During the new years break, we spent a lot of time working to install the LVT film recorder.
It was a lot of late nights and we started thinking hard about the different personalities of the equipment we own have.
We then realized they needed names! I know it a little strange but its a long standing tradition in the pre press industry to name printers, scanners and imagesetters.
So here they are!
Howtek 7500 Drum Scanner is now known as Sarah
Aztek Premier Drum Scanner is now known as Hara
Durst LVT Rhino+ Film Recorder is now know as Kara

Some pictures of the happy family ; - )
We couldn't resist adding pin striping to them!
         
Howtek 7500 aka Sarah                Aztek Premier aka Hara

Durst LVT Rhino+ aka Hara

We still need a few good names for our Epson 9880 and HP DesignJet 5500 printers. Send us an email if you have any ideas!

As the end of 2009 fast approaches (20 or so hours and counting), we would like to thank our wonderful clients for making this another fantastic year!!
2009 has seen a number of big expansions and improvements at PrePress Express.
We added a new drum scanner to our scanner department. The Aztek Premier® drum scanner with DPL®.
In our printing department, we recently installed a Durst LVT Rhino+ Film Recorder. With the LVT Rhino+, we can now image reproduction quality C-41, E-6 and B&W films up to 8x10".
In our pre press department we have upgraded many of our computers, servers, backup facilities and network.

Our websites have gone through numerous updates and changes. We have added a large selection of InkJet papers from the major manufacturers in the industry.
The latest is the full line of papers from InkPress papers. InkPress is a newcomer to the industry but they offer the best papers at extremely competitive prices.
We are very excited to add them to our catalog!!

We know that 2010 will be even better!! Plans include new Mac's, new servers, Jobo ATL processor and more manufacturers added to our growing catalog!

We wish you all a happy, healthy, fun, safe, interesting and prosperous new year!!!!
Your friends at PrePress Express

Breaking news!!
New to the PrePress Express printer/film recorder lineup...We have just installed a new Durst LVT Rhino+ Film Recorder!
The Rhino can image C-41, E-6 and B&W films up to 8x10" at Res 80.
LVT's are an amazing piece of technology. They have the ability to take a digital file, image it to 4x5 or 8x10 film and allow you to traditionally print very large murals.
The file is imaged pixel for pixel using pulsed LED's, film mounted on a rotating drum all with extremely tight tolerances.
The results are truly amazing!!

We will be offering a limited number of at film cost LVT's for qualified customers.
For more information, please contact us.

LVT Pricing page is now online

Please note: The LVT pricing page will be online in the 1st quarter of 2010

The 2009 PhotoPlus Expo is coming to a close. This year the expo was hit hard by the economic downturn.
It was at least 20-25% smaller then last years and a fair amount of the major exhibitors from last year did not show at all.

Those sad parts aside, we did meet with a number of great people and great companies.
Ilford and Kodak had good sized booths and a commitment to film and digital products that should be commended.
Innova Art, Canson Infinity, MagicGiclee and Moab by Legion all had excellent booths and some new fantastic products that we will soon be stocking.

Our hope is that next years expo is a much larger one with a greater selection of companies exhibiting.

The special Expo pricing was a big hit and we gave out all of the coupons we had.
We will be extending those offers to those who didn't meet us at the expo but did attend.
Mention code PPEXPO09 when placing your order. Coupons will expire December 31st 2009.
1. 25% off Drum Scans for an order of $100 or more (limit 1 per customer, may only be used once).
2. 15% off Inkjet Prints for an order of $100 or more (limit 1 per customer, may only be used once).
3. 25% off Film Output prints on an order of $50 or more (limit 1 per customer, may only be used once).
4. $10 off ImageNest nesting software (limit 1 per customer, may only be used once).
5. 5% off on all ColorBurst RIP products (limit 1 per customer, may only be used once).
6. 3% off on ICC Targets from Kodak and HutchColor (limit 1 per customer, may only be used once).

