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Invisible Dots for Docs

Fraud  Prevention: Invisible Dots for Docs
Securing data and documents is a significant emphasis in the business world. Many production printers are looking to deliver more value to existing clients. So why are they not offering security or fraud prevention options to clients? How much more would a security-sensitive client, pay for high-value reports with embedded security codes? Probably a lot more.

Konica Continues Growth Path in the Print Market
Konica Minolta Business Solutions announced the AccurioJet KM-1e digital color B2+ sheetfed LED UV inkjet production press. Inheriting excellence from the AccurioJet KM-1, the AccurioJet KM-1e embodies infinite business expansion possibilities, from current business fields to more profitable businesses. It will help customers pursue high value-added...  
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Custom Fonts Versus Images
A reader asks for help updating a logo font: Our company logo is contained in a custom font. We want to update the logo to color. Should we replace the custom font with an image? Or is the custom font still the best option.
ColorStream

New Markets and New Profit Streams Are Possible
A key for Transactional Print and Mail Service Providers looking to invest in digital inkjet is the productivity and flexibility that a digital print solution offers. Customers recognized Canon Solutions ColorStream series as a productive and reliable solution for printing large volumes of a diverse range of transactional, mail, publishing, and commercial applications.
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Sid Chadwick

Developing the Business
Challenge: Educating Your Customers and Personnel
When we know little about our customers’ updated priorities, we are reduced to a reactive position. What should we be doing to learn how to assist and support each of those customers to help them accomplish their Top 3 Performance Objectives?
Jessica Pinkous

Jessica Pinkous Recognized for Leadership in Print
Copresco's Jessica Pinkous has been honored for leadership as a 2020 Woman in Print by Print+Promo magazine. Elise Hacking Carr, editor-in-chief/content director of the magazine, described her as "a woman who is changing the narrative of women in a traditional male-dominated industry." Pinkous said, "If you want a long-term career, print would be a good choice. Print will always be around."

Printers Step Up to Fight COVID-19
COVID-19 has presented the printing industry and the world with unprecedented challenges, and printing companies have found ways to be of service in fighting the deadly virus. In some cases, they are working to fill existing gaps in medical supplies. In others, they are finding ways to limit exposure in public settings. Others have worked to shore up the small businesses that traditionally serve as their customers. Read more>>>
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Names in the News
Scott Schinlever

Scott Schinlever
Industry digital inkjet leader Scott Schinlever has re-joined Electronics For Imaging in a new role as the chief operating officer for EFI’s global inkjet business. 
Dave Jeffers

Dave Jeffers
Michelman announces that Dave Jeffers has joined Michelman as Territory Sales Manager for Digital Printing.

Pete Petrie

Pete Petrie
Pete Petrie joins Michelman as the Sales Director for Printing & Packaging, Americas region.

Linnea Keen

Linnea Keen
The TLMI Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Linnea Keen will take on the role of the association’s President this summer.
Good News Outside of Print
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Birthday Wish Brings Smiles and Treats to a Community 
Pastor Bill Losasso, who founded the Florida Dream Center, wanted to celebrate his 73rd birthday as he did at 17, driving an ice cream truck around for a day. "I got to relive my dream. It was really a cool birthday present, and I got to share it with all my friends here."

Industry News

o Minuteman Press Owners Help Local Businesses Bounce Back from COVID-19

o Tilia Labs Launches AI-Driven Imposition Solutions for HP Indigo Presses

o Worzalla Completes Modernization and Expansion Plan

o BMI Launches Book Printing RFQ Tool

o NC Business Owner Gives Back and Doubles Sales During COVID-19

Additional News

o Print Reach Wins Business Services Partner of the Year

o Agfa’s New PrintSphere Disaster Recovery Secures Newspaper Printers’

o A&M Printing Experienced Immediate Business Growth With FUJIFILM

o 27th Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Award Winners Announced

o Roland DGA Announces “Business Builder” Event Series, Including Online

o Ricoh Starts Mass Production of Office Printing Devices

o GMG Offers Advanced Color Solution for HP PageWide Corrugated Presses

o Agfa to Release New Version of Arkitex Production Workflow Software

o Direct Edge Media Launches #BringBackRetail Initiative to Support

o Koenig & Bauer Celebrates Award Series at Virtual Printing Fair

o Printers’ Impact: Hub Labels Sees Influx of New Jobs

o Roland DGA Introduces New Social Distancing Signage Solutions

o GMG Releases GMG ColorServer 5.2

o Xaar and Maplejet Mark 20 Years of Collaboration

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