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.
Different types of printers guide 2026
Oct 31, 2023
Despite living in a digital-focused world, printing remains an integral part of our everyday lives, serving a range of diverse purposes from printing work documents to creating large-scale art prints, marketing materials and even family photos. Printing technology has evolved throughout the years, with new innovations leading to a range of printer types tailored to specific needs…
Why businesses should use latex for vehicle wrapping rather than traditional solvent-based printing methods
Feb 26, 2014
Demand for vinyl decals and full wraps for vehicles has risen over the last 20 years to the point where vehicle wrapping is now one of the biggest growth areas in the world of graphic design. No longer do vehicle owners - a mix of celebrities, businesses and commuters among others - remain content with the standard paint job permanently etched on their vehicle.You've probably seen…
HP Copy Shop Tour 2014 Dates, Locations and Displays
Feb 26, 2014
HP have announced dates for this years Copy Shop Tour, starting at Newbury Racecourse the HP Tour will showcase a range of printers and applications specific to Copy Shops.
Your Five-Minute Guide to Printers for Small Businesses (Updated 2026)
Feb 14, 2014
If you are a managing director or small business owner searching for the right printer, you will already know how crowded and confusing the printer market can be. Every brand promises the best quality, fastest speeds and lowest costs, but which one is truly right for your businessThis five minute guide explains what really matters when choosing a printer that fits your company’s…
Your guide to affordable, high-quality printing for your business
Feb 10, 2014
In the past, consumers looking for a high-quality printer usually had to make a decision - do they side with a cheap printer that has questionable reliability or do they opt for an expensive printer that might break their bank balance? In the present, consumers no longer have to make this decision as the vast majority of printers on the market combine print quality, speed and cost-effectiveness…
Wallpaper printing made easy with the HP Latex range
Jan 20, 2014
Over the past few years, wallpaper has made a serious comeback. More and more people are choosing wallpaper over paint when redecorating their homes, despite the fact it can be trickier to apply than paint. It doesn't have to be difficult though and the HP Latex range seeks to make wallpapering much easier and more accessible than ever before. Moreover, customers can completely…
The diversity of latex printing
Jan 02, 2014
Much has been said in the printing world of how environmentally sound latex printing is, but perhaps what some businesses are not aware of is just how many materials are supported by this form of printing.Of course, the environmental aspect is not to be taken for granted, particularly in these green times. The fact that latex printing is not toxic, flammable or combustible is just…
Why have a printer audit undertaken?
Dec 31, 2013
It's in every businesses best interests to be as efficient as possible. Efficiency is arguably the most important factor in creating a successful organisation and this invaluable attribute is always better developed with small, rather than large-scale change. Stripping key processes down to their bare bones and starting afresh might carry benefits in the long run, but there's every…
Purchasing second-hand printers - a good idea?
Nov 28, 2013
In the motoring world, it is generally agreed that purchasing second-hand is a brilliant idea. Cars are one of the many items that lose a large proportion of their value as soon as they transform from new to used, regardless of how much they are used, so buyers can save huge amounts of cash by buying second-hand cars that are still in good condition.With printers, businesses get…
Why the Durst Rho P10 160 is perfect for SMEs
Nov 11, 2013
Capable of printing in fine art quality at superfast speeds, Durst's Rho P10 160 really is everything a small or medium-sized enterprise could want out of an industrial printer.Durst's inkjet defines the new quality standard for industrial print production by combining speed and quality without compromising on either. The machine offers the ability to print on a wide range of media…
Why CAD printing is the way forward
Nov 07, 2013
The acronym for computer-aided design, a CAD printing system combines hardware and software to allow workers across an ever-expanding range of fields to produce drawings in immaculate detail.Available in colour and black & white, these systems are used by many different types of professionals - with engineers and architects just two of many parties who have benefited from its introduction.…