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.
How to scan a document on a printer
Aug 06, 2025
Scanning documents has many benefits to aid businesses and assist with effective organisation. From converting paper items into digital formats to file management, scanning items help to streamline processes and keep a valuable electronic paper trail of important documents.
How to buy a used plotter printer
May 04, 2017
Buying a used plotter printer can be a cost-effective option for your business. See the options you have when buying a used CAD plotter printer.
PrintFactory – better printing at the touch of a button
Apr 17, 2017
PrintFactory is a comprehensive production suite for banner, sign and super-wide format printing, offering an all-in-one solution for automation, standardisation and unparalleled colour consistency. Powered by VISU and designed to increase production workflow by up to 50%, it is the most complete production solution available for the wide format printing market. Users reap substantial…
Introducing Open Bee™ solutions
Apr 13, 2017
In something of a new departure, Perfect Colours is now stocking a modular software solution called Open Bee™. Open Bee™ is an electronic information solution that aims to help companies move from document-based processes towards a paper free office. The by-product of this is that all the company’s information and data is centralised in a secure cloud-based space.Add value by being…
The best HP plotter printers for your business
Apr 10, 2017
Here are our top picks from our HP large format plotter range, each designed to give your business the edge in vector graphic printing
Managed Print Services from Perfect Colours
Apr 04, 2017
In partnership with Xerox, Perfect Colours is able to offer clients a unique way to save money on printing costs, help the environment and get the best performance out of their Xerox printers. Managed Print Services (MPS) can result in savings of up to 30% on the per-page cost of printing, as well as improving productivity and reducing printer downtime.
Introducing the latest print software solutions from Caldera
Mar 30, 2017
Over 25 years, Caldera has built a name for itself as a market leader for RIP software and print solutions for wide-format imaging, business workflow and digital signage. Printers using Caldera software can expect to increase productivity, reduce costs and improve colour management.
Introducing Open Bee: a solution for electronic document management
Mar 02, 2017
How often do you waste precious minutes searching through your filing cabinet for a document, only to find that it was on your desk all the time? Or wish that you had access to your company archives when you’re sitting on the train? How useful would it be for you to collaborate with colleagues on a single document, even though you’re located in different offices?
Too busy to visit us for a print demo?
Feb 23, 2017
We understand. We really do. Your diary’s packed for the foreseeable future, the backlog on your to-do list is growing out of control and the last thing you’ve got time for is to drive however many miles to one of our showrooms for a print demo. But you do need a new printer. You’ve got your eye on an HP Pagewide XL, which we’re offering at an astonishingly low price. No problem…
A sad day for the Large Format Print Community - R.I.P Martyn Young
Feb 20, 2017
Martyn Young, director of Precision Printing sadly passed away last Friday in an accident. Perfect Colours offers its heartfelt condolences to his friends and family. Martyn, you will be sorely missed.
Starting a fashion brand – t-shirt printing
Feb 03, 2017
Next to jeans, t-shirts are the most popular form of casual wear and a staple of anyone’s wardrobe. They have exploded in popularity in recent years, inspiring start-ups dedicated to producing iconic, amusing and unique t-shirt designs.