Its back!! Its BACK!! Our favorite time of the year!!
The 26th annual Photo Plus Expo is back in NYC on October 22-24 at the Jacob K. Javits Center.
Photo Plus is the premiere event for all things photography and we will be attending!
If you are planning to attend the expo on the 22nd or 23rd, we would love to meet you.

We will have a handful of discount coupons for many of our services and products.
Coupons must be picked up at the expo and they will expire December 31st 2009.
1. 25% off Drum Scans for an order of $100 or more (limit 1 per customer, may only be used once).
2. 15% off Inkjet Prints for an order of $100 or more (limit 1 per customer, may only be used once).
3. 25% off Film Output prints on an order of $50 or more (limit 1 per customer, may only be used once).
4. $10 off ImageNest nesting software (limit 1 per customer, may only be used once).
5. 5% off on all ColorBurst RIP products (limit 1 per customer, may only be used once).
6. 3% off on ICC Targets from Kodak and HutchColor (limit 1 per customer, may only be used once).

Call Ian Mazursky at 914-450-7144 before or during the event to schedule a time and place.

Thru December 1st 2008, PrePress Express is offering
5% off on all ImageNest products.

ImageNest 13 inch
With a maximum printing width of 13 inches (no length limit) price: $99.00 Sale: $94.05
ImageNest 17 inch
With a maximum printing width of 17 inches (no length limit) price: $199.00 Sale: $189.05
ImageNest 24 inch
With a maximum printing width of 24 inches (no length limit) price: $399.00 Sale: $379.05
ImageNest 44 inch
With a maximum printing width of 44 inches (no length limit) price: $599.00 Sale: $569.05
ImageNest 64 inch
With a maximum printing width of 64 inches (no length limit) price: $799.00 Sale: $759.05

Contact us for more information or to place an order.

Thru December 1st 2008, PrePress Express is offering
5% off on all ColorBurst RIP products.

Contact us for more information or to place an order.

Its here again!! It here again!! My favorite time of the year!!
The 25th annual Photo Plus Expo is back in NYC on October 23-25 at the Jacob K. Javits Center.
Photo Plus is the premiere event for all thing photography and we will be there!

If you are planning to attend the expo on the 23rd or 24th, we would love to meet you.
Call Ian Mazursky at 914-450-7144 before or during the event to schedule a time and place.

We will be visiting with many of our vendors and manufacturers and would love to introduce you to some of our friends.

Hello Again!

Over the years I have participated in some of the great newsgroups in the photography and pre press fields.
Many of the posters on those groups have helped me and many others out on a variety of topics.

To thank you (you know who you are!), PrePress Express would like to extend some offers to the members from the following newsgroups.
       APUG Forums
       Large Format Photography Forum
       photo.net Forums
       PrePress Forums
       Hybrid Photo

Offer 1- Drum Scanning:
15% off your first drum scan order and 5% off on all future drum scan orders.
Note: The discount does not count towards shipping or tax.

Offer 2- Printing:
15% off your first printing order and 5% off on all future printing orders.
Note: The discount does not count towards shipping or tax.

Offer 3- Printer Profiling:
10% off our profiling services.

To take advantae of our offers, please send an email to Ian with your newsgroup handle/nickname and your order.
The discount code will only be provided after verification of your newsgroup ID.


-Ian Mazursky
Owner

So how big will my file be?

I have been hard at work on a Scan Size Calculator to answer that question.
Enter in the length and width of the film and your desired DPI, Color Mode and Bit Depth. Click calculate and the file size is displayed.
This will also work in the opposite direction. Enter in your desired print size at 300 dpi and click calculate.
Now you will have an idea as to the scan size you will need for a print.

Speaking of prints. I have also created a print ratio calculator. Say you have a 645 negative or 6x9.
Well what size can it be printed at while respecting its original ratio?
Pop on over to our Print Ratio Calculator, enter your desired width and select your film type.
Click the calculate button and the height will be calculated with respect to the aspect ratio of the film type..

I hope these calculators will help. If you have comments our questions,
please visit the Contact Us page and send me an email.


Let's all keep shooting film!

-Ian Mazursky
Owner