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Made4Print lets users size up ink
Made4Print has launched Printcalc software designed to help digital printers determine how much ink or toner a job will use.
Kodak unwraps violet B2 commercial plate
Kodak Graphic Solutions & Services (GSS) has officially launched its first violet plate for the commercial market.
Apple unveils tool for digital photography
Apple has launched Aperture (pictured), an application for professional digital photographs.
Fuji premieres platesetter
Fujifilm has revealed a new entry-level product in its B2 violet platesetter range, the Luxel V-6e.
GLA puts 1m print contract for <i>The Londoner</i> out to tender
The Greater London Authority (GLA) has put the print and distribution contract for its bi-monthly newspaper, The Londoner, out to tender, in what forms part of a contract worth in excess of 1m.
In Brief - Digital
Folex is targeting users of HP Indigo digital presses with a new film for printing customised in-mould decorated component graphics. Digiprint IG/PC film, based on Makrofol polycarbonate from Bayer...
Blackburns boosts its personalisation offer
Blackburns has installed two Kodak Versamark digital printing systems to bolster its position in personalised direct marketing. The two machines will be used by the Leeds-based company to personalise...
Q3 earnings dip in Presstek shift
Presstek has attributed the fall in its third-quarter earnings to the steps it has taken to realign the business.
Agencies start to grasp digital media, HP finds
Marketing agencies are increasing their knowledge of digital printing, said HP, following the companys third Marketing Innovators Forum.
Diamond buys laminating kit
Diamond Print Services has made a clean sweep of its laminating kit with two new machines from Autobond.
Mail Options installs a second C4 Challenger
London-based mailing house Mail Options has bought its second C4 Challenger envelope inserter from Addressing and Mailing Solutions (AMS).
MWP first as it releases its two-cylinder cutter
MarquipWardUnited (MWP) has launched what it describes as a revolutionary die-cut and print unit.
RR achieves FSC certification
RR Donnelley has achieved Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification for its commercial printing business at its US and Mexico book-production facilities.
Gulf Print 2005 all set for massive turnout
Gulf Print 2005, the Dubai-based international printing event, has lined up 150 exhibitors and 7,000 attendees, an increase of 50% on last year.
Up to 2,300 jobs at risk as Stora Enso cuts back
As part of its plan to improve profits, Stora Enso is looking at stripping up to 2.3m tonnes per year of production from its mill operations and cutting up to 2,300 jobs.