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Rick Mandel

Recent Stories

  • Color Separations Revisited
    CMYK color separation remains prevalent in most print shops, but read on to learn about some powerful alternatives.
  • Conventional vs. Direct Dye Sublimation
    Looking for a way to expand your shop
  • Tricks of the Trade
    Mandel offers some tips designed to help Mac users save time and avoid potential problems when preparing art files.
  • Managing Color in RGB-CMYK Conversions
    Find out how image-file preparation and color-space conversion can affect color control in prepress and digital print production.
  • The Attraction to Large-Format Digital Imaging
    Learn why large-format digital printing is attracting attention from commercial offset printers and others outside the specialty graphics industry and what the affect will be on the market.
  • Digital Printing, Green Thinking
    Eco-friendliness is a hot topic among printers. This month, Mandel discusses the benefits and considerations associated with making digital imaging green.
  • Get Branded
    Find out how branding your business based on your expertise can pull you out of a buyer's market and make your company more attractive than the competition.
  • Digital Printing vs. Screen Printing: A Quoting Quandary?
    Estimating whether a job should be printed digitally or produced with screen printing involves more considerations than cost alone. Mandel explores other factors to keep in mind when recommending production methods and setting prices.