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Paper/Ink Archive
Gray matters
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Ron Ellis
GCR benefits include Improved reproduction Better neutrals Consistent TAC Ink savings Faster makereadies Improved stability Easier color space transformations...
Integrated solution for ink optimization
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Ron Ellis
Heidelberg's Prinect Color Toolbox with Profile Tool can be incorporated to create the device link profiles used to determine the level of ink savings...
System integration
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Ron Ellis
CGS (www.cgs-oris.com) Ink Saver incorporates CGS ORIS ColorTuner color management technology. The Windows-based CGS Ink Saver features a clean interface...
Custom settings
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Ron Ellis
GMG Ink Optimizer uses the vendor's ColorServer. Running on the Windows platform, it uses custom device link profiles and GMG's custom algorithms to perform...
A recipe for ink savings
Feb 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By Ron Ellis
Developed for ink manufacturers and printers who formulate their own ink, X-Rite's (www.xrite.com) InkFormulation software (IFS) provides accurate and...
3 keys to UV
Jan 1, 2010 12:00 PM, By David Fox, NAPL associate consultant (dfox@napl.org)
Testing for proper cure | When UV ink cures, it changes chemically. Measuring and analyzing this change is possible under laboratory conditions, but out...
xpedx teams with UPM on coated sheets
Dec 1, 2009 12:00 PM
xpedx reports it has seen strong demand from U.S. printers for UPM coated sheet and web products since the two companies announced an exclusive, long-term distribution agreement in September. ...
Paper show rocks
Dec 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Katherine O'Brien
This October, about 800 people representing design firms, agencies, marketers and commercial printers attended the 20th annual Unisource Paper Show at...
Paper & Ink
Jun 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Premium digital paper Navigator Premium Office Paper from Grupo Portucel Soporcel (www.portucelsoporcel.com) offers the opportunity to win one of 333...
Prudent paper procurement for mailers
Jun 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Paul Robbertz
The mailing industry must incorporate environmental management practices that support sustainable forestry and paper recycling. Sustainable forestry and sound paper manufacturing and procurement processes will lead to long-term economic and environmental benefits for the industry as well as the planet. ...
Product Spotlight: Paper & Ink
May 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Ink maker opens lab at Clemson Environmental Inks and Coatings (Morganton, NC) has partnered with Clemson University's (Clemson, SC) Sonoco Institute...
Printing on Uncoated Paper Stock
Mar 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Denise Kapel
The enormous variety of uncoated paper stocks poses a challenge when it comes to meeting customer expectations on press. Proofing devices use one type...
Pure progress
Feb 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Denise Kapel
One mill’s pulp & paper production is set to grow...
Tough enough
Jan 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By American Printer staff
While conventional lithography is the industry standard, ultraviolet (UV) printing widens the scope to more challenging substrates and demanding applications. ...
Pantone chooses cheery color for challenging times
Dec 10, 2008 11:16 AM
Pantone, an X-Rite company (Carlstadt, NJ) has selected PANTONE 14-0848 Mimosa, a warm yellow, as its color of the year 2009. ...
