Print Industry Resources

OnDemand Journal The largest graphic arts community in the print industry, whose goal is to provide unbiased, real-time market intelligence to print and publishing executives. Contributors include print buyers, designers, printers, and suppliers, giving you the latest, most comprehensive stash of ideas and knowledge there is to offer from every corner of the industry.

Heidelberg The online home of the world&s leading solutions provider for the print media industry. Find information about sheetfed press systems as well as prepress and postpress components, software and consumables for all printing applications, and check out the Print Media Academy for product training opportunities.

Xerox Detailed product and service information covering the industry&s broadest portfolio of offerings in document management technology and services, including helpful blogs, whitepapers, case studies, podcasts, and online shopping.

XMPie Learn more about the data-driven customization capabilities of XMPie, the leading solutions provider for cross-media dynamic publishing - an essential and growing segment of the CRM and Marketing Automation market.

EFI Color Print Management Digital Software EFI&s award-winning, innovative technologies increase the productivity and profitability of commercial and enterprise printing. Learn more about their high performance Fiery¨ print servers and controllers, Vutek¨ super wide digital inkjet printers, print management information systems, and sophisticated web-to-print tools. The site also includes a nice educational section under “Services“ that you may want to check out.

Adobe Adobe is the master of creating technologies and software that produce and deliver rich content and engaging internet applications, redefining business, entertainment, and personal communications. This site is a fountain of helpful information on Adobe products, including, training, books, forums, blogs, and on-line communities for educators & students, designers, and developers, plus you can access their Knowledgebase with tutorials and more.

Apple ComputersIf you use any kind of computer at all, we&re sure you&ll find this site to be a playground of resources and information for “everything Apple,” including hundreds of Mac computer tutorials, free workshops, iPod and iTunes, downloads of music, media players, widgets, and cool 3rd party downloads.

PODI PODI is a not for profit industry consortium organized to foster the growth of the digital printing industry through market and standards development activities. PODi constantly monitors market and technology trends in the industry, and shares free ideas, information, and resources through seminars, independent research, white papers, articles and the web.

RIS Papers RIS “the paper house” is one of the nation&s foremost distributors of creative paper solutions, including fine papers, quality coated free-sheet and web, uncoated offset, communication papers, fine papers and packaging products.

XPEDX Papers Supplier to the U.S. commercial printing industry with a wide selection of imported and domestic printing papers, graphic supplies, and printing press machines, including bindery and finishing equipment.

Digital Output Magazine The must-read industry magazine providing application-driven stories focused on problem-solving for digital-print specialists, commercial printers, sign companies, screen printers, graphic designers, service bureaus, commercial photographers and ad agencies.

Links for Information About Environmental Responsibility

Forest Stewardship Council The Forest Stewardship Council was created to change the international dialogue and practices involving sustainable forestry. Its purpose is to coordinate the development of forest management standards throughout the different biogeographic regions of the U.S., providing public information about sustainability and managing national certification programs that can make a difference in how we treat our planet.

FSC Certified Merchants & Printers FSC certification tells the world that you support the highest social and environmental standards in the market where you use paper. Your purchase of FSC-certified paper and print products contributes to conservation, responsible management, and community level benefits for people near the forests that provide your paper. Lists of certified paper merchants, manufacturers, printers, and pulp producers are available for download from this site.

Green Seal Green Seal is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to safeguarding the environment and transforming the marketplace by promoting the manufacture, purchase, and use of environmentally responsible products and services. This site offers valuable resources to help you connect with suppliers like DCI who can support your own corporate efforts toward environmental responsibility.

The Rainforest Alliance and Smartwood The Rainforest Alliance works to transform land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior to enhance biodiversity and sustainability, involving businesses and consumers worldwide in their efforts to bring responsibly produced goods and services to a global marketplace. Their website has a complete array of excellent resources, including SmartGuides to FSC-certified products, sustainability case studies, research papers, presentations on conservation, books, activities for kids, and complete (free) lesson plans, posters, and stories for teachers regarding conservation.

Sustainable Forestry Initiative SFI is one of the world&s leading forest certification programs, including chain of custody certification and labeling, marketing and promotion.

Environmental Protection Agency This government site provides information and assistance to help your organization in buying green power, one of the easiest and most effective ways to reduce the environmental impacts associated with your conventional electricity use. Their “Green Power 101” is a great place for anyone who is interested in getting started.

Metafore For businesspeople focused on evaluating, selecting and manufacturing environmentally preferable wood and paper products, Metafore is a source of tools, information and innovative thinking. This useful site offers access to their valuable advisory services and free tools to assist you with your sustainability efforts.