Offset Printer in Business Since 1976 Has No Website

Mr. Printer is a California business specializing in offset printing, a technique that could soon be a relic. For offset printing, paper is actually pressed through a machine's cylinders with a stencil. Digital printing is faster, but offset printing, sometimes called lithography, produces better quality copies, especially for larger prints. Hicks relies on word of mouth to bring in new business. Mr. Printer doesn't even have a website, and does not show up in online searches.

[@larrykelly8444]

His advertisement is his quality of work. Good people refer good people, most of the time.

[@youngmasterzhi]

Great for mass producing propaganda!

[@lilbacon7777]

@@youngmasterzhi holy brain rot

[@xurritoalejandro8109]

This was my first job. I loved it. My boss told me it will be something I will never forget. He was right and the best boss I have ever had. Press printing is like driving a manual transmission car. Let’s stop being lazy. Let’s keep it alive!!❤

[@Steven-tl8fs]

It is not about being lazy it's called technology, with you're thinking anyone who drives a car is lazy. Go walk instead.

[@xurritoalejandro8109]

@ tech is good but it makes us lazy. Sorry but truth hurts.

[@iqof1175]

​​@@xurritoalejandro8109yeah, so does using a stove instead of the good ole days where we cooked out pigs over fires. Your argument about being lazy makes no sense. How is me printing my stuff at home lazy?

[@iqof1175]

​@@xurritoalejandro8109going to this shop is lazier because you're making them do it for you. Whereas I have to work for my printer, refill my printer, and buy ink.

[@mrshou112]

@@xurritoalejandro8109 Printing press made people lazy. Why not do it all by hand and without machines? That's how anti-tech people sound

[@MrMagsimus]

Ancient arts should be kept alive for our future generation to see❤

[@jodda1796]

ancient?

[@Nelkenshi]

true but this is not considered ancient

[@swallowedinthesea11]

@@Nelkenshi Mayhaps archaic?

[@hanzfranz7739]

Yes in a museum.

[@MrMagsimus]

@ yes that’s one way of preservation 👍

[@wolf5505]

The vibe of this store and how it's operated by the owner gives off a 90's cultural vibe - and that's really appealing for a lot of individuals, myself included : D

[@FernandoGomez-hh9jm]

¡ I hope they stay in business FOR A LONG TIME !

[@cindybubbles]

Well, Mr. Printer is going to show up in online searches now, thanks to you, Inside Edition!

[@the_rocs_roost]

Our local printer has been in business since the 1920s, and they also have no website. There's nowhere else I'd rather have business cards, stationery, and forms printed for my personal and office use. The quality is like nothing digital can offer. I'm glad to see other folks still around carrying on this excellent kind of print work. Thanks for keeping it alive, Mr. Hicks!

[@LongX49]

"something you do out of love, is everlasting" word to live by

[@dnth8onmii]

He just needs to modernize the way he advertises his business. I'm sure people will love his old school high quality prints. He needs a website. Wish him the best.

[@XXman23]

@dnth8onmii He does not need a website, owning a website is not modern.

[@mirlov]

​@@XXman23majority of the consumer base would disagree

[@Enrique-Garcia]

At this point, a website will do little for his business. I currently work in a print shop, we had a similar offset press until about 4 years ago, we ultimately gave it up because the digital press was easier, faster, and ultimately cheaper to operate. The only way an offset press is sustainable is if you can run multiple jobs on a sheet, and on a tiny press like this guy has, you can only do 1, MAYBE 2 at a time. The big commercial offset presses can run up to 24 jobs at a time, that's why they're still in business.

[@yoshieggx64]

My dude is using the Mr Robot font, respect

[@nataliep501]

I had to go back and look

[@vasileiospgr]

Mr robot series is known for stealing things though 😂

[@Seras99]

Or sega.

[@rustynail6819]

No Mr Robot using HIS font!

