TechNews Index By Subject
Archiving
Archiving
System Planner, September/October 1995, Volume 1, Number 5
TechNews's sister publication, Presstime magazine, publishes a
planner on newspaper archiving systems.
Business
Tapping an Intranet,
January/February 1998, Volume 4, Number 1
The Times in Munster, Ind., has cut its work in half with a new
Intranet system.
Color
Color Everywhere
May/June 1997, Volume 3, Number 3
The Arlington (Texas) Morning News has the capacity to run color
on all of its pages.
Terms of (Color) Separation,
May/June 1996, Volume 2, Number 3
Color-separation terms and their definitions.
The Wall Street Journal
Adds Color, May/June 1996, Volume 2, Number 3
How The Wall Street Journal Added Color to its newspaper.
Color Upgrades,
March/April 1995, Volume 1, Number 2
Three major press manufacturers give an update on their
color-upgrade activities.
Color Quality
International Color Quality
Club, September/October 1997, Volume 3, Number 5
NAA and IFRA announce the formation of the International
Newspaper Color Quality Club.
Add-On Advantages,
July/August 1997, Volume 3, Number 4
Accessories aimed to improve print quality are displayed at NEXPO
'97.
Tones Under Test,
July/August 1997, Volume 3, Number 4
NAA's Color Quality Task Force presents report at NEXPO '97 on
the movement to improve color work.
Color Management vs.
Process Control, January/February 1997, Volume 3, Number 1
It looks as though color-management software can help newspapers
achieve consistent color.
Color Gurus Convene,
November/December 1996, Volume 2, Number 6
The industry's top color-reproduction experts gathered to discuss
how to improve color reproduction in the newspaper industry.
Color Profiling Shows
Promise, November/December 1996, Volume 2, Number 6
Will color profiles allow a single ad to be accurately reproduced
at paper after paper—even papers using different types of
presses?
The Money of Color,
September/October 1996, Volume 2, Number 5
NAA present solutions to poor-quality color reproduction by
introducing a new initiative.
Control Your Color,
September/October 1996, Volume 2, Number 5
Tips on how to achieve consistent color quality in your
newspaper.
Color Management Software:
Friend or Foe? September/October 1996, Volume 2, Number 5
How to decide whether or not to spend money on color-management
software.
Inkset Matching in
Photoshop, September/October 1996, Volume 2, Number 5
Make conversions in Adobe Photoshop easier by using these
techniques.
A Copy Desk for Images,
September/October 1996, Volume 2, Number 5
The Atlanta Journal and Constitution creates a department that
endeavors to improve photo reproduction quality.
The Guts of a Densitometer,
September/October 1996, Volume 2, Number 5
How a densitometer works.
Secrets of the Quality
Winners, May/June 1996, Volume 2, Number 3
A survey explores the materials and techniques used by the
print-quality champions in the newspaper industry.
Quality Tip: Densitometer
Calibration, May/June 1995, Volume 1, Number 3
Follow this advice if you want to achieve high-quality printing.
Digital Printing Tool,
May/June 1995, Volume 1, Number 3
The NAA Digital Color Test Form is designed to verify print
conditions from pre-press through the press.
The Quest for Quality,
May/June 1995, Volume 1, Number 3
To rid the printing process of quality-killing gremlins, learn to
print by the numbers.
Quantitative Measure: The
IFRA Way, May/June, 1995, Volume 1, Number 3
Find out how the IFRA Color Quality Club evaluates European
newspapers.
What to Measure, May/June
1995, Volume 1, Number 3
One production-imaging coordinator suggests setting and/or
measuring the following parameters at each step in the pre-press
process.
Helping Advertisers Make an
Impact, May/June 1995, Volume 1, Number 3
The NAA's guidebook provides the techniques and settings required
to achieve high-quality reproduction of ad materials on newsprint.
Editorial
Putting the Web to Work,
January/February 1998, Volume 4, Number 1
A quick way to find news sources on the World Wide Web.
Pics to Click,
January/February 1998, Volume 4, Number 1
A book listing all known sources of stock photography is
available on the World Wide Web.
Environment
Controlling Pesticides,
January/February 1998, Volume 4, Number 1
NAA's Environmental Services Division can answer your questions
about pesticides in your plant.
Old Computers, New Challenges,
November/December 1997, Volume 3, Number 6
How to dispose of old computers in compliance with EPA
guidelines.
Don't Choke on Air Standard,
September/October 1997, Volume 3, Number 5
The Environmental Protection Agency's new air-quality standards
will affect newspapers, but not right away.
Underground Tank Targets,
September/October 1997, Volume 3, Number 5
Comply with EPA storage-tank system measures before time runs
out.
Take Your Rags for a Spin,
January/February 1997, Volume 3, Number 1
Maratek Environmental Technologies Inc.'s SpinKlene centrifuge
not only saves money, but saves the environment as well.
Underground Regs: Don't Get
Buried, September/October 1996, Volume 2, Number 5
The EPA takes a closer look at underground storage tanks by
enforcing four measures.
Metro Users Think Green,
May/June 1996, Volume 2, Number 3
One survey says that Metro users consider environmental issues
when selecting their press chemicals.
Green & Clean Award,
March/April 1996, Volume 2, Number 2
The GATF seeks nominations for an environmental award.
Silver Solutions,
January/February 1996, Volume 2, Number 1
Newspapers have three approaches to clean waste water.
Research Shows High Ink
Retention, November/December 1995, Volume 1, Number 6
An environmental-research study shows that a high percentage of
the oil in black newsprint ink is trapped by newsprint during
non-heatset web printing.
Federal Freebies,
May/June 1995, Volume 1, Number 3
A wealth of health, safety, and environmental information is
available online.
Waste Watch, May/June
1995, Volume 1, Number 3
Keeping an eye on waste can be easier if you follow these rules.
Finding a Safe,
Environmental Press Wash That Works, March/April 1995, Volume 1,
Number 2
The L.A. Times could save over $40,000 annually by purchasing
only one press wash.
