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 add a network printer step-by-step guide
Jul 13, 2023
If you’re facing difficulties in finding or adding a printer to your network, you might feel frustrated and annoyed. With every operating system having a different connection option, it can be hard to know exactly how to connect your new printer to your computer or laptop. To help resolve this issue, we’ve put together these comprehensive instructions. How to find a printer on a…
China Print opens today
May 14, 2013
The second-largest print industry trade fair in the world, China Print, opens its doors today (May 14th) to print professionals from across the globe.Whattheythink.com reports that the fair, which takes place in Beijing, will feature innovations from many print manufacturers - potentially displaying new ideas in everything from wide-format printing to outdoor signage machinery.Regular…
Print outlook 'stable', survey finds
May 10, 2013
Order levels across the print industry have remained stable in Q1 2013, according to the British Printing Industries Federation's (BPIF) latest Printing Outlook survey.The quarterly report revealed some confidence in the sector, with 58 per cent of the print service providers (PSPs) polled claiming that the orders they had received in Q1 were in line with forecasts from the previous…
Three-dimensional printers tipped to become mainstream technology
Apr 29, 2013
Three-dimensional printers have been tipped to herald a new dawn for the print industry.Following the introduction of some exciting new technology at New York's 'Inside 3D Printing' conference last week, many industry commentators have predicted that 3D printers will make their way into the mainstream sooner rather than later.Although the technology has been available for some time,…
First 2 Print Purchases First Omega 2 From Perfect Colours
Apr 29, 2013
First 2 Print a Sunderland based printing firm has purchased the first Durst Omega 2 in the UK from Perfect Colours. With over 25 years industry experience the new purchase joins an already large portfolio of large format printers at First 2 Print and forms a part of their future strategy. The Durst Omega 2 uses industry leading UV-LED drying technology and reproduces Lambda Photographic…
Canon, Epson and HP to exhibit at International Sign Expo
Mar 28, 2013
Epson, HP and Canon will be amongst the manufacturers showcasing their latest wares at the upcoming International Sign Expo. Taking place at Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay Convention Centre, from April 3rd - 6th, the Expo will showcase all the latest innovations the signage industry has to offer; from wide-format printing devices to soft signage solutions.The newly-formed Canon-Oce partnership…
Canon and Oce Merge to Create New Unit
Mar 26, 2013
Dutch company Oce N.V. has been fully acquired by Canon, the digital behemoth has announced.
Impika bought by Xerox, extending digital press range
Mar 05, 2013
Xerox has announced its acquisition of French inkjet manufacturer, Impika, outputmagazine.com reports.According to the company's global graphic communications operations president, Jeff Jacobson, the deal will allow the firm to take advantage of the projected 21 per cent 'annual compound growth rate in inkjet market revenue' and enable the brand to better serve its customers.Impika's…
Nominees wanted for the FESPA Hall of Fame 2013
Feb 26, 2013
The Federation of European Screen Printers Association (FESPA) has asked for nominees for its 2013 Hall of Fame.FESPA wishes to include print heroes from around the world in this year's Hall of Fame and has asked for members of the print community to nominate who they think deserves a place. They will have until this Friday (March 1st) to do so, so must get in quick.According to…
Delegates respond enthusiastically to FESPA's Global Summit
Feb 15, 2013
January's FESPA Global Summit has been hailed 'a huge success' by organisers and delegates alike, wideformatonline.com reports.The print body's fifth so-called 'thought leadership event' took place in London; giving digital wide format printing professionals and print service providers the chance to discuss issues, the future and opportunities that exist within the industry.Delegates…
Perfect Colours Takes Delivery Of an Omega 2 by Durst.
Feb 11, 2013
Perfect Colours is proud to announce that it has taken delivery of an Omega 2 by Durst into its demonstration facility in South East London. This new machine showcases the new LED UV technology which gives greater flexibility when printing on heat sensitive medias as well a showing a 65% power saving over traditional UV printers. As with the Omega One the printer is completely upgradable…