Getting HOT in the Press Room! Controlled Chaos in a Digital Print Shop

Just hold on for the ride and do your best is my motto. Printing postcards, books, binding, collating, punching, spiral binding, cutting. A little bit of it all. Thanks for watching!

[@tonyvitale328]

Oh, and I love the channel. Learning SOOOOO Much and appreciate your love of the job. It actually inspires me to watch you do your work. Keep it coming. Very informative.

[@justaprinter]

Thanks! Glad you like it!

[@amadine770]

This was a random recommendation of what i love doing-good to see what those machines can do and take besides the passion you have for your work-really inspiring-looking forward to the next.

[@justaprinter]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!

[@joelobozzo]

Good stuff man. A coworker turned me on to your channel. I’ve been in the biz for 36 years. Love to see someone else who enjoys doing every job in the shop!

[@justaprinter]

Welcome, glad you found me! Yes, I do enjoy my job!

[@GrantEksteen1]

Love this. I've also got a small 1 man show in South Africa. I agree it's feast or famine but not often are all my machines running simultaneously. I really enjoyed watching you work and will continue follow you. Think I can learn a lot from you.

[@justaprinter]

Glad you like the channel. Thanks!!

[@miguelzablah]

Amazing all the work you do. Congratulations

[@justaprinter]

Thanks!

[@szabolcsschneider9926]

I always enjoying your videos for me it's exciting.

[@justaprinter]

Glad you like them!

[@S_F_8558]

Thank you for the tip with the waste toner box. Now I know which area I have to clean so that the sensor works normally again. It has often happened that the containers weren't completely full, that doesn't have to be the case. Keep up the good work you're making great videos. Greetings from Germany.

[@justaprinter]

Glad to help, thanks!

[@leonperumal7597]

Love the shop setup. In South Africa is setup will cost a ton off cash! just found this channel a few days ago. now im hooked.

[@justaprinter]

Glad you found me. Machinery is expensive here too!

[@torreyhuerta]

Glad to see you staying busy!

[@justaprinter]

Me too! :)

[@richmonddarko9547]

Great video. I love them

[@justaprinter]

Good to hear!

[@psychologist_soumyadeep]

Amazing job in a lovely place

[@justaprinter]

Thank you very much!

[@chamundajumboxerox5006]

My shop can be feast or famine. Wondering where you’re going to find the time to get jobs out is a problem I prefer to have. Your video reminds me that I have to plug in the spectrometer and do a calibration. Thanks for sharing Dan

[@justaprinter]

You bet!

[@ooftaZone]

Such a cool find. Started out as employee in small high speed and offset shop 22 years ago. Worked there for 12 years till business was sold, and hopped around some other shops. Now work in wide format printing (sign shop). Couldn't be more bored and unchallenged with my time. One thing I would say about the Konica Minolta compared to Xerox, Ricoh, and Cannon printers. Thought their solid fill coverage was consistently better. Looking forward to watching the past and future videos.

[@justaprinter]

Welcome! Glad you found me! Consistency is pretty good, it can shift of long runs with heavy coverage, but its not too bad.

[@fastprintservices9011]

I'm impressed and I agree totally with your statements. Its good stress though. keep the videos coming. I enjoy watching.

[@justaprinter]

Thank you! Will do!

[@philanderson1200]

My shop can be feast or famine. Wondering where you’re going to find the time to get jobs out is a problem I prefer to have. Your video reminds me that I have to plug in the spectrometer and do a calibration. Thanks for sharing Dan 🙏🏽

[@justaprinter]

I agree, I'll take busy stress over no work stress!

[@johnweaver1198]

You know it's time for my PSA..... When I am around people at work and they are $%^&*ing about too much work and long hours I always think back to when I ran my business and heard Crickets at times.... Too busy is a good problem to have and IMO is less stressful....

[@justaprinter]

@@johnweaver1198 You speak the truth!

[@godwinmabonga424]

So amazing......So hardworking and I really wish to have some chance to have some training there!

[@justaprinter]

Thank you! Sorry, no openings here. I just want to teach others through my videos.

[@printshoptalk]

Nice video and great content as always my dude!

[@justaprinter]

Thank you sir!

