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EXECUTIVE PUBLISHER

Maureen Foulkes

March On In Print

Time to plan your sales promotions and get ready for the quick print

march and spring into summer.

We must be caught doing something great in print. Even if it means

looking a tad early for spring promotions.

Advertise as if spring has already sprung. Use products to promote

print sales to others. Leading by example will ignite others wanting to

be a bit out there.

Do something soon then you can start a print trend for

others to join in.

Peter, Don’t Forget Mother’s Day, Foulkes

EDITOR

Peter Foulkes

CONTRIBUTORS

Lara Groome, Becky Foulkes,

Martin Christie, Dean Cook

DIGITAL IMAGING & PHOTOGRAPHY

Martin Christie

MAGAZINE PRODUCTION

Dean Cook

www.magazineproduction.com

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Quick Print Pro (QPP) — ISSN: 2050-5140

Quick Print Pro (QPP) is published monthly by Colourfast Group Ltd,

16 Tichborne Street, Brighton. BN1 1UR. A company registered in

England Number: 2517164.

Copyright © 2025, Colourfast Group Ltd.

The views expressed in QPP are not necessarily those of the editor

or publisher.

QPP is an independent publication and not affiliated with any

manufacturers or suppliers. QPP celebrates publishing the

professional print trade’s favourite magazine, formerly known as

Copy Shop News (CSN), since May 1998.

Sharing best practice through both print and digital media, QPP

magazine is in front of 36,000 quick print pros each month.

Each day the live web version is updated with the hottest stories

in frontline printing, including news, views, new products and

suppliers information.

Avid readers include Digital Printers, Commercial Printers, Copy

Shops, On-Street Instant Printers, In-House Print Room Managers,

FM and Conventional printers specialising in On-Demand,

Short Run, Variable Printing, CRDs (Corporate Reprographic

Departments), PSPs (Print Service Providers), Graphic Arts

Businesses, Sign Suppliers and CAD Bureaus.

4 News In Print

Hot news in print for quick print pros

8 New Products

What’s new to print and finish with?

14 Martin Christie

Digital Imaging Lead — Colourfast

16 PIP People In Print

Top print peeps on the move

18 Looking Fantastic

On Plastic

New Profit Is On The Cards

20 Matic Media Milestones

Brand launch, facility upgrade and

solar energy gains

22 Paper Chase

A Revolution in Wallcovering

24 New Press At Minuteman

Xerox Iridesse Digital Press installed

26 Green Issues

Premier And Woodland Trust Unite

28 New Profit Centre

Best practice shared

32 Finda Product/Supplier

QPP preferred suppliers in print

34 Readers Scribes

Your jokes in print

QUICKPRINTPRO.CO.UK MARCH 2025 | 3

News

Celebrate print HERstory month 2025

Share your story and empower

the next generation of women in

print: March 2025 marks the 7th

annual Print HERstory Month, and

this year, it’s all about amplifying

women’s voices while championing

the United Nations’ 2025

International Women’s Day theme:

For ALL Women and Girls: Rights.

Equality. Empowerment.

Hosted by Girls Who Print, Print

HERstory Month isn’t just another

industry event — it’s a movement.

It’s about celebrating the incredible

women who drive, innovate, and

transform the printing industry. It’s

about sharing their stories, lifting

each other, and inspiring the next

generation of women to see print as

a place where they can thrive.

HOW TO JOIN PRINT

HERSTORY MONTH 2025

This year, they’re inviting women in

print worldwide to answer the Q&A

posted on GirlsWhoPrint.net and

submit their responses by March

11, 2025. Responses will be shared

throughout the month to spotlight

the talent, experiences, and advice

from women in print and graphic

arts across all industry segments.

Deborah Corn, Executive Director

of the nonprofit organisation Girls

Who Print, says it best: “Women in

print play a vital role in our industry,

but too often, their accomplishments

aren’t amplified. Print HERstory

Month is an opportunity to change

that and promote the contributions

and thought leadership from women

that is seen, heard, and celebrated

worldwide. This is an opportunity

to inspire others, and be part of a

global celebration of women in print”

INTERNATIONAL

WOMEN’S DAY

CONFERENCE MARCH 7,

2025

Girls Who Print will host a free

International Women’s Day

Conference on March 7, from 8 am

to 3 pm ET (GMT -5). This annual

online event is where women

(and male allies!) come together

to connect, engage and learn. It’s

open to anyone who wants to be

part of the conversation on equality,

empowerment, and leadership in

the industry. Register to receive the

replays delivered to your inbox if

you can’t make it or will miss any

of the sessions.

GENTLEMEN: HERE’S

HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT

Pass this information to the amazing

women you work with and in your

network. Encourage participation in

Print HERstory Month and attend

the conference. Pass the information

along to your male partners and

colleagues and encourage them to

take a proactive role in making the

industry better for everyone. If you

can’t make it, register to receive the

replays delivered to your inbox.

BE PART OF HERSTORY

Print HERstory Month is more

than just a visibility campaign. It’s a

chance to create real, lasting impact.

By sharing your experience, advice,

learning from each other, and

amplifying women’s voices in print,

we’re not just reflecting on the past,

we’re shaping the future.

Head over to www.GirlsWhoPrint.

net answer the Q&A, and submit

your story by March 11, 2025. Let’s

make this the biggest and most

inspiring Print HERstory Month yet!

Vario Press elevates with

Horizon BQ-500 perfect binder

Integrated commercial printer Vario

Press Limited has invested in a

Horizon BQ-500 iCE Perfect Binder

from IFS to elevate production

and streamline digital print

processes and to strengthen its

offline trade service.

The family run Berkshire operation

specialises in highly personalised

marketing campaigns with bespoke

targeting strategies that guarantee

maximum engagement with the

intended audience. It produces B2

litho print on two LED UV Sakurai

presses and B2 and B3 digital print

on Indigo and Xerox presses.

David Clarke, Managing Director,

explains the investment: “It

was time to update our binding

equipment. Our B3 and B2 Indigos

can now print and pre-collate multipage

documents, ie manuals, etc,

and now the sets can come off and

go straight on to the BQ-500. They

are then trimmed on our three knife

trimmer. It speeds up the whole

process. Recently we printed, bound,

and trimmed 1200 A4 84 page

manuals in a four hour work period.”

The four clamp Horizon BQ-500

iCE Binder is equipped with cloud

based iCE LiNK workflow that

provides access to an intuitive

easy to use dashboard. It reports

real time production analysis for

improved efficiency and profitability,

remote update capabilities and

scheduled maintenance resulting in

less downtime.

David expanded on the decision

to choose Horizon technology: “We

only looked at Horizon as we know

the quality of its solutions is always

very good. Of the many features the

David Clarke, Managing Director of Vario Press with

the new Horizon four clamp Horizon BQ-500 iCE Binder

BQ-500 has we especially liked the

book block thickness caliper that

measures the thickness of the book

block accurately for automatic setup

and the gentle soft drop delivery

that prevents damage to more

delicate books.”

He concludes: “The system has

only just been installed but there are

already signs that it will be a strong

addition to our bindery.”

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4 | MARCH 2025 QUICKPRINTPRO.CO.UK

Boost textile sales with Pantone’s

2025 Colour of the Year

The announcement of the Pantone Colour of the

Year typically generates a lot of buzz and sets

a colour trend that can influence everything

from home décor to graphic design, product

packaging, and even fashion. Each year’s colour

selection is often interpreted as a reflection of the

cultural moment, and the Colour of the Year helps

set the tone for visual design trends across the

fashion industry globally.

For 2025, Pantone announced the Colour of The

Year as Mocha Mousse.

Mocha Mousse (Pantone 18-1031) is a warm,

rich, and earthy colour that combines the depth

of brown with a subtle hint of red, evoking

feelings of comfort and sophistication. The name

itself evokes imagery of indulgent desserts with

a touch of coffee. This colour represents both

luxury and warmth, making it perfect for creating

cosy and inviting spaces or designs.

So how can you use the Pantone Colour Of The

Year within your garment range for 2025?

