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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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Finding the Best Large Format Printers in 2025

Mar 03, 2025

Large format printers range from 18” to 100” in width and can be used for all sorts of print jobs. The main purpose, as the name suggests, is that they produce large printed documents, photos, posters and banners – saving you the time and financial expense of having to outsource this kind of work.

Having a large format…

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How to Print a Web Page

Oct 28, 2022

Printing a web page is a simple and straightforward process but can slightly differ depending on your chosen browser or operative system. Whether you want to print out directions from Google Maps or a web page has simply grabbed your attention while browsing, this article will help you to print websites page using a variety of browsers and operative systems. Print web page depending…

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My printer is printing blank pages; how to fix it

Sep 06, 2022

If your printer is printing nothing but blank pages, it can be incredibly frustrating. There are several reasons why your printer might be printing blank pages, many of which are, thankfully, relatively easy to fix. We’ve created a helpful guide outlining how you can fix this common problem yourself, without breaking your printer. Why is my printer printing blank pages?…

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How long should printers last?

Sep 05, 2022

Over the past decade, print technology has advanced at an unprecedented rate, with newer, faster, and smarter models providing printing solutions to meet all of your needs. As a result, people are choosing to change their printers more frequently if it becomes apparent that the printer no longer meets their requirements. But how long should a printer last? Average lifespan of a…

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What is RIP software?

Aug 26, 2022

RIP software can significantly improve the way you work – allowing you to get the most out of your printers with increased versatility and productivity, faster print speeds, and more effective colour management. In this guide, we’ll look at what RIP software is, what it does, and why it’s important, as well as the best RIP software for large format printing. RIP software explainedRIP…

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Visit our new Innovation Centre for the best selection in wide-format

Jun 13, 2022

Perfect Colours has arrived in Sheffield and we’ve arrived in style! Our new Innovation Centre is crammed full of cutting-edge print technology, with a team of experts on hand to put it through its paces. Visitors can see demos of a range of top-end printers from HP, Epson and Jetrix, GoTX, along with software from PrintFactory, Caldera and Onyx.

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Epson introduces standard 2-year warranty for SC-T3100 and SC-T5100

Jun 10, 2022

This month, Epson UK has introduced 2-year warranties as standard for its SC-T3100, SC-T3100N, SC-T5100 and SC-T5100N wide format printers. Rather than being a promo, this is the new normal and it means that now all of the company’s entry and mid-range cartridge models come with a standard 2-year warranty.

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Perfect Colours announces distribution of the Omega 1 and Omega 2 by Durst

Jun 09, 2022

A new era in UV and LED printingWe are proud to announce that we are the exclusive distributor for the Omega 1 and Omega 2 machines by Durst. The Omega 1 and 2 flatbed printers, featuring both flatbed and roll to roll printing technology carry the usual Durst reputation for advanced technology, great build quality and exceptional performance and are unique in combining Fine Art…

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Latex ink printing vs Solvent based ink printing – What’s best for the job?

Jun 08, 2022

Latex ink printing and solvent ink printing are both used for a diverse range of printing projects and offer similar printing results in terms of maximising image quality and outdoor performance.

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How Green is the Durst Omega 2?

Jun 05, 2022

Among other exhibits attracting a lot of attention at Sign and digital UK was the Durst Omega 2 Flatbed printer on stand D10, also exhibited by Perfect Colours. The Durst Omega 2 is a 1.6 Flatbed and roll to roll printer also known as a hybrid . The first noticeable thing about both the Omega 2 was the amazing print quality being produced and not just for a Flatbed, for any type…

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Large format laser printer vs inkjet

Mar 25, 2022

It can be tricky when deciding whether a large format laser printer or inkjet printer is the right choice for your projects. It’s crucial when weighing up laser vs inkjet printers, that you consider exactly what it is you’ll be printing, how often you’ll be printing it, and what your budget is, both for the upfront costs of the printer itself and the long-term upkeep. Luckily,…

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