[@Enrique-Garcia]

Not the same but similar

[@almaduran45]

Bless his heart. May he continues with his business for many more years to come. 🙏

[@PixelSubstream]

Sadly as a printer lover, the number of times ive seen blurry compressed pixelated photos get printed out on copy paper and most people don't see anything wrong with it. Only other designers and artists seem to tell the difference

[@AmunUnknownester]

Same!! I worked in a photography lab for years and people would save photos off of Facebook, pixelated and compressed, and print them. The number of times people wouldn't even SAVE the photo and would screenshot so you'd see the "Like" and "Comment" buttons was so frustrating to me.

[@wra1th075]

As a regular person, i can tell the difference. But I never knew there was another way to print which makes better quality. Guess it is kind of like operating systems. Most people stick with windows because they don't know of any alternatives (not trying to start anything, just using an example so don't start devolving this to anybody that reads.)

[@wra1th075]

As a regular person, i can tell the difference. But I never knew there was another way to print which makes better quality. Guess it is kind of like operating systems. Most people stick with windows because they don't know of any alternatives (not trying to start anything, just using an example so don't start devolving this to anybody that reads.)

[@Enrique-Garcia]

I currently work in a print shop and I can tell you categorically, almost nobody can tell the difference between offset or digital printing. If it's done properly, it will only look bad if the original image was bad (in which case it would still look bad if offset printed)

[@76kamikazi]

This brings back so much memories i worked in sir speedy in 1977 as an offset printer,had to clean the press out every time i was doing color printing to change the color.

[@laurisims-alaimo3491]

Brings back so many memories. Miss print shops like that. I worked at many in south Florida.

[@bennoble2049]

Protect this man and his business at all costs!

[@bluejedi723]

Proof your reputation will speak for you

[@bkb9110]

The company I work for is much like this but we've been open since 1888. We do have a website, but it is very outdated and none of the links work. We also have another guy who does it with just his machines and his fliphone. We use all the same machines he does too, its cool to see it on youtube

[@hallowed]

whats it called? i'ld love to order something from there

[@LifesWorldwideAdventures]

Happy new year everyone 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@artisthusnatalal3099]

Not yet😊

[@LifesWorldwideAdventures]

@ it’s close😊🎉

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

Same too you 😁

[@LifesWorldwideAdventures]

@ Thank you 🙏

[@explorationgmer1336]

You should say happy new year to Mr print

[@dantruong2582]

At least he is realistic, he knows his business is obsolete. He just doesn't want to give up. Respect that.

[@MeMyselfI-e4d]

I admire him for not selling out to modern technology. What a cool, dedicated fellow.

[@tommyboy1653]

No Linotype 😂😂😂,Great work keeping that old press going,probably hard to get parts.😎

[@discountedcashflows]

Cool guy he seems warm and friendly

[@Enrique-Garcia]

At this point, a website will do little for his business. I currently work in a print shop, we had a similar offset press until about 4 years ago, we ultimately gave it up because the digital press was easier, faster, and ultimately cheaper to operate, while not only maintaining quality but allowing full color printing (the press Mr. Printer uses only allows one color at a time). The only way an offset press is sustainable is if you can run multiple full color jobs on a sheet, and on a tiny 1 color press like this guy has, you can only do 1, MAYBE 2 at a time, which makes him much more expensive. The big commercial offset presses can run up to 24 jobs at a time, that's why they're cheaper and still in business.

[@Calphurnia966]

Unreal . I know your trade . Because it is my trade . Offset printing. The Guttenberg printing press . The colour separations. The "catch up" . Bleeds. The 🤔 short runs, long runs, work and turn . Two up, four up, six up, eight up . Marginal areas . Paper stock . Guillotine. Dark room photography. Lithography. Port Press Commercial Printers: For all your printing requirements. And of course I remember it , just as anyone remembers their own livelihood working trade history . Its owner operator initiator Jason Ciavola, did the work of ten thousand men readers . I know . Because I was there . I understand the trade , so this presentation excites and interests explicably. He could conduct one hour come and see education tours, of the workshop and its working operations for secondary school students, or other interest groups ( gold coin per person entry) as a means of keeping the trade alive and extra income IF so desired , as am quite certain there would be heritage support, interest for that .

[@CDawg-gb2bf]

I just got a job as an offset printer on Indeed, came to KZbin to see what it was and found this video which was just uploaded.