[@19bigred55]

Good job!!! As a former printshop owner I can appreciate everything you are saying. All the customers want there jobs yesterday. Looks like you have a efficient and tidy shop and looks like you do good maintaining your equipment. My Father always said take good care of your equipment and it will take good care of you. Must be nice to run the shop by your self, that is one of the reasons I sold my shop was after 25 years in business and 50+ employees it just wore me down mentally. Your $300 a day in electric is awesome we were right at that but ours was $300 daily plus $200+ daily for Natural gas as well. People used to ask all the time what it takes to be a millionaire in printing, I used to say it's easy start with 2 million. Having fun watching your channel, Keep up the good work.

[@justaprinter]

Interesting, thanks for posting. I always like hearing stories from others!

[@abd09rus]

dream printing house, thank you for the informative video, greetings from Russia

[@justaprinter]

Welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@joncalon7508]

Glad to see you're busy Dan. Been crickets around here for the past while, though I do have a few jobs on the go, but most are outsource. :-( Re: the stacking of the coilbound books - I have done that too, but sometimes it takes more to flip the books over and rearrange than to just go through them one by one.

[@justaprinter]

Hope it picks up for you!

[@karenholmes2764]

I got a great tip from you when you installed the new press into the network. Thank you! I will share with you a way to have a stress-free environment. Oftentimes things work better backwards from what most people do. Many people have a business idea, for example, and create the product, then they do advertising and then figure out how to ship it, but when the demand is much greater than expected, they can't follow through with orders. Are you ready for all your orders before you advertise? You have extra waste toner bottles handy. Already ahead of the game. Great!

[@justaprinter]

Glad to hear I could help you. Thanks for the tip too, great point!

[@nityacreations2057]

For a stress free business my friend. Follow these steps. 1. ALWAYS KNOW YOUR PRODUCTION CAPACITY (per day/week/month/year) 2. WHILE TAKING ORDERS KEEP IN MIND THE PRODUCTION CAPACITY U ARE LEFT WITH. AND NEVER EXCEED IT. 3. MAKE SURE YOU KEEP ESSENTIALS FOR SMOOTH RUNNING OF YOUR MACHINES READY. 4. ALWAYS KEEP AN EXTRA OF EVERYTHING FOR RISK COVERAGE. THE MOST MOST IMP. 5. KEEP SMILING BUDDY, IT'S REALLY FANTASTIC THAT YOU ARE ALIVE SO FAR. WHILE EVERYDAY MANY LOOSE THEIR LIVES. YOU ARE ALIVE, YOU CAN DO ANYTHING. SO, SMILE AND WORK U WILL FORGET ABOUT STRESS.😁

[@justaprinter]

You are smart, that is some great advice! Thanks for the reminder to keep smiling!

[@OtisFilm]

love the video keep it going

[@justaprinter]

Thank you!

[@RomeuCastelo]

Hi Dan! Congratulations from Brazil!

[@justaprinter]

Hello there! Thank you for watching!

[@bossman696]

I have that exact folder in the background. Same yellowing and all LOL.

[@justaprinter]

She is a classic!

[@edsamprintingpress7797]

Fantastic channel with great content always. But I wonder why u never use xerox. I saw u tried canon lately. May I know why u never use xerox? Thanks

[@ryananthony4840]

"the lazy way" for fan apart lol... I've never in my life used a padding press, I worked in a decent sized shop before and we used the old linotype lead bars for weights 😉

[@justaprinter]

More people should be like you! Good to hear.

[@ryananthony4840]

@@justaprinter I meant to respond to your comment the other day but I got sidetracked... I too own a business, 10 years now, started from scratch. I enjoy your videos, I was a printer for 8 years out of high school but haven't printed a sheet in over 20 years.... Anyway, my original comment I was having a laugh with you not at you, I know how it is in the printing industry and I was just sharing my experience, as a kid out of high school I did it the way I was told to do it, I was just saying I've never had the luxury of using a padding press.... I couldn't exactly control what equipment the company I worked for decided to own or not own..... I didn't even know what one was back then.... So yeah, that's it, I was just having a laugh with a fellow printer

[@Gembar1970]

Greetings! What is the name of your spiral binder? And how much does such a device cost in the USA? Thank you!

[@lukebryant9325]

Do you store charging rollers and developer rollers?

