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The article discusses an advertising campaign of a German sportswear company. The company took a vial of blood from each member of New Zealand's All Blacks rugby team and mixed the blood with printers ink. The mixture was used to produce 8,000 posters for the company. Rugby fans did not think that the posters were inappropriate or creepy.

Talks about the Chinese lanterns featured in a triple joint issue of stamps between the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong and Macao. Information on Chinese lanterns; Company which printed the stamps; Utilization of a florescent ink for the stamps.

The article focuses on the opinions of experts regarding various photo printers. They opined that the effective printer HP Deskjet 5440 $80 produced photos that most of expert panel found difficult to distinguish from the $549 model's prints. According to them, the compact printer Olympus P-11 $150 not only refused to load anything but also earned the lowest marks and its color has been called "dull" and "muddy." They further opined that the photo printer Epson Stylus R1800 $549 is the best one. With eight ink cartridges, this high-end model delivered the clarity and color accuracy one expects for the price.

Reports on the completed ink testing of RSI ID Technologies on its UHF Gen2 RFID tags assembled with inlays employing Parmnod conductive inks from Parelec Inc. Comparison of Parelec inks with other conductive inks; Statement of Wolf Bielas, founder and ceo of RSI ID, regarding the results of the ink testing; Contact information.

Presents a product evaluation of lesser known lower-priced computer printer ink cartridges sold by office-supply stores, Web sites and franchise operations. Review of the evaluation, which tested more than five hundred cartridges on more that thirty-five thousand prints; Review of the quality and price of the cheaper cartridges; Suggestion that consumers use their printer's brand of ink and its best brand of paper for excellent photo quality with minimal fading.

Highlights an evaluation made by "Computer CHOICE" publication on the performance of several inkjet and color laser printers in 2005. Basis of the calculation of ink usage costs; Printer brand that topped for running costs; Technological features of printers, including the ability to print onto printable DVD.

The article provides information about Island Ink-Jet store Des Moines, Iowa. Island Ink-Jet offers refills of all major brands of inkjet cartridges, and sells compatible and remanufactured inkjet and laser toner cartridges, as well as refill kits. The store uses more than 100 formulations of ink. The owners, Pat and Darcy Cowan saw a business opportunity in touting not only the environmental benefits of a refill service but also its cost savings to customers. The biggest appeal for customers is the savings from not having to buy a new cartridge.

The article presents a caricature on a new barcode labels and printer ribbons. The labels are made from a tougher base stock material that incorporates an aggressive adhesive and are used with a new resilient inking ribbon. Some ribbons offer resistance to harsh military environments such as desert conditions while others are uniquely suited to adhere to surfaces that can become greasy or oily. They are available in polyester, ultra poly and oiltak with regular and matte finishes.

Focuses on the plans of printing ink manufacturer Gans Ink & Supply Co. to expand its operations in Utah as of September 7, 2003. Significance of the expansion; Background on the company.

The article provides an overview of continuous ink jet printing. It notes the challenge post by information on cables and wires in benefiting the final customers. It accounts the design of the first printer and gravure wheel system, which marks a continuous production line, to Gem Gravure founder Joseph Gemelli. It points out that ink jet printers need fluids like solvent, cleaning solution, and ink.

This section presents a conversation at a mascarade party concerning the dirtiest book. One of the people at the event told another person that she is reading the dirties book which is "The Old Wives' Tale," by Arnold Bennett. The person that the paper back edition of the book is the dirties book she ever read because the ink runs off on her hands.

The article focuses on the nano ink use. One of the new materials could be ink, and the drupa show in Germany could see the first real-life application of nano-inks. This could revolutionize the spread of inkjet, not that it really needs any extra revolutionizing at the moment. A team of 150 engineers and developers, recruiting executives have been made to develop the ink.

The article focuses on the evolution of various wire and cable printing technologies in the U.S. As stated, in 1956, Joseph Gemelli introduced the use of machine which could deliver ink to the surface of a moving wire with a great speed. However, this technology had certain drawbacks such as permanent etching of message into the wheel. It also reports that the improvements in continuous ink jet technology will lead to its wider applications.