[@OOO-pc3nb]

Start a GO Fund ME support this historic method of printing.

[@Kaice88]

this is cool. Someone needs to tell him that his business could last a little longer if he tries doing any type of advertising. Like doing this Inside edition segment will probably help attract business. It wont keep him in business forever but it may extend it a little more. I mean you gotta at least show up in a google search lol

[@krissyscott4327]

OMG THIS IS THE COOLEST THING EVER!!! I HOPE HE STAYS IN BUSINESS FOR MANY MORE YEARS!!!

[@Rangure02]

Bros business survived COVID. He will stay until he wants to drop.

[@vanessavillalobos3851]

This is what my father did in California since 92 until he had to close his shop 2 years ago because rent to his shop kept going up.

[@joewiekierak9641]

That man said, “the googles.” Never change bro.. never change.

[@BitSmythe]

*Blessings to you. Good luck Mr. Hicks!*

[@VanLee-nf6tk]

This business should be protected as a historical site lol

[@irawilliams343]

Save this business 🙏

[@robertwhelan9132]

He’s been in business longer than I’ve been alive. Good for him ❤

[@stevekorn3481]

This brings back memories I was in the printing industry for over 25 years running ABDicks And Thermography Raise printing from business cards to wedding invitations The Good times 😊

[@Nooby888]

Not everything has to be modern, just let that old guy do his printer service, stop making everything modern

[@ericB3444]

@@Nooby888 me aunt marmalade tried to make her antique table modern and all she ended up doing was making a beautiful printer table of lucite and diamonds. She is world famous.

[@Nightchildxxi]

This!!! 💯

[@Ur_therapist-]

Maybe we can live in a world where we have a little bit of everything

[@aishatomlinson3364]

My teacher use a printer like this when I was in elementary school, I love it!😅

[@markh.6687]

You could be thinking of a "spirit duplicator", which looked sort of similar, but used a different printer process involving mentholated spirits that would get you high as a kite if the paper was still wet.

[@CarinaPiersay]

My husband used to run an off set printing press years ago. There was this material inside of it… kind of very thick batting. It was perfect for potholders!

[@HerbieBancock]

So you've been playing with asbestos. Good job.

[@Heyymynameisjbells]

I pass him every day on the way to work! Will have to stop in and say hey!

[@avcomth]

My family owns an offset plant, we migrated to printing boxes, labels and packaging 20 years ago. It was the best decision we made, from a small shop, the business grows to one with 200+ staffs and operating 24/7. Packaging is one area where digital printing wont be taking over anytime soon.

[@denningmp37]

Did offset printing for 38 years it’s hardly dying his method is though for sure

[@pedrotinaco1]

After your report, his business just got better

[@worstusername22]

Hope he gets more business! Cool and upbeat guy.

[@NY_7]

Michael Scott would be impressed.

[@Beautee]

Praying for continued success 🙏🏾🖤👑

[@mahvashafshari2652]

I want my whole life to be printed in this store, nowhere else!!!

[@texastornado7725]

This brings back the memories. I was an offset printer for 30+ years. There was a print shop on just about every corner then computers and digital copiers came on the seen and put many of us out of business. Unfortunately it’s the way of the world.

[@LetterSignedBy51SpiesWasA-Coup]

Not knowing if his business is on Google or not is kinda reckless management unless he’s swamped with business.

[@lauraa9007]

He has a great energy - wish him many more years of success

[@Hades9898z]

Bro that should be popular Man that IS just awesome. Dude I need to find some places that have this. Oh also HAPPY NEW YEAR Folks.😅

[@ProgrammingPeanut]

That's such a cool looking business. It's like going back in time to the 70s.

[@firsttenor76]

Sadly, with the right person teaching him social media, he could be making tons more money and earning way more business (which may require him expanding a bit). And if he's not already a millionaire, he could easily be one, simply based on supply and demand - He's doing this in one area, but what if businesses nationwide knew about his business?

[@markh.6687]

He may not want to. Small businesses stay small because the bigger you get, the more headaches you face. He's doing quality, not quantity. Suddenly being innundated with work you can't run on time, but can't afford to hire more people to help, isn't a good thing either.