[@kemskleit]

Hello , thank for sharing great content its really amazing how you are managing alone the whole process with multiple jobs . Its helping us alot in are print shop as well Keep ip up . Do you have a cheap software to manage production and cost that you can share ?

[@justaprinter]

The only software I use is google sheets. Thats all you need to manage and estimate a shop my size. Thanks for watching!

[@rajatsawarkar]

A tip for your ears ...just place sound dampening foam on your wall and it will make working extremely comfortable

[@justaprinter]

Hmm, thats a great idea!

[@scottgarber4558]

Is this just a production facility, or do you have a walk in storefront?

[@asjalane2289]

Wish I had a local print works such as this in England!

[@justaprinter]

I bet there is one.... maybe.

[@liteweaver]

Also can you give some advice on what machine and equipment that I should get for startup (very small one) including the brand you recommend. From printing to the cutting machines. Thanks

[@justaprinter]

Check out my last video.

[@vincebowling1778]

I run KM equipment as well. Great quality printing and very production friendly.

[@justaprinter]

Couldn't agree more!

[@prashanthmp3874]

Sir have good knowledge in Konica machine operating and services also and I know pdf works and hand made bindings also I want job I have 9 yers experience in printing and xerox shop

[@jimingoula2644]

Well organized！！ Great videos！I love your work. it inspires me alot.I just bought a punching machine to do my book binding. Can you tell me the brand of your coil machine？ I can't find a good one.

[@justaprinter]

The automatic punch I bought is GBC. All other coil binding equipment I have is Rhino Tuff brand. Thanks for watching!

[@imagecollections6665]

I've started to hate printing. I foolishly bought a versant 180 & I struggle with it on a daily basis & it's shaken my confidence so badly that I only offer posters now from it.

[@justaprinter]

Sorry to hear that. I'm not familiar with those machines but I do know from experience that fixing machines can be very frustrating. Especially when you are starting out. Keep pushing forward.

[@micahharman1493]

Can you do a video on spirial binding and what printer you would recommend for someone who wants to get into printing their own books

[@justaprinter]

I talk about spiral binding here kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppWZfaGBj9WGlac and I'd suggest any of my current presses for someone wanting to print books.

[@lorikeetllc3649]

hey there, do you mind if you mention where you get your supplies from? like paper, binding stuff, glue, machines etc. :D if it's not too revealing ofcourse

[@justaprinter]

Lindenmeyr is my paper supplier, I cannot think of the place I buy glue from....

[@pondorbox]

Hey Dan I forgot to ask you what you do with prints thrown to the bin cause there are people who recycle them to get new paper instead of throwing pounds of prints which are wasted money. Do you have any formula to cushion losses?

[@justaprinter]

I used to recycle the paper but my recycling company no longer is accepting paper since the price for scrap paper crashed. I really want to find a way to recycle affordably. I currently don't have a solution.

[@user-xj5xy1uk5m]

Cool! We have same printing shop in Moscow and work same. 👍

[@justaprinter]

Awesome!

[@AD-gi2sw]

Hi, Great videos, I started a signage printing business last december and looking to get into the digital printing now, I enjoy your videos, something tell me that you work for the Fire service....it take one toknow one lol

[@justaprinter]

Guilty, I am a volunteer firefighter. Haha.

[@AD-gi2sw]

@@justaprinter ha ha I recognized your pager, I had the same type when I started in the Fire service here in Ireland.

[@proudimages3874]

Been wanting to ask you. Have you considered UV coating covers vs lamination?

[@justaprinter]

I did consider UV, but it is not as durable. Thats why I chose laminate.

[@lasagna.]

Hello I might be working Lennox print shop, is this what I'll be doing? I currently just unload trucks all day and do office work. Just need some kind of change.

[@justaprinter]

I don't know. I have never heard of Lennox print shop. Printing is a good time!

[@kheostdecipher]

Greetings from Indonesia... are those Konica Minolta machines? Do you have problems with pages not align perfectly (usually it will be 2-3mm) thus makes it impossible to cut using a big guillotine because the first pages and the next pages might not align... Or the print result from 1st and 2nd and 3rd print not consistent? Learn a lot from your channel!!!

[@justaprinter]

They are Konica machines. The registration is very consistent. On the newer machines it is exact. Make sure you have consistent paper size.

