Production Print

Advantage ColorGraphics ordered its second Landa Digital Printing press. Scheduled for delivery by the end of 2024,  Advantage’s S11P will include 7 colors and the new 11K module supporting 11,200 SPH.

The Cannata Report’s production print issue delves deep into the world of production and industrial print, including our compelling cover story featuring interviews with four dealers who have achieved success in this segment.

Even if you have no intention of selling production print, I’m sure you’ll find these insights from dealers across the country compelling.

Konica Minolta secured over 200 orders from customers worldwide and Ricoh added more than 100 orders during drupa 2024 in Düsseldorf, Germany.

In-plant customers represent a gateway to production print for MPS providers.

If you aren’t selling wide format printers, it’s a product category worth considering, especially for expanding your production print footprint.

Industrial print is one of those terms that defies clear definition. Like the sometimes mile-wide, mighty Mississippi River, the broad category represents many things in a vast ocean of different businesses.

We begin this special issue about production print with interviews with four dealers. Each of the first three represents a different manufacturer.

You’d think there would be a definition of light production, but there isn’t. Some vendors dodge the question by citing the jobs that fall into this category.

Broadly speaking, finishing includes corner and edge trimming, perforating, inserting pages, folding, die-cutting, fold-out pages, special trims, adding tabs, perfect binding, and more.

In the latest episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata, shares his optimism about the office technology dealer channel and outlines a few reasons why he believes the future is bright.

ICScolor, Inc. unveiled a new reseller partnership with Anderson Vreeland. This collaboration merges ICScolor’s revolutionary color proofing solutions with the vast market reach and product portfolio of Anderson Vreeland.

The Cannata Report’s Manic Monday offers a rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology industry news.

At PRINTING United in Las Vegas, Agfa will highlight its latest automation solutions for inkjet print production. The new MAX Bots for the Tauro H3300 and the autoloader for the Onset Grizzly X3 HS are designed to boost efficiency, reduce labor costs, and ensure precision in high-volume printing.

Color-Logic announced that its Process Metallic Color System will be featured at the highly anticipated PRINTING United expo in Las Vegas.

The Cannata Report’s Manic Monday offers a rapid recap of the previous week’s office technology industry news.

In the latest episode of Fridays with Frank, Frank G. Cannata responds to a dealer’s question about how office technology dealers can avoid the race to the bottom in terms of pricing and maintain a profitable business.

Solimar Systems announced the release of Solimar Print Director Enterprise (SPDE) version 9.3. This latest update introduces new capabilities and enhancements designed to support intelligent automation and improve efficiency, color fidelity.

Color-Logic has qualified the Fujifilm Europe Print Experience Center, a demonstration facility in Ratingen, Germany, as a certified Color-Logic demonstration facility.

Xeikon North America will show its TX500 (TITON) Press in collaboration with Kurz Digital Embellishment Solutions at PRINTING United Expo.

Color-Logic has certified the PrintFactory Workflow RIP EcoSystem now available from a number of OEMs and dealers.

Women in Print Alliance announced the launch of a new membership program designed to provide enhanced benefits and greater accessibility for women at all stages of their careers.

Konica Minolta announced the installation of its AccurioLabel 230 digital label press at LandmarkPrint in Stamford, Connecticut.

Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America announced that it will showcase its newly expanded line of digital press technologies at the Printing United Expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center, from September 10 – 12, 2024.

The Cannata Report’s Contributing Writer Mark Vruno returns with more drupa highlights in the second part of a two-part Fridays with Frank episode.