Whether you specialise in streetwear or

workwear, considering fashion trends will help

businesses stand out from the crowd. By staying

ahead of demand, heat printers can anticipate

what customers want and offer trendy pieces

at the right time. This approach also allows you

to attract fashion-conscious customers who are

looking for garments that fit their specifications

but look and feel good too. Additionally,

leveraging trends can help your brand stay

competitive while maintaining a signature look

that sets you apart from others in your industry.

Colour can be incorporated into various

elements of clothing design to create visual

appeal and enhance the overall aesthetic. It plays

a key role in fabric or garment selection, but also

in the decoration of that garment.

Stahls’ UK has made it easier than ever to stay

ahead of trends by adding the Mocha Mousse

Pantone, available at no extra cost when ordering

their Screen Printed and InkTra Heat Transfers.

Crafted with real plastisol inks, an expert mix is

the only way to achieve this precise colour recipe

when it comes to custom heat transfers.

Both Stahls’ InkTra and Screen Printed Heat

Transfers apply with a single 10-second fuse,

making them the quickest method in the

industry for adding the Pantone Colour of the

Year to apparel.

PERFECT COLOURS AT THE GHERKIN

You are invited to celebrate with Perfect Colours

at the Gherkin! Join them on Friday 21st March

2025 and discover the best printing solutions

on the market. Learn how the latest HP printers

can take your business to the next level. Put the

printers through their paces and see what they

can do for you.

See the new HP Designjet Z9 Plus, the HP

Designjet T950 and the HP DesignJet XL3800.

Celebrate their quarter of a century serving quick

print pros and learn about the future of print and

IT technology with free champagne and nibbles as

well as a free tour of HP’s state-of-the-art facility.

If you’re interested in attending, please register

here: www.perfectcolours.com/the-gherkin-hpinc-showcase#contact

www.perfectcolours.com

HP PERFECT COLOURS SHOWCASE

21st MARCH 2025

News

Available to easily order online in a few simple

steps, with Easy View.

1. Choose InkTra Heat Transfers on Easy View

and upload your artwork.

2. Select the Pantone colour Mocha Mousse from

hundreds of available stock colours.

3. Hit the checkout button and your InkTra Heat

Transfers will be with you in two working days.

The fastest turnaround for Pantone matched Heat

Transfers in the UK. The easiest online ordering

system and the highest quality Heat Transfer.

With 75+ washes guaranteed.

Head to www.stahls.co.uk to use the Pantone

colour of the year in your Heat Transfer Designs.


News

Stationers’ Company appointed as

custodian of the Paper Gold Medal

After nearly 60 years of awarding

annually the prestigious Paper

Gold Medal to individuals who

have made an outstanding

contribution to the print, paper

and allied industries, the Paper

Industry Gold Medal Association

has passed the custodianship of

the Gold Medal to the Stationers’

Company, the livery company for

the communication and content

industries, who will now be the

residual body for The Gold Medal;

ensuring the safekeeping and

oversight of the Gold Medal for

future generations.

The Gold Medal is the ultimate

industry award and presented at

the Paper Industry Gold Awards,

held annually at Stationers’ Hall.

Martyn Eustace, Chairman of

the Gold Medal Association says;

“I’m delighted that The Stationers’

Company, closely associated with

the Gold Medal since its inception,

will now safeguard the future for

the Gold Medal. Not only does the

Stationers’ rich 620 year history

make them an ideal custodian for

the Gold Medal but their reach and

influence across the many industry

sectors will increase the profile and

nominations for The Gold Medal

throughout the Print, Paper and all

Allied Industries.

Paul Wilson, Master of the

Stationers’ Company welcomes

the move: “As the historic home of

printing, paper making, journalism

and publishing in the UK, the

Stationers’ Company is delighted

to take on the custodianship of

the Paper Industry Gold Medal

and to work closely with Andrew

Large and the CPI to ensure its

continued success.”

Andrew Large, Director General

of the CPI, Confederation of

Paper Industries, comments: “I

am delighted that the Stationers’

Company has assumed the

proprietorship of the Gold Medal,

and I look forward to working with

the Livery, and in particular with

the Clerk Giles Fagan, to award the

Gold Medal, alongside the Paper

Industry Gold Awards, for many

years to come.”

Once the appointment of the

Stationers’ Company as custodians

of the Gold Medal is complete,

the Paper Industry Gold Medal

Association will be dissolved.

www.stationers.org

THE PRINTERVIEWS WITH

DEBORAH CORN IS NOW LIVE!

Hosted by Colin Sinclair McDermot,

this interview features Deborah

Corn, an influential figure in the

print industry, discussing her

journey from advertising to her role

as the Intergalactic Ambassador for

the Printerverse. They explore the

challenges facing the print industry,

the importance of utilising an aging

workforce, and the innovations

in print technology. Deborah

shares her mission with Girls Who

Print, emphasising the need for

community and support for women

in the industry, while addressing the

unconscious biases that persist.

In this engaging conversation,

they explore the importance of

empowering women in the print

industry, the innovative initiatives

of Project Peacock and International

Print Day, and the significance

of networking and collaboration.

Deborah shares her insights from

influential guests on her podcast

Deborah Corn

and personal anecdotes that highlight

her passion for print and community

building. The discussion emphasises

the need for inclusivity and the role

of men as allies in promoting diversity

within the industry.

You can listen via the QR or download

on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

CLICK OR SCAN

TO LISTEN NOW!

QPP PREFERRED

SUPPLIER OF

THE MONTH —

BAKER LABELS

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large or surprisingly short print runs and

aim to have your trade order ready within

four days of proof approval. The sales and

customer service team can assist you in

selecting the most appropriate material,

adhesive and finish depending on the end use

of the product.

50 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE

Baker Labels philosophy has always been

to be as versatile as possible — always

re-investing in the latest quality equipment

and being at the forefront of label printing

technology. They aim to accommodate any

requests from your customers and can meet

all your label requirements. In other words,

they aim to never say no, just like us 36,000

frontline quick print pros.

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New Products

Canon demos ‘The Power to Move’ at Hunkeler

Canon returned to Hunkeler Innovationdays

(HID) in Lucerne, Switzerland where it

collaborated with industry partners in

showcasing the latest developments in its

high performance digital printing portfolio.

Under the theme of ‘The Power to Move’, Canon

showed how the power of digital print can move

people and move businesses forward and how

successful brands and print service providers

leverage Canon’s transformative technologies,

services and support.

It’s also a significant year for Canon which is

celebrating ten years in production sheetfed

inkjet. The company has been leading the way

since 2015, when it launched the VarioPrint

i300, which then evolved into the highly

successful VarioPRINT iX3200. Through the

design and development of such sheetfed

inkjet presses, Canon has gained unsurpassed

industry expertise and has similarly gained

unmatched experience from installing and

supporting over 700 sheetfed inkjet presses

worldwide. As HID is known for showcasing

the latest trends in cutting edge solutions for

continuous and sheetfed inkjet, this key industry

event was the ideal place for Canon to mark this

milestone achievement.

With the motto of this year’s show being

‘CONNECT’, Canon demonstrated the latest

developments in its technology portfolio and

how its end to end workflows can seamlessly

integrate with customers’ ecosystems. Visitors

across the digital segment, including online

printers, commercial printers, book printers

and publishers — and printers of promotional/

business communications, saw how Canon’s

technology and service portfolio has the power

to connect people, solutions and processes to

shape the future of print.

On Canon’s stand visitors were able to see an

array of technology, solutions and applications

demonstrating the ability of its presses to

connect to third party equipment both with

its own PRISMA workflow solutions and with

partners’ and customers’ own workflows.

The compact ProStream 2000 series of high

performance webfed inkjet presses, which can

print on standard offset coated and uncoated,

and on inkjet optimised media from 28gsm up

to 150gsm, was shown for the first time. Live

at the event, the ProStream 2133 printed an

array of high quality applications at speeds of

up to 133m/min, including various short run,

format variable brochures, direct mail, postcards

and calendars that were finished offline on the

Muller Martini stand using its Connex automated

workflow — and also on the Hunkeler stand

with the Gen8 EVO Cut-Stack solution. Canon’s

stand featured finishing equipment inline with

the ProStream: the Hunkeler web extender

for the best print quality output and Weko’s

new re-moistening unit for optimised product

quality and efficiency for continuous digital

inkjet production.

