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Newsletter Printing – Dynamic Graphics Bring Traffic to a Halt – 27th August 2010

The key to dynamic layout lies in the inherent capability of our eyes and brains to give two-dimensional objects movement.  For example, we can look at a photograph and determine whether the subject is stationary or in motion.  The photograph itself doesn’t move.  But our perception of the object tells us whether it’s static or dynamic.

Here are a few design tips to draw readers’ eyes where you want them to go.  Take caution not to overuse these tools.  For maximum effectiveness, use only one or two per page.  When you want an area of your newsletter to be noticed, use these guided missiles:

• arrows that point to the type
• graphics in the shape of a circle
• a small amount of reversed (white on black) text
• a bold typeface
• colored type or graphics
• drop shadows
• unusual photographs
• silhouetted photographs
• illustrations that “move” toward articles
• text wrapped around photographs and graphics
• drop caps that signal the beginnings of articles

Newsletter Printing – Static Boxes & Rules

Static layout elements are just as important as dynamic ones.  Borders, screens, and text wraps help group layout elements together.  Rule (lines) and white space help separate items.

Boxes and borders. Control the appearance of your borders by changing the width and style of the line you use.  Also consider filling the bordered area with a light screen (halftone).

Text wraps. White space also functions as a border.  Place the white space around the periphery of the elements you want to group together.  Place white space between elements when you want to separate them.

Lines. Lines (or rules), along with screened areas, can separate articles in a mostly-text newsletter.

Avoid placing rules within articles, such as between headlines and body copy or between subheads and body copy.  Rules separate.

Peter Harrison is Joint Managing Director of The Printing House Ltd, and Print Buying Direct of Crewe, Cheshire, UK.

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Newsletter Printing – Back-Page Designs for Prodigal Readers – 7th July 2010
An estimated 15% of readers start at the back of the newsletter and work their way forward. These nomadic readers judge a publication based on what’s left at the end.  If it’s interesting, they know that the beginning of the newsletter is good too.  Convince  these sceptics with short news blurbs or a newsworthy item.  Use one of the front-page strategies here.

If your newsletter is self-mailed, all readers will at least glance at the back page first.  Then they’ll turn to the front.

Left-Page, Right-page Stategies
Once inside, people start reading at the tops of pages and move doen.  Begin articles on the tops of pages.  If you have a continued article, place the continued part at the bottom of the page.

Place photographs, graphics or important industry information so they draw readers first to the top left side of a spread.  However, also realize that the top right-hand portion of a spread is a powerful position.  Place promotional items, such as new product or service announcements, here.

People Don’t Read, They Skim
When working within you page pyramid, assume that no one will ever read a word of your body copy.

Concentrate on pulling readers in and making your key points through interesting photographs and captions, headlines, pull quotes and subheads.  These elements can also guide readers from article to article.  Skimmer bypassers also help make your newsletter layout more pleasant for readers.  These shortcuts include:

• photographs and captions that tell a story
• headlines that say, “Start here”
• dynamic graphics that point to key articles
• white spaces, rules and boxes separating articles

Peter Harrison is Joint Managing Director of The Printing House Ltd, and Print Buying Direct of Crewe, Cheshire, UK.

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• Newsletter Printing

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Newsletter Printing – Front-Page Strategies – 6th July 2010
Front Page. Cover story. Page one. No matter what you call it, it’s the place where most people (roughly 85%) start reading your newsletter.  Here are a few strategies to consider.

Hard news. Place your most important articles on the front page.  Readers expect the most newsworthy articles to appear on the front page.  If you place dull articles on the front page, you’re telling readers that the rest of the newsletter is even less exciting.  (Tell your boss that the traditional spot for the president’s letter is on the second page.)

Top Ranking. Some publishers rank news items by the greatest amount of overall interest.  The most popular articles go on the front page, the middle group go inside, and the remainder are condensed into news bulletins.

Skimmer bait. Invite readers in with short news blurbs.  News-briefs condense long articles into two or three lines.  This gives readers the feeling they’re merely skimming the headlines.

Continue one. You can combine the skimmer bait technique with one continued article.  Readers often read the news briefs first, then start reading an article placed in the right-hand column.  This article leads the reader naturally to page two.

