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How to hydro dip
Hydro dipping has surged in popularity in recent years. We take a look at what it is, how you can do it and what’s behind its growth.
How to cut waste with better colour management
Colour management might sometimes feel like a mysterious dark art, but the benefits of using software such as ColorLogic’s suite of products are very real.
How to save time, waste and money with wide format automation
Combining a prepress solution with a workflow management system, nesting technology and a cut line manager, OneVision’s Wide Format Automation Suite has already proved popular. Stephan Reiter, Head of Strategic Alliances for OneVision Software AG, discusses its benefits.
How to use WallArt to unleash customer creativity
Carlos Guerrero, Web Product Manager at HP Large Format Printing, on integrating HP Application Center design tools into printers’ websites for bespoke interior design.
How to achieve unlimited special effects with water-based inks
Beppe Quaglia, CEO of Virus Inks, talks about how water-based inks are a match for plastisol or silicone.
How to make the switch from plastisol to water-based inks
It’s now easier than ever for printers to introduce environmentally friendly inks into their usual processes, and gain an edge over competitors.
How to measure your green transition with Circulytics
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Circulytics tool is helping hundreds of businesses – printers included – move away from a linear approach to embrace the circular economy.
How to handle Total Appearance Capture
Creating realistic design mock-ups has never been easier or more flexible. X-Rite shows us how.
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How to decide on the right spectrophotometer for you
Paul Lindström discusses the characteristics you should look for when choosing the spectrophotometer that is best for your applications.
Proofing and Approval Cycles - A practical guide
Paul Sherfield offers practical advice on how to best manage your proofing and approval cycles.
How to count your carbon emissions
Carbon footprint is one of the easiest ways for customers to judge environmental responsibility. Here’s how to understand how it affects you and your products.
How to improve your cyber security
As more printers move their operations or storefronts online, and more workers base themselves at home, they’re more exposed to cyber crime and online fraud than ever before.
How to eliminate shade variation in inkjet textile printing
Martin Bailey, CTO of Global Graphics Software, shows how printers can make colours uniform and keep buyers happy.
How to achieve perfect colour management on multiple substrates
A spectrophotometer and linearization plans are essential to maintain consistency and quality, say industry experts from EFI and Caldera.
How to make your website a joy to use
A clunky website can turn off customers both new and old. Here are some top tips for sprucing up your user experience.
Seven wonders of the printing world: 1. Rotterdam Markthal
It’s been called the “Sistine Chapel of Rotterdam”, but how did printers cope with the challenges of rendering an 11,000 square-metre artwork onto this dizzying 40 metre arch?
How to make Instagram a customer magnet
With 95 million photos uploaded to Instagram each day, learn to stand out from the crowd.
How to pick the right digital payment option
As the shift to digital payments gathers pace, what are the best options for printers?
