September 13, 2023
A free, practical guide to the most realistic applications of generative artificial intelligence tools for printing organizations.
August 30, 2023
Back to Basics on Inkjet Print Quality
inkjet print quality has a lot of moving parts.
July 27, 2023
The new trend for transaction printers is sheet-fed inkjet
Sheetfed inkjet presses like the Kyocera TASKalfa 15000c can help transaction printers do more.
July 26, 2023
It’s Fun to Play with the T-C-O-P!
Printers! There’s a thing you should know! I said, Printers! To keep track of your dough! You can make more, and I’m sure you will do
what you need to increase revenue! (sung to YMCA!)
June 6, 2023
Let Data Drive your Print Quality Comparisons
Mary Schilling discusses objective inkjet print quality comparisons and the benefits of a data-driven approach. Objective print quality analysis provides clear comparative data and removes all personal bias and visual subjective deficiencies when reviewing prints off competing inkjet devices. Inkjet beauty is more than skin deep!
May 23, 2023
Data, Data, Everywhere! But…
Every business has data. CCM specialists, print specialists, and multi-channel producers have data coming out of their ears. There is customer data, job data, inventory data, machine data, color data, financial data. Oh my! All the data impacts your ability to produce the work. Get control of the data to improve processes, become more efficient, and drive more profit!
May 18, 2023
Voice of the Customer: Workflow Optimization and Partnerships Driving Inkjet Investments
Screen’s customers across print segments spoke at Hunkeler Innovationdays about their goals for workflow automation and their quest for innovation to serve customers. Screen is strong reliable partner that listens to their challenges and provide superior innovations and solutions.
April 17, 2023
Voice of the Customer: Data Mail’s Scott Braunstein on Flexibility and Efficiency
In this video sponsored by Screen, Lois Ritarossi talks with Scott Braunstein, Senior Vice President, Data Mail, about the factors influencing his decision to adopt and build out a fleet of production inkjet equipment.
April 11, 2023
March 2023 Inkjet Installation Roundup
We are reporting on 15 installations across 14 companies. A number of these companies have been very active in their inkjet acquisitions in the past year.
April 6, 2023
What You Don’t Know About Print Volumes and Inkjet
If you want to make good decisions about inkjet, you need to take a long hard look at your entire book of business. This post discusses the common issues that arise when decisions are made without proper analysis of all of a company’s print volume – whether they think it can transition to inkjet or not.
March 14, 2023
Don’t let good business go bad
This episode of the “things to do better” series looks at the joys of customer onboarding and maintenance and why it’s so hard to get development estimates.
February 21, 2023
Everyday Voice-of-Customer: How to Capture Insights from Every Customer Interaction
Whether you sell print services, printing presses, or support those industries, your sales and service representatives probably make hundreds of calls annually. You can multiply the value of those calls by applying simple, “Everyday VOC” techniques.
February 3, 2023
January 2023 Inkjet Installation Roundup
In January(ish) we are reporting on 15 press installations at 14 companies, down slightly from December. The pendulum has swung back to the US with 9 in the US, 4 in EU and 2 in UK as compared to December where we reported on 17 press installations with 12 of them in Europe and only 3 in US.
January 12, 2023
December 2022 Inkjet Installation Roundup
The attention for December shifted back to Europe. We are reporting on 17 press installations with 12 of them in Europe as compared to November where 12 of 19 presses were installed in the US.
January 10, 2023
First, know what is profitable
To sell profitably and reduce risk you need to know what is actually profitable. It’s not always easy. Here are some ideas for doing better.
January 3, 2023
Paper is Not an Inkjet Problem
Paper is not an inkjet problem. It is an industry problem. Smart printers will constantly be forecasting their paper needs and looking for multiple supply channels to ensure they can meet their clients demands.
December 14, 2022
Sales people are a valuable resource
Remove barriers, build trust and optimize your sales force to sell profitable products and services.
December 1, 2022
November 2022 Inkjet Installation Roundup
The fourth quarter momentum is growing. In October we covered 17 press installations at 16 companies and in November 19 presses at 17 companies. The bulk of the activity reported is in the US (12 presses) but also saw four in the EU, two in the UK, and one in Thailand.
November 21, 2022
You’re Invited to a Colorful Friendsgiving
Mary has a free color resource for her friends. Please register (for free) to download .ase files.
November 3, 2022
October 2022 Inkjet Installation Roundup
In October, we are covering 17 inkjet press installations at 16 companies with six in the US, nine in Western Europe, one each in Turkey and China.
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