The lure. Lure readers by placing useful information on the front page.  One you’ve captivated readers, they’ll turn to the inside pages – filled with your promotional information.

Goal-driven. If you have important news, such as a new product or an upcoming event, that you want everyone who opens your newsletter to see, place it on the fron page.  Don’t bury newsworthy information deep within as article.

Remember that it’s the editor’s job to give instructions on article placement to the layout artist, if they are not one and the same.

Peter Harrison is Joint Managing Director of The Printing House Ltd, and Print Buying Direct of Crewe, Cheshire, UK.

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Newsletter Printing – Selling With “First Glance” Appeal – 5th July 2010
The position of many parts of your layout, such as the nameplate and mailing panel, will be the same from issue to issue.  In the layout stage, use the areas around the standard features, the “active areas,” to create appeal.

First, focus on the prime real estate areas of the mailing panel and the front page.  The active areas on the mailing panel are the teasers or contents box.  Next, look at your goals for this issue or this year.  Plan to change this area with each new issue to attract attention by using:

• teasers
• contents box
• event calendar or notice of an upcoming meeting
• eye-catching cartoon or photo
• location map
• sale announcement
• famous quotation
• coupon
• lists of services and everyday specials
• list of products offered
• Web site link to must-have content

Place a quick message, table of contents or teaser that gets people immediately involved with your publication.

Peter Harrison is Joint Managing Director of The Printing House Ltd, and Print Buying Direct of Crewe, Cheshire, UK.

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Newsletter Printing – Page Pyramids 1st July 2010

Page Pyramids: How Readers Eyes Work With Your Page

Understanding how the human eye interacts with your newsletter page can also help you make layout decisions.  Readers look at your newsletter in three different stages:

1. when it’s folded or flat in the mailing stack
2. when it unfolded
3. when it’s opened to the inside pages

When the newsletter is folded and in the mailing stack, readers first look at their name on the address label to make sure the newsletter was sent to the right person.  Then they glance to the return address area.  Next, they unfold the newsletter and look at either the front of back page.

On these pages, readers look at photos or illustrations first, unless they are small.  In the absence of photographs, readers’ eyes are attracted by the largest, most dominant element on the page.  Then they move to the second most dominant, then to the third, and so on.  On a page of all text, readers’ eyes usually move from the upper left to the lower right corner of the page in a “Z” pattern.

Note that only the first and last pages are seen by themselves.  Other pages are usually seen as two-page spreads.  On two-page spreads in magazines (most eye movement research has been conducted using magazines), the readers’ eye goes first to the right-hand page.  Once readers have glanced at the right-hand page, their eyes go to the left-hand page.  Both pages are read following the “Z” pattern.

The “Z” pattern assumes that the elements on both pages are of equal interest.  A key word in a headline or an interesting photograph can draw the readers’ eyes to the left or to the bottom of the page.

As the editor, your job is to encourage readers to at least skim all the elements of the newsletter.  Armed with better knowledge of eye movement, investigate how you can use the layout to guide your readers through each of the NEWS levels – name, enactment, written words and selling.

Peter Harrison is Joint Managing Director of The Printing House Ltd, and Print Buying Direct of Crewe, Cheshire, UK.

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Newsletter Printing – 30th June 2010

Everyone out there who has seen an article titled “Letter from the Chief Exec” on the front page of a newsletter, raise your hands.  The placement of this little gem generates a big “ugh” for two reasons.

First, it needs a better headline.  More importantly, it’s taking up space in a prime area of your newsletter – like leasing an Oxford Street store front for storage.

This blog shows you how to create layouts that draw readers to the articles that sell your products.  You’ll learn how to zone your layout – arrange type and graphics on the page – and use publication and page pyramids to guide readers’ eyes.

Newsletter Publication & Page Pyramids
Inverted pyramids work for both news writing and page design.  The idea of the inverted pyramid is to begin with the most interesting faces and work downward, in decreasing order of importance.

Within a publication, that means placing your most important news on the most visible pages.

The publication pyramid is built like this:

1. the front page
2. the mailing panel and envelope
3. the back page
4. right-hand pages
5. tops of pages

In addition, each page has an individual hierarchy.  Visuals, captions, headlines and subheads all signal to readers and skimmers what’s important on the page.  If these areas are interesting, the reader assumes the rest will be.  If they’re not…another page gets turned.

