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In the early days of the production digital printing market, electrophotography ruled. The most commonly-supported sheet sizes were Letter (8.5" by 11"), Legal (8.5" by 14"), and Ledger (11" by 17"). Some systems even supported sheets as large as 12" by 18". With a couple of notable exceptions, 12" by 18" was as large as it got. This relatively small size contributed to the perception that digital printing devices were not suitable for commercial print markets where print service providers (PSPs) were accustomed to much larger sheet sizes. There were some exceptions, of course. Some electrophotographic devices supported the printing of long sheets, which opened up opportunities for applications like multi-panel brochures, wrap-around book covers, and pocket folders. There are even a few sheet-fed electrophotographic devices that support formats as large as B2 (19.7" by 27.8" / 500 mm. by 707 mm.), most notably multiple models in that size from HP Indigo. In addition, some roll-fed …

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Though it will never regain its prominent place in the printing world versus competitors like offset lithographic presses and production digital printing systems, letterpress printing is making a remarkable comeback. This comeback is not exclusively reserved for printing museums, though it is happening there too. New initiatives at colleges and universities are riding the letterpress wave. In addition, letterpress has strong support from many artists and designers who take advantage of the technology’s unique qualities.   What Can We Learn from Letterpress? Writing  on letterpress for the Daily Heller , author Steven Heller notes, “For a designer, learning to set metal and wood type is as essential as learning to drive a car…” In the same article, Dikko Faust, co-founder (with Esther K. Smith) of Purgatory Pie Press, praises letterpress because it is “dimensional, textural, direct-relief printing from modular pieces: letters, borders, and ornaments, as well as woodcuts, photo …

Liberty Creative Solutions (LCS) prides themselves on staying at the forefront of print innovation to offer their clients solutions that deliver exceptional results. As Canon inkjet press owners, LCS has the advantage of tapping into thINK, an independent community of Canon production inkjet customers, thINK Ahead partners, and print industry experts.  thINK offers a robust suite of resources designed to support every role, including leadership, sales, marketing, and press operations. Members benefit from live training sessions, on-demand webinars, an extensive collection of current market research, and innovative inkjet case studies. In addition, thINK provides specialized online toolkits for every role. Marketing teams can request complimentary press releases and company videos, or explore a rich library of marketing assets, including photos, logos, and direct mail campaigns. Sales professionals have access to their own toolkit for downloading inkjet presentations and application …