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The future of the printing industry is the ability to reduce waste. The amount of waste generated within the industry is so great that is greatly slashes into profits. I've read a few things about how some ambitious interns have created ways in which to greatly reduce waste. The one that stuck...

It really depends on your workload and requirements. I have had better experiences with Canon, but I am under the impression that Xerox is able to handle larger projects. If you are looking for an easier to maintain model I'd pick Canon, but if you need a workhorse then Xerox might be the way to...

Like any evolving industry, there will always be those who are willing to adapt quickly and those who are reluctant to change. As it stands now, both technologies are still able to function within the industry properly, but there may be a time when the new methods emerge as the only option. It...

In my experience the newest technology takes awhile for us to completely adapt. The difference with the latest forms of printing is that consumers are becoming much more educated on the topic and demand the latest trends to be something that out company can accommodate. That said, the cost is...

I've had the same problem and I'm pretty sure it is an Adobe bug. We use Illustrator for all of our projects and just recently began experiencing this problem. It's also important to mention that we've used CS during the entire time we've been in business. I'm also pretty sure that we...

The transfer quality can come from a variety of different elements, many of which have nothing to do with the inks. Types of plates used, plate settings, print settings, stock quality, and many more elements all play a factor in the ability for inks to transfer. Find the combination of these...

I've not heard of that error, that's crazy though I can't believe they don't list error codes. I've asked around and I can't find anyone with any information. This is one of those situations where even the Heidelberg help site doesn't have a listing. Bizarre. When you call them you might want...

The distort command is also what I would recommend. I'm not sure what type of distortion you are going for, but there is more than one way to skin a cat. Also are you using the latest version of Illustrator? I know they added a few features in the latest version that may make the process...

Couldn't it be said that everyone on planet earth would rather talk about what interests them? Also the fact that what is considered interesting banter depends on the person you ask? I am single but I can't imagine that any girl I would ever date would be legitimately interested in the printing...

CS6 is probably going to require a subscription in the future, so it might be good to get in while the price is still low. That's just a prediction, but either way unless you plan on using something other than CS, it might be a good idea. There are a few programs out there that rival the...

This really is like asking which is the best car, and depends on a few things: Applications Print quality requirements Finishing Print volume Budget Service and support Workflow needs and expectations Range of substrates by size and type Controller capabilities and functionality That said...

There's no way I would sign up for that but I completely get why they are doing this. It reminds me of the Adobe subscription shift for Creative Suite. On one hand the services offered are high quality, but this may simply be too much money upfront. Inversely, there may be a generation of...

I would agree with the Xerox route, and perhaps Canon, but I've had my problems with Canon Printers. The best printer for my money is the Epson WorkForce model as it is able to handle a large workload and the quality is always great. Most print shops will allow you to view samples and give you...

Yes, the volume you will need to produce with your new printer is the main thing you want to look at. Unfortunately many used color printers will have similar quality to the one you already have, but certain brands and models are able to handle a larger workload. Off the top of my head I would...

I think the whole distinction between what raw fish/rice product they are referring to only helps enhance the nature of the joke. Them calling it 'sushi' holds the same connotation as calling both a press and a desk jet a 'printer'. Most people refer to raw fish as 'sushi' no matter how it is...

Big fan of a few of the practices listed on this forum. There are ways around purging in order to free up memory such as saving them to a physical medium. Also if you feel the need to purge, a notice to the customer is always a good practice. Every place that I've worked had a purge frame...

I can't help but agree with this. Not only when it comes to CS, but also virtually any other software. I myself use CS, but I have experimented with Corel and Gimp, both which work pretty well. The best part about CS is the fact that they are the frontrunner and have financial backing to improve...

I think CS6 does have its pros and cons and the cons listed above are pretty big ones for the print industry. I guess the only thing I can think of is that the subscription style of purchase will ensure consistent updates, support, etc. As printers we like to pretend to be on the cutting edge...

I agree that the printing industry is at the forefront of the green movement. Soy based inks and biodegradable paper are just some of the things that a lot of companies are using, but the truth is that everyone needs to do their part. Most of the industry knows that they produce too much...

Reminds me of the time when I was asked if our company could match Panasonic colors. I just said 'yes' without correcting him.