Test May Affect VOC Law,
March/April 1995, Volume 1, Number 2
NAA is working with the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation and the
Battelle Memorial Institute on a new study of VOC emissions.
Ergonomics
New Video, May/June
1997, Volume 3, Number 3
Here's how to get the NAA's new ergonomics training video.
The Reluctant Regulation,
March/April 1997, Volume 3, Number 2
Keep your eyes on these three organizations to follow the
direction regulators are going with ergonomics.
Laptop Tips,
September/October 1996, Volume 2, Number 5
The U.S. Center for Office Technology develops a new laptop
user's guide.
No Pain, Big Gain,
July/August 1996, Volume 2, Number 4
Newsrooms are stressful enough. Learn how to make them
ergonomically correct.
Two Standards to Watch,
May/June 1996, Volume 2, Number 3
Two industry ergonomic standards now in the works will have
employers, workers and manufacturers taking a closer look at the
quality of our workplace environments.
Ergonomics Guide,
May/June 1996, Volume 2, Number 3
A new NAA publication provides tools and information to improve
the physical work environment.
Take a Load Off,
November/December 1995, Volume 1, Number 6
The Atlanta Journal completes a study of ergonomic chairs for the
newsroom.
Spoken Words, May/June
1995, Volume 1, Number 3
For some, a speech-recognition system is a career-saver.
Vocal-Cordal Syndrome,
May/June 1995, Volume 1, Number 3
Using speech-recognition systems may lead to vocal-cord injury.
Job-Related Injuries at
Newspapers, March/April 1995, Volume 1, Number 2
University of Iowa and NAA study job-related injuries at
newspapers.
Facilities, New
Wrangling Some Wiggle Room,
May/June 1997, Volume 3, Number 3
How seven newspapers weathered the ultimate operations challenge:
building a new press facility.
Daily News Saves Storage
Space, January/February 1997, Volume 3, Number 1
The Daily News of New York has new production facility that saves
storage space.
Post Deal, May/June
1995, Volume 1, Number 3
The Washington Post plans to build new printing facility.
GMA Goes to College Point,
January/February 1995, Volume 1, Number 1
The New York Times chooses GMA to furnish an integrated inserting
system for the newspaper's new College Point plant.
Health & Safety
On-the-Job Safety Grows,
January/February 1998, Volume 4, Number 1
Cases of repeated trauma declined in 1996 for the second year in
a row.
On Site Award: Safe &
Sound, January/February 1998, Volume 4, Number 1
The "Safe & Sound" program has helped reduce
injuries at Guy Gannett Communications.
What's That You Say?,
September/October 1997, Volume 3, Number 5
Take a noise survey to see if your newspaper complies with OSHA
standards.
Chemical Watch,
September/October 1997, Volume 3, Number 5
OSHA establishes new health standards that control occupational
exposure to methlylene chloride.
Ergonomics Standard Stalled,
September/October 1997, Volume 3, Number 5
Congress prohibits OSHA from issuing a proposed standard on
ergonomics.
Test Your Health &
Safety Smarts, May/June 1997, Volume 3, Number 3
Test your health-and-safety IQ with this quiz.
Shaft Rack Saves Backs,
March/April 1997, Volume 3, Number 2
A new roll-shaft storage unit at the Grand Island (Neb.)
Independent results in safer shaft storage and reduces back strain for
employees.
Hearing Conservation and
Forklift Safety Kits, January/February 1997, Volume 3, Number 1
NAA and J.J. Keller & Associates Inc. offer two videos- one
on hearing conservation and the other on forklift safety.
Restraint Systems Save
Lives, January/February 1997, Volume 3, Number 1
A new standard recommends operator-restraint systems in all lift
trucks.
Noise by the Numbers,
November/December 1996, Volume 2, Number 6
A report suggest that workers exposed to noise levels of 82
decibels or more should be in hearing-conservation programs.
How to Control a Rolling
Roll, November/December 1996, Volume 2, Number 6
One company designs a roll-unloading device that catches each
roll.
Compliance Class,
March/April 1996, Volume 2, Number 2
As a responsible member of your community, you want to operate a
safe and healthful workplace regardless of the political climate.
Cutting Comp Costs,
January/February 1996, Volume 2, Number 1
The Press-Telegram in Long Beach, Calif., has four major programs
to help cut worker's compensation costs.
History
How Did We Get Here?
November/December 1997, Volume 3, Number 6
Nine key events have defined the history of newspaper technology.
Recent Milestones,
November/December 1997, Volume 3, Number 6
A list of recent milestones in the history of newspaper
technology.
Ink
Pump Up Your Color,
September/October 1997, Volume 3, Number 5
New, high-strength inks can lead to award-winning color.
Color Me Beautiful,
July/August 1997, Volume 3, Number 4
On the NEXPO '97 floor, ink manufacturers showed several new
products.
Rub Out Your Rub-off,
March/April 1997, Volume 3, Number 2
Quantitative factors influencing ink rub-off.
Keeping You in the Black,
March/April 1997, Volume 3, Number 2
How one ink vendor produces high-quality printing inks without
increasing your prices.
Successful Ink Standards,
November/December 1996, Volume 2, Number 6
A new ink-printing standard, ISO 2846-1, specifies sheetfed and
heatset inks.
Testing Labs Relocated,
September/October 1996, Volume 2, Number 5
NAA's production-materials lab finds a new home.
Pumped-Up Inks Put to
Tests, September/October 1996, Volume 2, Number 5
Some newspapers try stronger inks that reduce off-setting and
give a cleaner look.
Testing Services
Outsourced, March/April 1996, Volume 2, Number 2
Two organizations provide newsprint and news-ink testing
services.
Quality Measures: Ink,
May/June 1995, Volume 1, Number 3
To achieve high-quality printing, think ink.
Status Report: Single-Fluid
Inks, January/February 1995, Volume 1, Number 1
Many are eyeing the slow evolution of single-fluid inks.
