is fiercely dedicated to environmental protection efforts. This has led to the creation of a new product in the form of HP Recycled Satin Canvas, a printable canvas made from 100% recycled water bottles retrieved from the ocean during organised clean-ups.

Crucially, HP Recycled Satin Canvas is entirely compliant with the REACH European Commission standard for the protection of human health and the environment, making it eligible for return through the HP Large-Format Media take-back programme. It offers a more eco-conscious media solution for printers around the world and, for customers in the UK, approved HP reseller Perfect Colours has recently set up a new website dedicated to the product.

On the launch of the new portal, Jason Burroughs, Managing Director of Perfect Colours, explains: “We are passionate about our environment and want

to ensure products such as these, no matter who creates them, are marketed to help promote a better tomorrow.

“Rarely does such a truly ground breaking product come along. This new media, made from raw materials reclaimed from the ocean, is certainly in line with our environmental goals as a business. The product is unique. As such, we’ve created a bespoke website to give our customers the opportunity to learn more about it — and purchase it — online.”

While the obvious advantage of using HP Recycled Satin Canvas is that it allows printers to offer their customers a more sustainable solution, there are plenty of other benefits. HP Recycled Satin Canvas is lower priced than most like for like media, offering printers cost savings in addition to environmental benefits. Also, while the new canvas does not feature any coatings, which can often be costly and potentially harmful to the environment, it does have a professional textured satin finish for extremely high print quality.

A durable media that resists edge cracking when stretched, the canvas produces outstanding image quality and precise colours on a bright white, slightly textured, satin finish canvas, and is suitable for print applications such as photo enlargements, reproductions and retail, corporate and hospitality décor.

There has already been plenty of interest in the product according to Jason Burroughs. He continues: “The new eco-conscious HP Recycled Satin Canvas media and our supporting website has been very well received. We have already had several enquiries from customers.”

By creating this new product — and with Perfect Colours’ support — HP is stopping thousands and thousands of water bottles from further polluting the oceans and turning them into a new product that itself can be recycled and used again in a new form.

Jason concludes: “Of course, the actual impact that this one recycling scheme will have on ocean pollution is just part of the solution. However, when combined with other similar ideas and initiatives, we really can have a positive impact on the environment.” www.hprecycledcanvas.com

INNOTECH UNVEILS COST EFFECTIVE PVC-FREE BANNER Innotech Digital has announced immediate availability of the latest addition to their PVC-free media range, Envirotech PVC Free Frontlit Banner 150gsm FR B1. As well as being environmentally responsible, the new robust 150gsm front lit banner material delivers exceptional value. The biggest challenge for printers to date has been the cost of PVC-Free materials compared with the PVC alternative. Now they can put that concern behind them!

Kieran Dallow, Marketing Manager for Innotech Digital, says, “We believe this new banner material is the most cost effective PVC-free banner solution currently available in the market. Its price is comparable to standard 440gsm PVC front lit media and is a very viable alternative solution for environmentally conscious companies wishing to make a real stand against the over use of PVC in our industry.”

The new Envirotech PVC-free banner has been proven in testing to be weldable, although it is still recommended to test this with customer specific machinery. “Being weldable is a huge benefit for our customers because most PVC-Free banners currently on the market are not weldable and require additional stitching or banner tape, which can be more costly and time consuming,” adds Dallow.

The new product is fire rated to B1 Certification and is suitable for printing with eco-solvent, solvent, UV-curable and latex inks. It is available in 1600mm and 3200mm widths and with durability equivalent to 440gsm banner PVC

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materials it is ideal for indoor and outdoor campaign graphics.

With around 250,000sqm of eco-friendly materials in stock, Innotech has one of the widest and most extensive PVC-Free media availability in the industry. www.innotechdigital.com

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DTG OR DYE SUB – HOW TO MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE

By Tom Owers, Pro Graphics Manager ,at Epson UK: Refreshing your service offering…Developing broader application possibilities…Expanding your production horizon. Whatever your business objectives, the addition of Direct-To-Garment or dye-sublimation printing can enhance your creative flexibility while saving you money.

Both production processes are predicted to see exciting growth driven by increased interest in sustainability, customisation and creativity.