The highly successful varioPRINT iX3200 B3

sheetfed inkjet press, which customers globally

rely on for monthly throughput from one million

A4 images, made its show debut in its inline

configuration with a Horizon iCE StitchLiner

Mark V. This combination matches the market’s

most sophisticated requirements, producing

brochures with high variability and unparalleled

scoring and folding quality. Also demonstrated

with the varioPRINT iX3200 was its new long

sheet paper input, thanks to an adapted BDT VX

370 feeder with a modified exit height. Working

closely with partners, Canon showed how it can

drive customer specific production lines and

workflows through custom implementations of

its PRISMA technology.

With an expanding portfolio of sheetfed

presses, Canon is continuously innovating its

technology, reflecting its position at the forefront

of the digital production print market and

demonstrating more reasons for PSPs to partner

with the company and benefit from the growth

opportunities its broad portfolio of digital presses

offers. Visitors heard about Canon’s forthcoming

sheetfed presses, the varioPRINT iX1700, which

will efficiently produce average monthly volumes

from 300,000 to 1.5 million A4 images, and then

for higher volumes, the heavy duty, B2 sheetfed

press, the varioPRESS iV7, which will print up to

4.5 million B2 images per month.

In addition to technology, customer case

studies were exhibited, illustrating the business

benefits customers can achieve with Canon’s

reliable, high speed presses and its workflow

automation, and how Canon supports customers

with its professional services expertise.

Stuart Rising, Head of Graphic Arts at

Canon UK & Ireland commented, “Hunkeler

Innovationdays is a key industry event where

we can collaborate with our partners and give

visitors the opportunity to interact with our

business development and applications experts.

Real world examples will also illustrate how we

work with our customers to inspire them and

realise digital print’s potential for their business.”

Aligning with Canon’s circular approach, many

of the materials and furniture that were used on

the stand had been recycled from the previous

HID in 2023 and other recent events. During

the show, Canon printed on narrower width

paper to reduce cut off and paper waste, and

the materials printed on the stand were given

away as samples.

www.canon-europe.com/business/insights/

events/hunkeler-innovation-days


New Products

New SpeedBind perfect binder range

After extensive research and trials Glendale are

bringing to market the new SpeedBind range

of perfect binders. There are two models in the

range, one with a spine binding length of 320mm

and the other with a binding length of 420mm.

Both binders offer spine and side gluing, colour

touchscreen set up, 60mm book capacity, best

in class speeds of up to 400 books per hour and

adjustable clamp pressure.

This affordable range of perfect binders

makes outsourcing a thing of the past. Offer

faster turnarounds at a cost of around 2p per

book. Finance options, with no deposit, of just

£31.50 per week!

The new SpeedBind range of perfect binders

meet the rapidly growing demand for quality

and professional bound documents and books

where quality presentation, quick turnaround and

ease of operation are essential. The range consist

of two models the 320 with a maximum spine

binding length of 320mm, and the 420 with a

maximum spine binding length of 420mm.

Product Features: Colour touchscreen control

for fast set up; Digital spine adjustment; Milling

and notching spine preparation; Spine and side

gluing; Adjustable clamp pressure and time; Paper

dust extractor; Fast warm up time; 375-450

cycles per hour; Padding mode.

Operation of the SpeedBind is via an intuitive

touchscreen control panel. The touchscreen

controls the binder settings for mode of operation,

glue temperatures, clamp pressure, clamping time

and speed. Set up time is a matter of seconds with

quality consistent results across different book

sizes. No skilled operator is required, minimal

training is needed to start production.

Spine preparation on the SpeedBind range

is via the extra durable milling and notching

disc. This disc offers 20 milling teeth and two

notching blades. Before any glue is applied to the

spine, the book block passes over the disc and

a combination of the milling and notching tools

break up the paper fibre on the book spine. This

process allows for superior glue penetration of

the sheets which in turn, improves the quality of

the bind strength.

The SpeedBind accommodates twin glue

tanks for spine and side application. This

allows different types of glue to be used for

implementation. A stronger glue may be used in

the spine tank for better bind results, this may

take longer to cure than a standard glue that may

be used for side glue requirements. However, the

more vigorous glue for both spine and side gluing

can also be used to simplify the procedure. Also

included is the new tail structure, this helps to

stabilise the glue amount on the spine before the

book block meets the cover. The tail structure

removes excess glue which helps to produce

better forming of the book cover.

The clamping station on the SpeedBind has

adjustable pressure. Not all books require the

same clamp pressure, books can be under or

over clamped which will affect the quality of the

square on the bound spine. This isn’t an issue

on the SpeedBind range. It’s possible to reduce

or increase, depending on the requirement, the

pressure applied to the spine to negate any

issues with book clamping problems. It’s also

possible to adjust the amount of time the book

is clamped, depending on the cover and sheets

used this will also increase the bind quality of the

finished presentation.

Included with the SpeedBind is a paper dust

extractor. Paper dust particles can build up in

perfect binders during spine preparation, this

happens when the milling and notching of the

paper fibres take place. This dust extractor works

during the milling process and paper particles

are stored in a cloth bag helping to reduce any

build up of paper in the binder. Often this is an

additional cost on binders, it’s a standard feature

of the SpeedBind range.

In addition to binding of books the SpeedBind

offers the flexibility of being able to produce pads

for multiple purposes.

www.glendalepresentation.co.uk

Trotec’s trend colours capture 2025 essence

Trotec Laser, a leader in laser systems and engraving materials, proudly

introduces its 2025 Trend Colours, a stunning selection of laserable

materials inspired by the breathtaking hues of the Northern Lights.

THE NORTHERN LIGHTS

In 2025 the sun’s Solar Maximum will occur, when the Aurora Borealis and

Aurora Australis shine brighter and appear more frequently in the night

sky. Recognising the Northern Lights’ rich spectrum of colours, Trotec has

carefully curated a selection of laser cutting and engraving materials that

embody the brilliance of this natural phenomenon.

From TroGlass acrylics to TroLase laserable plastics, Trotec’s materials offer

an unparalleled palette, ensuring every laser creation is as striking as the

celestial display that inspired it.

A VIBRANT SPECTRUM FOR LIMITLESS CREATIVITY

The Northern Lights are known for their dazzling greens and blues, but

under the right conditions, purples, reds, whites, and yellows also dance

across the sky. These colours seamlessly complement one another, providing

endless design possibilities for signage, décor, and layered laser projects.

Trotec’s TroGlass cast acrylic sheets, available in various finishes and

transparency levels, invite experimentation. Whether layering satin and

translucent colours or crafting multi-dimensional artworks, these materials

ensure every project turns heads and sparks conversations. For inspiration,

watch Trotec’s video showcasing the creation of a layered Northern

Lights display.

TROTEC: YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP FOR LASER

MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES

Beyond trend colours, Trotec’s online materials webshop offers a full

spectrum of laser engraving and cutting materials and supplies. Whether

crafting signs, awards, or intricate projects, customers can find high quality

materials tailored to their requirements. Custom services, such as pre-applied

adhesive backing, further streamline production, saving valuable time. Many

materials in the Trotec range are also suitable for printing, allowing the

creation of striking print and cut artworks.

shop.troteclaser.com


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New Products

New MUTOH

HydrAton 1642 water

based UV printer

MUTOH Europe has announced the release of the

HydrAton1642, a 64” / 1625 mm roll-to-roll printer featuring

innovative water based UV technology. First showcased at

drupa 2024, this environmentally friendly printer is now

available for sale through MUTOH’s certified distributors and

partners in Europe, Middle East and Africa.

