The UK-headquartered manufacturer of coding and printing equipment has also revamped other elements of the press. The latest N610i version will have its global launch at the show. It will be available with up to six colours, plus white. “We are using two printheads for the white, to create high levels of opacity,” explained Domino director of digital printing Philip Easton. “That doesn’t mean we will use more ink, though, because it’s a smaller drop size. And those smaller drops give better definition. “We recognised we would need white ink for this market when we first launched it, but we wanted to solve it with a higher-resolution head,” Easton added. Domino uses 600dpi Kyocera heads in the press, which also has new unwind and rewind units and a fresh look. “It looks spaceshippy!” said Easton. Pricing will be “consistent with the existing model”. In its interim management statement (IMS) issued today (17 September), Domino said sales in the ten months to the end of August were up 7% year-on-year, with latest acquisitions Graph-Tech and PostJet accounting for 2% of the increase. The firm was upbeat about trading in the USA and in parts of Asia including China. However, it said trading conditions in India had “worsened” and the weak Indian rupee could impact future results. India currently accounts for 6% of Domino’s global sales. Market conditions in Europe remained difficult Chairman Peter Byrom gave a cautious outlook statement: “There is little evidence that more positive economic news reported recently is yet having an impact on the confidence of our customers or their investment plans.” Domino said there had been no significant developments at TEN Media, the US egg-coding venture that resulted in a significant write-down in Domino’s interim results....

The PODi European AppForum is due to take place in London on 24 and 25 September. PODi Europe director Tony Hodgson said: “PODi has strong educational objectives and seminars will focus on areas such as cross media and print-on-demand. This event is quite advanced and not for the faint-hearted.” He added: “Despite economic problems the market is encouraging for print, some of it due to the ‘mantelpiece effect’. “If you receive direct mail it doesn’t go in the bin immediately, but on to the mantelpiece where it is eventually opened – more than can be said for much email marketing. Print hangs around whereas digital tends to be much more ephemeral. “Print has qualities that perhaps marketers underestimate and consumers quite like.” One of the presentations at next week’s event will include a case study from specialist peronalised greetings cards producer Transarnia, which printed 650,000 personalised postcards at last year’s London Olympics. Using a mobile app, visitors took photos, added a message and ordered a printed version to be sent. Another event highlight will be a keynote presentation from David Cole, author of From Letterbox to Inbox, the DMA’s first attitudinal print tracking report, which surveyed 1,232 UK adults. Cole will explain the findings and their impact. The theme of PODi’s annual European AppForum this year is about creating customer value. The two-day conference will focus on the latest applications of digital printing and advanced data analytics in multi-channel marketing. It will bring together digital printers, marketing services providers, marketing and data professionals to explore how online media, personalised content, big data and digital print interact to create new value streams for businesses and consumers. PODi has also announced that HP will be a “gold sponsor” and conference contributor. Hodgson said the company “shares a commitment to the educational objectives of PODi”. HP UK and Ireland marketing manager Julia Cole said her company has a strong affiliation with the organisation. “The PODi European AppForum provides a platform for digital printers and marketing professionals to explore the benefits of using a mix of digitally printed marketing materials and online communications to achieve effective, creative and highly-targeted multi-media campaigns.” PODi is billed as the world’s leading independent organisation for digital printing. Its goals are to grow the market for digital print, help members expand their businesses and build a community of professionals who value sharing ideas and experience. PODi has championed the use of personalisation, cross-media and web to print and built the world’s largest collection of case studies of successful and innovative applications of digital printing. The European AppForum is produced by Individua, the PODi Affiliate for Europe. For more information click here...

