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Welcome to the Perfect Colours Blog section, we use our blog to write about the latest industry developments, provide useful hints and tips about large format printers and keep you up to date on whats happening in the world of Perfect Colours.

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Printer showing offline reasons and recommendations

May 04, 2023

In today's digital age, printers are an essential part of our lives. They are used in homes, schools, and offices to print documents, photos, and other important files. However, printers can sometimes show as offline, causing frustration and inconvenience to users. In this article, we will explore why printers go offline and provide…

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How to print on canvas paper

Aug 29, 2019

Thanks to significant advances in technology, it’s now easier than ever before to print artwork, text and images onto canvas paper. There are a number of different canvas printers available, which have been designed to produce high quality prints on canvas quickly, easily and efficiently. Here’s our guide to printing on canvas paper. We hope you find it helpful! Choose…

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We’re bringing you the new Océ Colorado 1650

Aug 29, 2019

We’re excited! A new Océ Colorado 1650 has just arrived at the Perfect Colours Innovation Centre in Sheffield, and we can’t wait to show it off. There’s plenty for you to see: this latest UVgel printer offers a luscious matte mode, using the same inks and regardless of what substrate you’re printing on. Plus print speeds of up to 159 m 2/hour in gloss mode, a print resolution…

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The HP Latex R – now at the PC Innovation Centre

Aug 23, 2019

It’s time to meet HP’s latest member of the family – the new HP Latex R series. The Latex R series is a unique hybrid solution and they’re the only printers that are as adept at printing rigid as they are at printing flexible. In other words, it’s a true hybrid, delivering the most vibrant colours and glossiest whites.

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Media Spotlight: Polar Chrome from Drytac

Aug 22, 2019

Drytac has announced Polar Chrome, a new and innovative reflective film that transforms eye-catching graphics into something stunning. If you want to create displays that will really get your product noticed, Polar Chrome guarantees the biggest visual impact for creatives, agencies and retailers.

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Solvent vs UV Printing – Which is better?

Aug 22, 2019

Many people have heard of solvent and UV printing but very few people fully understand what they are or what the differences are between them. UV printing is a commercial printing process that involves using ultraviolet curing technology and an intense blast of ultraviolet light to print. On the other hand, solvent-based technology mixes solvent and pigment to create a liquid…

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Meet the new Epson SureColor SC-T5400M

Aug 16, 2019

Meet the latest member of the SureColor family – Epson’s new SC-T5400M, a fast multifunction printer with a fully-integrated vertical scanner. Designed with a small footprint and big capabilities, the new 36” printer carries all of Epson’s trademark innovative technologies, and features five different scanning modes with the ability to reduce and enlarge scans to specified page…

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Which Printer is Right For You? Choose The Right Printer

Aug 15, 2019

When it comes to choosing the perfect printer, it’s important that you buy one that best suits your needs. And, with so many different options available and intense competition from brands such as Canon, Epson and HP, choosing the right printer can feel like a minefield. If you’re wondering what printer is right for you and your needs, you have certainly landed in the right…

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Partners: Kernow Coatings and the Woodland Trust

Aug 14, 2019

These days, we’re all too aware of the impact we’re making with our carbon footprints, and we all understand that the planet’s in danger. Businesses are doing their part by ensuring wherever they can that their supply chain and production processes are as sustainable as possible. This is why Cornwell-based media and coatings manufacturer Kernow Coatings has teamed up with the Woodland…

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Top 5 Quiet Printers Available Right Now!

Aug 13, 2019

One of the main reasons for lack of productivity in a busy working environment is noise. After all, when you have a mountain of work to get through or you’re delivering an important meeting, the slightest noise can be extremely distracting. Noisy printers are one of the main distractions in office spaces and workplaces, such as schools, doctors and call centres. However, the…

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Media Spotlight: TEX-RA opaque self-adhesive fabric

Aug 08, 2019

When it comes to media, Perfect Colours is all about giving the widest possible choice, so we’re always expanding our range. The latest addition comes from InkTec – TEX-RA opaque self-adhesive fabric has been designed for easy application and even easier removal, and it comes with a host of benefits and a multitude of applications.

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