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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 what's happening in the world of Perfect Colours.
Print Security Solutions | Secure Your Print Environment
Jan 13, 2026
What Would a Print Security Breach Cost Your Business?According to industry research, the average cost of a print-related data breach exceeds £600,000. That figure does not include lost productivity, reputational damage, or regulatory penalties, which can increase the impact even further.With hybrid working now standard, printers are often connected to multiple networks and accessed…
The Perfect Colours Christmas Tree
Dec 14, 2018
We all love Christmas here at Perfect Colours and there’s nothing that celebrates the season better than a tree…
Introducing HP SmartTracker
Dec 14, 2018
If your print on a PageWide, it’s time we made you aware of HP SmartTracker. It’s a powerful, consolidated data tracking and reporting software that analyses printing costs and enables reimbursement – and the quickest way to ensure that all your print jobs are correctly assigned. With SmartTracker, you’ll gain insight into your printing workflow and convert your printing costs to…
Save more than £2,000 on a new HP DesignJet Z5600
Dec 12, 2018
Here’s a deal you’ll hardly believe is possible: we’re offering a limited number of HP DesignJet Z5600 PostScript 44 Inch Printers at £2,795.00 + VAT. That’s a saving of more than £2,130 on the RRP of £4,925 + VAT!
What is an A1 Printer?
Dec 11, 2018
Capable of printing up to 100 inches wide (254 cm), A1 Printers are used to produce anything from banners, posters, trade show graphics wallpaper, murals, backlit film and vehicle image wraps, right through to electronic circuit schematics, architectural drawings, construction plans, backdrops for theatrical and media sets, and any other large format artwork or signage.
Carrick Signs: from high water to higher output
Dec 10, 2018
On Boxing Day, 2015, disaster struck. A river burst its banks and Carrick Signs was flooded. Every single printer and every item of stock was destroyed. Managing Director Mandy Roscoe went home to cry and then picked herself and her business up. With help from Perfect Colours and HP, Mandy started over and today her business is in better shape than it’s ever been.
Explore the future of large format printing at our new Innovation Centre
Dec 05, 2018
In case you missed it, earlier this year we opened the Perfect Colours Innovation Centre in Sheffield. This is our premium showroom, packed from end to end with a wide selection of printers, finishing equipment and software, on display to give our customers the chance to try before they buy. If you didn’t make it to one of our Open Days in the autumn, we’d still love to see you…
Farewell to the HP DesignJet L25500
Nov 23, 2018
As technology moves on and new printers come to the market, there always comes a point when it’s no longer viable to support some of the older models. This is now the case for the DesignJet L25500, and HP has issued notice that as of January 31, 2019, all the consumables, spares and support services for this range of printers will end.
Xerox AI – the future’s almost here!
Nov 22, 2018
We can all remember when Artificial Intelligence (AI) was the stuff of science fiction – robots becoming smarter than humans and taking over the world! Now, however, the reality of AI is with us – and thankfully, it’s a lot more benign and beneficial than its science fiction counterpart. Xerox has embraced the new technology and its clients are already seeing the benefits in a number…
What is latex printing?
Nov 20, 2018
Latex printing is becoming more popular with commercial printing companies, as latex inks can be used on a variety of indoor and outdoor materials due to their fast-drying capability and water-based formula.
Five ways to make your LFP workflow more effective
Nov 20, 2018
Your LFP workflow is a complex beast and prone to inefficiencies that you probably didn’t even realise you suffered from. You may be working with clashing operating systems. Your RIP might need centralizing. You could be suffering from colour management inconsistencies… But how can you identify and fix these problems? In this post, we’ll take a look at the hidden inefficiencies…
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