March 1, 2006

Cover Story

Pushing the envelope

Mar 1, 2006 12:00 AM, By Katherine O'Brien

Inkjetting in the bindery typically is associated with basic addressing applications. But inkjet printheads, inks and controllers are continuing to the push the envelope, so to speak. In general, users can expect better uptime, higher print quality, more environmentally friendly ink options, more sophisticated personalization and new developments in high-speed hybrid....

Feature Articles

Things that make you go hmmm...

Mar 1, 2006 12:00 AM, By Milt Vine

We were intrigued by the unusual postpress applications Seattle Bindery exec Milt Vine described in his e-mail newsletter. We asked him to share some stories with our readers....

A bright future

Mar 1, 2006 12:00 AM, By Katherine O'Brien

Hybrid UV is providing double-digit growth for equipment and press suppliers, not to mention commercial printers who are expanding into new markets while improving production efficiencies. Here, we present some users' stories....

Processor-free CTP

Mar 1, 2006 12:00 AM, By Denise Kapel

An update on processless plate imaging technology....

PDF and a new profit center

Mar 1, 2006 12:00 AM, By AP staff

Graphic Arts Services began searching for a workflow that would help the company recieve recieve files from the outside while generating PDF files internally. That's how www.pdfandaproof.com was born....

It's easy being green

Mar 1, 2006 12:00 AM, By Charles Pickett

Discover new recycled paper options....

Solving the pallet problem

Mar 1, 2006 12:00 AM, By AP staff

Cox NC Publications used to rely on plastic and wood pallets as an intermediate step in its commercial printing process. But the company found that ROPAK collapsible containers from LINPAC Materials Handling reduce damage and save on packaging costs....

Ready for action

Mar 1, 2006 12:00 AM, By Jill Roth

HP's Graphic Arts Summit focused on new products, customer success stories and HP's strong involvement with the Sundance Film Festival....

Columns

Saturate before reading

Mar 1, 2006 12:00 AM, By Katherine O'Brien

I like to think I'm a good listener, but over the years I have experienced my share of auditory embarrassments. ...

Customer service reps: the unsung heroes

Mar 1, 2006 12:00 AM, By Dick Gorelick

An effective, well-staffed customer service function, according to the anecdotal evidence, can balance and mitigate internal conflict, as well as provide perceived value to customers....

What static can do is shocking

Mar 1, 2006 12:00 AM, By David J. Bentley, Jr.

Why is static electricity a concern? It can cause four problems....

Better service through research (revisited)

Mar 1, 2006 12:00 AM, By M. Richard Vinocur

In my December column, I discussed the value of research and noted, "Knowing about your customers and how they view your company can determine future strategies." Since then, I've received a number of e-mail messages from printers sharing their experiences. Two in particular deserve mention....

All the news that's fit to print

Mar 1, 2006 12:00 AM, By Steve Johnson

As you read your issue of AMERICAN PRINTER, ask yourself, "What does this really mean to me?"...

Editor's Picks

Mar 1, 2006 12:00 AM, By Katherine O'Brien

The best of InRegister from: Funnel Inc., Webcrafters, Digital Printing Council, Publishers Press and Kustom Group....

Industry News

Mar 1, 2006 12:00 AM, AP staff

News from: Quad/Graphics, The PaperMill Store.com, Heidelberg, Copy Print Co., Tidewater Publishing, CGATS, Messe Düsseldorf, Xitron, X-Rite, MetalFX, Vertis, Allied Group, Adobe, NAPL, Xplor, AFP Color Consortium, PIA/GATF, InfoTrends, Sappi Fine Paper, Workflow Management, PrintWare LLC, CGI Group America, Dr. Joe Web and people in the news....

Industry Events

Mar 1, 2006 12:00 AM, AP staff

Upcomming industry events in March and April 2006....

New Products

Mar 1, 2006 12:00 AM, AP staff

New products from: Window Book, Wausau Paper, UV Process Supply, Xitron, Dickson's, Mitsubishi Imaging, Canon U.S.A., ColorVision, MacDermid ColorSpan, Ricoh Corp., No-Mark, Rotronic USA, Standard Horizon, Komori, Continental Packaging Solutions, and the latest equipment installations....