The PODi European AppForum is due to take place in London on 24 and 25 September. PODi Europe director Tony Hodgson said: “PODi has strong educational objectives and seminars will focus on areas such as cross media and print-on-demand. This event is quite advanced and not for the faint-hearted.” He added: “Despite economic problems the market is encouraging for print, some of it due to the ‘mantelpiece effect’. “If you receive direct mail it doesn’t go in the bin immediately, but on to the mantelpiece where it is eventually opened – more than can be said for much email marketing. Print hangs around whereas digital tends to be much more ephemeral. “Print has qualities that perhaps marketers underestimate and consumers quite like.” One of the presentations at next week’s event will include a case study from specialist peronalised greetings cards producer Transarnia, which printed 650,000 personalised postcards at last year’s London Olympics. Using a mobile app, visitors took photos, added a message and ordered a printed version to be sent. Another event highlight will be a keynote presentation from David Cole, author of From Letterbox to Inbox, the DMA’s first attitudinal print tracking report, which surveyed 1,232 UK adults. Cole will explain the findings and their impact. The theme of PODi’s annual European AppForum this year is about creating customer value. The two-day conference will focus on the latest applications of digital printing and advanced data analytics in multi-channel marketing. It will bring together digital printers, marketing services providers, marketing and data professionals to explore how online media, personalised content, big data and digital print interact to create new value streams for businesses and consumers. PODi has also announced that HP will be a “gold sponsor” and conference contributor. Hodgson said the company “shares a commitment to the educational objectives of PODi”. HP UK and Ireland marketing manager Julia Cole said her company has a strong affiliation with the organisation. “The PODi European AppForum provides a platform for digital printers and marketing professionals to explore the benefits of using a mix of digitally printed marketing materials and online communications to achieve effective, creative and highly-targeted multi-media campaigns.” PODi is billed as the world’s leading independent organisation for digital printing. Its goals are to grow the market for digital print, help members expand their businesses and build a community of professionals who value sharing ideas and experience. PODi has championed the use of personalisation, cross-media and web to print and built the world’s largest collection of case studies of successful and innovative applications of digital printing. The European AppForum is produced by Individua, the PODi Affiliate for Europe. For more information click here...

The UK-headquartered manufacturer of coding and printing equipment has also revamped other elements of the press. The latest N610i version will have its global launch at the show. It will be available with up to six colours, plus white. “We are using two printheads for the white, to create high levels of opacity,” explained Domino director of digital printing Philip Easton. “That doesn’t mean we will use more ink, though, because it’s a smaller drop size. And those smaller drops give better definition. “We recognised we would need white ink for this market when we first launched it, but we wanted to solve it with a higher-resolution head,” Easton added. Domino uses 600dpi Kyocera heads in the press, which also has new unwind and rewind units and a fresh look. “It looks spaceshippy!” said Easton. Pricing will be “consistent with the existing model”. In its interim management statement (IMS) issued today (17 September), Domino said sales in the ten months to the end of August were up 7% year-on-year, with latest acquisitions Graph-Tech and PostJet accounting for 2% of the increase. The firm was upbeat about trading in the USA and in parts of Asia including China. However, it said trading conditions in India had “worsened” and the weak Indian rupee could impact future results. India currently accounts for 6% of Domino’s global sales. Market conditions in Europe remained difficult Chairman Peter Byrom gave a cautious outlook statement: “There is little evidence that more positive economic news reported recently is yet having an impact on the confidence of our customers or their investment plans.” Domino said there had been no significant developments at TEN Media, the US egg-coding venture that resulted in a significant write-down in Domino’s interim results....

The Cardiff-based business and stationery printer installed a Ricoh Pro C901 colour and a Ricoh 1357EX mono printer. The new colour printer replaces a Kodak Nexpress M700, with the mono device a new addition. Total investment was around £90,000. Print manager Lyndon Ricketts said: “We have a number of regional offices and retail outlets across the UK and will be using our new Ricoh machines to serve retail and commercial customers as well as all our own internal marketing collateral requirements. “We went to a few market leaders. But if you find a supplier with a good product, competitive pricing and great customer service the decision is easier to make. Having two fast, dedicated machines means we are able to effectively print on demand at a more competitive pricing levels. “The closest rival was the Konica Minolta 8000, which was a bit too glossy; more photographic quality than litho and conventional print. The Ricoh Pro C901 has the most up-to-date technology, although not the cheapest. “However support is great and proactive in terms of upgrades and retrofits. The new kit is not greatly different from the old machine, but the reliability and consistency of colour is excellent, without fear of strips, bands or colour drifts. It gives us confidence to run more complex work. “Initially we were only looking for a colour digital press to replace the existing Kodak. But Ricoh looked at our current and future requirements and recommended the Ricoh 1357EX mono press, as it would have a positive impact on our workflow and give us the capability to meet future demand.” The C901 prints at up to 90 A4 ppm and integrates full-colour scanning, copying and document storage for image capture and print-on-demand requirements. It handles stocks up to 300gsm in duplex mode, making it ideal for DM material and postcards, Ricketts said. Meanwhile the 1357EX mono production press prints up to 135ppm and offers reduced maintenance thanks to operator replaceable units. It offers a range of finishing options including multi-folding, stapling, punching and cover insertion, ring and perfect binding. Ricketts said: “We decided to replace the Kodak as the service contract had expired and the costs to run the machine were escalating. The technology has also moved on in terms of quality, speed and flexibility. The black and white machine is a great opportunity for us to open up new markets. “Having dedicated mono and colour machines means the company now has a more productive work-flow, as the 1357EX produces work such as reports and manuals that would have previously been done on the Kodak colour machine, holding up the colour production process.” SET Office Supplies has an annual turnover in excess of £25m, employing...