In this week’s episode, Frank G. Cannata puts on his reporter’s hat and interviews new Editor-in-Chief Mark Vruno. They chat about production print among other topics.
Production Print
Creating documents and materials that go beyond the capabilities of a standard office printer, including high-volume printing, wide-format printing, using a fifth toner color, adding varnish or foil, cutting and binding booklets, and product label printing.
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Video
Fridays with Frank: Frank Reviews the Sharp Roadshow in Atlanta
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn this week’s episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata shares his opinion of the Sharp Roadshow in Atlanta. If you know Frank, you won’t be surprised he has something to say about Sharp’s foray into production print.
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CR-Connect Dealer Tour
CR-Connect Dealer Tour | The DME Playbook: Strategic Acquisitions, IT Services, and a Vision for the Future
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenFrom managed IT and cybersecurity to e-commerce, Donnellon McCarthy Enterprises is evolving beyond traditional office technology. And. acquisitions are a major part of the Cincinnati-based dealership’s growth strategy.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
SCREEN & IBIS Integrated Bindery Systems Present Unique Digital Printing Workflows at HID 2025
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenSCREEN Europe and IBIS Integrated Bindery Systems are set to showcase their latest partnership-driven innovations for secure exam booklet production and the new IBIS Smart-Label binder at Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Introducing IIL Printing: A New Era in Professional Printing Solutions
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIIL Printing has been the trusted behind-the-scenes partner for the International Institute for Learning’s (IIL) corporate training workbooks and supplemental learning materials for clients worldwide for over a decade.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Color-Logic Launches Adobe UXP Compatible Image-FX v1.2 Plugin for Adobe Photoshop
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenColor-Logic released the Adobe UXP compatible Image-FX plugin for Adobe Photoshop. This new plugin enhances the capabilities of the original Color-Logic Image-FX extension.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
HP Redefines High-Volume Digital Print with Two New PageWide Presses
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenHP is pushing the boundaries of high-speed, high-quality print production with the launch of the HP PageWide T4250 HDR and HP PageWide T500M HD.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Canon Celebrates a Decade of Production Sheetfed Inkjet Leadership at Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoOEM will demonstrate “The Power to Move” in Lucern, Switzerland exposition.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
2 U.K. Companies Expand Capabilities with Fujifilm Digital Printing Investments
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoTwo businesses in Northern Ireland have made multiple digital printing investments—with Fujifilm’s wide-format Acuity Prime and toner-based Revoria Press PC1120 and Revoria Press EC1100 devices; sales partner Alphagraphic Inks worked behind the scenes.
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Technology Trends
Dealer Panel Q&A: Diversification Opportunities and Challenges
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenFive Cannata Report Advisory Board members reveal what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what’s next in their diversification journeys.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Merlin Printing Adds Canon varioPRINT iX Sheetfed Inkjet Technology
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoFull-service print service provider in Amityville, New York, is using sheetfed, production inkjet printing to “magically” help its customers grow their businesses.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
BlueCrest Introduces the Element™ Inserter Platform for Small to Medium-sized Businesses, Featuring an Innovative Tower Feeder
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoBlueCrest has launched the Element Inserter, a new platform designed to meet the evolving needs of modern mail operations.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Solimar Systems’ ReadyPDF Drives 100% PDF Optimization Success Rate at Major European Print Service Provider
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoBC DirectGroup GmbH, a prominent German print management company, has implemented ReadyPDF® Prepress Server from Solimar Systems and is reporting a 100% success rate in PDF optimization for its high-volume production print and mail environment.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Agfa Expands Anapurna Ciervo Inkjet Printer Family
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenAgfa announced the addition of a 2.5 m Anapurna Ciervo H2500 inkjet printer to its hybrid printer lineup.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Solimar Systems Announces SOLitrack Version 2.6 with Enhanced Enterprise Workflow Features
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenSolimar Systems, Inc. announced the release of SOLitrack v2.6, featuring enhancements to its enterprise workflow tracking platform.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Color-Logic Brings Embellishment Software to the In-Mold Label Market
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenColor-Logic is bringing its Metallic Color System and Design Suite Embellishment Software to the in-mold label market.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Color-Logic Releases Volume 2 of Text-FX
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenColor-Logic has released Volume 2 of Text-FX. Color-Logic Text-FX is specifically designed for creatives and graphic designers.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Kodak to Show the World’s Fastest Inkjet Press at Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenKodak will highlight a live demonstration of the KODAK PROSPER 7000 Turbo Press at Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025 (February 24 to 27, Lucerne, Switzerland), booth P4 in hall 1.
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Issue Announcements
December/January Double Issue Reveals Our 2025 WatchList and Highlights from Our Awards & Charities Gala
by CJ Cannataby CJ CannataOur third consecutive double flipbook issue featuring our 2025 WatchList and highlights from our 39th Annual Awards & Charities Gala is a keeper.
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Each year, The Cannata Report sets as its mission to spotlight the developments shaping the future of office technology in our Annual WatchList.
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Technology Trends
The Future of Production Print Software: AI, Automation, and Web-to-Print Lead the Charge
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoWith more OEMs pushing production print, the near-term future burns brightly for dealers selling these workhorse devices as well as the production print software that drives them.
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Video
Fridays with Frank: Scott Cullen Joins Frank to Talk About Four 2025 WatchList Trends
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIn this week’s episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata is joined by Editor-in-Chief Scott Cullen to discuss four office technology industry 2025 WatchList trends.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
2025 Color-Logic Calendar Showcases Stunning Embellishments
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenColor-Logic announced its 2025 Calendar, now available at no charge for everyone to print.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Konica Minolta Installs AccurioLabel 400 at C K Print and Design
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenKonica Minolta announced the installation of its AccurioLabel 400 digital label press at C K Print and Design.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Metal Decorating Made Simple with Color-Logic Metallic Color System and Embellishment Software
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenColor-Logic has expanded its footprint in the conventional and digital metal decorating market.