March 7th 2017 in Technology, Environment
The days have long gone where printers create film and then expose the image onto plates using a print down frame. Making plates for the press is now completely automated. Once a customer approves their Epson proofs the files are sent to the plate processor where a set of lasers fire the image into the surface of the waterless plate
READ MOREMarch 6th 2017 in Testimonials
Many thanks for the fabulous stationery. We are delighted as usual. Thank you also for the care and attentive service that Park Lane deliver! Hopefully we will giving away lots of the delicious new business cards at the Listed Property Show this weekend. Wendy T. Yes, they're all here and look great Jess P. Thank you so much for the boards,
READ MOREFebruary 28th 2017 in Technology, Environment, Uncategorised
I love green technology that continues to pay you back! We purchased this Voltage Power Optimiser around 10 years ago. This is an electrical energy saving device which is installed in series with the main electricity supply to provide a reduced supply voltage to our site equipment. It saves in the region of 12% p.a. on our electric bill which in
READ MOREFebruary 21st 2017 in Technology, Company
Accurately mixing an ink to a specific pantone colour is certainly an art. In this case we are mixing pantone 375 a green. As you can see blue and yellow weighed to the correct proportions should hit the colour correctly, but at Park Lane we also add other colours or additives to make it print better or improve the match to the pantone book. In
READ MOREFebruary 17th 2017 in Technology
Printing using the waterless process requires the printing press to be maintained to the highest of standards, in order that it can be operated to an expected quality and consistency, which is then translated onto the printed sheet. Today new rollers have been installed in the yellow unit, and the unit is in its final stages of
READ MOREFebruary 17th 2017 in Company
This clothing collection is inspired by rural woodlands, landscapes and gardens and the prints are bursting with beauty and the colour of nature. Park Lane Press has had the pleasure of producing the brochures for this brand for a couple of years now. The quality photography provides an opportunity for us to show what we can achieve on
READ MOREFebruary 14th 2017 in Technology, Services
Lamination is a process where a very thin layer of plastic is applied to the surface of paper or card. It helps protect the print beneath. It is also tear resistant and water resistant. Having materials laminated improves wear and tear in terms of handling, and potential damage from the sun There are several types of laminate available on the
READ MOREFebruary 10th 2017 in Company, Services
Our 2017 desk top calendar has been distributed and we have had some fantastic feedback. The calendar was printed with 4 colour text and a pantone double hit to the cover and easel, with a anti-scuff laminate to the outer and finished with a gold coloured foil, a truly beautiful piece. After years of producing landscape wall calendars we felt
READ MOREFebruary 10th 2017 in Social
It is a well known fact that printers like a tipple or two and all things print related, but Tim was very excited to find two of his passions on the supermarket shelf! We may be a waterless printer but there is always a place for other
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