Management
Press Award: Press Operator
U., January/February 1998, Volume 4, Number 1
Tucson Newspapers develops an incentive-based program to train
its press operators.
Self-Directed Teams,
November/December 1997, Volume 3, Number 6
Creating effective self-directed teams is tough work.
The 1 Percent Solution,
November/December 1997, Volume 3, Number 6
David Cole argues the industry should tithe 1 percent of profits
to promote training.
The ABCs of RFPs,
September/October 1997, Volume 3, Number 5
Our industry's requests for proposals tend to be long on words
but short on effectiveness.
High Tech, High Touch,
July/August 1997, Volume 3, Number 4
NAA's Labor Relations and Technology Seminar addresses labor
problems in the workplace.
A Tough Pig to Poke,
May/June 1996, Volume 2, Number 3
To get your capital-equipment expenditures approved, you must do
your homework.
Where to Get Press
Training, November/December 1995, Volume 1, Number 6
Here are a few places where you can receive press training.
Looking to the Future,
September/October 1995, Volume 1, Number 5
Some NAA members will soon have the opportunity to participate in
a study of how newspaper executives plan and view the future.
Management, Crisis
Tales From the Danger Zone,
January/February 1997, Volume 3, Number 1
One facilities manager, prompted by crises at her site, develops
a manual on how to handle crisis situations.
When Disaster Strikes,
September/October 1995, Volume 1, Number 5
Here are some pointers for developing a disaster-response plan at
your newspaper.
Handling Violent Intruders,
March/April 1995, Volume 1, Number 2
It pays to have a plan in place to avoid a potential disaster in
the workplace.
New Media
Yesterday a Newsroom, Today
Media Central, January/February 1998, Volume 4, Number 1
The Orlando Sentinel installs a "multimedia desk" in
the newsroom.
A New Media Think Tank,
November/December 1997, Volume 3, Number 6
Nearly 40 new-media thinkers gathered for the API's Founders
Conference.
Protect Your Copyrights,
November/December 1997, Volume 3, Number 6
How to protect the images you post on the World Wide Web.
Stop Whining, Start Competing,
September/October 1997, Volume 3, Number 5
David Cole says that newspapers can win at new media.
Connections '97: Adapt or
Perish, September/October 1997, Volume 3, Number 5
At Connections '97, newspapers were urged to pick up the pace.
Intelligent Agents Come of
Age, September/October 1997, Volume 3, Number 5
Intelligent agents will go from dream to reality.
Few Newspapers Among Top 100
Web Sites, September/October 1997, Volume 3, Number 5
Just how are newspaper doing relative to their competitors on the
World Wide Web?
Local Links, Made Easy,
July/August 1997, Volume 3, Number 4
Many publishers turn to database tools in order to target
specific communities.
NEXPO Features Web's Next
Thread, July/August 1997, Volume 3, Number 4
NEXPO's first-ever New-Media Pavilions draws many exhibitors and
their products.
Scripp's Script,
May/June 1997, Volume 3, Number 3
At E.W. Scripps Co., they have found a way to bring eyeballs to
their Web pages.
Web-Ad Protocol,
May/June 1997, Volume 3, Number 3
Several companies have agreed to form the Internet Advertising
Technology Council.
Pantheon Licenses WebDBC,
May/June 1997, Volume 3, Number 3
Pantheon licenses WebDBC as the search engine for the latest
release of its Builder software.
Get With the Program,
May/June 1997, Volume 3, Number 3
David Cole discusses how to make your Web site more compelling.
"Be Here" at the
Inauguration, March/April 1997, Volume 3, Number 2
The AP allows its Web viewers to "be" at Clinton's
second inauguration by using a camera that takes 360-degree panoramas
in a single frame.
NAA Endorses On-line Ad
Standards, March/April 1997, Volume 3, Number 2
NAA endorses proposal designed to help standardize online
advertising-banner sizes across Web sites.
AdOne Previews Search
Technology, March/April 1997, Volume 3, Number 2
AdOne previews AdOne Version 3.0 with Knowledge Based Searching.
Junglee & NCN Sign Deal,
March/April 1997, Volume 3, Number 2
Junglee agrees to design Web-based editorial and
classified-advertising products for New Century N Network.
Inlet Launches Web Site,
March/April 1997, Volume 3, Number 2
Inlet Inc. introduces CurrentIssue, a Web-site design and
management software package.
World Wide Widgets,
January/February 1997, Volume 3, Number 1
Members of NAA's New Media Federation discuss the pros and cons
of the tools they use to maintain Web sites.
Where the Web Mavens Meet,
January/February 1997, Volume 3, Number 1
Consider joining NAA's New Media Federation if you would like to
learn more about developing or enhancing your newspaper's Web site.
Having Fun at The Wire,
January/February 1997, Volume 3, Number 1
You might want to check out AP's The Wire for some Web
inspiration.
Dangers and Opportunities
on the Web, July/August 1996, Volume 2, Number 4
A brief sampling of some of the new Internet-delivery
technologies showcased at NEXPO and Connections'96.
The Need for Speed,
July/August 1996, Volume 2, Number 4
See why many American households soon will have high-speed links
to the Internet.
Content, Context Key to
Classifieds, July/August 1996, Volume 2, Number 4
One NEXPO speaker differentiates between print and online
classifieds.
NAA/IFRA: Few Answers on New
Media, March/April 1996, Volume 2, Number 2
A panel discussion on new media says it is too early to tell if
online services will ever make money.
Knight-Ridder Closes IDL ,
September/October 1995, Volume 1, Number 5
Knight-Ridder closes its Information Design Laboratory, a
research lab and think tank designed to investigate future publishing
technologies.
Connections X: Prophets,
But No Profits, July/August 1995, Volume 1, Number 4
Speakers at the NAA's 1995 new-media conference bolster the
Internet as the wave of the future.
