Too many print companies have no or nearly no printed self-promotion literature that explains the superior value of Print, what economic benefits, and beneficial services our companies can provide our customers and prospects. We ask our customers to spend money on printing; maybe we should too.

Printing solutions have gone through many exciting advances over the past 25 years. While the basic technologies behind inkjet and laser printers were invented in the 1960s, these systems have been refined to meet today’s challenges. Printers themselves have become far more technically advanced, and they can handle a greater volume of work with bet...

November 26 Update: This began as an HP/Xerox Dance, became an aggressive tango, and now almost fisticuffs. In its November 25 letter to Xerox, HP stated that “…we are not dependent on a Xerox combination” and “We will not let aggressive tactics or hostile gestures distract us…” Where will it all end? Read the full text of Xerox’s Nov. 26 letter.

In Sunday’s letter, HP rejected Xerox’s “intent on forcing a potential combination” by issuing threats. The response was, “We will not let aggressive tactics or hostile gestures distract us…” HP’s response let Xerox know that ‘It’s YOU, not us’ who are responsible for stalling the deal. Then HP provides a long list of reasons why. Click through for...

Driven by a passion for innovation and a desire to change the printing industry, Memjet focuses on supplying OEM partners with advanced printhead, module, and ink technologies. Together with OEM partners, Memjet develops some of the fastest, highest resolution, most flexible print solutions for the broadest range of market segments—at a remarkably...

Consumer demand and segment growth have birthed the need for more creative freedom and manufacturing flexibility in design, production and speed-to-market. Converters are looking for more reliable and productive digital print systems. With KODAK’s Inkjet Printing Solutions, printers and converters can expand their capabilities, improve efficiency,...

XMPie announced that Jeff Stewart has been appointed the new Director of Services. In this role, Jeff will be available to provide XMPie customers with a tailor-made implementation strategy and service to hit the ground running with their XMPie software. Jeff has over 20 years’ experience implementing digital transformation projects, applications,...

HP said ‘NO’ last week to Xerox’s buy offer. Yesterday, Xerox responded, asking “Why” since the offer was higher than your financial advisor set? Meanwhile, Carl Icahn now owns substantial share in both firms. What’s the next step in the dance? We are providing you Xerox’s offering letter, HP’s rejection letter, and Xerox’s response. Read on for mo...

As you prepare for your holiday festivities, have you realized that in less than 6 weeks we will be starting not only a new year but a new decade? Soon we will be putting 2020 on our documents and forms. Have you made a list of all the documents you need to change? Year-end brings changes to overlays and other files need to be updated too. So how d...

This week, Xerox’s largest shareholder, Carl Icahn, disclosed that over the summer he bought 4.24% of HP (valued at $1,200,000,000). With his substantial ownership in both Xerox and HP, Mr. Icahn commented that the combination is a no-brainer that could yield big profits for investors – which includes him in a big way. What most amazed us about thi...