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April 7, 2021

Effects of Paper on Brand Colors

Real world look at the impact of paper color on inkjet-produced brand colors from IWCO Direct.
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April 1, 2021

Solimar Systems and Kyocera Document Solutions Europe’s Partnership to Provide More Efficient Digital Inkjet Production

The collaboration provides a comprehensive workflow solution to maximize the efficiency and productivity of their Kyocera TASKalfa Pro 15000c inkjet production printer.
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March 11, 2021

May I Impose on You? Or is Your Gang Nesting?

Depending on your digital device, you might need 4-up impositions or 8-up impositions – the imposition requirements are based on the page size, how many pages fit on a sheet, and the type of binding. This is where the software can be very helpful.
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February 24, 2021

Are You Thinking about Folding Cartons? Start with your Workflow!

A look at the workflow and planning that goes into a successful folding carton operation and some of the special considerations for inkjet.
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February 9, 2021

Profit from the Need For Trustworthy Voting By Mail

Best practices and checklist for getting into the growing Vote by Mail segment.
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January 13, 2021

Workflow Learnings from 2020: Automation Counts!

Any and every improvement you make to your workflow is a step in the right direction. Start here.
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December 16, 2020

Microsoft, Kodak, and Inkjet Workflows: Kodak’s Announcement!

Kodak launched Prinergy On Demand Business Solutions, creating a collaboration between the Prinergy On Demand workflow automation platform and the Microsoft Dynamics 365 ecosystem.
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December 2, 2020

Design or Composition: What Creates Your Files?

You can’t tell your customers how to create their files, but if you can find out what tools were used to create them you can evaluate the files to ensure that they will print as expected.
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November 23, 2020

Color Management and Shiny Things

As inkjet expands into more demanding markets it’s time to demand more from your color management tools.
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November 18, 2020

To G7 or Not to G7

Pat McGrew asks Whether ‘tis noble in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of qualitative color perception, or, to take arms against the sea of G7 Masters
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October 20, 2020

Welcome to the Greatest Virtual Show on Earth!

Virtual conferences should be curated with dedication to building the best mix of information for the target audience. Virtual event offerings continue to multiply so organizers should be mindful of how much time they ask for and what is being delivered in return.
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October 7, 2020

Ganging & Nesting – The Efficiency Puzzle!

Grouping and nesting jobs can drive tremendous efficiencies in an inkjet environment. Pat McGrew explains best practices and where to look for solutions.
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September 2, 2020

Turbocharging your Workflow for Inkjet Printing

While the hardware that informs inkjet printing is essential, the workflow software that supports the hardware is an equal partner.
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July 29, 2020

No Automation? Rules for Managing Manual Workflows

If end-to-end automation is not for you at this time, what can you do to optimize your efficiency? You can still look at the path of work through your shop and make a note of each stop it makes.
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July 28, 2020

Mako Adds Value to Racami Transactional Workflow

PDF files from multiple sources are “cleaned up” seamlessly before onward multi-channel processing.
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July 7, 2020

Software Essentials for Inkjet Printing!

Consider that that every business has at least two workflow environments: a business workflow and a production workflow. In both types, there can be a distinct advantage to automation, especially in fast-paced inkjet printing environments. But, automation can mean many different things, so here is a quick guide to looking at automation for your environment.
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July 1, 2020

ColorGATE Announces New Solutions & Services

ColorGATE, a leading vendor of powerful software and hardware solutions for color critical digital printing applications, has announced the release of three new solutions and services: Productionserver 20, ColorGATE Custom Create, and Color Management Services.
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June 18, 2020

What’s in YOUR Dashboard?

Dashboards can be an amazing productivity aid, or they can be a distraction. Consider your team, your working environment, and what information will help the team be as efficient as possible.
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June 9, 2020

Essential Software for Inkjet Innovators

Software drives inkjet performance from the inside out – from the operation of the inkjet device to performance optimization and workflow automation on the shop floor. Inkjet buyers must understand
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May 26, 2020

What is a Dashboard and Do You Need One?

Dashboards are helpful for everyone in an organization from team members on the shop floor to the C-suite. Pat McGrew sets the stage for what questions you should ask yourself when considering a dashboard for your inkjet organization.

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