The article reports on the installation of HP Press Software on HP Indigo 5500 of GSB Inc. as well as the needed hardware required to use the white ink technology. The said installation enables GSB to print on several approved substrates including a variety of digital colored stocks offered by Mohawk Fine Papers. Also noted is the company's triumph with white ink which included printing a two-sided window cling on a low tack vinyl adhesive. Information on GSB as a marketing services firm is presented.

The article reports on a series of experiments comparing output from eight digital presses and a Hedielberg XL105 press. The review covered all aspects of digital print production, such as color, sheet-to-sheet variability and physical properties. It includes the evaluation of press speed and the ability to match GRA-CoL on a digital press. The evaluation of prints' deinkability and recyclability from various digital presses indicates that digital print material can be deinked and that the paper can be recycled into post-consumer-waste products. It was found out that higher priced digital printing devices do not necessarily yield higher print quality.

The article discusses the need to use recycled raw materials in the paper industry for sustainability. In history, the Chinese people are credited for their paper invention. However, there are impediments regarding the use of post consumer waste. One of which is the inability of de-inking systems to handle the copier toner found on most recycled paper. With technology, the industry managed to cope with the de-inking problem.

The article introduces new software tools in the quick printing industry in 2006. EFI is releasing its EFI PrintSmith version 7.2 software with product features to improve efficiency. Kodak SPOTLESS Printing Solution Version 2.0 software allows users to simulate spot colors with process inks. Bitstream has unveiled its Pageflex software for variable data, Web-to-print, and cross-media publishing.

The article discusses information about the international conference on printing inks and coatings, entitled, "Trends, Issues and Way Forward" hosted by All India Printing Ink Manufacturer's Association (AIPIMA) at the Hotel Lalit on 28 February, 2015.

The article discusses the bi-annual international conference hosted by the All India Printing Ink Manufacturers Association (AIPIMA) that was attended by hundreds of printing ink makers and raw material suppliers for ink who listened to presentations and panel discussions on trend issues.

The article informs how Faret s.a. has improved its packaging production operation with the installation of GMG OpenColor color management software. It offers a brief history of the company, founded in Chile in 1986 and expanded in the mid 2000s as a printer of folded cartons for wines, liquors, and spirits. It also indicates that the software has accurately helped to represent spot colors from process inks, saving prepress time.

The article offers information on the technique for optimum ink adhesion, eliminating transfer from one surface to another on spooled wire. It states that it is important to select inks that are designed and formulated to complement the application and operating conditions. It mentions that materials containing high amounts of volatile plasticizers tend to resist good ink adhesion for long periods of time.

The article offers information on several considerations in maintaining a clean ink kitchen in a shop. It tells that all ink in the shop should be stored in clean containers with legible labels showing the ink color and formula. It tells that the ink should be reached from the ink kitchen to the printer in a clean container. Moreover, the ink bucket is used in a clean manner and should be returned to the ink kitchen in the same condition in which it was dispensed.

The article previews the JetXpert-based ink-development kit for the Epson DX5 print head from ImageXpert.

The article reports on the discovery of a substance that is likened to ink as a reactor to the explosive called triacetone triperoxide (TATP).

The article offers tips on the proper use of ultra-violet (UV) inks. Several benefits of using the UV process within printing companies include high-gloss quality, sharp dots, instant drying, no volatile organic compound (VOC) in the ink, and the possibility of recycling printed waste. Since ink misting is not acceptable, it is recommended to work with the ink maker first. One precaution is the use of solvent when removing ink from skin. Also, when handling ink, press operators should wear disposable Nitrile gloves.

The article discusses a closed ink system for textile printing presses for direct digital printing on clothing developed by the company Equipment Zone.

The article reports that researchers at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth will collaborate with the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Systems Center to develop digitally printed clothing for Army combat personnel which will prevent them from being detected by infrared sensors. The technology of the digital printing system, which will cure inks with blue light rather than ultraviolet (UV) light, is considered.