[@kheostdecipher]

@@justaprinter wuaah thank you for replying.. we are currently using xerox machine and it's very frustrating in large order... we will be considering konica if we have a chance to upgrade our machine... thank you....

[@computerface]

Very cool! Reminds me of my days at Kinkos. Where are you located?

[@justaprinter]

Pennsylvania!

[@koenmassant]

Hi, just curious in what timeframe you make those 1000 gluebound books simultaneously with the spiralbound books. All on your own.

[@justaprinter]

I wish I could do both at once!

[@JamieThomas1000]

Do you have a plant list? Interested to see what trimmer you have.

[@justaprinter]

I do have a shop tour video. Although I got a newer challenge trimmer since that video.

[@elgeneralxx]

i love just printing random shit at work and jamming the fax machine

[@justaprinter]

Sounds like fun!

[@dickbrouwers8687]

Great channel! Been doing that exact job (employed) for 24 years, still kind of miss it!

[@justaprinter]

Thanks! It is addicting and challenging.

[@theforondas6162]

Love your posts! Where do you order your paper from?

[@justaprinter]

Thank you. I buy paper from Lindenmeyr Munro.

[@thiagopinto6878]

Is a beatiful print room man! Do you work alone? Greets from Brazil...

[@justaprinter]

Thanks! I am the only one in production. Others work in the office.

[@bkotakpos9639]

By the way, about the formula of stress free business, any info yet? i'm dying to know about that too. I'm mostly printing stickers and that definitely not a stress free too.

[@justaprinter]

I'm still working on that! Haha!

[@nate_riggins_photography]

How do you like your Konica Minolta’s? I have a C12000 and C6100 being installed in November. We’ve always used Canon and Xerox in the past.

[@justaprinter]

I do like my Konica Machines. The best part is that I can service them myself.

[@xpyres2130]

Advice? Airconditioning in the print room...... Hot and humid conditions can adversely affect colour consistency and reliability.

[@presidentrepublic2479]

Digital printing is expensive for books . How do you compete with offset presses. ?

[@justaprinter]

They each have their place. Digital takes smaller jobs and offset is great for longer runs.

[@liteweaver]

Hi just wanna know what printer are you using for flyers

[@justaprinter]

Konica c1070

[@liteweaver]

@@justaprinter Thanks so basically for a flyer is better printed on toner based printers instead of ink

[@soleypas]

Do you have a video about the price of your equipments, and how someone can duplicate your business? Thanks

[@justaprinter]

I don't but I will do one of those in the future.

[@bossman696]

Feast or Famine, especially when it comes to printing! That's what we always used to say!

[@justaprinter]

That is the truth. I think all my customers talk with each other and order on the same week! :)

[@bossman696]

@@justaprinter LOL, that makes so much sense! I can go a couple weeks without a single t-shirt order and then get 7 orders within hours of each other out of the blue! It can be stressful, but we have to love it right?!? I'm sure you wouldn't have it any other way.

[@justaprinter]

@@bossman696 Yup, its a good challenge and I like that!

[@AmjadAli]

May i get chance to spend a month there want to get training there

[@justaprinter]

No need, you can save your time and just watch my videos. Just let me know what you want to learn.

[@robertmenlo2000]

You never thought of getting an employee to help But I do know the feeling of both not having work or getting slammed with work.

[@justaprinter]

I do have help if needed. When it rains it pours!

[@diponchandra4968]

I'm use this machine 2014-2015 as a operater. After 2016 n untill now Using fuji xerox machine as a operator. Model c1000p.

[@justaprinter]

So which machine do you like better?

[@celestinsemanou3571]

Je suis intéressé par cette presse numérique mais je ne comprends pas anglais. Combien elle coûte ? Je veux une documentation en français. Comment procéder.

[@celestinsemanou3571]

[e-mail].

[@justaprinter]

Une nouvelle machine coûterait 45000 $, vous pourriez en acheter une d'occasion pour peut-être 10000 $

[@sk8girl182]

How your pricing works? Do get prepaid, paid in advance or when you deliver? How do you secure the customer is going to pay you?

[@justaprinter]

Some pre-pay, some pay when complete, some within 30 days. It depends on the job and how long I have known the customer.

[@satwantrajpurohit4145]

hey you can just empty waste toner container wash it and use it again rather then using a new one just a tip from one fellow printer :)

[@justaprinter]

Yup thats what I'll be doing in the future!