BREAKTHROUGH AQUAFUZE INK

TECHNOLOGY

HydrAton 1642 is powered by AQUAFUZE, an advanced

UV-curable water based ink technology developed by Fujifilm.

This hybrid ink system combines the benefits of water

based and UV-curable inks, utilising Fujifilm’s proprietary

dispersion technology to achieve low-VOC, low odour, and non

hazardous printing.

Unlike traditional inks, AQUAFUZE adheres to a wide range

of substrates, including non-porous materials, without the need

for primers or adhesion promoters. The thin yet durable printed

ink film offers excellent scratch resistance without requiring

an overcoat, making it ideal for wallpapers, retail décor, indoor

signage, and public space applications.

ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS PRINTING

The HydrAton 1642 operates at significantly lower

temperatures (30–50°C) compared to conventional industrial

latex and water based resin ink printers. This ensures

compatibility with heat sensitive substrates and moreover also

reduces energy consumption and CO₂ emissions, making it one

of the most eco-responsible solutions in its category.

Thanks to the optimised ink film formation system, which combines a three

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Pixel Prophet

Getting down to the bare bones

Martin Christie was planning on taking a break from Artificial Intelligence this month and looking at some

more simple functions in photo editing, but it’s always difficult to be both topical and also avoid a mention

of current developments — in this case, literally current developments

Last month, I wrote about the

stagnation of scanner technology

and that despite being around

for several decades, there wasn’t any

real progress in the software and the

hardware. This was noticeable in the

lack of new models or capture software

updates. I put this down to the fact that

among a generation that conducts most

of its activity on a mobile phone, there is

not much need for a desk-based scanner,

and therefore, with falling sales, a lack

of investment in the product. Digging

deeper, the actual truth is more complex.

Shortly after I wrote my column, and

no doubt prompted by those mysterious

algorithms which suggest topics you

might be interested in, I started getting

podcast rumours from photographers

predicting that Epson were, in fact,

phasing out production of some of their

expensive top-end scanners.

This was immediately challenged

by an official statement from Epson,

but it was more of a clarification than

an actual denial, a bit like a football

team announcing full confidence in the

manager a week before they sack him.

It seems the truth is not just the lack of

sales, but the shortage of updated sensors

which are the very source of the digital

image. Scanners use a CCD device, which

is effectively dated since it was replaced

by a faster, cheaper CMOS in early

digital cameras.

Without getting into technicalities,

which frankly are beyond me, the

difference is how efficiently they

work. Most people think a digital

camera captures a picture like film

did, rather than electrical impulses. In

fact all modern capture devices have a

photosensitive pixel array which doesn’t

recognise colour but has individual red,

green and blue filters that recognise light

intensity and interpret the hue by process

of elimination. Electrical impulses are

then sent to a processor, which turns the

information into something that appears

to be real for us to view and eventually

print as hard copy.

Essentially, the older CCD technology

transfers that information in a more

New and ‘old’ technology CMOS vs CCD

linear fashion, which is very accurate,

but is therefore slower and also power

dependent. No problem for a scanner as it

is in no hurry and connected to the mains.

With battery-powered handheld devices,

however, this was an issue, as the market

demanded better, faster and more frugal

cameras. You can see why the resources

were quickly switched to the much faster,

cheaper CMOS, which also placed less

of a drain on the power source. And by

the relentless progress of innovation, the

more they advanced these sensors, the

further the CCD-based ones fell behind,

much like an old car model with an engine

that couldn’t be upgraded.

For much the same reason, there wasn’t

much point updating the related software

as the basic box was out of date, and in

any case, photo editing programs had

progressed by leaps and bounds during

the same period.

One advantage of the CCD, for example,

was that the slower and perhaps more

precise linear method produced less

noise — that electrical interference often

confused with grain — but as the very

latest software can cancel this out without

reducing clarity, it is no longer a benefit.

As a photographer, I have very much

been a part of this sensory evolution as

my first DSLR, some 20 years ago, was

a Fuji S2, much loved then by wedding

and portrait professionals as it produced

softer, more film-like images. That used

Memory card from my first DSLR in 2004 (16 Megabytes)

compared to my stash for 2025 (336 Gigabytes)

a CCD sensor with a then impressive sixmegapixel

count, but it trashed battery

life, especially if you took full advantage

of its top-end capabilities, and had a

frustrating time lag saving big files to its

meagre 16MB memory card.

Two decades on, my current Nikon

D800 — not even the very latest mirrorless

tech — sports 36 megapixels outputting

multiple single files at effectively 300ppi

A2 dimensions without even pausing to

catch its breath.

Most importantly, unprocessed

RAW files have much more scope for

adjustment and enhancement than even

the best-processed TIFF provided by a

scanner. Obviously, the scanner is still

the most convenient for general users.

But there is no doubt that specialist

photography has overtaken the glass.

I emphasise the speciality bit as I was

recently reminded of the knowledge base

required when a fellow professional asked

for advice on a particularly tricky job.

While he was very competent at weddings

and portraits, he was obviously well out

of his comfort zone with something more

unusual. Just having a good camera isn’t

enough. Like the print business, buying

the kit is the easy bit!

Image editing is much the same. Just

having Photoshop doesn’t mean that

you can use it properly after only basic

training, as much like learning to drive.

Once you’ve passed your test, the proper

learning curve starts. As it gets more

complicated, the temptation to rely more

on AI to do the thinking rather than draw

on experience is hard to avoid but it’s

important to understand the basics before

resorting to the fancy stuff.

Many of the features of photo editing are


Pixel Prophet

remarkably similar to essential darkroom techniques with film

and even have the same names, but with the source being digital,

it opens up so many more fascinating possibilities, which we are

all still exploring and learning from.

One of the most important is the layer. By making what is

effectively an identical copy you can then perform any alterations

to that without affecting the original, which stays intact below,

and even alter the strength of those changes by adjusting the

opacity or the blend mode of the duplicate. And if you really mess

up, just delete it and start again.

UNLOCKING THE POWER OF LEVELS AND CURVES

One of the most common issues for print is an image that is

badly exposed and will print darker overall or in parts than

appears on the customers’ screen. In order to avoid that

awkward explanation at the counter, it is sometimes quicker to

make a small correction to suit the expected print output and

wasted paper.

Under Image>Adjust in Photoshop the very first option is

Brightness and Contrast but even Adobe says don’t ever use

it, they just kept it in there so the interface looked familiar

for previous users. It’s such a crude tool it’s like using a

shovel instead of a spoon. Exposure, in the same column

isn’t much better.

The proper tools that reveal the bare skeleton bones of a

digital file are Levels and Curves. They both display the same

information but in different formats and work in different ways

to achieve similar results, so you can use either, it’s just that

Curves is more complex and has more intricate controls. What

they reveal is the histogram which may look like a lot of squiggly

lines but is the digital equivalent of holding a negative up to the

light to see which bits are dark, which bits are light and which

are somewhere in between. At either end are the two extremes

of absolute white light and total darkness. These are the two

extremities where digital reproduction struggles, and the humps

and troughs in between are where there is scope for refinement.

Auto correction of colour, contrast and tone will tend to level

out these highs and lows but, of course, it isn’t always what you

want, and more selective attention is often called for.

In the example of an actual black and white 35mm negative,

you can see the two peaks, and the ideal exposure would be to

lower these and raise the shallow curve in between to give a more

even average. But of course, this is an internationally dramatic

high-contrast image typical of monochrome portraiture, so you

don’t want it to be uniform grey, or it will lose its impact.

That’s where human judgement comes in to choose

the amount of correction — just because you can doesn’t

mean you should.

The second example is the same image but in colour revealing

the different saturation of individual RGB channels, which can be

adjusted, and how the highlights in particular are blown out and

need to be reduced to produce natural skin tones.

In order to do this you need to use layers so you can overlay

the effects of levels or curves and then refer back to the original

below to see what they have done. You can either just duplicate a

layer or you can directly create an adjustment layer with levels or

curves - Layer> New Adjustment Layer.

There is a list of other possible adjustment layers in this

column, but if all this is new to you, I recommend starting with

Levels as it is the simplest, and once you get familiar with the

process, you can progress to more ambitious operations.

