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What Does Your Commercial Printers Report Card Look Like

ruben17 — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:23:38 +0000

Most important, does your online printer have testimonials?

Testimonials speak the loudest. If your dealing with a new online printer they probably will not have any testimonials however if your dealing with a professional printer then chances are you will find a testimonial page. Always look for good testimonials. Find them then they earn an ‘A’

Second, does your online commercial printer take credit cards?

Why is this? Simple, not everyone may qualify to take credit cards online. There is a very in depth screening process which merchants must undertake in order to qualify to be able to accept credit cards. Thus if your printer shows they take credit cards then another ‘A’ for their report card. Remember the credit card authorities already did all the background checks, pre qualifications and verifications.

Third, how much experience does your printer have?

This is a key before recess, why? Most professional printers who have survived the ages will post their experience on their website or literature. Most small businesses fail year one, if a printer shows they have 5 year, 10 year even 20 years or more experience tells you what grade they are in. A good rule of thumb is equate the years in business to their year of school so to speak. The more experience the better. They have seen performed and completed just about every type of printer services being offered and have many contacts in the business to better serve their customer base. Thus, lets give a printer in business who survived year one a ‘B’ and a commercial printer who has over 5 years of experience an ‘A’ and if a large format printer has over 10 years experience lets give them an ‘A plus’.

Forth, does the printer entice with the word ‘Free’?

Most almost everyone knows nothing is free unless its advice. Some printers may offer ‘free’ as a way to entice you the print buyer to come in and look around and buy something like a banner or a business card, but if you see the word ‘free’ find out what the catch is. Printers who offer free advice, quotes and or free shipping for a certain amount order price is a good thing. This printer will throw in free shipping because of the order size whereas printers who offer something ‘free’ one may want to question what they are truly getting for free. Most commercial printers provide free quotes. If a printer offers free advice, quotes and shipping then grade them with an ‘A’.

Fifth, test the printer that is correct; give your printer a test. How?

Simple, use the free quote form and see how quick the printer gets back to you. If a printer gets back to you that same day then definitely a scholar student and earns an ‘A’ anything over 24 hours then you must question if the printer is ditching class or even capable of getting the work done. After all if the online printer is unable to get you a quote, you think they will be able to deliver the printed product?

Sixth, look around, does the color printer provide a diverse offering? Or are they one dimensional?

Meaning if an online commercial printer offers only 1 or 2 products then it’s OK for a small start up looking for simple business cards or rack cards but the best thing to look for is a wide variety of offerings from commercial print services to large format to mailing and list targeting. Why? Simple, your brands integrity must be preserved and represented in the utmost positive light. Meaning if an online printing company offers vast array of products you may be rest assured your brand colors and presentation will remain consistent. Thus the more products and services offered within the printing sector scores another ‘A’.

Seventh, does your printer shoot straight? Does he or she have integrity?

Why is this important? Simple, many commercial printers and large format printers will use low ball pricing. Meaning they hit you with a price that your comfortable with however if they use fine print and believe me as a print teacher I see this a lot. They use fine print to hit you up for added fees like prepress, RIP, handling and other charges that are not included in the original quote. We all know most large companies and many small businesses will have vector art, art files and color spec sheets ready to upload for the requested catalog, banner, brochure, posters and other printed products. A commercial printer with integrity will make it clear that your quote DOES NOT include art and or layout charges for those who do not have artwork available. Most all printers will provide design services, just make sure it’s included in the quote. Even some online print companies use quick pricing calculators to give you a price BUT what is my real cost? A pricing calculator does not know what design, RIP, setup and prepress fees will be now do they? Find a online printer who shoots straight up scores an ‘A’ any printer who must pack away hidden fees ( which may become expensive ) fail and are expelled from class period.

Eight, Look for reviews, see if the printer has social network accounts

View their Twitter page, Facebook, LinkedIn or other accounts, this will give you an idea of the printer’s character. Look for tweets, check out their wall, and see what people and have to say.

OK you just made it thru first grade up to eighth. You’re now in high school; you have a basic education on what to look for with printing companies and online printers.

Please feel free to add comments, share your ideas of what makes for a good online commercial printing company and or large format printer.

One final word of advice before school is out for the day, ask yourself ‘is my printer a printer ‘.