NAA Launches Web Page,
July/August 1995, Volume 1, Number 4
The NAA introduces its web page (http://www.infi.net/naa)
How To Go On-Line,
July/August 1995, Volume 1, Number 4
NAA's 92-page report on electronic publishing is designed to help
publishers profit from interactive media.
Newsprint
New NAA/RIT Lab Up to the
Test, January/February 1998, Volume 4, Number 1
An overview of the new NAA Paper and Ink Lab at the Rochester
Institute of Technology.
Quality That Stacks Up,
November/December 1997, Volume 3, Number 6
Information about newsprint testing.
New Models for Newsprint,
November/December 1997, Volume 3, Number 6
A review of the joint newsprint conference sponsored by NAA, CPPA
and AF&PA.
Numbers Don't Lie -- or Do
They? March/April 1997, Volume 3, Number 2
Although scientists can now clone complex mammals, our industry
can't guarantee the repeatability of newsprint test results.
U.S. Newsprint Capacity
Down, January/February 1997, Volume 3, Number 1
U.S. newsprint capacity edges down, and is expected to show no
growth during the next three years.
Outside-In Roll Loading
Lowers Damage Reports, November/December 1996, Volume 2, Number
6
The Boston Globe applies a method that minimizes in-transit
damage to rolls while allowing for quick unloading of railcars.
For What It's Worth,
September/October 1996, Volume 2, Number 5
Knowing about newsprint grades helps printers be more effective
at negotiating prices.
Warming Newsprint's Big
Chill, September/October 1996, Volume 2, Number 5
Temperature-conditioning of newsprint rolls is critical during
winter months.
Newsprint Prices Drive Use,
Inventories, July/August 1996, Volume 2, Number 4
NEXPO'96 workshop discusses fluctuations in the cost of
newsprint.
Global Newsprint: More of
Less, July/August 1996, Volume 2, Number 4
A review at NEXPO'96 reveals that the United States is one of the
highest users of the heaviest grades.
ONP = $$$,
September/October 1995, Volume 1, Number 5
Thieves take newspapers from recycle bins and newsracks to sell
to recycling centers.
Quality Measures:
Newsprint, May/June 1995, Volume 1, Number 3
Here are some parameters you should consider in choosing the
right newsprint
Newsprint Buyers Weather
Strikes, March/April 1995, Volume 1, Number 2
Strikes at newsprint mills cause buyers some anxiety.
Newsprint Mills Map,
March/April 1995, Volume 1, Number 2
The 1995 North American Newsprint map is now available.
Newsprint Supply Hard to
Come By, January/February 1995, Volume 1, Number 1
Where is all the newsprint?
Newsprint, Alternative Fibers
Agrifibers Go to Press,
November/December 1996, Volume 2, Number 6
Eight newspapers on the West coast test agrifiber-pulp-based
newsprint at their facilities.
TAPPI's Take on Nonwoods,
May/June 1996, Volume 2, Number 3
At TAPPI's annual meeting, members discuss alternative paper
fibers.
Agri-pulp is Fine Furnish,
January/February 1996, Volume 2, Number 1
Here are some reasons why agri-pulp newsprint should be
considered for production use.
Kenaf: Taking Root?
September/October 1995, Volume 1, Number 5
As newsprint prices continue to increase, alternative fibers,
like Kenaf, are given a chance.
Newsprint, Cores
The Core of the Problem,
May/June 1997, Volume 3, Number 3
Paying attention to small things, like the cores in the newsprint
rolls, can often save the most money.
Chuck Luck, May/June
1996, Volume 2, Number 3
A new chuck by Syzygen Inc. can control 45-to-50 inch-diameter
newsprint rolls.
Newsprint, Waste Reduction
A Waste Case History,
January/February 1998, Volume 4, Number 1
The Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk, Va., reduces its newsprint waste
using a new NAA management system.
Materials Award: A Will to
Cut Waste, January/February 1998, Volume 4, Number 1
The Sun Herald of Charlotte Harbor, Fla., reduces newsprint waste
via TQM.
Waste System Gains Converts,
September/October 1997, Volume 3, Number 5
NAA's Newsprint Waste Management System scores a hit by tracking
newsprint waste.
Newsprint Waste Management
System, November/December 1996, Volume 2, Number 6
The NAA delivers a report that tracks newsprint from the time it
is received from the mill to the time it is sold as a finished
newspaper.
The $74,495 Solutions,
November/December 1996, Volume 2, Number 6
The Tribune (Warren, Ohio) Chronicle uses a newsprint-savings
plan that nets them $74,495.
A Waste Want,
September/October 1996, Volume 2, Number 5
A new report describes practices used by newspapers that excel in
controlling newsprint waste.
K-R Tips on Reducing Waste,
May/June 1996, Volume 2, Number 3
See some of Knight-Ridder's best ideas for newsprint-waste
reduction.
Total Your Savings,
January/February 1996, Volume 2, Number 1
Totalizing systems are becoming more popular as newspapers try to
control newsprint waste.
New Tape Saves Webs,
January/February 1996, Volume 2, Number 1
A new tape for leading sheets into the press can reduce newsprint
waste, press downtime, overtime and circulation-delivery time.
Categorizing Newsprint
Waste, November/December 1995, Volume 1, Number 6
NAA proposes to overhaul its current newsprint-waste definitions
and categories.
Studying Waste, Worldwide,
November/December 1995, Volume 1, Number 6
NAA collaborates with IFRA to identify the best practices used by
newspapers worldwide to control newsprint waste
Newsprint Ideas Net Prizes,
September/October 1995, Volume 1, Number 5
Newspapers across the country search for and find ways to save
newsprint.
Newsprint: Ways to Save,
July/August 1995, Volume 1, Number 4
NEXPO'95 symposium discusses ways to save money in the pre-press
and press areas.
Newsprint Conservation
Guide, July/August 1995, Volume 1, Number 4
NAA's new Newsprint Conservation Guide provides ideas for
newspaper publishers to use in the face of growing newsprint costs.