Market Insights predicts the global direct to garment printing market will reach $2.31 billion by 2023 up from $1.86 billion in 2018. While Smithers’ The Future of Dye-Sublimation Printing to 2023 says the sector will experience a strong compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2% to 2023 and increase total market value to €12.4 billion.

But how do you decide what technology to invest in? The main difference between the two is the type of materials that can be printed on – cotton or polyester. With DTG, as the name suggests, artwork is printed directly onto the garment. The technology uses water based CMYK and white pigment ink, so these inks can print on dark or light coloured T-Shirts, hoodies, jumpers or any 100% cotton garment. It is possible to print onto poly/cotton blends as long as cotton content is 50%.

With dye sublimation, artwork is printed in full colour onto transfer paper using dye sublimation ink and paper. The ink is then transferred from the paper to the fabric using heat and pressure. It works best with white, 100% polyester and as such is suited to sportswear and fashion. An additional application, ideal for the photo gifting market is sublimating to polymer coated rigid substrates such as mobile phone covers, ceramic mugs, or special metal sheets.

Another difference is the process itself. When DTG printing the garment is loaded onto the printer platen and the inks are applied directly. When printing onto dark garments an under layer of white ink is printed first whilst for light coloured garments only CMYK is used, so they are quicker to produce. Pretreatment is optional for light garments (improves vibrancy) but essential for dark garments. This process stops the white ink soaking into fabric and ensures a pure white base for CMYK inks to be applied. A heat press or tunnel dyer is then used post print to cure the inks.

Dye sublimation is a two-step process that that uses dye sublimation inks.

The image is mirrored in the driver of RIP software (so it faces correct way when transferred) before being printed on sublimation transfer paper. The process is then completed by bringing the printed design together with chosen substrate and applying heat and pressure, via a heat press or calendar. Timings, pressure and temperature will all vary depending on what is being sublimated to.

Speed is also consideration. DTG printers are generally scalable and simple to run as part of a workflow so it’s easy to produce a steady volume of garments.

As the garments are already finished a potential bottleneck can be avoided post print, but applications are limited to off the shelf, cotton based products.

Dye sublimation is a more involved process but supports greater application variety and much more freedom in terms of finished output or product. For example, once a roll of fabric has been printed, it could then be cut and sewn into all manner of garments or products.

In short, the pros for DTG are its ability to quickly and easily print vibrantly

coloured, customised designs onto finished cotton garments while requiring only a small working area.

Dye sublimation pros are its high durability, vibrancy of colour and the ability to print designs on hard and soft materials for a broad range of applications.

The key benefit for both is that they enable onsite, on-demand textile printing, producing a low carbon footprint in comparison to traditional textile production.

The fashion industry produces 20% of all global wastewater and 10% of global carbon emissions, but localising fashion using more on-demand digital printing can save up to 4Kg of CO2 per item. As print production technology for both DTG and dye sublimation continues to evolve, so too do the opportunities for minimising our burdens on the environment.

Epson’s benchmark of reliable DTG printing, the SureColor SC-F2100, has recently been joined by the SureColor SC-F3000, designed for higher volume users requiring increased productivity and a low total cost of ownership.

The dye sublimation solutions in Epson’s growing portfolio range from entry to industrial level, including our first A4 dye sublimation printer, the SureColor SCF100, up to our 255sqm/hr SureColor SC-F10000 76in wide format printer. www.epson.co.uk/products/printers/large-format-printers

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for the local economy and a catalyst for bringing communities together. However, empty store fronts are an eyesore and what they represent is depressing; they make people less likely to visit an area and limit the incomes of nearby stores, retailers and landlords.

But when these empty windows are combined with print media, they represent an opportunity for the savvy marketeer to take advantage of valuable advertising space and raise the collective psyche of the community.

MAKING A SPLASH ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Matt Manteit, International Sales Manager at Neschen Coating says: Whether it is opening a new store or restaurant, directing people online, or building awareness of a brand, it is critical to stand out and be seen by your target audience. After all, you want potential customers to be able to easily find their way to your business.

As bricks and mortar continue to merge with ecommerce, print media remains a powerful way to promote your business, and as such is regarded as an essential communication medium and a critical part of the marketing mix.

Printed media helps businesses to connect their physical store with their online shop and, if executed well, offers a seamless transition, a consistent experience and ultimately strengthens both mediums.

