We have improved and enhanced many features. One important enhancement is the support for spherical measurement devices. For printers that print with metallic inks or on metallic substrates, the standard 0/45 or 45/0 measurement devices yield erratic results. A spherical device, such as the X-Rite Ci6x, is necessary for measuring highly reflective surfaces, metallic inks, … Read More...
Supply Chain and Labor Challenges add to Complexity of Inventory Management We have all now experienced supply chain challenges far beyond what any of us would have guessed months ago. With the threat of disruptions continuing, such as recent lockdowns in China show us, what we have learned the hard way is that we must … Read More...
Selecting the Right Tool for the Job There are several spectrophotometer devices available for measuring color. Why are some so much more expensive than others? What are the features I really need? Is a device enough or should I consider color management software too? Some devices have multiple model versions and a litany of features … Read More...
Digital Label Presses Are Not One-Size-Fits-All Digital printing is a big part of the label business today, and digital printing equipment is not all created equally. Equipment options and performance characteristics vary along with the cost. The wrong digital press can cost you more money than you need to spend, which can slow the expected … Read More...
For many printers, downtime and long make-readies due to color matching or product rejections due to color issues are the most costly production challenges they consistently face. SpotOn Color can help simplify this process for the press operators and free production supervisors from time-consuming internal color approval demands. SpotOn Color is designed for the pressroom! … Read More...
Supply chain management is often slow to change. Many companies still use Excel spreadsheets to plan their inventory needs. This is especially true for ancillary production items. In flexo printing, these items include mounting tapes, splicing tapes, doctor blades/end seals, cleaning supplies, safety supplies, pump hoses, and many more similar items. Previous thoughts were, “If … Read More...
What is an Impression Target? Impression targets are a great tool for process control and press setup. You may be familiar with the hexagonal target often called a slur target. Another common target used to assist with optimizing impression settings is the star or flower target. How does the Slur target work? Due to the nature … Read More...
When should I replace my viewing station lamps? Should I switch to LED? Most of us understand lights bulbs change with time. This is true for both fluorescent and LED lighting. Consider the time your viewing station lamps are on throughout each shift or over multiple shifts. Over the course of weeks and months, that … Read More...
Keep All Your Plates Spinning When I was growing up in the Chicago area, one of the most popular daytime kid shows was Bozo Circus (yes, I am old). On occasion, the guest act would be a plate spinner. You know the routine; as he added more and more spinning plates, the suspense would build … Read More...
You spoke and we listened! Introducing... All Printing Resources is excited to announce SpotOn Color!A completely new color management platform designedfor the pressroom and other areas of production. SpotOn Color includes all the best features our users have enjoyed with SpotOn! Flexo, but is now an even more powerful tool for job management, production setup, … Read More...