Drupa Happenings
Every four years the print industry embraces intense innovation across all segments. Major industry players plan disruptive technology debuts that bring both excitement and speculation to the worldwide future of print. The drupa 2012 print media trade fair is themed one world—one drupa. The two week event takes place in  ... more>>>

A Digital Journey
For brands, first impressions, customer loyalty, and quality matter. Marketers strive to elicit this with effective packaging. As the role of the marketer evolves with the trends of the 21st century, digital printing capabilities become increasingly important.  ... more>>>

Consistent Coloration
Digital print enables the production of quick, cost-effective, short run color output. To achieve new goals and quality expectations, digital printers require skill and advanced color management tools. ... more>>>

The Proper Tools for Color
Digital print providers offer customers accurate, consistent, and quality color with the correct tools. Several devices are available to control color; helpings print service providers (PSPs) achieve an accurate, high-quality product.... more>>>

The Future of Color Standards
Evolving digital print technologies present the need for new digital color standards. Many factors influence these trends. For example, manufacturers of color digital presses push the limits to offer an expanded color gamut.... more>>>

Spotlight  Professional Photo Services The photo printing market is expansive. From consumers to hobbyists and professionals, photo prints and merchandise products are in demand. With the adoption of digital-based image capture devices across all ...  More >>>>

Sustainability  The Sustainability of Print Environmental sustainability is an ongoing responsibly in the forefront of the industry. While some express a certain passion on this front, others go with the flow, while others detest the entire idea. The term "green"... More >>>>

Aisle Allure
The response print generates is often directly related to the application. Book blocks, manuals, and other static print pieces are essential, but they do not typically elicit the same interest as creative package design. Capabilities afforded by digital print are strongly suited to the packaging and label production segment. Short runs and ... more >>>

More Control with Print MIS
Print management information systems (MIS) offer production environments a tool to holistically view processes. Depending on a print service provider’s (PSP’s) specific needs, these tools provide a variety of functions—including job estimating and tracking, quoting, inventory management ... more >>>

Virtual Reality
The enterprise mailroom is evolving. Digital mailrooms comprise a set of operational services utilizing the latest document capture and IT technologies ... more >>>

Efficient Print Management
Managed print services (MPS) enable organizations to outsource document management and printing needs. With expert efficiency assessments, strategic hardware placements, and the integration of the latest ... more >>>

On-Screen Graphics
Television scenery, props, and background displays stand out and capture the attention of a large audience. Wide format graphics on floors, walls, and backdrops help transform an empty studio space into a visual... more >>>

Canon/Océ Update
Following the introduction of the Océ VarioPrint DP Line, media and analysts assembled in Boca Raton, FL for a full product briefing as well as an update on the Canon Inc. acquisition of Océ and a preview of the ... more >>>

HP Unveils Ten Digital Printing Systems
In March, Hewlett-Packard (HP) invited trade journalists and analysts to Tel Aviv, Israel, for a sneak peek of its major releases planned for drupa, taking place May 3 to 16, 2012 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Notably, the ... more >>>

Quadrennial Trends
Following Every four years the print industry embraces intense innovation across all segments. Major industry players plan disruptive technology debuts that bring both excitement and speculation to the worldwide future of print. ... more >>>

Celebrating Excellence
To celebrate Roland DG Corporation’s 30th anniversary, the worldwide company launched the Roland Creative Awards in September 2011. The goal was to bring together the international... more >>>