What does this mean? Simple, you want to know your walking into a bona fide virtual online printing company. No different the being in the real world where you walk into a brick and mortar facility. Find a print company that is a print company. Why? Once again, the print company is focused on printing, their line of work. You don’t walk into a print shop and find women shoes, website design or ice cream cones do you? Find a commercial printer or online print shop that is focused on printing whether commercial and or large format. This will assure you that they are focused on your print order and you as a customer.

One final exam, be leery of price.

Remember a good printer will charge you for the right feel, look and presentation. Its like any other business, you get what you pay for and in printing whether its for convention printing items, small business printing services or large corporate accounts you want the right look and feel to maximize your brands image. A quick example, we just met at a network function or a trade show, I hand you a business card and it flops like a cooked noodle, the thin sheet of paper stock your card was printed on to save money just made an indirect negative first impression. This is no different the proper color saturation on a company hand out of brochure. Sometimes the lowest price is not the best price. Pay for quality and make a positive first impression today.

OK class the bell just rang, go out and use what you just learned. Find a Las Vegas printing company or online printer in Las Vegas with a 4.0 GPA and Have fun.

Regards

Jim Simmons

By Jim Simmons

Mr. Simmons an entrepreneur at heart. Served 5 years in Account Development, almost 11 years as owner of Apple Intergraphics, Inc. (print Media) Currently for the last 6 years Owner and Operator of Spectrum Color Media, LLC (Printing, Graphic Design, List Targeting and Mailing) since creating this company has enjoyed watching and contributing to all its success! And he is a member of the Print Communications Professionals International. 2010-12-18

Jim Simmons – Owner

www.SpectrumColorPrinting.com

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Zebra ZM400 Printer

ruben17 — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 19:23:23 +0000

Printer Zebra ZM400 – Industrial Solutions

When it comes to your business, it’s possible that you started off with the intent to start tiny and upgrade your gear as you go. If you work with a barcode system, surely it quickly became apparent a home printer just wasn’t going to chop it and you needed commercial quality print capabilities. The printer Zebra ZM400 falls right in this class and is the perfect choice for average to midsized businesses. It can take a lot and is completely designed for the job.

Zebra barcode printers are created using state of the art technology, which means that they are advanced products that offer high performance. They also offer a wide variety of printing applications.

When choosing gear for your business, cost is always rather of a concern. However over the long run, a slightly higher price can be justified if the machine has the features and durability you need. Here is where the printer Zebra ZM400 actually shines. The printer has a tiny footprint and can easily sit of the side of a desk. It also has an LCD screen with graphic capacity and masses of viewing area. The printer itself is fast, printing about 10′ per 2nd and also has the capability for you to choose different resolutions depending on your present needs. Eventually, all the internal parts are easy to view through a clear side panel. This gives you a brilliant idea of what is occurring and also simple access to the guts if you want to fix the machine or change a print head.

For a modern business, the Zebra ZM400 Printer provides many features that are lacking in other printers of this sort. Due to your already busy lifestyle, you’ll be pleased to hear that setup is a cinch. The company thought ahead and made the entire process intuitive. You may expect to see easy to understand prompts on the LCD screen that will walk you through the method. It’s also good to know that machine can be set to the programming language of your choice. In addition, it is extremely simple to catch up. There are ports for a USB connection, a serial port and even a parallel port. On top of that, you can also hook it up wirelessly if that better suits your requirements.

When buying an economic printer, it’s totally necessary to anticipate expansion. Fortunately , the company has done that for you. Whether or not you are moving from a Zebra S4M or are ready to upgrade to the ZM600, there’s always a uninterrupted integration between the machines. You may expect the printer ZM400 to work just like all the others in the same line, greatly decreasing the learning curve involved in getting new apparatus. When you are printing in an economic setting, you want things to work right and it’s good to know that Zebra hasn’t only thought of the chances, but provided the solutions.

Not sure if you’re getting a fair deal on the ZM400?

Find the answer at Printer Zebra ZM400 Prices

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Adhoc printer repairs vs Printer maintenance contract pros and cons

ruben17 — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:43:55 +0000

That uninteresting machine sitting in the corner of the office suddenly becomes the focus of all your attention when it breaks down. Printers are the most used computer accessory and we soon find that when things to go wrong we need a quick turnaround to get things up and running smoothly again.

So how do you do this? Call in a printer repair company on an adhoc basis or sign an annual contract?