Save on Newsprint by
Checking Your Basis Weight, May/June 1995, Volume 1, Number 3
One way to save newsprint costs is to track your page yield to
determine your newsprint's basis weight.
Living With Lighter
Newsprint, March/April 1995, Volume 1, Number 2
A change to lighter-weight newsprint can save money, but it can
also lead to some unwanted surprises.
New Newsprint Initiative,
March/April 1995, Volume 1, Number 2
NAA unveils a new initiative to respond to the uncertain supplies
and rising cost of newsprint.
Save on Newsprint by
Upgrading Your Dampening System, March/April 1995, Volume 1,
Number 2
Upgrading your press system may mean savings for your newspaper.
Waste Not, Need Not,
January/February 1995, Volume 1, Number 1
Here's how you can take the sting out of rising newsprint costs.
Getting Employees on Board,
January/February 1995, Volume 1, Number 1
Get everyone on staff involved in reducing newsprint waste.
Newsprint, Web Breaks
Fifty is Nifty at Tribune,
May/June 1997, Volume 3, Number 3
Two Tribune Co. newspapers put the brakes on their web breaks.
Web Saver Tape Now Available,
September/October 1996, Volume 2, Number 5
"U.M.I. Web Saver Tape" is now available from Uhrig and
MacKenzie Inc.
Web Break Breakthroughs,
January/February 1996, Volume 2, Number 1
The Washington Post is working with Abitibi Price Corp. and the
Augusta Newsprint Co. to reduce web breaks, thus saving money.
Newsprint, Web-Width Reduction
Slimmer Widths, Fatter
Profits, July/August 1996, Volume 2, Number 4
Two major newspapers discuss the reasons why they converted to a
50-inch web width.
Newspapers Meet
Papermakers, November/December 1995, Volume 1, Number 6
Few are willing to discuss their own web-width plans.
Web Talk,
November/December 1995, Volume 1, Number 6
Get results from a report that studies factors involved in
reducing a newspaper web to 50 inches.
Profile of a Pioneer,
November/December 1995, Volume 1, Number 6
The Toronto Star cut its newsprint web width to 50 inches while
building and moving into a new press facility.
Getting to 50",
September/October 1995, Volume 1, Number 5
Pre-Press: Some things to consider when changing the web width to
50 inches.
Getting to 50",
September/October 1995, Volume 1, Number 5
Press: Some things to consider when changing the web width to 50
inches.
Getting to 50",
September/October 1995, Volume 1, Number 5
Post-Press: Some things to consider when changing the web width
to 50 inches.
The Incision Decision,
September/October 1995, Volume 1, Number 5
U. S. publishers weigh cutting the web to 50 inches, a move that
would affect every aspect of newspaper operations.
Task Forces To Study
Web-Width Cuts, July/August 1995, Volume 1, Number 4
NAA forms two task forces to report on reducing web widths.
NEXPO Shopper Thinks Thin,
July/August 1995, Volume 1, Number 4
One NEXPO attendee thinks about reducing web widths.
SAU's vs. Web Width,
May/June 1995, Volume 1, Number 3
Newspapers shrink page widths to save money, but just how low can
they go?
Web Trims Fatten Savings,
January/February 1995, Volume 1, Number 1
An average paper can make a big cut in newsprint cost with a
one-inch adjustment.
NEXPO
Laissez Les Bon Temps
Rouler! July/August 1997, Volume 3, Number 4
NEXPO '97, held in New Orleans, had the money flowing and the
deals rolling.
NEXPO Features Web's Next
Thread, July/August 1997, Volume 3, Number 4
NEXPO's first-ever New-Media Pavilions draws many exhibitors and
their products.
New to NEXPO: Microsoft,
July/August 1997, Volume 3, Number 4
Microsoft is a newcomer to NEXPO '97, bringing along with it just
a few products for display.
Tones Under Test,
July/August 1997, Volume 3, Number 4
NAA's Color Quality Task Force presents report at NEXPO '97 on
the movement to improve color work.
Predictions Revisited,
July/August 1997, Volume 3, Number 4
David Cole revisits his predictions for NEXPO '97 (boy was he
wrong!!).
Global Newsprint: More of
Less, July/August 1996, Volume 2, Number 4
A review at NEXPO'96 reveals that the United States is one of the
highest users of the heaviest grades.
Newsprint Prices Drive Use,
Inventories, July/August 1996, Volume 2, Number 4
NEXPO'96 workshop discusses fluctuations in the cost of
newsprint.
Dangers and Opportunities
on the Web, July/August 1996, Volume 2, Number 4
A brief sampling of some of the new Internet-delivery
technologies showcased at NEXPO and Connections'96.
Architects, Engineers
Discuss Projects, July/August 1996, Volume 2, Number 4
At NEXPO'96, architects and engineers discuss their current
projects.
Open, Sez Me,
July/August 1996, Volume 2, Number 4
See new pre-press systems introduced at NEXPO'96.
Outputters That Really Put
Out, July/August 1996, Volume 2, Number 4
Some NEXPO'96 exhibitors showcase high-speed outputters.
Innovation in Automation,
July/August 1996, Volume 2, Number 4
Some technology on display at NEXPO'96 just may help soothe your
production woes.
Hot Ideas, July/August
1995, Volume 1, Number 4
Two hot, new ideas for the newspaper publishing industry.
Presses Seen on the Show
Floor, July/August 1995, Volume 1, Number 4
Here's a description of the new presses seen on the floor at
NEXPO'95.
Accessories on the Show
Floor, July/August 1995, Volume 1, Number 4
Here's a description of some press accessories on the show floor
during NEXPO'95.
Newsprint: Ways to Save,
July/August 1995, Volume 1, Number 4
NEXPO'95 symposium discusses ways to save money in the pre-press
and press areas.
Finding the Zone,
July/August 1995, Volume 1, Number 4
NEXPO'95 post-press programs feature changes in equipment and
operations necessary to achieve a targeted product.
