Monthly Archives: July 2010

Funny Friday: It’s tough to find a Beer nowadays…

July 30, 2010 by Solopress

Advertising what’s being sold in your shop is a great way to bring people in off the street, although the key is not to confuse customers! I best stock up on my supplies, oh wait…

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Printing Showdown – B2 Inkjet vs B2 Offset

July 27, 2010 by Solopress

The future of printing was hotly contested at last month’s IPEX – the printing world’s annual get together at Birmingham’s NEC. The topic on most people’s lips was that of the ongoing battle between B2 digital (inkjet) and litho press … Continue reading →

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Funny Friday: Apostrophes

July 23, 2010 by Solopress

Apostrophes seem to cause never ending problems from writers and proofreaders and the etiquette of using them also changes over time. Did you know that there are even organisations set up (and I quote) with the ‘specific aim of preserving … Continue reading →

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Apostrophe disasters and how to avoid them

July 21, 2010 by Solopress

At Solopress we always have our beady eyes on the look out for mistakes and typos before going to print and one of the most common is the apostrophe. It’s such a tiny mark on the paper, sometimes no bigger … Continue reading →

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Funny Friday: Lost in translation

July 16, 2010 by Solopress

Our multicultural society can often call for printed items to be written in more than one language. Just make sure you use a proficient translator to avoid any embarrassment unlike the producers of this road sign: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/7702913.stm Additionally, literal translations … Continue reading →

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Solopress Invests £60k in new MIS

July 14, 2010 by Solopress

The Management Information System from Shuttleworth has propelled Solopress into a new era of printing. The new customised system has been adapted to deal with our 24 hour service which provides many benefits for both existing and new customers, making … Continue reading →

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Funny Friday: Preparing

July 9, 2010 by Solopress

Hopefully this was an intentional blunder designed to make a point! Typos or strikethrough text can be useful to make a point…

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Funny Friday: Menu

July 2, 2010 by Solopress

A misprint on a menu can make all the difference between ‘Yum Yum!’ and ‘Ergh..I think I might go somewhere else.’ How about these for some fairy unsavoury typos: Starters Hard boiled eggs, filled with delicate curried mouse Uncared ham … Continue reading →

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