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We had a 7800 which broke down and we were using it for proofing. I am looking at Epson 7900, but want to make sure that my Proofing software will support it. Can anyone help me with this. Thanks Shawn

Hi, We looked into the Agfa Annapurna M2540 Flat Bed in the SGIA show in Las Vegas last week. www.agfagraphics.com - :Anapurna M2540 FB It was big & very impressive. It is a UV Flat Bed - 5ft x 8.3ft bed. We timed it by using a stop watch and was able to do a 4x8 board (with 2 passes) in 11...

Hi, I am currently evaluating the Alwan CMYK Pre-Press Optimizer and the Enfocus Pit Stop Server. $10K software. Basically we need a way to pre-flight the pdfs and make them print ready for either the Presstek DI or our HP Indigo. Also to make sure that the TAC is not more than 300% as the...

we had very similar issues, and we did a full ink-rebuild and the issue was gone. From there on we do it every week. Also if the ink coverage is more than 300% then there is a problem. It won't stick. Try using a GPA certified paper and see if you still have the same problem. If yes, then call...

Are you still Happy with your 52DI Are you still Happy with your 52DI Hi Disappointed (nice name!!), I read lot of your post in different forums in this site, and seems to me like you are very happy with the 52DI. We have a 34 DI and wanted to add a press. will another 34 be fine, or 52 will...

Had both of them Had both of them We have a 3302 and had a GTO 4Color Love the 3302 (although it is like 20 years old) but with right kind of pressman and maintainence it prints very well 1, 2 and 3 color jobs. Got the GTO (1989) for 4 color work - got it out of my shop in less than 10...

We are using Printsmith as our MIS system and we love it. Is there any way to import or export data into Printsmith from lets say from a excel file or csv file. The data we would like to import or export is the invoice data or customer data. For example we have a website which generates order...

Hi, Has anybody use Pro Digital Paper (from Kelly) - 80lb or 100lb Gloss Text & Cover on Xerox Docucolor 5000 machines? We are currently using Futura but it is like 25% more expensive. Thanks diPressForums.com

Re: Background Issues on the Xerox 5000 We found this when we decided to switch paper and thought that the paper was causing it. Then we looked into it using a Lube and found the background to be dirty. Printed the same image on 240 and it was dirty also. Did not do any more testing. But was...

Re: Ink Density on 34DI Please remember that this is because of waterless inks which is less forgiving than conventional inks. Please post this question at dipressforums.com and see what everyone has to say. We use Toyo Medium Tac ink. Also make sure that the temp. of the room is less than 72...

Re: Switching from SM52-2 to Presstek 52DI We switched from GTO 4Color to 34DI, and that was the best thing we ever did. Forget the plate cost, if you do the math then $9/plate is cheap. Visit www.dipressforums.com to read more. This forum is dedicated for DI. Shawn PrintPapa.com

Re: looking for a new color copier (digital press) How does the Xerox 5000 compare with the Xerox 7000? Does the 5000 have streaking problems like the earlier docucolors. Thanks Shawn

Re: Xerox 242 as entry level digital machine We have the earlier version which is Xerox 240 - It is a excellent machine. here is a great testomonial: 44000 - 11x17 - 24lb Hammermill - 1/1 - done without a single jam. We run 100#, 80# gloss text & cover all day long. It is a great machine to...

Re: Presstek 34DI problems This is a great discussion about this press. We have this press in operation for 4 months now. We had lots of problems initially, and still have from time to time. There is lots of BS which Presstek salesis going to tell you, but you have to decide for yourself what...