The page pyramid looks like this:

1. photographs or graphics
2. captions
3. headlines
4. kickers and decks
5. pull quote
6. subheads
7. leads

Once you “zone” the prime real estate in your newsletter, you’ll know where to place the high-profile boutiques and where to build warehouse space.

Peter Harrison is Joint Managing Director of The Printing House Ltd, and Print Buying Direct of Crewe, Cheshire, UK.

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• Green Printing – Carbon absorption

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Environmentally Friendly Printing – Condensing filtration solvent recovery - 24th June 2010
A relatively new development, condensing filtration solvent recovery control systems are gaining in popularity over the control techniques which have dominated the industry to date.

Although not suitable for all printing processes, the condensing filtration solvent recovery system is ideal for the efficient removal of high boiling point hydrocarbons from exhaust air streams.

The system comprises three main elements: a high-efficiency condensation unit, a ‘Printkleen’ moving bed filter and a mist eliminator unit. In practice, the exhaust gases from the print dryer, normally at a temperature of around 160-180ºC and containing the solvent in the gaseous phase, are ducted into the condensation unit where they are cooled to a temperature of around 40ºC by means of a controlled flow of air at ambient temperature.

As the gases cool, the high boiling point solvents condense and form an aerosol mist of liquid solvent droplets. Approximately 60% of the liquid component is removed at the condensation stage with this passed subsequently through a filter which removes any solid particles, and then to a separator where the oil is separated from any water present by flotation techniques. The solvents removed are then passes to a central storage tank for re-use.

The solvents not removed in the condensers are carried along in the exhaust gas stream and passed into the moving bed filtration unit where agglomeration of the droplets occurs in the filter media. Any solids, together with the aerosol solvents are removed from the exhaust stream. The liquid solvents collected are then filtered, separated and pumped into the central storage tank.

In order to maintain optimum efficiency, the filter unit automatically indexes on a new section of filter media whenever that in use becomes soiled.

As a final stage in the cleaning process, the exhaust air is fed into a mist eliminator where any remaining solvent droplets are trapped, collected and passed to the liquid solvent treatment system. The now clean exhaust gases are then discharged safely to atmosphere.

Unlike thermal and catalytic incinerators, condensing filtration solvent recovery systems operate on a low-energy cycle and are therefore significantly less expensive to run. In addition, the system is benign in operation and does not generate environmentally- damaging gases associated with the use of destructive thermal control techniques.

In addition, the system enables the solvent recovered in the cleaning process to be recycled and used either as make-up fuel for boilers and hot air heaters, or reprocessed for black ink reformulation. Also, the heat recovered in the initial cooling stage can be recycled and used for return direct to the dryers for pre-heat purposes, or used for space heating.

Peter Harrison is Joint Managing Director of The Printing House Ltd, and Print Buying Direct of Crewe, Cheshire, UK.

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Green Printing – Thermal incineration – 16th June 2010
With a thermal incinerator, the exhaust gases from the print dryer are increased in temperature to around 750ºC. The gases are held at this temperature for a set time in the presence of sufficient oxygen and turbulence to ensure that the organic compounds within the exhaust gases oxidise to produce carbon dioxide wand water vapour.

The technique is capable of achieving VOC emission reductions of over 90%, although it does require an extremely high auxiliary fuel input and produces as a by-product significant quantities of carbon dioxide and oxides of nitrogen, both of which are damaging to the environment.

In general, to recue the level of fuel input required, an incinerator is normally fitted with a primary heat exchanger designed to pre-heat the dryer exhaust gases prior to entry into the incinerator combustion chamber.

Catalytic incineration
The incorporation of a catalyst with an incinerator provides a system capable of oxidising organic components to form carbon dioxide and water vapour at a much lower temperature than with a pure thermal incineration system.

The catalyst comprises a bed of precious metal (typically platinum or palladium) or base metals dispersed on base metal supports, with these taking the form of spherical pellets, ceramic rods, or as a ceramic/ metal honeycomb.

The efficiently of the catalytic incinerator is affected by a number of factors including the operating temperature, the space velocity, the concentration and type of the volatile organic compounds entrained in the exhaust gases, and the characteristic of the catalyst used. Typically, to achieve a VOC reduction efficiency of approximately 95%, the catalytic incinerator would operate at a temperature of around 350-420ºC.