Both options have advantages and disadvantages.

Adhoc – great if you want to avoid being tied into an annual contract with a single printer repair company, however most printer repair company’s will have contract customers who will always take priority as they have an obligation to be on site within a certain time so you may not be able to get your printer fixed as quickly as is required.

You will also be charged a callout fee and often an hourly rate adding to the cost of your repair, good engineers often charge good money. Don’t be fooled by low callout rates, you are paying for an engineer’s time and expertise if a company is charging below the market rate they will often be charging more than the market rate for the parts. Always check the price of a re-visit and hourly rate.

Maintenance Contract

A printer maintenance contract often gives the customer peace of mind that they know who to call when things go wrong and will have a guarantee of having a printer engineer on site within a specific time period (often a 4 hour or 8 hour response) especially if they have more than 5 printers or have a highly used machine that is essential to the running of their business.

However, many contracts do not include parts or will specify a list of parts that will not be covered under the agreement which they then charge a hefty fee to supply. A lot of maintenance agreements will also charge for a callout and parts if the fault is caused by a consumable (drum, maintenance kit, transfer belt, cartridge, fusers, pickup rollers, imaging unit etc). These are often the most common faults so you could end up paying more than you need too. Make sure you read the small print and ask the questions! For example ‘my printer needs a new maintenance kit, is this covered? if not how much do you charge to supply and fit this?’ you may be surprised at the answer…

A good company will be open and upfront with details of what is covered and what is not and should supply a list of prices for your printers so you can check these are a reasonable rate before you sign.

Pay per print

Pay per print is often used in large organisations mainly for photocopiers (sometimes printers) that allow the customer to have a clear TCO ‘Total cost of ownership’. This usually includes the cost of hire or purchase of the printer or copier, toners, parts, maintenance and support. Prices are usually worked out dependant on the usage and the customer is tied in for a minimum of 36 months.

However some companies are now offering more diverse contracts or pay per print options to meet the requirements of many of the small to medium sized businesses that do not wish to be tied into long contracts or already have their own printers so have no requirement to lease a new machine.

http://london-printer-repairs.co.uk/is doing just that, we’ve listened to our customers and we know that when things go wrong you want to know who to call and have an experienced printer engineer there within an agreed timeframe and not end up a with a huge unexpected bill at the end of your repairs. We offer a pay per print option with NO tie ins that can be used with your current machine. No fuss, no hidden extras, no unexpected costs. All the benefits of a premium contract without the hassle. We pride ourselves on our customer care and will do what it takes to keep your business printing!

We are a printer repairs %26 supply company covering London and inside the M25 area. We fix Laserjets, Designjets, plotters, and sell cut price toners! http://london-printer-repairs.co.uk/

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Some of the most interesting blackberry accessories

ruben17 — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:36:38 +0000

There are various accessories that you can find with blackberry. The phone has reached such advanced levels and has so many versions and models to it that you will find hundreds and thousands of phone accessories which people use to accessorize their blackberry. The case has come to light all the more recently when the phone company has gone on to appease the youngsters too. These youngsters are known more for their liking for accessories; and therefore, suddenly newer and more interesting accessories are visible and are being flaunted by these youngsters. Even the office goers have become for style conscious and have wanted to use trendy stuff. Therefore, they have been using various trendy accessories; which suit their office use as well as add another feather to their style statement. Here are a few blackberry accessories which have made a mark:

1 COVERS: When you think of Blackberry phone accessories, you have to think of the amazing covers and cases that are available with them. Be it screen protectors, to protect the screens of the phone from scratches or the phone covers to protect the entire phone from shocks, etc.; they are all very trendy and very well formulated. You get many varieties and various versions of the same type to make sure that no individual is going back disappointed because of the lack of choice. It is because of this reason that people find the options overwhelming and choice making a difficult task.

2. POUCHES: While the covers and the cases are interesting, the pouches available with blackberry are extremely different and likeable too. Such has been the interest in this one of the most interesting blackberry accessories that people of all places, qualification and societal standing have wanted to possess it.

3.PHONE STAND: The phone stand available with blackberry is also one of the most sought after blackberry phone accessories. The basic reason behind the same is that it is good looking and secondly it is multi utility. Therefore, it becomes useful to the people and its looks add all the more reason to possess it.