The article focuses on the German textile industry company Solunaris GmbH, based in Wiesbaden, Germany. The company's production of inks for digital textile printing is considered, particularly its product launch of a line of water-based Antelos inks for digital printing on both natural and synthetic textile fibers.

The author examines whether solid ink density or gray balance should be used to control ink color during the press run. He relates a series of test runs that was conducted using the Heidelberg Speedmaster 105XL 6-color sheet fed press with the color management system Image Control. The ink used was Toyo HYPlus XM, which is said to conform to ISO 2846-1, and NiCoat low curl gloss was used as the water-based coating. Results show that solids were most sensitive to solid ink density changes. Correction was noted to be slower in gray balance control.

The article presents answers from members of the "Wide-Format Imaging" LinkedIn Community to the question what is the recommended disposal of leftover and head wash ultraviolet (UV) curable inks.

The article provides an answer to a question of how to get more color out of a pigment.

The article discusses the benefits of inks and varnishes that use light-emitting diodes (LED).

The article announces the opening of the "Why I Use Roland Inks" video contest by Roland DGA Corp.

The article focuses on the case of a suede coat with an ink mark from a ballpen. It cites an argument concerning responsibility for the spoilt appearance. It states that the stain was partially removed by a solvent wash with perc. It notes that the owner and not the cleaner is accountable for the mark. It also discusses the process of rectification made on the suede coat. Moreover, it adds that leaving the stain untreated is better than treating the mark with a special ink remover.

The article reports on the move of Markem-Imaje, a marking and coding supplier in Great Britain. It is stated that the company has changed its methanol denaturant used into an alcohol-based inks with isopropanol, as part of their strategic plan to enhance employee safety and environmental protection. The move aimed to offer the right balance between all the technical, economic and environmental performances and constraints of the company.

The article reports that interested parties are invited to participate in the development of the proposed standards by the Subcommittee D01.56 of the ASTM International on Printing Inks. The standards include the WK20008 or the Practice for Block Resistance of Inks and Coatings and WK20204 or the Test Methods for Preparing Laboratory Print of Paste Inks by a Motor Driven Printability Tester. Also presented is the overview of the two standards.

The article offers tips for choosing Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) printers for banks. The financial services industry uses MICR printers for checks, reimbursements, coupons and statements. According to the article, one of its features is its highly reliable and accurate read rate. Features to look for in an MICR printer include password protection, lockable paper draw option, and datastream tray protection.

The article reports on the survey conducted for business outlook for silver conductive inks. A survey by NanoMarkets LC, a U.S.-based provider of marketing research services, reveals that sales for silver conductive inks is predicted to reach triple times by 2015. Likewise, it discloses that high conductivity and ability to be cured at low temperature contributes to the rise in the sales of the product. It adds that the emergence of new applications will bring new revenue to silver ink makers.

The article offers information about Kodak Co.'s Stream technology, as well as its significance in inkjet production printing press. The company spent more than 40 years in the development of production volume inkjet printing technology, made large paper volumes for photographic prints and proofs and its emerging technology transfers have led to micro-manufacturing of tiny-orifice inkjet print head components. Stream is an entire system optimization of the droplet, chemistry and paper delivered with continuous stream of ink deflecting the desired droplets that print to paper at a particular rate of speed.

The article focuses on the solution of the International Association of the Deinking Industry (INGEDE) towards the problem posed by water-based inks to paper recycling process. It is noted that high-speed Webs depositing water-based inkjet inks into porous stocks cannot be removed during the recycling process, but the inks bleed during the repulping process to form a color darkening the pulp. INGEDE recommends that the ink should be removed as recovered paper goes through the deinking process to avoid papers from getting darker through multiple recycling. This process is expected to have less environmental harm and result in a high quality product.

The article focuses on the integration of the BioVu inks, a Green Initiative program, by the EFI Vutek. It stresses that such program strives to make print products more eco-friendly. It also emphasizes that such offered ink allows the company for the production of renewable source for outdoor print projects. Further, it reveals that the produced BioVu inks account for the operation of high-production environments and print on a variety of materials.