Seen on the Floor,
July/August 1995, Volume 1, Number 4
Here's a summary of products on the show floor during NEXPO'95.
Seen on the Show Floor,
July/August 1995, Volume 1, Number 4
Here are some products and services displayed at NEXPO '95 that
deal with environmental, worker safety, or plant-management issues.
Tap the Tapes,
July/August 1995, Volume 1, Number 4
Audio-cassette tapes of most sessions at NEXPO'95 and Connections
X are available for purchase.
NEXPO'95: A Feast for the
Mind, July/August 1995, Volume 1, Number 4
A review of the NEXPO'95.
Conferences Highlight Hot
Topics, July/August 1995, Volume 1, Number 4
NEXPO'95 attendees hear about a wide range of pre-press topics,
from electronic archiving to system integration.
Seen on the Show Floor,
July/August 1995, Volume 1, Number 4
Here's a taste of some products on the show floor of NEXPO'95.
I've Got a Little List,
July/August 1995, Volume 1, Number 4
Two press experts share a few press pointers during NEXPO'95.
OSHA
Inspections Up in '96,
May/June 1997, Volume 3, Number 3
OSHA activity in the newspaper industry on the rise in 1996.
Mandatory OSHA Survey,
May/June 1997, Volume 3, Number 3
New OSHA program says that all newspapers with 60 or more
employees will receive a mandatory accident/injury survey.
OSHA Inspections Down in
1995, November/December 1996, Volume 2, Number 6
OSHA conducted fewer inspections of newspapers in 1995.
Republicans Eye EPA and
OSHA, November/December 1995, Volume 1, Number 6
One Republican discusses reforms aimed at the EPA and OSHA.
Are You Compliant?,
September/October 1995, Volume 1, Number 5
Look at this checklist to see if your newspaper complies with
safety-and-health regulations.
Standard Practices in
HazCom Compliance, May/June 1995, Volume 1, Number 3
OSHA issues standards for safety of workers.
Partner, Not Problem,
January/February 1995, Volume 1, Number 1
OSHA's leader maps a plan to get his agency to work for
everyone's benefit,
Protect Yourself,
January/February 1995, Volume 1, Number 1
You can review your personal-protective-equipment status before
OSHA does.
Top Ten Federal OSHA
Citations At Newspapers, January/February 1995, Volume 1, Number
1
Learn which citations were given to newspapers in 1992 and 1993.
OSHA Squeezes Newspapers
With Confined-Space Rule, January/February 1995, Volume 1,
Number 1
If you don't know what the definition of "confined space"
is, you may want to check this out.
Where to Turn,
January/February 1995, Volume 1, Number 1
OSHA can hit hard; here's where go when finding your way out of
citation troubles.
Plant Tours
TechNews Goes to College
Point, January/February 1998, Volume 4, Number 1
Take a tour of The New York Times' new, $315 million College
Point facility.
Post-Press
Vendors Target Efficiency,
July/August 1997, Volume 3, Number 4
Post-press companies promise simpler, faster and better:
finishing systems shown at NEXPO '97.
Keeping Track,
July/August 1997, Volume 3, Number 4
At NEXPO '97, vendors offer numerous materials-tracking systems.
Plastic, Fantastic Paper,
May/June 1997, Volume 3, Number 3
The Rocky Mountain News experiments with shrink-wrapped
newspapers.
Bundling & Transport
Tradeoffs, May/June 1997, Volume 3, Number 3
Here's a chart of vendors that offer bundling and transport
services and products.
Reasons to Simulate,
March/April 1997, Volume 3, Number 2
See how computer-based simulation can help you when making risky
decisions.
Manifest Destiny,
November/December 1996, Volume 2, Number 6
The Denver Post turns to GMA's DeliveryPlan system to improve its
circulation and mailroom operations.
Business to Post-Press: Can
We Talk?, November/December 1996, Volume 2, Number 6
Newspapers and inserting-equipment vendors turn to computers to
manage advertising woes.
Machine Manages Mailroom,
July/August 1996, Volume 2, Number 4
The Washington Post tells of its quest for an Integrated Mailroom
Management System.
System Provides Relief With
Bulk Squared, May/June 1996, Volume 2, Number 3
The Los Angeles Times' Orange County facility completes its
automatic bulk-handling system.
A Controlled Drop,
January/February 1996, Volume 2, Number 1
The Lexington (Ky.) Herald-Leader uses the WHizlift conveyor
system to carry newspaper bundles to the loading area.
PNI Fights Back,
November/December 1995, Volume 1, Number 6
Philadelphia Newspapers Inc. takes measures to protect its
carriers.
Packaging Survey Defines
Quality, May/June 1995, Volume 1, Number 3
One packaging manager surveys newspapers to find top packaging
quality tips.
Future Perfect,
May/June 1995, Volume 1, Number 3
Newspapers take a look at future post-press methods.
Case Study: Control-System
Upgrade, May/June 1995, Volume 1, Number 3
The Birmingham (Ala.) News staff breathes easier after
replacement of a distribution-control system.
GIS Offers Roadmap to
Profits, March/April 1995, Volume 1, Number 2
The stakes are too high not to properly equip and train staff to
use the new desktop marketing technologies.
Daily Herald Expands,
Automates Insert Capabilities, March/April 1995, Volume 1,
Number 2
The Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, Ill.) expands to meet its
growing needs.
PPDIG, January/February
1995, Volume 1, Number 1
NAA develops a protocol called Post-Press Data Interchange
Guidelines.
Post-Press Tip: Using
Hopper-Loaders for Prestuffed Packages, January/February
1995, Volume 1, Number 1
The Portland (Maine) Press Herald benefits by using a
hopper-loader for its Sunday inserts.
Post-Press, Cart Systems
Designing Docks for Cart
Deliveries, September/October 1997, Volume 3, Number 5
The San Antonio Express-News saves time and money with its dock
project.
