As we rush headlong into the holiday season, perhaps adding a bit to our stress levels, a few thoughts on how to cope with some of those events.  https://hbr.org/2014/11/to-get-over-something-write-about-it/

As a result of our visits with a few vendors at Pack Expo, we have some sample cartridges that we are looking for customers to try, free of charge, but with a couple of strings attached, in terms of giving us some feedback on the specifics of what was being printed on, and the equipment being used.

One formulation is specifically designed for Clay Coated Paper and other porous substrates, while remaining more waterproof.

Another formulation is designed to give an excellent image on OPP, PET and other coated substrates, including some films, without requiring a dryer.

And a third formulation is designed to print well on Varnish (Aqueous Acrylic Overcoat), Gravure Print Surface, and UV Overcoat.

If you are interested in testing some of these inks for us, please contact us at info@ink4mail.com, with information about what cartridge you are currently using and what you are printing on.

We look forward to working with you.

Ink4mail.com is pleased to announce that we are now carrying Pack Black (TWK-2103) from Collins ink for immediate shipment.  The Pack Black cartridge has a formulation that has been used throughout the package printing industry.  If the TWK-2103 is suitable for your needs, more info about Pack Black ink, we’re ready to be your reliable source.

While exploring the tradeshow floor, met with a few of the important players in the mailing and package printing ink business.  Hewlett Packard is expanding their product offerings in the area of printing on a variety of coated stock with their new HP 2580 formulation.  If you are interested in testing this new sku, please contact us.

Took a brief trip to meet with our suppliers at Pack Expo in Chicago last week, and came back with some positive information.  As more printers look to print on more aggressive surfaces (UV and Aqueous coated stocks, etc), the ink manufacturers are developing new formulations, and even new cartridges (HP 45si), to help make that possibility a reality.  I’ll be posting more of what we found out over the next couple of weeks, as we work to confirm our information, and make our decisions from there as to how best serve you in this new market.

Most of us love the efficiency and connectedness that our personal electronic devices provide us, and some times the cocoon that they allow us to hide in, during uncomfortable circumstances.  However, as with most benefits, there are a few drawbacks, and here is one person’s view on that.  http://mashable.com/2014/10/27/death-of-a-conversation-photography/

Just from a biographical standpoint, the story of Viktor Frankl is intriguing.  Forced to make a judgement between personal well-being and the protection of his parents, he chose to support them and found meaning in the giving.  http://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2013/01/theres-more-to-life-than-being-happy/266805/?single_page=true

Does anyone have as much time as they need to feel like they are up to date on the changes that are happening around them?  I know I don’t, but at least here is a list of the books you could be reading, if you had the time 🙂 www.inc.com/250-words/6-new-business-books-to-read-in-november.html

Sometimes there is collateral damage to an industry based on the decisions of others.  I waffle back and forth sometimes on the pluses and minuses of Apple’s closed ecosystem.  Given a previous relationship with Bose, this one seems a little bit clumsy, but I suppose if I spent that much for a brand, I’d want to increase my possibilities of selling some without competition 🙂  http://www.fastcompany.com/3036975/fast-feed/report-apple-is-pulling-bose-audio-products-from-its-stores