Subtle changes are difficult to spot on a bright screen, but

they may make a more dramatic difference in print. It very much

depends on the printer and print settings, so it is very much

Colour Historgram

Curves and Levels

trial and error. However, the advantage is that you can make

small reductions in the impact of the overlying layer by simply

reducing the opacity.

There are blend modes in the layer options as well, and these

can be quite useful, particularly with scanned documents that

can be either too pale or too dense. Screen mode will make the

whites whiter and Multiply make the blacks blacker in simple

terms. There are other ways of correcting exposure problems, but

combining this with layer opacity is the quickest, even if it is not

the most precise.

Both Levels and Curves have three eyedroppers, and these can

sample the exposure across the range to establish anything that

is absolute black, or absolute white from left to right, much like

the colour picker tool works. The one in the middle represents a

medium point of 50% grey. These need to be treated with care as

they are absolute reference points so that everything else in the

image will be calibrated around that chosen point. So you may

make a grey area pure white but desaturate most of the colour in

the rest of the image.

While some of these basic actions can be heavy-handed, with

adjustable layers you have quite subtle control over the output if

you use them carefully. It’s important to understand how these

work and why with digital imaging before you progress too far

with image manipulation and consequent printing. It was the

hardest lesson we film photographers had to learn to move from

the darkroom to the computer. Still, the basic science of light

hasn’t changed, only the technology, and of course, printing with

inks is still pretty much unchanged despite the change from

plate to processor.

The problems of mixing simple colours to create a desired

composite remain even with the help of Artificial Intelligence. n


People in Print

Mike Faiers New Konica Minolta COO

Konica Minolta has

appointed Mike Faiers

as Chief Operations

Officer to lead the team

in delivering world class

technology led solutions,

with exceptional customer

service and support.

Mike Faiers joined Konica Minolta in 2021 as its

Chief Technology Officer to drive innovation and

deliver solutions and services to meet the current

and future workplace challenges of its customers.

Assuming the new role of Chief Operations

Officer, his remit is to develop and refine

processes and procedures that position Konica

Minolta even closer to its customer, to provide

them with the solutions, care and support they

need throughout every stage of their journey.

Commenting on his new position, Mike Faiers

states, “Our success is defined by the satisfaction

of our customers. Having one best in class team

responsible for overseeing and fulfilling our

commitments to them, ensures we optimise our

service delivery, identify opportunities to develop

our portfolio and build long term loyalty, rooted in

trust, competence and consistently delivering on

every promise we make.”

During his tenure as Chief Technology Officer,

Mike led a team that helped to consolidate Konica

Minolta’s reputation as a supplier of innovative

digital technologies that are transforming

operations in SMB office environments as well as

professional print rooms. In his new role, Mike will

build on his time spent working across every facet

IFS CREATES TWO NEW SENIOR ROLES

of the business, to optimise operations including

service and support, logistics and the wider

supply chain. Mike adds, “Every decision we make

will be guided by the overarching question of

how the actions we take can positively impact the

experience of our customers.”

Rob Ferris, Chief Executive Officer of Konica

Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd, states,

“Konica Minolta has always been a customer

centric organisation. As such we are constantly

on the lookout for ways to refine and evolve

our offering. In his new role, Mike leads an

experienced and tight knit team that has a truly

holistic view of the entire end to end customer

journey, with each member focused on delivering

the best possible solutions, service and support.”

www.konicaminolta.co.uk

On the back of record results in 2024 and to aid

continual expansion of the business, IFS has

created two new senior positions.

Tim Clifton joins the team as Technical Director

and Chris Page takes on the role of Business

Development Manager.

Commenting on the development, IFS’s

Managing Director Eric Keane says: “Tim and

Chris are massively significant additions to IFS.

They are both highly experienced professionals,

skilled in their respective areas. They bring a

wealth of knowledge with them, and we look

forward to the positive impact they will make to

both the business and our extensive client base.”

• Tim has rich commercial and technical

experience perfect for the new role of

Technical Director. He will be IFS’s new

technical lead in all aspects and oversee the

expansion of the IFS Technical and Support

Services. Tim is well known by many IFS

customers. He has a highly respected and well

earned reputation as a specialist print finisher

From left: Chris Page, Business Development Manager, welcomed by Jason Seaber Technical

Sales Director, and Tim Clifton, Technical Director, welcomed by Eric Keane Managing Director.

and book binder — both from his time building

Cliftons Print Finishers into a successful print

finishing service provider and more recently

as the print finishing technical lead with

Precision Proco Group.

• Having operated in many countries Chris

Page is highly experienced in print finishing

solutions. He joins IFS from Morgana Systems

and has previously worked with Watkiss

and Konica Minolta. Chris will lead the

representation and sales growth of Horizon

and IFS products in collaboration and with

digital printer manufacturers.

www.ifsl.uk.com

NEW CANON PRESIDENT AND CEO FOR EMEA

Canon EMEA announces

Shinichi ‘Sam’ Yoshida as

President & CEO for Canon

Europe, Middle East and

Africa (EMEA), succeeding

Yuichi Ishizuka who is

retiring after seven years

in the role and a successful

44 year career with Canon.

Sam Yoshida was previously based in the USA

where he held the position of Executive Vice

President & General Manager of the Marketing

Strategy Unit, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

of Canon Solutions America, Inc. and Canon

Financial Services, Inc. He will assume his new

responsibilities as President & CEO of Canon

EMEA from 1st March 2025.

He takes over a regional sales organisation

which has operations in 120 countries,

employs approximately 12,300 people and

contributes about a quarter of Canon’s global

revenues annually.

Yoshida is tasked with bolstering and growing

existing core businesses while capitalising on

the brand’s reputation for imaging and printing

technology and solutions expertise to expand

into new areas such as B2B Imaging, Industrial

and Commercial Printing and Information

Management Solutions. He brings a wealth of

expertise including manufacturing, innovation

and recycling having been part of the original

team that established Canon Virginia, Inc., Canon’s

major manufacturing site in the Americas.

Yuichi Ishizuka, President & CEO of Canon

EMEA, held senior positions globally over his

44 year career, including in Japan, USA, and

Canada. During his successful career a notable

highlight was his pioneering launch of the worldrenowned

Cinema EOS range in the US, which has

revolutionised film shooting and created mainstay

video products.

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• Gloss or matt finish as standard.

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Matic Media

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New brand launch, facility

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Warehouse, has announced significant

advancements in their operations

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substantial £1.1M investment in a state of

the art facility and cutting edge printing

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Warehouse brand, further solidifying

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enhancing printing capabilities and

enabling them to handle a broader range

of eco-friendly materials. This move not

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carbon footprint and achieving Net Zero.

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remarked, “These milestones mark a

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rebranding to Graphic Warehouse and the

move to a more modern and sustainable

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From homes to retail outlets,

hotels, restaurants, and

workspaces, wallpaper has

reclaimed its position as a

centrepiece of interior design,

offering a unique platform for selfexpression

and brand storytelling.

A REVOLUTION IN

WALLCOVERING DESIGN

Recognising this shift, Antalis

has enriched its wallcovering

offering with a versatile selection

of materials tailored to every

type of project, use case, and

installation method. The new ID

Wallcovering Collection includes

eight customisable materials and

five innovative finishes.

SUSTAINABILITY AT THE

FOREFRONT

The collection features a selection

of PVC-free, non-woven wallpapers,

aligning with Antalis’ ongoing

commitment to environmentally

responsible visual communication.

These wallpapers are perfect for

brands and businesses seeking

eco-conscious solutions without

compromising quality or design.

DURABLE AND EASY TO

HANDLE

The range consists of non-woven

wallpapers that offer products

that are thicker and more resistant

to wear and tear, features highly

valued for renovations.

THE NEW RANGES

PVC-FREE

• Coala Walldesign NW UV/LX Fine

Stone: Paste the wall wallpaper

with a fine textured finish, ideal

for UV and latex printing.

