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  1. gregbatch

    CMYK to CMY MYK

    Back before everyone had color machines, we had a regular flyer job that we converted to CMY, and then ran only the CM on yellow paper on a 2-color Ryobi. It worked well, considering it was just a flyer.
  2. gregbatch

    Anyone buying small offsets?

    The transportation is usually more than the press is worth (here). An exporter may be interested. Put them on ebay with local pickup and hope for the best.
  3. gregbatch

    Using One InDesign Document to Manage All Collateral for a Company

    Sorry, Dov. Don't know how I missed this way back. It is a plugin, which makes it very nice because it uses native InDesign elements. Ability to turn layers on and off, control fonts and colors, and much more.
  4. gregbatch

    usps error... mailed to return address

    It's easy to dismiss 80 out of 100 cards as USPS error. But you would be wise to find the cause for the return address being identified as the delivery address before you end up mailing a larger job with the same issue and get 80% back. I think we can say that is what happened due to the absence...
  5. gregbatch

    Mailing software: Alternative to the Big Blue Company?

    I'm aware of the MSP restriction. Still evaluating Tecmailing.
  6. gregbatch

    usps error... mailed to return address

    Without an image of the returned card we're shooting in the dark. If it was returned for any reason it should have a yellow sticker on it telling the reason for the return.
  7. gregbatch

    Mailing software: Alternative to the Big Blue Company?

    updateyourlist.com will CASS and NCOA for $3.00 per 1000. Prepaid credits. I've known about the IMsb tool, but never used it. Won't help for the political work because they are usually around 100k each. Tecmailing has a hosted solution for a few grand a year, unlimited NCOA and not seat based.
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    Mailing software: Alternative to the Big Blue Company?

    We are at the end of the rope with Mail Manager FS. For the money they charge is should be way more advanced than it is. Old tech that they keep patching and it just keeps getting worse. Their latest decision to do a major database upgrade at the peak of the political mail surge is the last...
  9. gregbatch

    Secret Agent & BCC Mail Manager FS

    Potential contract with government that requires use of Secret Agent and that all data be encrypted during transmission, idle and storage.
  10. gregbatch

    Secret Agent & BCC Mail Manager FS

    Does anyone out there use Secret Agent data encryption software with BCC Mail Manager FS? Pros and cons. please.
  11. gregbatch

    Fiery Keeps Disconnecting - Do I really need a fiery?

    DISCONNECTING: Is the Fiery plugged into a power backup or power filter? Unstable power can cause frequent disconnects. STALLING: Do you have the PDF print engine checkbox? If so, make sure it is checked. If not, ask the tech if it is available to activate. I had it on one Fiery and had to...
  12. gregbatch

    Need Assistance Picking a New Press

    I would take a look at the Ricoh 7X00 series. Running CMYK over silver gives you an endless number of metallic colors. You may find that it fits well into your product offerings.
  13. gregbatch

    Using One InDesign Document to Manage All Collateral for a Company

    DesignMerge Pro also creates PDF/VT.
  14. gregbatch

    latest ink cartridges for epson 9880 not being recognized by printer

    I had a similar issue with a 7800. Epson told me to power down and unplug it for 10 minutes before powering back up. It worked. EDIT: Power up with the new cartridge in place. I also recall that they said once done, you can't use an older cartridge in that slot anymore.
  15. gregbatch

    Microsoft Publisher No Longer Supported After Oct 2026

    I've got one client still using it. I have trained him to create usable PDFs from it, so I haven't touched native files for a long time. I may have to create a few Canva templates for him, or perhaps even Affinity Publisher templates, once Publisher is dead.
  16. gregbatch

    Looking for help with Quadient Mach 6

    We use Walker Supply in Maryland. Don't know how they compare. The printers are American engineered, but made in China like most everything else. You could try the wholesalers on Alibaba that sell the printers.
  17. gregbatch

    Looking for help with Quadient Mach 6

    The Quadient/Rena Mach 6, iJetColor NXT, Colordyne 1800S, and Formax ColorMax 8 are all custom branded versions of the Astro Machines S1 printer. There are many Formax and Colordyne dealers who would probably be happy to help
  18. gregbatch

    Urgent Suggestion for Gold Pantone Label

    Actually, that looks like gold thermography. The powder is metallic gold, so it works well. Anyway, I don't think he's going to be happy with offset unless he changes stock.
  19. gregbatch

    HP Indigo Alternatives - Ideally something that is not dry-toner based

    Also, rather than laminate, why not UV coat?

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