Print can be used to take advantage of the omni-channel customer trend by creating spaces where customers want to spend time, while highlighting ‘as seen on Instagram’ products or deals to drive in-store sales from online promotions. It can also be used to direct customers to click and collect locations, as well as to create a stir on social media.

EVOLVING RETAIL LANDSCAPE

The last 18 months have seen an increase in high street, shopping mall, town and city centre vacancy rates.

When these areas are bustling and vibrant, they provide a boost

The closure of retail and leisure facilities over the past 18 months saw the use of social media rocket as consumers turned to the platforms as a method of entertainment.

However, these platforms can also be a valuable resource for brands as a way of interacting and connecting with users, with further potential for links between printed media and online.

The last year has taught us that the attention grabbing value of floor graphics is very high.

It is the ideal medium to get noticed and to draw focus to a specific location, product or promotion, especially when a 3D effect is used.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

When referencing some of the major trends in the market, it is only right to single out an area that is posing challenges for print companies around the world. Customers and clients are demanding more environmentally friendly printed work than ever before, and the pressure is on to ensure work meets these requirements.

Working with more environmentally friendly products is one way of addressing these demands. One such material comes in the form of the Neschen Easy Dot PVC-Free range, which comprises PP or PET films that can be used to produce graphics for windows, walls and floors.

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TO LAMINATE OR NOT TO LAMINATE? Dennis LeBlanc at Drytac, discusses when graphics should and shouldn’t be laminated: To laminate or not to laminate? Have you ever asked yourself this question? If not, then perhaps you should. It could be the difference between winning or losing your next job.

Laminates are an integral part of graphics and will be for years to come. However, there is a time and place for them — as well as occasions and applications when they might not be needed.

So, what are the reasons for laminating? The most common use for lamination is to protect your output from the elements — such as UV degradation — and enhance outdoor durability.

You can also use laminates to finish a job with gloss, lustre or matte textures or to add an extra property to the graphic such as an anti-graffiti coating or slip resistance.

Laminates can also be used to add body and thickness to your output. This can be particularly useful when printing onto thinner materials; the extra layer will stop the graphic stretching and simplify the installation process.

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If your focus is on protecting the ink layer of a graphic, you should also consider laminating all long term work — both indoors and outdoors — as well as output that will be situated in high traffic locations such as corridors and hallways.

When considering lamination for finishing effects, this is only necessary on some occasions as most print media is available in different finishes. Newer print hardware even allows for gloss and matte output from the get-go through their ink setup.

Did you notice a reoccurring theme here? Most of the reasoning behind lamination is for longer term applications, or, to put it simply, projects that will remain in place for more than one year.

This begs the question: what about short term revolving graphics? Do you need to laminate these as well? Outside of the need for adding additional functionality to the graphic, in most short term applications you can eliminate the need for laminating by choosing a thicker print media with an easy install or removable adhesive solution.

These materials will do the job wonderfully and

avoid the added cost and labour of lamination, providing substantial savings for you and your clients.

Today’s print media offerings have addressed this with 4mil materials and dot adhesives for easy installation and 6mil removable solutions that won’t stretch as you work with them.

To that point, there are now textured solutions readily available that can provide scuff, scratch and slip resistance on their own.

Taking all this into account, perhaps ask yourself again: to laminate or not to laminate? That is — indeed — the question you should be asking. It might just save you both time and money. www.drytac.com

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CJB PRINTING EQUIPMENT T: 0116 2600777 W: www.cjbpe.co.uk E: sales@cjbpe.co.uk CJB Printing Equipment Ltd was formed in 1994 by two directors with over 40 years of combined experience in the printing industry. We are an independent

DURAWELD

T: 01723 584091 E: sales@duraweld.co.uk W: www.duraweld.co.uk Salter Road, Eastfield Industrial Estate, Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO11 3UP Manufacturer of presentation products to package, present and protect printed paper and multimedia.

Ring Binders, Tabbed Dividers and Indexes, Files and Folders, Wallets, Polypropylene Boxes, Multimedia Packaging, Self Adhesives and Presentation Ring Binders. Customise to your requirements through screen or litho print, pockets and accessories. Quality service, competitive prices and fast turnaround.

ELMSTOK

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

GFSMITH

T: 020 7407 6174 E: london@gfsmith.com W: www.gfsmith.com Paper and card suppliers of prestigious printing and presentation media.