• Coala Walldesign NW

Recycled: Made from recycled

fibres, for environmentally

conscious customers.

NON-WOVEN AND TEXTILE

The range includes four new

PVC-embossed wallpapers,

offering greater thickness and rub

resistance, ideal for concealing

wall imperfections and for high

traffic areas. These include Coala

Walldesign NW Smooth Matt,

Fine Sand, Canvas finishes and

Dreamscape Suede, a heavy duty

textile backed wallpaper perfect for

commercial spaces like corridors

and entrance halls.

ADHESIVE INSTALLATION

For adhesive application, the range

includes PVC-free Coala Walldesign

Stick R with a smooth matt

finish and Coala Silky Wallcover

with a fine textile finish and

semi-opaque backing.

New Mondi NAUTILUS ProCycle

Mondi’s NAUTILUS ProCycle, a high quality

paper made from 100% post-consumer

waste for demanding print applications,

demonstrates that sustainability and

excellence can go hand in hand. Mondi has

expanded the NAUTILUS ProCycle portfolio

by including grammages between 100 and

300 g/m2 for folio and 100 and 120 g/m2

in reel format. The paper meets the highest

ecological standards, which are reflected in

relevant certifications such as Cradle to Cradle

Bronze, Blue Angel, FSC and EU Ecolabel. This

enables companies to contribute to the circular

economy, conserving natural resources and

promoting sustainability.

RECYCLED PAPER FOR

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATE

IDENTITY PROJECTS

The high quality recycled paper, produced

in Austria, boasts an ISO brightness of 100%

and a whiteness of 135% according to the

specifications of the International Commission

on Illumination (CIE). This makes the paper

ideal for various print applications,

including letterheads,

envelopes, marketing

brochures, company reports,

advertising materials,

invoices, quotations, and

more. As a medium, it is

perfect for conveying a

consistent corporate brand

image, making it particularly

suitable for professional

corporate identity projects.

GRAMMAGE

EXTENSION FOR AN

EVEN WIDER RANGE

OF APPLICATION

Until now, NAUTILUS

ProCycle has been available

in A4 and A3 formats in 80 g/m² as well as in

reels in 90 g/m². Due to its special quality and

the correspondingly high demand, Mondi has

significantly expanded the portfolio to include

grammages ranging from 100, 120, 160 and

Mike Collins, Product Manager

at Antalis, comments: “The ID

Wallcovering Collection combines

quality, durability, and aesthetic

appeal to support various interior

renovation projects, from simple

upgrades to ambitious redesigns.

The collection empowers designers

to create truly memorable spaces

with options tailored to meet

the demands of high traffic

areas, eco-conscious brands, and

luxury settings.”

www.antalis.co.uk

200, up to 300 g/m² in

folio, as well as 100 and

120 g/m² in reels. As a

result, companies benefit

from more application

options and a complete

representation of the

entire range of printed

communication media.

Mondi collaborated

with a key customer

in Switzerland, Antalis

AG, which is pioneering

the launch of this

innovative product.

“With the expansion

of the NAUTILUS

ProCycle portfolio,

Antalis now offers a

truly comprehensive recycling solution,

enabling us to meet a wide variety of market

demands,” says Hugo Schoder, Print Sales

Manager at Antalis AG.

www.mondigroup.com


Beware limitations

myBohème

myFlora

myKingdom

myLeatherlike

myNotturno

myReef

A choice of eye-catching

creative papers, available throughout

the UK, delivered by experts.

For more information and samples,

contact creative.papers@paper.co.uk

or visit www.paper.co.uk

Installation

Minuteman Press Kings Lynn

unveils new Xerox Iridesse

Minuteman Press Kings Lynn (MMPKL) has added the Xerox Iridesse Digital Press to its state of the art

print production lineup. The investment underscores MMPKL’s commitment to customer centric, innovative

and quality print solutions, ensuring clients across the UK benefit from industry leading technology.

As a long standing Xerox partner,

MMPKL recognised the need to

stay ahead in a competitive and

ever evolving marketplace. The Iridesse

Digital Press delivers superior productivity,

reliability, and print quality powered by

the Xerox EFI FS600 front end. With an

expanded colour gamut and speciality

finishing options, the press is already

unlocking new opportunities for MMPKL

in key sectors such as charity and training.

“We have partnered with Xerox for over

20 years, trusting their technologies to

evolve with us,” said Keith Boyce, Owner

and Managing Director of MMPKL.

“We started small, and as we grew, so

did our partnership with Xerox, which

has been a cornerstone of our success.

Xerox’ hardware and automation

through Xerox FreeFlow Core enable us

to streamline workflows and meet our

customers’ demand for fast, same day

turnaround service.”

Boyce added, “We saw a huge shift

in the online marketplace, requiring

us to adapt and ensure relevance.

Reinvesting in our business allows us to

offer highly personalised, on-demand

print services, stock management, and

pick and pack operations designed for

both the present and the future. This

transformation ensures we are positioned

for sustainable growth over the next five

years and beyond.”

“It’s always inspiring to see how forward

thinking businesses like Minuteman Press

Kings Lynn harness Xerox technology

to transform their services. The Xerox

Iridesse Digital Press offers unmatched

flexibility, productivity, and print quality.

We’re excited to see how MMPKL is

already using it to explore new markets

and opportunities and build on our two

decade partnership. With the Xerox

Iridesse Digital Press, Minuteman

Press Kings Lynn is poised to drive the

future of print, combining innovation

with a customer first approach,” said

Kevin O’Donnell, Head of Marketing,

Graphic Communications at Xerox

UK and Ireland. n

www.xerox.com


An exciting new range of sustainable metallized paperboard

products developed for digital print production

• A foil board substrate rather than a selective foil embellishment

• No limitations in the amount, size, complexity or number of foil

colours that can be created at the same time.

• Works perfectly on dry toner, inkjet and HP digital presses.

• Proven to run at commercial speeds with no build-up of static.

• Allows in-line foil embellishment with existing digital press.

It is a certified plastic free product on a Carbon Balanced board

substrate. It’s completely sustainable and 100% recyclable!

Please contact your local Denmaur office

for further information, swatches, plain

and printed samples or visit

www.denmaur.com

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Environmental

Premier and Woodland Trust unite to host

tree planting event at Smithills estate

In January, Premier, the founder of the Carbon

Capture programme, partnered with the

Woodland Trust to host a tree planting event

at the historic Smithills Estate in Bolton.

The event welcomed 50 of Premier’s Carbon

Capture customers to actively participate in

planting 600 native trees, including oak, downy

birch, and aspen.

Smithills Estate, the largest site ever acquired

by the Woodland Trust in England, provided a

picturesque and meaningful backdrop for the

initiative. Nestled beneath the iconic Winter Hill

TV mast, the estate boasts a diverse landscape

of grasslands, woodlands, moorlands, and bog

habitats, rich in wildlife and steeped in history.

The tree planting event highlighted Premier’s

dedication to addressing environmental

challenges through tangible actions. By planting

600 trees, Premier and its customers are

contributing to carbon sequestration efforts,

biodiversity restoration, and the revitalisation of

valuable habitats at Smithills Estate.

Premier’s customers took part in an activity

known as “beating up,” an essential practice to

increase the success rate of tree planting. This

involved replacing young trees that had not

survived with new transplants, ensuring that the

estate’s newly restored woodlands have the best

chance to thrive.

The event took place following a significant

milestone for Premier, who have now donated

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Made from rescued cooking oil and fully

recyclable, FOAMO is lightweight, durable,

and dishwasher safe. Plus, its patented

foaming technology cuts plastic use by 50%

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Designed and manufactured in Birmingham,

over £2 million to the Woodland Trust through

the environmental initiative. This landmark

achievement underscores Premier’s ongoing

commitment to supporting the Woodland Trust’s

mission and its dedication to growing this

partnership in the years to come.

“At Premier, sustainability is at the core of what

we do,” said Hussein Ismail, Marketing Director

at Premier. “Our partnership with the Woodland

Trust and the opportunity to bring our customers

to Smithills Estate for this event underscores our

shared commitment to tackling climate change

and fostering biodiversity. These trees will not

only absorb carbon dioxide but also help create

thriving ecosystems for future generations.”

