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    Mysterious Blanket Scum & Possible Solenoid Problem?

    That is a normal occurrence, if it starts to scum up your printing area then you have a problem.
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    Inkzone software reviews

    Has anyone had CMYK install Inkzone on their press? We have a KBA Performa that we installed a new Techkon denso, but their software is not closed loop and we actually now have too many steps to do a scan now. I'm thinking about keeping the scanner but installing Inkzone, any reviews? They are...
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    ISO Standard Ink Densities

    They look a little high but they look close to standard start up for coated offset.
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    Looking to start a print business & need advice

    Look into a good Inplant printing group in your area, or a good college or university print shop in your area. They usually do the kind of work you are wanting to produce and may can point you in the right direction. As far as your space goes, your are going to need four or five times the space...
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    Advice needed on digital printed wrist bands

    If you do decide to go offset, make sure you use a hard dry ink, oil base and rubber base will not dry very fast on tyvek.
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    Press Operator

    We are looking to hire a KBA Performa 74 press operator in the Houston Area. Offset Press Operator III
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    processless ...or not?

    Yes, I am a press operator. Right now I operate a KBA Performa 74 4 color. I also run small 2 color presses and I’m experienced in large format as well.
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    processless ...or not?

    I use the "old" ones, my mind cannot wrap around a processless plate!! The coating that comes off has to do contamination to your water system a lot faster than normal!! I've had a few sales people try and to convince me otherwise, but nope!!
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    gloss spot varnish HELP

    Cost wise it would be better than having to go through all that. Putting a varnish over a coating is a big risk. Unless it’s snowing powder in your delivery area, there is no way your not going to have waste from sticking. I’ve been in the business for over 30 and I’m the production manager for...
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    Inkjet recomendation

    Hello All, Our shop is looking to acquire a small format inkjet machine. We are looking to print stationary and envelopes any where from an A-2 to a 10x13 envelope. Any suggestions on who or what to look for?
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    Old KBA 104 4 colors, printing with 2 colors

    We run a KBA Performa 74- 4 color, we do one and two color all the time. Just put some roller lube on the rollers (like Aqazi mentioned) and disengage the unit.
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    Azura TE Light Sensitivity...

    I have been running these plates for years and never had a sensitivity problem, you could have a bad batch. What is the use by date on the box? These only really have about a year shelf life.
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    Perfect binders- what's the best?

    Thank you markhunt, I have actually spoken to Frits and he has come and seen me here at my employer. He is one of the first guys that I spoke with about a perfect binder. thanks for the info :-)
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    Perfect binders- what's the best?

    halmac, what type of work are you putting through on your Horizon?
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    Perfect binders- what's the best?

    Do you have distributors in the United States?
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    Perfect binders- what's the best?

    We are looking to possibly purchase a perfect binder and looking at one the uses the PUR glue. Can anyone give me an idea which one is the best? We are going from using an old Rosback 880 to a much better upgrade hopefully. Thanks for your help :-)
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    Rollers!! (why,why)

    We were using Bottcher in our shop but after many rollers being cut wrong or taking almost 4 months waiting on our rollers to come back we changed over to Pacesetter. They got our rollers in and out in 30 days!! This four sets we have on now have been in almost a year and a half.
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    perfecting press speed

    Are you in Houston?

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