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 clear the printer queue
Feb 03, 2023
Many people don’t realise that it’s possible to cancel a print job, even when a document has already been sent to print. Whether you no longer need a document, you need to make changes and don’t want to waste a print run, or your printer queue has become stuck due to a corrupt print, it’s important to know how to stop both active and pending printing jobs quickly. Here’s…
Rugby star claims print is the more challenging vocation
Feb 08, 2012
The print industry is "more challenging" than an international rugby career, claims England's Phil Dowson.Juggling a high-profile sporting role and being a director of a print firm isn't easy, however, Dowson believes that the print side is harder, according to booktrade.info, a claim that could interest those in the large format printing business.Comparing the two in Print Week,…
Keep it simple, writer suggests
Jan 30, 2012
Those supplying printing services should keep their offering simple, not bamboozle clients with complicated technology.That's according to writer Jenny Roper, a regular commentator for Print Week. She explained that increasingly, print businesses are turning to innovative technology or web-based systems to facilitate their work.This could "represent a dangerous turn of events" though,…
Summa's V-Cut tool to be revealed at FESPA trade show
Dec 23, 2011
An innovative new cutting tool is to be unveiled at the FESPA Digital 2012 wide format print trade show, reports Output Magazine.Manufacturer, Summa is to use the event to showcase its V-Cut tool, amongst other tools that are associated with its F series flat bed cutter.The V-Cut device will allow wide format printing specialists to cut materials at angles of 45, 30, 22.5, 15 and…
Japanese reveal next generation of high-speed printing
Dec 22, 2011
Researchers in Tokyo have come up with a new method of fast printing that could completely revolutionise the world of graphics printers.Engineers from the Institute of Technology at Kyoto University claim that they can achieve a switching (printing operation time) of 200 nanoseconds (2/10 millionths of a second) using a piezoelectric thin film.The achievement, which researchers…
HP Scitex FB500 endorsed by rapidly expanding retailer
Dec 08, 2011
HP's large format printers can easily enable small shops to flourish into fully-fledged design, print production and signage services, according to a family retailer.Paul Townsend and his wife Julie have expanded their own single-front store into an anything-goes printing facility over the course of 10 years. It now occupies three-shop fronts in Townsville, Queensland, reports InfoLink.au.Using…
HP Announce the release of their NEW Designjet L26500 & L28500 Latex Printers
Nov 03, 2011
Driving business growth with broad application versatility Ideal for high-impact point-of-purchase displays, soft signage, bus shelters, vehicle graphics and more.
You can now simply Buy & Try with HP Printers
Oct 19, 2011
Buy & Try for HP Printers - Buy with a "satisfaction guarantee"Simply purchase a HP Designjet Printer and test it for 30 calendar days at no risk. If you are not completely satisfied with your new printer, you can return the product to HP and they will reimburse you in full.For further information please visit; www.hp.com/uk/buyandtry or contact us for more help and information.
Take advantage of the HP Trade-In Programme
Oct 19, 2011
Selected large format printers are part of the HP Trade-In programme. When purchasing a new HP Large Format Printer, trade in the old one - regardless of the manufacturer - as long as it is at least six months old.Find out your printers value by visiting: www.hp.com/uk/tradin Or contact us for further information.
NEW Swatch Books Released!
Sep 16, 2011
We have just produced our latest Swatch Book. It includes a range of medias, giving you a sample of each to look at and help you decide which is the right solution for you!Our swatch books are available now! Contact us HERE
Perfect Colours win HP Top Revenue Partner Award
Dec 23, 2010
We are pleased to announce that Perfect Colours have won the HP Top Revenue Partner Award for the last 6 months."We are extremely pleased with this award, but for us its not about being the largest current HP reseller. Our goal is making sure we remain a profitable business and provide our customers with the best service and the best value wherever possible"Jason Burroughs - Managing…