The Woodland Trust’s ongoing efforts at

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FOAMO isn’t just a cup — it’s a statement.

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woodlands, managing grasslands, and protecting

rare species such as skylarks, barn owls, and

five species of bats. The newly planted trees

will further enhance these efforts by providing

habitats for wildlife and enriching the estate’s

ecological diversity.

Premier’s tree planting initiative reflects its

broader commitment to the environment and

helps businesses to enhance their own corporate

social responsibility. By engaging customers

directly in sustainability efforts, Premier fosters a

collaborative approach to tackling environmental

challenges, ensuring their Carbon Capture

programme has a lasting impact.

To find out how to get involved in the Carbon

Capture programme, visit www.paper.co.uk or

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Knockout print new opportunities

with VeloBlade Nexus

Knockout Print is a supplier of digital print,

signage, graphics and packaging based in Kent.

They are the very epitome of a modern print

business, offering a vast variety of services to a

huge range of customers, at volumes and prices

to suit the modern purchaser of print. They won’t

rest until you are completely “Knocked out” by

their results. Knockout Print aims to provide

the friendliest, most proactive service out there,

giving you what you need, when you need it and at

the right price.

Knockout Print’s investment in the VeloBlade

Nexus has opened new opportunities. Last year

they invested in a dedicated Epson flatbed UV

printer, but without a suitable cutter, they couldn’t

complete jobs efficiently. Before this, their wide

format focus was on the roll-to-roll market. Now

with their purchase of the VeloBlade Nexus, a

digital flatbed cutter, this has enabled them to

more efficiently process their existing orders and

enter the growing packaging market.

In addition to the VeloBlade Nexus, Knockout

Print also acquired ZipCore Packaging software.

This software includes an extensive library of

designs, allowing them to effortlessly create any

box or point of display their customers require.

Initially, Knockout Print spent a significant

amount of time researching potential suppliers

and had considered purchasing a second hand

system. However, they found that potential repair

and maintenance costs outweighed the benefits. At

this point, Richard Marlow, Sales Director at Vivid,

visited them and presented an offer they couldn’t

refuse. Having worked with Richard and Vivid

for years and already owning a Vivid laminator

and creaser/folder they knew they could trust

Vivid’s reliability.

EVENT INSPIRATION

My Event Pass is a specialist UK event

printing site run by Eyecatchers.

Established in 1985 Eyecatchers has 38

years of print manufacturing experience.

As an event printing company, they

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your customers, helping them make their events more memorable and

engaging. From small scale gatherings to large corporate events, offer a

The opportunity to test the machine’s capabilities

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peace of mind, ensuring they were making the

right choice with the VeloBlade Nexus. Additionally,

the exceptional service from Vivid stood out, as

the team guided them through everything, from

setting up jobs to assisting with design work.

The VeloBlade Nexus offers incredible versatility,

enabling Knockout Print to expand into a variety

of markets. They’ve utilised it for applications such

as vinyl cutting, e-flute boxes, paper over board

projects, and Dibond. Additionally, Knockout Print

plans to explore its router function for creating

Dibond sign trays

Knockout Print feels that the support provided by

Vivid has been outstanding. The assistance before

installation was invaluable, helping them showcase

the potential products they could offer their clients

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Unlike other systems where additional

functionalities come with escalating costs, the

VeloBlade Nexus includes it all. Without a doubt,

it was the perfect fit for Knockout Print. As a

small business, the quality, back up and price

point played a crucial role in their decision, and the

Nexus proved to be the ideal solution.

Ian Paull, Director of Knockout Print, shared,

“The entire experience of purchasing through Vivid

was seamless and a pleasure. They consistently

delivered everything we needed from the system.

Their comprehensive training and responsive

phone support gave us the confidence to fully

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The investment in Vivid’s VeloBlade Nexus and

ZipCore Packaging software has not only enhanced

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Print’s experience with Vivid serves as a great

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New Profit Centre

PermaJet launches new production range

PermaJet has announced the launch of its

new Production Range, designed to meet the

needs of high volume, cost sensitive markets.

This new range seamlessly blends PermaJet’s

signature quality with exceptional affordability,

delivering professional grade results at a

competitive price point.

The Production Range features 11 surfaces,

each thoughtfully designed to meet the

needs of commercial fine art and décor prints,

photographic printers, and mini labs. Offering

a versatile selection for various printing

applications, the range delivers outstanding

performance and reliability across every project.

BRAND STAMPING NEW!

“The launch of the Production Range highlights

our unwavering commitment to meeting the

evolving demands of the professional printing

industry,” said Robin Whetton, Managing Director.

“This range is designed to help businesses achieve

outstanding results while maintaining cost

efficiency and ensuring a competitive edge in a

rapidly evolving market.”

PermaJet’s long standing reputation for

excellence shines through in every product in the

Production Range, with each surface rigorously

tested to deliver consistent, reliable results. From

high volume production runs to detailed artistic

prints, this new collection offers the perfect

combination of quality and affordability for

printing professionals.

As a multi-award winning brand, PermaJet has

set the benchmark for quality in photographic

and fine art printing. The new Production

Range further demonstrates the company’s

dedication to meeting the needs of its customers

and maintaining its position as a trusted

industry leader.

For more information on PermaJet’s new

Production Range, trade pricing enquiries,

or to request samples, please contact the

PermaJet sales team.

www.permajet.com • 01789 739200

Custom stamps to make your customers mark. Turn your unique brand

designs into a custom-engraved stamps to imprint on demand, whether

stamping logos onto loyalty cards, prints onto packaging, or dates

onto documents.

With solopress print trade durable self-inking stamps, or choose ecofriendly

models, timeless wooden options, and ink pads available in blue,

black, red, and green, The solopress new range offers something for all

your customers’ needs.

Make a personalised impression. Customise your stamps with unique

designs and replaceable pads.

Made to last and priced to please, prices include ink and postage.

Create custom stamps to save time on signatures, return addresses,

and dates. Approve documents with ease and rubber stamp your quality

control processes.

With custom logo stamps, transform plain packaging into

professional, branded materials, showcasing your identity and making a

lasting impression.

Pocket stamps are ideal for stamping loyalty cards or helping door staff

track event admissions. Either way, customers will keep coming back!

Explore the Colop Green Line range, made from at least 70%

recycled plastic, reducing your environmental impact while

maintaining performance.

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ABBOT PRINT

T: 01442 867600

E: sals@abbotprint.com

W: www.abbotprint.com

Manufacturers of business stationery, books and pads.

ASHGROVE TRADING

T: 01779 470606

E: info@ashgrovetrading.com

W: www.ashgrovetrading.com

Ashgrove is the UK’s friendly and personal specialist supplier of

innovative products and solutions for cutting-edge digital printing and

finishing techniques, making printers’ lives easier and making print

better.

BAKER LABELS

T: 01277 281900

E: sales@bakerlabels.co.uk

W: www.bakerlabels.co.uk

Baker Labels can handle exceptionally large or surprisingly short

print runs and aim to have your order ready within four days of proof

approval. The sales and customer service team can assist you in selecting

the most appropriate material, adhesive and finish depending on the end

use of the product.

CALF HEY DESIGN

T: 01484 542 795

W: www.calf-hey.com

Label manufacturer, trade-only, plain, printed, laminated, barcodes,

numbering, one- to full-colour, we do it all, total label solutions at trade

prices. Call for free sample pack.

CANON (UK)

T: 01895 648 000 • 0844 892 0810

W: www.canon.co.uk/business/products/production-printers

Enjoy superb image quality and optimised output speeds with the Canon

range of digital production printers. Make light work of demanding

print jobs with scalable, modular and innovative commercial printers.

Advanced yet cost-effective, Canon continuous feed printers are perfect

for a variety of transactional and graphic arts applications.