Blackberry has had to increase the numbers and types of accessories available with the phone, especially after the inclusion of the youngsters in the target group of the phone. The covers available with the phone, the pouches and the stand are all of international standard and highly sought after among the target group.

Steve Jones is known for writing judicious reviews regarding popular Mobile phones and accessories like blackberry accessories and also provides information regarding other mobile phone accessories like nokia accessorieshtc accessories,iPhone 3gs Accessories,iPhone 4 accessories etc.

Is the blackberry phone good? And what are some other good phones?

Not into texting although I might do it once a while, and I’m not into the added phone accessories/apps.

Do not recommend a sidekick, whatever you do, just don’t mention it…

Thanks in advance.
Lol, I didn’t give thumbs down but I really don’t like iphones.

Answer
IPhone: Design, Applications

Blackberry: Email, Internet, Keyboard, Camera Quality, Battery life, Phone call quality, Usability (Short Keys)

I would personally recommend you with BlackBerry Torch. Good design, great features. You will surely love it. I am providing you with an actual user review plus I am giving you the link from you can buy it on a good price.

Cons:
Torch is +160g
Torch has a talk time of 5:30 hrs

Pros:
Torch is new in the market
Torch is a touch screen phone
Torch has a storage capacity of 4GB nd Upto 32GB
Torch has a great camera (5megapixel)

Here is an article by a user:

http://www.amazon.com/review/R38JAWW7Y77L10/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B003Y8XBRY&nodeID=&linkCode=&tag=fawskl-20

BlackBerry Torch 9800 AT&T (Under $90)

http://wireless.amazon.com/BlackBerry-Torch-9800-Phone-AT/dp/B003Y8XBRY/&tag=fawskl-20

BlackBerry Torch 9800 Unlocked (Under $700)

http://www.amazon.com/Blackberry-Torch-Unlocked-Branded-Smartphone/dp/B00408O70C/&tag=fawskl-20

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Have You Filled Your Printer With Printer Cartridge

ruben17 — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:05:18 +0000

As a gun needs cartridges to shoot, printer needs printer cartridges to print. Printer is no more a computer accessory. It is no more an optional stuff. Today everyone prefers to go for a printer when they buy a computer. Printer has mostly reduced the hand written reports. Print outs are more preferred, whether in office or in school, as it is more convenient to read and even take less time to write than it is written by hand. But how these printer prints? Printer prints on paper with ink. The ink in these printers is in the form of the printer cartridges. Let us deal with this mystery and reveal it.

There are many types of printers. These are the dot matrix printer, inkjet printer, laser printer etc. Although all of the printers do the same job that is printing, their preferences are varied. Some would like to go for a dot matrix printer as they can print multiple pages through carbon copies while some people may like to go for laser printers as the dot matrix printer are too noisy. Dot matrix printer makes a lot of noise while printing on the paper. Dot matrix printers working are similar to the working of a type writer. Whatever may be the type of printer, printer cartridge is needed. Different types of printer uses different printer cartridges.

Printer cartridge is actually the ink that prints characters on the paper. It is the basic tool for the printer to work. Whether a printer is at home or in office, printer cartridge is essential to make mark on the papers. Printer cartridges include toner, ink refill, ink, and inkjet printer ink and top quality cartridges. Let me give you a technical overview on printer and how does it work? Printers are basically endowed with a flat ribbon that strikes and make an impact on the paper in the form of letters. The ink flows from the storage of ink in the printer to the ribbon. Malfunctioning of the ribbon make the printer disables to print characters on paper. Sometime some letters are missed when such happens.

Printer cartridges should always be selected cautiously. Go for the discounted printer cartridge but never compromise on its quality. Quality printer cartridge can offer you the best performance in printing. There are also color printers that print in colors. Colored printers have different printer cartridges. Printer is playing a vital role in the present economy. The success of your business in a way can depend on the printed paper that is depended on the printer cartridge. Your business document will reflect your efficiency and competence in the business. If your printer cartridge is not good at producing quality printing then it would create a bad impression on you client. It can even risk your deal to be finalized. So always check for the printer cartridge to avoid such redundant situation.

Keep excess printer cartridges in store. While printing some important documents, if your printer runs out of ink, what would you do? You may not have enough time to buy new printer cartridge. So always keep with you printer cartridge in surplus to avoid such situations.

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