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Amy Bonner of PRINTING AI explains how print businesses can use AI to preserve, organize, and put institutional knowledge to work.

The printing and graphic arts industry has long led on sustainability issues, but it must now bring that same scrutiny to the hidden environmental footprint of digital tools and artificial intelligence.

Learn the top use cases, security risks, error-prone tasks, and where to avoid AI in your printing business.

By expanding services, bringing outsourced work in-house, and continuously improving workflows, in-plants can strengthen their value to the organization and build a stronger case for future investment.

Modern workflow tools give in-plants more than automation and speed — they reduce friction, free skilled staff for higher-value work, and provide the data managers need to prove their operation’s value.

It’s not bad service that costs business — it’s being invisible when it matters. Here are 10 lessons to help keep your clients.

Senior Content Editor Toni McQuilken shares her journey to becoming a G7+ Expert and what it’s like taking the in-person certification.

Winter is in full swing, but the signage and graphics industry does not have the luxury to wait for warmer weather to do installs. There are a few things to note when applying vinyl as the temperature begins to drop.

In this article, we debunk some of the most common UV printing myths and get to know this versatile printing technology a little better.

Participating in your local Postal Customer Council (PCC) can drive business growth, improve partnerships, and support leadership.

Having recently explored the National Postal Museum, Paul Bobnak highlights the role of the postal service in keeping us connected.

If you send direct mail, now’s the time to leverage USPS promotions still active through the end of the year. Here’s a breakdown.

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Many PSPs are familiar with the concept of window graphics. What may not be so clear is the different options for installing and applying these colorful graphics.

If not installed correctly, window graphics can cause thermal stress. Here are some tips for how installers can avoid that.

What is the optimal reporting structure for an in-plant? To determine this, several strategic questions need to be addressed, such as whether the in-plant manages the fleet or handles print procurement.

When senior administrators reviewed my in-plant and I needed a consultant, the only name other in-plant managers suggested was Ray Chambers. He helped me reframe how I approach my work and made me a better manager.

Fueled by the pandemic, industry consultants have recently been promoting the outsourcing of in-plant work. Here's a strategy to prepare for such discussions.

Data proves investments in eco solutions are beneficial for both the planet and business as young consumers prioritize sustainability.

Sustainability is a driving force in architecture and interior design. Not only is it the responsible thing to do, but more and more it is a request from clients and a requirement for cities and towns.

As U.S. consumers become increasingly aware of the environmental impacts of the products they use, there remains a wide gap between perception and reality when it comes to the sustainability of paper products. A new survey details this misunderstanding.

The future of direct mail has never looked brighter. 67% of marketers say direct mail delivers the best ROI of any channel they use. But to tap into this demand, you have to automate.

When you run wide-format inkjet equipment, it's imperative that you perform a nozzle check each morning. Think of it as a "check engine" light on your car that tells you if you should drive it or not.

During the pandemic, in-plants have been forced to develop new ways to operate or reexamine how they work. We have been working with them to build new workflows or help them take full advantage of the systems they already have, so they can work smarter with fewer touches and staff, on-site or remotely.

According to the research, roughly 6,000 printers are considering an investment in B2 inkjet printing over the next two years.

A NAPCO Research report, Delivering New Levels of Value with Continuous-Feed Inkjet Printing, highlights the current state of technology capabilities, application opportunities, print customer demands, and investment considerations for print service providers and in-plants.

Offering print providers the ability to create surprising, innovative printed products, the new PX3000 UV inkjet press increases “wow" factor and speeds delivery, while at the same time controlling costs, even as customer SKUs increase. PRINTING United Booth 10564 and 9344.

The 2021 Inkjet Summit kicked off yesterday afternoon, punctuating strong evidence of a resurgent post-pandemic printing industry.

The imagePRESS C850 offers print speeds of up to 85 letter-size images per minute, duplex, long-sheet printing, and can handle heavier, coated or textured stock. The imagePRESS C850 also features in-line finishing options including creasing and trimming. PRINTING United Booth 7016.

Each year, EFI hosts its customers, partners, media and analysts at its signature event, EFI Connect.

Broadside accordion folds, or single sheet accordion folds on cover stock, each require scoring in the first section before the right angle fold.

Even the simplest bindery department can be a complicated operation with a mix of post-press machinery, procedures and materials. No matter how well-trained an operator or manager, it's easy to miss something that leads to a mistake. A checklist can prevent mistakes with surprising results.

Nearly all of the successful marketing strategies were inspired by ideas from outside the printing industry.