[@yogeshdesai3049]

Nice sir

[@justaprinter]

Thank you!

[@martinez319c]

You can always get help my guy Teens that wanna learn or just people and general that wanna learn teach them the easy tidious task that will help on your overall time good luck

[@justaprinter]

Yup, I'll have to get some help some day. For sure. Thank you!

[@dimaspandu2982]

Did u use Develop printers?

[@justaprinter]

I think those are just rebranded Konicas

[@11ajaysingh]

i want to purchase spiral binding machine, plz give it's link..........

[@justaprinter]

I bought RhinoTuff brand punch and inserter off of Ebay.

[@tonyvitale328]

I have to confess to surprise that you seem to like the Konicas. I run a Accuriopress C2070 with IC 417 and not too happy with it. I used to run a Xerox Versant 3100 and thought it was so much faster and consistent with color and registration. This machine has been very inconsistent with both. I will run a couple thousand sheets and have to continually check, especially for magenta shifting dark or issues with black. It also takes a really long time to warm up even when I ran a job less than an hour before. Makes me wonder if it's my machine alone.

[@justaprinter]

Hmm, maybe I should consider a Xerox machine, they do make nice stuff. Color can shift sometimes, its not too bad though.

[@tonyvitale328]

@@justaprinter Maybe it's just the set up on my machine. The IC-417 (which you noted that the Konica IC addition is isn't necessary in an episode.) Plus, this is the first machine I have used with an integrated Fiery. Previously, I've used the full on stand alone Fiery server with more options for me to control. But the Versant I ran was so sweet with calibrating color, registration and a host of other options to control and deal with problems. I'm sure it was more expensive, but I also very much like how easy it was to do maintenance and replacement of parts.

[@eliferdinandkharsati9291]

I love you videos…. You are such an inspiration… im from india… can you tell me how to start this printing business…

[@justaprinter]

Thanks. Find some customers and acquire machines that are necessary to produce what they need.

[@johngeorgehenry5591]

What are the printing machines that you use ?

[@justaprinter]

I have Konica MInolta machines, a c6500, c1070, c3070 and 1200PRO

[@safaaanejjar1604]

@@justaprinter which is the better one for a biginner?

[@arunmohan017]

❤️

[@justaprinter]

Thanks!

[@kd7656]

Sir your total printing and binding machinery cost can you share?

[@justaprinter]

Oh man, I'd have to think about that. I maybe have $300K into everything. I bought used though, if I bought new it would be four times that.

[@kd7656]

@@justaprinter sir you are technician repair and dignos machines so you bought used machine and $300k is very best project price👍

[@kd7656]

@@justaprinter Sir please make video on your personal life your monthly income how many years your experience in printing business where from you start and this is your personal startup business or family business monthly maintenance charges and more

[@hmidesign8595]

Do you run all this by yourself

[@justaprinter]

I am the only one in production. Others in the front office.

[@godblessworld]

Its good👍

[@justaprinter]

Thank you!

[@ibraattala5753]

one man band !!

[@justaprinter]

Yes sir!

[@4ard4]

Hi Dan, what is CPM down?

[@justaprinter]

It slows down the press and feeds one sheet at a time. Not sure what all it does but can fix some problems.

[@4ard4]

@@justaprinter Good to know. Thanks mate.

[@shivkumar-sn5xw]

I love printing job... I have also small printing shop in India

[@justaprinter]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@alexbailey653]

Instead of throwing out the extra copies you made why didn’t you give them to your client? I mean, I understand you won’t get a profit back from giving them extras but either way if you throw them out you still don’t get a profit. Just a question. Love your videos by the way.

[@justaprinter]

Yes, I do that for some jobs. I depends on the job though. Some customers order exactly what they need and if I give them 10 overs, they will order 10 less the next time. Crazy! :)

[@luisballas]

Uff very busy!!!! A least you are not the full time graphic designer. 😄. #stayhealthy

[@justaprinter]

So true!

[@12tejeshwar]

Very good infrastructure, good illustration. Please share your mail.

[@justaprinter]

[e-mail]

[@mowbelajar]

Wao greet job, 👍

[@justaprinter]

Thanks a lot

[@nazukadesain]

👍👍👍👍

[@justaprinter]

Thanks!