Carts on a Roll,
July/August 1997, Volume 3, Number 4
One workshop at NEXPO '97 focuses on cart-use at newspaper
facilities.
Quipp vs. Cannon,
May/June 1997, Volume 3, Number 3
Quipp files a lawsuit against Cannon over cart-loading
technology.
Roll With It,
September/October 1995, Volume 1, Number 5
Across the nation, more newspapers consider the low-tech
distribution cart
Post-Press, Inserting Systems
New Tool Measures
Insert Accuracy, January/February 1998, Volume 4, Number 1
The Washington Post uses sensitive calipers to increase the
accuracy of insert misfeed counts.
Press-to-Pocket: Plusses
and Pitfalls, September/October 1996, Volume 2, Number 5
Consider these points when deciding on available press-to-pocket
systems.
Three Approaches to
Repairs, September/October 1996, Volume 2, Number 5
Three companies share how they repair misses and doubles during
inserting operations.
Insert Control in the
Mailroom, September/October 1996, Volume 2, Number 5
The San Diego Union-Tribune improves its packaging center to save
money and time.
New Inserters Equal to Hype,
March/April 1996, Volume 2, Number 2
GMA displays two new machines and promises inserter nirvana.
Post-Press, Microzoning
Mapping Your Way,
January/February 1998, Volume 4, Number 1
A new NAA research study describes how to navigate the microzone.
Post-Press Award: Leading
With Trailers, January/February 1998, Volume 4, Number 1
The News & Record of Greensboro, N.C., uses trailers to
deliver route-specific packages.
Why Zoning Isn't Micro,
September/October 1997, Volume 3, Number 5
Several factors are delaying the industry's march to
address-specific zoning.
A Tailored and Targeted
Tomorrow, March/April 1997, Volume 3, Number 2
Take a journey into the future to see what the mailroom will look
like in 2007.
Super-Successful Sampling,
March/April 1997, Volume 3, Number 2
The Sunflower Group says it can increase targetability of your
newspaper by using the NewsRoute program.
An Advanced Delivery
System, January/February 1997, Volume 3, Number 1
The Roanoke (Va.) Times has a unique newspaper-delivery system
that mixes the old with the new.
Add Zip to Your Zoning,
November/December 1996, Volume 2, Number 6
Here are a few tips on how to manage zone changes successfully.
A Zone of One,
July/August 1996, Volume 2, Number 4
NEXPO'96 reveals evolutionary progress toward the post-press
department's current El Dorado, address-specific zoning.
How Low Can You Zone?,
November/December 1995, Volume 1, Number 6
Newspapers are seeking innovative ways to deliver finer and finer
zoning levels.
Microzoning Done Right,
September/October 1995, Volume 1, Number 5
The Morning Call in Allentown, Pa., gets good reviews for its
microzoning operation.
Realizing the Virtual Zone,
January/February 1995, Volume 1, Number 1
Now the best-managed newspapers are planning the next-generation
packaging solutions to provide the ultimate targeted product.
Post-Press, Pallets
Plastic, Fantastic Pallets,
March/April 1996, Volume 2, Number 2
The Washington Post opts to buy new plastic pallets rather than
to repair old wooden ones.
New Pallet Standard to
Reduce Preprint Damage, September/October 1995, Volume 1, Number
5
A new standard on pallet loading for printed materials is
approved by the American National Standards Institute.
Post-Press, Robots
Robots Establish a
Beachhead, July/August 1997, Volume 3, Number 4
The Tribune-Review of Pittsburgh becomes the first to order a
robotic palletizer for use in its facility.
But Can They Appreciate
Mozart?, March/April 1996, Volume 2, Number 2
Some newspapers consider a robotic palletizing system to carry
the load.
Pre-Press
Mission: Classified,
July/August 1997, Volume 3, Number 4
Many newspapers look for new classified pagination systems to
meet their growing needs.
Tried and True Make News,
July/August 1997, Volume 3, Number 4
Vendors exhibit critical editorial systems.
Do-It-Yourself Systems,
January/February 1997, Volume 3, Number 1
As new object-based technology becomes prevalent on desktop
computers, the notion of writing your own software becomes less
far-fetched.
Tank Talk,
November/December 1996, Volume 2, Number 6
Here is why you may want to consider buying a processor with a
deeper tank.
Post Office Honors
Inventors, March/April 1996, Volume 2, Number 2
The U.S. Postal Service unveils four new stamps honoring "pioneers
of communication."
A Better Way To Send News,
March/April 1996, Volume 2, Number 2
The NAA Wire Service Committee and the International Press
Telecommunications Council develop a new international standard for
electronic news distribution.
An OPI Bypass,
January/February 1996, Volume 2, Number 1
The Herald-Standard in Pennsylvania solves a problem with its
open pre-press interface.
What Dot to Plot?,
November/December 1995, Volume 1, Number 6
Some pre-press vendors offer a stochastic, or
frequency-modulated, screen as opposed to a conventional screen.
News Distribution Standard,
July/August 1995, Volume 1, Number 4
The NAA and the International Press Telecommunications Council
agree to develop a new international standard for news distribution.
Pre-Press Quality is Key to
Keyless, March/April 1995, Volume 1, Number 2
See how the South Bend (Ind.) Tribune revamped its pre-press
operations prior to installing its keyless press.
How to Stuff a Table
Through a Wire, January/February 1995, Volume 1, Number 1
The NAA develops a new format for newspapers and news agencies
that want to distribute their news electronically.
Pre-Press, Advertising
Pre-Press Award: Easy Ad
Tracking, January/February 1998, Volume 4, Number 1
The New York Times develops a comprehensive system to track
display ads.
Classifieds at the Crossroads,
September/October 1997, Volume 3, Number 5
Changes in technology are causing newspapers to rethink their
circa 1970s classified systems.
Some Y2K Solutions,
September/October 1997, Volume 3, Number 5
NAA report on Year 2000 computer issues shows how you can be all
squared away for the new millennium.