Although catalytic incinerators are less expensive to run than thermal incinerators, their application is limited and their long term efficiency decreases significantly as the catalyst ages and requires replacement.

Peter Harrison is Joint Managing Director of The Printing House Ltd, and Print Buying Direct of Crewe, Cheshire, UK.

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Green Printing – Photographic and litho plate wastes – Compliance with consent limits – 27th May 2010

Photographic wastes

Developers
Frequently discharged to sewers, but pH of used developer may be on the borderline or juts outside permitted pH limit. May require pre treatment/ neutralisation with acid or acidic waste before discharge.

Fixers
pH acidic, outside permitted range. Discharge of used fixers restricted due to the high sliver content. Fixers usually sent for sliver recovery. Large users should consider installing in plant fixer recycling and sliver recovery units.

Plate-making wastes
Positive plate wastes
Processor wastes are rapidly eliminated at biological treatment plants, but pH lies outside the permitted range. The pH should be adjusted by the addition of acid prior to discharge, or sent away to be a licensed waste treatment company for disposal.

Negative plate wastes.
Aqueous developers

The majority of negative plate developers are waster-based and contain no organic solvents, but you should confirm this with your suppliers. Disposal to sewers is not restricted as the wastes meet current UK limits and EC environmental criteria tests. Waste is biodegradable and does not inhibit the action of bacteria at sewage treatments plants.

Solvent developers
Solvent-based developers now only have a relatively small share of the UK market. This waste should not be discharged to sewers but sent to a licensed waste treatment company for recovery of the solvent or for disposal by incineration.

Printing waste
Blanket and roller washes

Most press waste contains organic solvents and ink residues which present major disposal problems as they should not be discharged to sewers. The volume of waste frequently greatly exceeds the volume of chemical products used, as waste contains large quantities of rinse water.

It was common practice in some parts of the UK for this waste to be disposed at landfill sites. This practice has not been abruptly terminated in view of stricter controls placed on landfill sites. The only method now is to incinerate the waste at greatly increased cost.

Fount solutions
Generally not a problem as fount solutions is usually absorbed on paper or evaporates. Fount systems periodically have to be cleaned and the sludge disposed by incineration. Alcohols should not be discharged to sewers.

Green products
Due to concern about workers’ safety and ozone depletion caused by emissions of organic solvents to air, great strides have been made to eliminate CFCs and chlorinated solvents and replace them with vegetable based products. This is to be applauded and is definitely a way forward, but is should be remembered that these green products are still organic solvents, the residues contain inks and printers should not assume that the wastes can be discharged.

Peter Harrison is Joint MD of The Printing House Ltd, and Print Buying Direct of Crewe, Cheshire, UK.

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Green Printing – Duty of Care- waste producers - 17th May 2010
Obligations are placed on everyone who is involved in the waste chain to manage controlled waste in a responsible manner.

• To ensure that no other person in the waste chain unwittingly breaks the Duty of Care requirements due to your actions or negligence.
• To prevent the escape of waste on your premises or during transfer.
• To ensure the waste is transferred to an authorise person such as a licensed carrier.
• To ensure that controlled wastes are properly documented and that sufficient information is given in writing to comply with Duty of Care requirements.
• To keep records of the wastes transferred and make them available on request to the authorities.

Responsibility placed on printers who produce the waste are not particularly onerous and should not be a problem for printing companies who maintain good housekeeping practices.

• Storage: wastes should be stored safely, managers should ensure that waste is packed properly and does not escape on site, or beyond the perimeter of the site.
• Liquid wastes should be stored with particular care as spillages to drains or soil can cause serious pollution problems which can be extremely costly for you to clean up.
• Large storage containers should be stored on an impervious hard staining area which is bounded by a low wall, or small containers on a drip tray to contain spillages. Extra requirements apply to the storage of special and highly flammable wastes.
• When security is a problem, for instance where there is no perimeter fence, it is recommended that lockable skips are used. May printing shops have no external storage areas, in which case the quantity of waste stored on site should be kept to a minimum?

Peter Harrison is Joint MD of The Printing House Ltd, and Print Buying Direct of Crewe, Cheshire, UK.

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