IFS INTELLIGENT FINISHING SYSTEMS T: 020 8997 8053 E: info@ifsl.uk.com W: 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.

LISTAWOOD PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS T: 01553 818818 E: sales@listawood.com W: www.listawood.com 24 Rollesby Road, Hardwick Industrial Estate, King’s Lynn, Norfolk. PE30 4LS UK manufacturer of promotional products including mousemats, ceramics, liquid filled products, usb Flashdrives and magnets. 100% trade only.

LISTAWOOD TRADE SUPPLIES

T: 01553 818848 E: tradesupplies@listawood.com W: www.listawood.com 24 Rollesby Road, Hardwick Industrial Estate, King’s Lynn, Norfolk. PE30 4LS A one stop shop for consumables and equipment for dye sublimation and chromablast. Authorised distributor of Hix heat presses and parts.

LUCAS FETTES

ever-growing reputation for supplying quality new and

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

used equipment.

Insurance — CSMA premier business policy.

leading supplier of a large comprehensive range of print finishing equipment. The company is now a substantial two-generation family concern with an

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THE MAGAZINE PRODUCTION COMPANY T: 01273 467579 E: info@magazineproduction.com W:www.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.

PDC PRESENTATION SOLUTIONS T: 020 8810 5770 E: sales@pdcuk.com W: 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 E: for free samples and pricing.

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METRO UK

W: www.printonbeermats.co.uk W: www.printoncoasters.co.uk E: info@printonbeermats.co.uk

A0 Plan Copiers, Plotters and Cad Printers. Specialists

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.

T: 01753 884811 E: hunterslodge@onetel.net in the supply of quality pre-owned Océ and Xerox plan copiers.

MORGANA SYSTEMS LTD

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

NCR PADS LTD

T: 0330 111 5040 E: lets.talk@ncrpads.co.uk W: 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.

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)

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

PEN WAREHOUSE T: 01252 400270 E: sales@pens.co.uk www.pens.co.uk Trade pen supplies.

PERFECT COLOURS

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

PRINTERSXCHANGE

T: 01273 674321 E: advertising@PrintersXchange.co.uk The UK’s trading platform for the print industry

PRODUCTION PRINT

T: 0333 567 4444 W: 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

T: 01933 411332 E: sales@raffleticketsdirect.co.uk W: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

T: 01707 270001, W: 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).

SHARP ELECTRONICS (UK) T: 020 8734 2000 W: www.sharp.co.uk 4 Furzeground Way, Stockley Park, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB11 1EZ

SA PUBLISHING

T: 07434 483777 E: info@sapublishing.co.uk W: sapublishing.co.uk 1 Lowry Close, Church Hill Street, Smethwick, West Midlands. B67 7QT

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

Screen printing as a trade service onto many materials.

Labels, binder covers, estate agent boards, point of sale, plastic business cards, fire & safety signs, vehicle promotional items, etc. For a competitive quotation call now.

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STANFORD MARSH

T: 01905 458000 W: 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

T: 01924 402111 W: 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.

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UMG UK

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VIVID LAMINATING TECHNOLOGIES

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Format Laminators. Visit the website to view the full range which also includes Binding and Print Finishing solutions.

XERETEC

T: 02380 574100 E: info@xeretec.co.uk.

W: www.xeretec.co.uk Brickfield Trading Estate, Brickfield Lane, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire. SO53 4DR Xerox Technology, Document Consulting, Office Supplies

XEROX UK

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

YOUR PRINT SPECIALISTS T: 0191 256 6889 E: info@yourprintspecialists.co.uk W: www.YourPrintSpecialists.co.uk

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THE JOKE’S ON YOU

READERS’ SCRIBES

SOMETHING TO SHARE? TRAINLOAD CRASH

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

GARDENING MYSTERY

Someone keeps dumping soil all over my garden bed, and I don’t know who’s doing it???

The plot thickens...

TWO WORDS

First grade teacher: “There are two words I don’t allow in my class. One is ‘gross’ and the other is ‘cool.’”

Rachel: “Yeah? So, what are the words?”

THROWING DARTS

Husband throwing darts at his wife’s photo and not even a single throw hitting the target. From another room the wife calls, “Honey, what are you doing?”

Husband: “MISSING YOU...”