[@Pernection]

Lots of old companies have no website

[@09_niki96]

His laughh 😭

[@artisthusnatalal3099]

I think he has a chest problem

[@MustangGuy2000]

Leave unc alone he built like that 😂

[@AlexRogers-i7g]

If he's a local guy who knows his clientele, he doesn't need it. Four color printing. Light to dark. :)

[@markh.6687]

"If we don't do it, you don't need it!"

[@bumla1752000]

He seems like such a sweetheart❤

[@stopwar5393]

All the best of luck to you, sir! 🙏🇨🇦

[@Yvo19]

I love everything about this story.

[@j.m.s.5310]

I trained in offset in high school. Like driving a manual I will never forget. 01:24 Ab Dick 360 printing press?

[@D41-j5s]

I hope he's keeps going for a long time

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

THE GOOD OLD DAYS OF DOIN BUSINESS

[@kreuner11]

Surprisingly he might get more business with a website

[@kxmode]

Imagine him starting a Twitch channel where he shares stories while sharing his craft with the audience.

[@jayjonesii4049]

He need to do a little advertising. Due to the online world places is going out of business, malls is becoming obsolete which is sad.

[@1234crevis]

We have one in my city too.

[@currentphonograph7487]

Word of mouth, especially from A television 📺 reporter, is better than Google

[@woozie___]

I like his sense of humor about his own business lol

[@Blue-2-7]

This kind of printing put a family printing business out in the 80s that had the type that had to be set by hand. Each technology change this happens unfortunately.

[@gnlilu6972]

You must open yourself to be known in social media.

[@pedrotinaco1]

That's what she said

[@unchained576]

That laugh should be a meme 😂.

[@livethroughthis3863]

Now he’s on tv

[@missladyanonymity]

Mad men era tv shows should definitely use his business to make props.

[@mwgrkc]

Imagine you have to take over his office :-)

[@daneblack2593]

How do you get the supplies to run that machine cuz they're probably out of business

[@noahfurry4146]

This is awesome!❤

[@HilarioContreras-s8q]

Wow it looks amazing 😍

[@Electronzap]

Very cool business.

[@shi117]

Not the Mr. Robot reference 😭 He even has the font and similar looking store too

[@larrylongprong5219]

My dad worked on these from the 50’s to early 2000’s.

[@Retdf-e8s]

if its stil high quality, its underrated

[@UncleDavesKitchen]

What an adorable man.

[@JBrander]

This is where Patrick Bateman prints his cards.

[@censorshipsucks9493]

It's like the VCR repair shop in RIPD.

[@lucerodj11]

Mr robot printer 😅

[@BobbyTheDogGuy]

AI written title?

[@robertcarrillo9365]

his laugh is funny XD, the wheezing is hilarious.

[@kyleebrock]

Does it sound better like vinyl...

[@fromthedustpodcast3846]

My pops ran a press just like that . Another twice as big.

[@joshkeitz2990]

Heya, you do photolithography? Cool, i need a ream of 50's on rag.

[@missladyanonymity]

Who is the random old guy at the start? Mr hicks' [indo-caribbean] father?

[@Elligons]

Hire someone that handles the online presence and advertising. Being stubborn about utilizing the internet is taking its toll.

[@SoSikWitIt]

u really wanna live in a world where everybody and everything is online to the world and u have no privacy and ur info is sold

[@oSamiSrzo]

The title felt like having a stroke when I tried to read it

[@yttanel]

That laugh is incredible

[@Notbeingsus]

imagine if someone came in when hes done or if he wanted to transition into the digital

[@4banger875]

Mr. Printer, remember Nokia, Kodak, Blockbuster....learn to adapt and innovate so you'll survive.

[@ShakespeareCafe]

Imagine if someone from Yelp showed up at his door

[@178rohan]

Id love to offer him a free website!

[@Geggo-r7t]

My father's physio therapy practise doesn't have a website because he doesn't want even more patients..

[@catman8965]

GOOD LUCK !!!

[@DancingOnGlass89]

He might not have any advertisements out but I'm sure someone could post ish about it somewhere. It's still be word of mouth ish.