[@rachelmast4650]

Same shirt, different day? 😁

[@justaprinter]

Who has time for laundry... but seriously, they were different shirts. :)

[@jacobkelly7523]

Be careful cleaning the sonor in your waste toner bottle it could back up and cause bigger issues

[@jacobkelly7523]

But keep it up your doing awesome

[@justaprinter]

Will do! Thanks!

[@justaprinter]

Good point! I don't have time for that!

[@agtgs6872]

I got it how stressfull that job, 3 years enaugh for me😆

[@justaprinter]

Haha, it can be stressful for sure!

[@agtgs6872]

@@justaprinter yes, actually im happy work with that machine, but with a little sallary and big responsible make me stress day after day 😄

[@JessiJohnson-nz2iv]

Can you still take orders?

[@justaprinter]

Yes, check out justaprinter.com

[@bearpump]

The best way to run a stress-free business is simple...hire me! (I was laid off due to a downturn in sales due to COVID.)

[@justaprinter]

Oh no Jeff! Thats the worst new I heard today! So sorry!

[@fire111111]

Makes me sad, too, Jeff,ou’re one of the best! I wish you lived in Houston!

[@bearpump]

Chuck Werninger thanks, Chuck. I’m trying to closer back to “home” in Wichita. Moms had some mini strokes so she really needs someone with her at night and I’m the only “mobile” kid. She’s 89, sharp as a tack, but her dr has said she’s just simply worn her body out.

[@fire111111]

Jeff Toombs Yeah, I knew you were but if that changes you should hit me up. Family’s precious and definitely a first priority, hope you can care for your mom. My parents are not together but both are in LR. My Dad’s 80th birthday is actually tomorrow so I’ll soon have to make some similar decisions soon myself. If I can ever help you, please let me know. Your skills are way strong...

[@jordanruth0809]

Can you do a sample job, per printer, in real time? I

[@justaprinter]

Thats a good idea, I'll have to do that. Thanks!

[@imprimerietunisie7040]

hi dan, i am Sahbi speaking to you from Tunisia, north Africa if you know, i am a fan of you, and i strongly encourage you. I bought a konica minolta c8000, and I am stuck on a c6704 error, please help me, if you have a solution :)

[@justaprinter]

Good to hear from you! Does the error only happen when scanning something? Error is an issue with scanner image processing board. Could be a loose connector maybe? Or one of two memory control boards.

[@imprimerietunisie7040]

@@justaprinter thank you for your answer, the error when I start printing the fiery, I eliminated the scanner and I checked the connectors very well without success, so I removed the electronic boards to have them tested by a specialist , I will keep you informed of the result.

[@ultimatedoomer9875]

This is the dream of Marx, a happy worker with his own machines for his own purposes.

[@justaprinter]

Thats me!

[@akshayafashion2260]

Sir how much total investment

[@justaprinter]

I should add it all up. its a big number

[@MJPercy]

Another video!! daily uploads would be :D :D :D

[@justaprinter]

Oh man, that would be a fun challenge. I should consider that for a week and see how it goes.

[@artsy3729]

Woowww👍

[@justaprinter]

Thank you!

[@WouterWolff]

For stress-free printing you might consider a great automation tool like AccurioPro Flux Essential. You can build automated workflows and run your equipment from one dashboard. Hotfolders and impositioning is included. You can even upgrade to a web-to-print solution. I'm not sure if the software is available in the USA. Enjoyed your video very much.

[@justaprinter]

Hmm, I'll have to look into that.

[@guillermoola6485]

How do apply your company

[@justaprinter]

Sorry, not hiring.

[@samuelbeach5585]

Imagine if you had to do all that using offset.

[@justaprinter]

Oh man! I'd still be running it. Sometimes I miss the offset press though.

[@akkii.artist]

I am a Random Reccomended Person Who Coming in Your Video from India...And steel Watching till The End and Subscibe your Channel just watching only One Videos...

[@justaprinter]

Thats wonderful! Thanks!

[@satwantrajpurohit4145]

hey nice job man handling all thing by yourself that to that easily but dont waste job rather ask customer if they want few extra copies because you printed some extra and give them a discount that way you can atleast recover your material cost rather then just wasting it

[@justaprinter]

Next time...