TOP 20 REVIVED 45 PUNS

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.

1. Two antennas met on a roof, fell in love and got married. The ceremony wasn’t much, but the reception was excellent.

2. A jumper cable walks into a bar. The bartender says, “I’ll serve you, but don’t start anything.”

3. Two peanuts walk into a bar, and one was a salted.

4. A dyslexic man walks into a bra.

5. A man walks into a bar with a slab of asphalt under his arm, and says “A beer please, and one for the road.”

6. Two cannibals are eating a clown. One says to the other: “Does this taste funny to you?”

7. “Doc, I can’t stop singing ‘The Green, Green Grass of Home.” “That sounds like Tom Jones Syndrome.” “Is it common?” Well, “It’s Not Unusual.”

8. Two cows are standing next to each other in a field. Daisy says to Dolly, “I was artificially inseminated this morning.” “I don’t believe you,” says Dolly. “It’s true; no bull!” exclaims Daisy.

9. An invisible man marries an invisible woman. The

Tequila is an excellent teacher.

kids were nothing to look at either.

10. Deja Moo: The feeling that you’ve heard this bull before.

11. I went to buy some camouflage trousers the other day, but I couldn’t find any.

12. A man woke up in a hospital after a serious accident. He shouted, “Doctor, doctor, I can’t feel my legs!” The doctor replied, “I know you can’t - I’ve cut off your arms!”

13. I went to a seafood disco last week...and pulled a mussel.

14. What do you call a fish with no eyes? A fsh.

15. Two fish swim into a concrete wall. The one turns to the other and says, “Dam!” 16. Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, so, they lit a fire in the craft. Unsurprisingly it sank, proving once again that you can’t have your kayak and heat it too.

17. A group of chess enthusiasts checked into a hotel and were standing in the lobby discussing their recent tournament victories. After about an hour, the manager came out of the office, and asked them to disperse. “But why,” they asked, as they moved off. “Because,” he said, “I can’t stand chessnuts boasting in an open foyer.”

18. A woman has twins, and gives them up for adoption. One of them goes to a family in Egypt, and is named “Ahmal.” The other goes to a family in Spain; they name him “Juan.” Years later, Juan sends a picture of himself to his birth mother. Upon receiving the picture, she tells her husband that she wishes she also had a picture of Ahmal. Her husband responds, “They’re twins! If you’ve seen Juan, you’ve seen Ahmal.”

19. Mahatma Gandhi, as you know, walked barefoot most of the time, which produced an impressive set of calluses on his feet. He also ate very little, which made him rather frail and with his odd diet, he suffered from bad breath. This made him. (Oh, man, this is so bad, it’s good) .... A super-calloused fragile mystic hexed by halitosis.

20. And finally, there was the person who sent twenty different puns to his friends, with the hope that at least ten of the puns would make them laugh.

No pun in ten did.

Just last night it taught me to count.

SIZE MATTERS

Elton John thinks ‘sorry’ seems to be the hardest word. He clearly hasn’t been to Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch.

SOLAR ECLIPSE

“Dad, can you tell me what a solar eclipse is?”

“No sun.”

MY FAVOURITE EXERCISE

My favourite exercise is a cross between a lunge and a crunch. It’s called lunch.

BAR CHAT

A man with a stutter died in prison before he finished his sentence!

THE WISDOM OF A WISE MAN

I sought business advice from a wise man the other day and he said, “He who knows and knows he knows, knows not. He who knows not and knows he knows not, knows.”

I don’t know who’s going to do my print shop accounts next year, but I know it won’t be him again.

BEST WORK

Skeleton 1: This isn’t your best work.

Skeleton 2: I know. My heart isn’t in it.

SKELETONS

Why don’t skeletons ever get mad? Nothing gets under their skin.

MORE HALLOWEEN GHOST AND GOBLINS

Why do ghosts go on diets? So, they can keep their ghoulish figures.

Why did the ghost go into the bar? For the Boos.

Why do demons and ghouls hang out together?

Because demons are a ghoul’s best friend!

Why did the ghost starch his sheet? He wanted everyone scared stiff.

What’s a ghost’s favourite dessert? I-Scream!

Where do ghosts buy their food? At the ghost-ery store!

‘One Tequila, Two Tequila, Three Tequila…’

‘…Floor!’

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