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A Pre-Press Tutorial from PrintPlace.com

Features: Written by Rick Hawley on August 8, 2000

For this tutorial, we'll attempt to distill as much of this background as possible into a valuable, bite-sized piece that can guide Print Buyers through the concepts of pre-press. We'll go over the basic workflow used in a typical pre-press division, whether the work is done by an independent service bureau or in the Pre-press department of a large printer.

Opinion: Drupa, Blisters, and Digital Presses

Features: Written by Rick Hawley on June 1, 2000

I recently attended Drupa 2000, the largest graphic arts industry tradeshow in the world. It is held every five years in Dusseldorf, Germany, and is known for its size and for serving as a forum to introduce the latest technologies in printing and print related equipment.

Opinion: Digital Printing Technology On The Fly

Features: Written by Rick Hawley on May 1, 2000

Many market forces are driving print runs shorter. I don't know them all. I believe, however, that one factor behind this is that marketing folks are becoming more specific about targeting their customers. I also think that companies and individuals who buy printing want to limit the waste associated with getting too much printed.

Opinion: Print is Far from Dead

Features: Written by Rick Hawley on April 1, 2000

Although the printing industry in the U.S. economy is definitely undergoing tremendous change, it should be noted here-in the first issue of web-based Ps & Qs - that print is far from dead.

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