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Small printer, large colour range, huge opportunity – Now you can 3D print in colour, why should you?
November 24, 2021
The productivity and creative benefits of adding 3D printing to almost any model-making business are clear, but the cost and complexity of the process can often be a barrier. With the launch of Mimaki’s complete and affordable 3D printing solution…
Sabine Slaughter – Wide Format Printing: destined to grow and with ever more applications!
November 17, 2021
The wide and super wide format market has undergone its digital transition while certain analogue printing technologies, such as screen-printing, continue to complement the overall mix offered by large format print service providers (PSPs) to their clients. In this regard,…
Capitalising on rising demand for seasonal work
November 17, 2021
The holiday season has, and always will be, a hugely important time of the year for print, graphics and sign companies, with the festive season providing a whole range of opportunities for work and business growth.
In Focus – ParrotPrint.com
November 11, 2021
GDW caught up with Matt Dahan, founder of ParrotPrint.com, the online digital canvas print company that has taken the industry by storm. As with many successful companies, we found a story that started with humble beginnings, a great idea, a…
Meagan Foote talks growing up in the family business and joining her parents as second-generation co-owner of Minuteman Press franchise
November 08, 2021
For over 31 years, Minuteman Press in Olympia, Washington has been owned and operated by Clo and Jim Foote. Their daughter Meagan, who was 13 years-old when Clo and Jim bought the business, has now joined her parents as co-owner.…
Drytac explains how to use your applications to sell services and products to customers
October 27, 2021
Traditionally, the main focus for print service providers has been to promote their services and products to customers to win new and repeat business. However, in what is now an incredibly busy market where many companies are offering similar services,…
The 10 Principles for the Circular Design of Print
October 11, 2021
With the undoubted rise in eco-consciousness, sustainability should now be at the heart of print service providers (PSPs)' business operations. The third of HP's series of Coffee Talks - taking place on 14th October 2021 - will focus on circular…
Drytac explains how to create double-sided window graphics
October 04, 2021
Window graphics are now regarded by many brands as a key part of the marketing mix. These graphics are an inexpensive form of advertising that retailers can easily apply - themselves - to windows in order to capture the attention…
ArtSystems blog: Not all dots are created equal
September 28, 2021
A large retail chain announces an upcoming Christmas promotion, and the supporting graphics need to be installed in over 1000 stores on windows, walls and floors. However due to time and cost constraints, it is not possible to hire professional…
Photo printing market trends and what we can learn from them
September 27, 2021
There is no doubt that the pandemic has added to the changing and adapting of photo market trends over the last 18 months or so, but there have also been other key drivers that have added to these new trends.…
Excite your customers with Lenticular printing
September 08, 2021
Taopix recently had the opportunity to have a chat with Pops Founder and CPO, Paul-Antoine Campos about their exciting range of Lenticular products that has become the latest craze in the photo personalisation community. Pops not only have a consumer-based…
Making an impact with window, wall and floor graphics
August 24, 2021
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…
Give your print production a fresh look with Décor
August 17, 2021
When the pandemic created the urgent need for social distancing measures, the printing community responded quickly. Critical messaging applications were produced – they were bespoke, high quality, easy to install, eyecatching and hardwearing.
Sarah Winterbottom, Managing Director of Josero Ltd, Champions the Printing Charity.
Drytac blog: Setting out your stall with countertop graphics
August 02, 2021
When it comes to capturing the attention of - and interacting with - people in today's fast-paced world, retailers, brands and other settings need to think creatively and consider how to best use their environment to their advantage.
E-commerce is the megatrend to boost large format sales
August 02, 2021
Here at Ricoh, we like to keep a handle on the key issues within the print industry. In the blog below, Stewart Cobby discusses the rise of e-commerce in the large format print sector - and the opportunities and potential…
HP has refined its Latex technology over the last decade to meet the demands of Print Service Providers (PSPs) which, according to a great deal of research with both existing HP users and other non-HP customers, boils down to turning…
What's your excuse for not going PVC-Free?
July 16, 2021
As an industry, we have been discussing the hazards of PVC for more than 15 years and whilst steps have been made in the right direction, products made with PVC continue to be far and away the most commonly used.
Graphics can be incredibly impactful, changing a room - or even a whole building - with colour and design. But it's not necessary to fight what's already there, or to ignore the natural finish of the surface. Applying a mural…
The Future’s White!
June 28, 2021
The effective use of white ink in wide format printing is something that machine, media and ink manufacturers have been working hard towards for many years. White is a bit of an anomaly in the ink world. It can add…
While there may be a plethora of print hardware available on the market, investment in a management information system (MIS) can be essential to ensure it is operating to its full potential and producing the highest quality work.
What's the future for floor graphics?
May 28, 2021
While floor graphics have been a staple part of the industry for some time now, the pandemic of the past year or so - and the need for social distancing signage - has seen the popularity of these applications skyrocket.
Printers are on a mission to find better ways to win more business and operate more efficiently. Their experience from last year is driving a renewed energy across the printing industry as they embrace the continued variability of print markets…
PressOn – a Printing Jewel on the Medway Featured
March 02, 2021
For many of us, the last year has helped us gain a better knowledge, understanding and appreciation of our local area. Wherever you are in the country, not many of us have been out much and, when we have, it’s…
My kids love visiting Roland DGA headquarters to see all the different types of printers and the cool things our inkjets can produce. They typically ask me to print on a variety of things, ranging from banners and stickers to…
Chris Jutt reviews how Minuteman Press Franchise Conversion Program helps independent printers sell their printing business
January 25, 2021
Minuteman Press International, the world’s leading and #1 rated printing franchise, is continuing to expand its Minuteman Press Franchise Conversion Program to help independent printers sell their printing business. “This program is a way for independent printers to sell their…
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