CASLON LTD

T: 01727 852211

E: info@caslon.co.uk

W: www.caslon.co.uk

Business card cutters, Digital print finishing,, Finishing products

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CJB PRINTING EQUIPMENT

T: 0116 2600777

E: sales@cjbpe.co.uk

W: www.cjbpe.co.uk

CJB Printing Equipment Ltd was formed in 1994 by two directors with

over 40 years of combined experience in the printing industry. We are

an independent leading supplier of a large comprehensive range of print

finishing equipment. The company is now a substantial two-generation

family concern with an ever-growing reputation for supplying quality

new and used equipment.

COLOURFAST GROUP

T: 01273 674321

E: sales@colourfast.co.uk

Can print and deliver for you in Brighton.

DIGITAL OFFICE GROUP

T: 01530 414 409

E: sales@digital-os.co.uk

W: www.digital-os.co.uk

Digital Office Systems is a trusted Xerox Concessionaire, plus so much

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DURAWELD

T: 01723 584091

E: sales@duraweld.co.uk

W: www.duraweld.co.uk

Manufacturer of presentation products to package, present and protect

printed paper and multimedia. Ring Binders, Tabbed Dividers and

Indexes, Files and Folders, Wallets, Polypropylene Boxes, Multimedia

Packaging, Self Adhesives and Presentation Ring Binders. Customise

to your requirements through screen or litho print, pockets and

accessories. Quality service, competitive prices and fast turnaround.

ELMSTOK

T: 01945 463434

E: sales@elmstok.co.uk

W: www.elmstok.co.uk

A leading worldwide supplier in document presentation systems and

finishing equipment including Binding Machines and Supplies, Manual

and Electric Guillotines, Laminating Machines and Supplies, Paper Drills

and Punches, Folders, Booklet Makers and Shredding Machines.

FD SOLUTIONS

T: 0118 956 1740

E: sales@fdsolutions.ltd.uk

W: www.fdsolutions.ltd.uk

GBC main UK dealer as well as nationwide distributors of all types of

binding, laminating machines and supplies, including guillotines, paper

drills, booklet makers, folding machines and cutting and creasing

equipment. Nationwide Service cover offered on all finishing equipment.

FLEXPRESS

T: 0116 267 6269

E: admin@flexpress.co.uk

W: www.Flexpress.co.uk

Trust, in any relationship, is paramount so you’ll find Flexpress provide a

good, honest trade print service and keep our promises; this is how, since

1989, we’ve grown to become one of the most respected printers in the

UK. Everything we do is produced by us right here in our own production

facility using the very latest state-of-the-art equipment.

GFSMITH

T: 020 7407 6174

E: london@gfsmith.com

W: www.gfsmith.com

Paper and card suppliers of prestigious printing and presentation media.

IFS INTELLIGENT FINISHING SYSTEMS

T: 020 8997 8053

E: info@ifsl.uk.com

W: www.Ifsl.uk.com

A leading supplier of finishing equipment including the Horizon marketleading

automated system range in many of the key finishing disciplines

— including folding, perfect binding and saddle stitching. 35 years serving

the digital and litho print industry.

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Brochures The Magazine Production Company

Business Card Cutters Morgana

Business Card Cutters Caslon

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Café Pads Abbot Print

CD Packaging Duraweld

Canon / HP Large Format Printers Perfect Colours

Collators Morgana

Coloured and Textured Media GFSmith

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Cut Sets Abbot Print

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DesignJet Repairs and Printer Servicing Resolution GB

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Bespoke printing in the UK for trade NCR pads, sets, books and

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Small format materials: 0800 212 943

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T: 020 8810 5770

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One colour to full colour raffle tickets. Fast free express delivery.

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RENZ UK

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The leading manufacturer of punching and wire binding machines from

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HEALTH KICK

My doctor has advised me to stop drinking.

It’s going to be a massive change for me.

I’ve been with that doctor for 15 years.

TALL STORY

I recently bought my first home; it is a bungalow.

I considered purchasing a house, but that

is another story.

MONKEY BUSINESS

There is a story about a man who visited a

beautiful monastery. It was in the mountains and

the only way to reach the monastery was in a

rope basket that was pulled up to the chapel. The

man noticed the rope was quite frayed. So, he

asked a monk how often they replace the rope.

The monk answered every time it breaks!

While interviewing potential employees, a

supervisor told the first applicant that they

needed someone responsible to fill this role.

The applicant responded, “At my last job when

something happened, my boss always told me I

was responsible!”

As I get older, my body is more and more like

the economy. My hairline is in recession, my

stomach seems to be always inflating, and the

combination of the two has me in a depression.

I was at a bar last night talking with a limo

driver. He had been in the business for more

than 20 years. Yet, complained of never having a

client. Such a shame, so much work and nothing

to chauffeur it

OLD STYLE CANVAS

IMPERIAL MEASUREMENTS

I used to work in a print and art supply shop. We

sold artists’ canvas by the yard, and you could get

it in either of two widths: 36 inches or 48 inches.

Customer: “Can you please cut some

canvas for me?”

Me: “Certainly, what width?”

Customer (confused and slightly

annoyed): “Scissors?”

NUISANCE CALLER

There’s a Labrador by my front door shouting

‘Buy!’ and ‘Sell!’ into a mobile phone. I’m sick of

dogs doing their business outside my house.

TIME OF THE YEAR

What is a leg’s favourite month? March.

Why are oak trees so forgiving? Every March

they “turn over a new leaf”.

What March flowers grow on faces? Tulips

Why is March the most popular month to use a

trampoline? It’s springtime.

What falls during March but never gets

hurt? The rain.

What goes up when March rain comes

down? An umbrella.

Can February March? No, but April May.

Sometimes February feels like it will last forever.

But time Marches on.

What did the lazy non-thinker say on

the 4th March?

Man 1: Did you know that Pancake Day is

in March? Man 2: Is that so? It just creped up

on us, didn’t it?

HEARING LOSS

Patient: Doctor, I’m thinking that I may be

losing my hearing.

Doctor: Can you tell me what you know

of the symptoms?

Patient: Homer is bald and fat, Marge

has blue hair...

THOUGHT OF THE DAY

I love being married. It’s so great to find that

one special person you want to annoy for the

rest of your life.”

IT’S ABOUT MY HEIGHT

Lady (to her doctor): “What l am worried about is

my height and not my weight.”

Doctor: “How come?”

Lady: “According to my weight, my height

should be 7 feet, 8 inches.”

HAIR TODAY

A man was going bald and told his friends he was

going to get a rabbit tattooed on his head as it

was a lot cheaper than an implant or a toupée.

His friends asked how getting a rabbit tattooed

on his head would help?

The man replied, “Well, at least from a distance

it will look like hare.”

VISIT TO THE ZOO

One day long ago, a Czechoslovakian came to

visit his friend in New York. When asked what

he wanted to see the Czechoslovakian replied, “I

would like to see one of the zoos in America.”

To his delight, the New Yorker took him to

the zoo. While they were touring the zoo, and

standing in front of the gorilla cage, one of the

gorillas busted out of the cage and swallowed

the Czech whole.

Shocked, his friend from New York quickly called

over the zookeeper. He quickly explained the

situation and ask the zookeeper what he planned

to do. The zookeeper asked the man, “Okay, which

gorilla did it? Was it the male or the female?”

Pointing out the female as the culprit, the

zookeeper then opened the mouth of the female,

looked inside, but found no signs of the Czech.

With which the man from New York shrugged

and said, “Guess the Czech is in the male.”

OH THOSE GREEK GODS

What’s the name of the Greek god of

humour? Hilarios.

CHASING HIS TAIL

As I watched my dog chasing his tail, I thought

how easily dogs are amused. Then, I thought

how easily amused I am watching my dog

chase his tail.

A FEW SHORT JOKES

Free briefcase, no catches.

Origami’s secrets? Twofold.

Ryvita. That’s a cracker.

Have you heard how to

calm tropical fish?

Apparently, keeping tropical

fish at home…

…can have a calming

effect on the brain.

Must be all the indoor-fins.

FELIX THE COPY CAT


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