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I have a question about trapping with the Xitron rip (Harlequin) and I was hoping someone might have an answer. I know when trapping is on and you are running a boosted black with some CMY under the 100% K then then the underlying colors will spread so they are not net fit to the K when...

I was wondering if anyone might know the floor load weight requirements for a 29"-30" 5 color+coater press (2006 or later). Just doing some preliminary looking around used machines and trying to gain info as to floor load requirements. I am positive I would need to poor a pad as my floor is...

We presently have a Ryobi 524GX + coater and spend 80% of our time running 24pt CCNB (Clay coated newsback stock). When I bought this press I did not look at other brands (ie.Heidelberg) as I liked the fact this small press had large transfer cylinders and was speced to run up to 24pt. Pricing...

Hi I am looking to get a new set of rollers for my Ryobi 524GX press. I have been buying the odd Syntac roller as I need them but now want to change out complete units. A past Ryobi tech had recommended I go with rollers made by Pacesetter Graphics. Pricing from them seems pretty reasonable...

Hi we have recently installed a used Ryobi 524GX + Coater from overseas. We got the coater up and running 2 weeks ago after some initial problems with it (lost the entire computer program for it so would not start). We are having problems with the coater shutting down while running. We will be...

I recently demoed a KM 1085 and Ricoh 7110. Will be looking at Versant 2100 very soon as well. KM and Ricoh fairly close in price...not sure about Xerox yet. I am trying to find people's thoughts on the 1085/1100 on the forum but have found very little in the posts. Was quite impressed with...

Hi I was wondering if anybody knows of any North American suppliers of paper to be used for coasters? Not have much luck trying to find some. thanks

Hi I am looking for recommendations for a used folder for short run digital printing. I am not looking to spend a lot of money (if possible). Was wondering if folders like a Baum Ultrafold 714 will do the trick for short runs on offset and gloss stock. I am familiar with running folders (have...

I receive files with spot PMS colours using the old coated library (eg 491 C). I convert to CMYK as the jobs are being run CMYK. Unfortunately the conversion is very poor in comparison to the Color Bridge conversion had the colours been labeled 491 PC. Is there an easy way to run an action...

I am new to the large format market and have bought an Epson 9700 aqueous machine to get my feet wet. I like the speed, size and price of the machine and thought it was a good entry level machine. I understand this machine is intended for printing more on media used for indoor use however I...

Hi might be a dumb question but I am wondering if UV coating something means it will have UV protection therefore eliminating fading. Or is it that the inks themselves must be UV inks to not fade? I have a client looking for short run stickers printed on a vinyl and does not want them to fade...

Hi I was wondering if anybody has experience with running a Duplo 4000 system. Looking at buying a bookletmaker system. I have come across a used Duplo 4000 that is around 2004 in age. My concern is how it will work with digital jobs. Has a DC 10/60 Collator on it but not sure if these...

Hi I was wondering if anyone can recommend any suppliers for beer mat board/coaster board in North America. I know Neenah makes a blotter paper but was looking for something bleached as it is quite yellow. Any recommendations? I am up on the west coast. thanks

I am looking for advice on a suitable machine to do die cutting of a 13x18 sheet. I am looking to die cut short run jobs and it is not feasible for me to subcontract it out so I want to bring it in house. I do not have much die cutting experience...about 15 years ago ran a Heidelberg Windmill...

I am running some garment tags that are basically solid black with white reverse type. Client wants matte black with gloss white type I told them varnishing white does not show a lot of gloss. I did a quick test...ran 2 hits of black with inline flood gloss AQ (inktrain). I then put it back...

Hi I was wondering if anybody has comments with running these machines. I am looking to buy a used machine to some binding. I see these on Ebay from time to time. I generally have had very good luck with buying machines off ebay. I ran a Harris multibinder years ago so I am familiar with...

We run a 4 colour Presstek DI press and I wanted recommendations on any good blanket deglazers to help bring blankets back to a better condition to help restore their natural tack etc. We presently don't really use anything...my pressman seems to recommend MRC (metering roller cleaner) for...

I am looking to print some projects using image personalization. We presently do very little VDP and use InDesigns mail merge function. I am looking for input on DirectSmile and Expressions from Printable to determine which may be the better way to go. They both offer some entry level...

I presently run an older stahl 49 folder and do relatively basic folding on it. For what I paid for it on ebay a couple of years back it does a great job and has been a money maker. 20 years ago I ran a folder quite a bit so I do consider myself to be a fairly proficient operator. One think I...

I am looking into implementing G7 process controls for press and proofing. Can anybody point me in a good direction for training on how to implement (seminar - webinar or in person). I understand I can hire someone to come in and do this for me but I would like to learn myself so that I can...