Next Up: Multimedia,
September/October 1997, Volume 3, Number 5
Newspapers may finally get serious about multimedia as a revenue
source.
If You Build It, Ads Will
Come, July/August 1997, Volume 3, Number 4
In the struggle to attract and retain high-quality advertisers,
technology can be a powerful ally.
Advertising Dream Teams,
March/April 1997, Volume 3, Number 2
Creative ad teams are working more closely with sales reps,
resulting in satisfied customers and the potential for higher
revenues.
CRIS-Crossing a Market,
January/February 1997, Volume 3, Number 1
The Computer Reporting Information System used at The Gazette Co.
in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, increases ad sales and provides a truly
integrated system.
Fly on Ad Express,
November/December 1996, Volume 2, Number 6
Ad Express is fast and cuts booth cost and errors in the
production of newspaper ads.
Fast Pipes, but Faulty
Files, July/August 1996, Volume 2, Number 4
More and more publishers are looking to ISDN to bring relief from
missed advertising deadlines.
Hands-On With Ad Handler,
May/June 1996, Volume 2, Number 3
The Saginaw News in Michigan uses FaceSpan to solve the problem
of Mac ad-file tracking, organization, and archiving.
Employees Design New Ad
System, September/October 1995, Volume 1, Number 5
Management at the Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel asks a group of
employees to develop ways to make their work areas run more smoothly.
Dillards's: A Wired
Pioneer, January/February 1995, Volume 1, Number 1
One company tests electronic-commerce technology with its
clients.
Pre-Press, Computer to Plate
CTP Report Available,
November/December 1997, Volume 3, Number 6
NAA and IFRA publish a research study on computer to plate.
CTP Momentum Builds,
July/August 1997, Volume 3, Number 4
Computer-to-plate systems have a surge of displays at NEXPO '97.
CTP: Lasers in Waiting,
July/August 1996, Volume 2, Number 4
Take a look at new computer-to-plate technology shown at
NEXPO'96.
Digital Delivery,
January/February 1996, Volume 2, Number 1
The newspaper industry considers computer-to-plate technology as
a way to improve quality and reduce time.
Why We're Going Direct to
Plate, March/April 1995, Volume 1, Number 2
Filmless printing is becoming a reality by using latest
technologies.
Pre-Press, Database Systems
A Step Beyond Pagination,
July/August 1997, Volume 3, Number 4
The Arizona Republic's new database publishing system enables
them to gather information and distribute it in many formats.
The Ins and Outs of Data
Warehousing, July/August 1997, Volume 3, Number 4
NEXPO seminar says that investing in data warehousing can cost
thousands but produce a glowing return on the investment.
Pre-Press, Digital Advertising
AdSEND Links to ISDN,
January/February 1998, Volume 4, Number 1
AP announces that AdSEND is now compatible with 4-Sight's iSDN
Manager product.
Digital Ads Go Local,
September/October 1997, Volume 3, Number 5
Local advertisers get a push toward the digital-ad delivery
model.
Albany Wires Local
Advertisers, September/October 1997, Volume 3, Number 5
The Albany (N.Y.) Times Union's Web site gets ahead of
competition by linking with AISI's AUTObase.
Digital-Ad Dominance,
May/June 1997, Volume 3, Number 3
AdSEND by the AP may soothe standardization headaches.
Digital-Ad Guides
Available, March/April 1996, Volume 2, Number 2
The NAA's Digital Advertising Task Force produces four
procedure-setting documents to find ways for newspapers and their
advertisers to exchange digital-advertising files more easily.
Ad/Sat Suit Dismissed,
March/April 1996, Volume 2, Number 2
A federal court throws out a lawsuit accusing the Associated
Press of trying to monopolize the electronic delivery of newspaper
advertising.
Digital Ad Work Nears
Completion, September/October 1995, Volume 1, Number 5
NAA's Digital Advertising Task Force writes final drafts of
documents that offer a consensus regarding digital ads.
The Digital Deluge,
March/April 1995, Volume 1, Number 2
Newspapers brace for the coming flood of digital advertisements.
Digital Ad Delivery
Services, March/April 1995, Volume 1, Number 2
See the many ways an ad can be delivered to your newspaper.
Task Force Floats Some
Solutions, March/April 1995, Volume 1, Number 2
NAA's Digital Advertising Task Force convenes.
Pushing the EDI Envelope,
March/April 1995, Volume 1, Number 2
Digital ads will come packaged in an electronic-data interchange
envelope.
Digital-Ad Update,
May/June 1995, Volume 1, Number 3
NAA convenes its first Digital Advertising Task Force to gain
consensus on how to best transmit digital-ad materials and business
data between advertisers and newspapers.
The Quality Questions,
March/April 1995, Volume 1, Number 2
NAA's Digital Advertising Task Force focuses on four
printing-quality concerns.
New Task Force Sets Goals for
Digital Ads, January/February 1995, Volume 1, Number 1
NAA's Digital Task Force is devoted to establishing consistent
guidelines for delivering ad orders.
Pre-Press, Digital Photography
On the Digital Front Lines,
January/February 1996, Volume 2, Number 1
Two daily Vancouver newspapers totally convert to digital
photography.
Digital Cameras in Focus,
May/June 1995, Volume 1, Number 3
Some daily newspapers switch to digital photography, which proves
faster and eliminates having to comply with certain regulations.
Pre-Press, Dry Imaging
Dry Imaging Heats Up,
September/October 1995, Volume 1, Number 5
Four companies are making dry imaging a reality in newspaper
production.
No Processing Required,
January/February 1995, Volume 1, Number 1
Get ready to come out of the darkroom and into the light with
dry-imaging film.
Pre-Press, Pagination
The Remaking of PageMaker,
January/February 1998, Volume 4, Number 1
Adobe is well along in development of what is being called a "Quark
killer."
To Quark or Not to Quark,
January/February 1998, Volume 4, Number 1
Increasingly, papers that bought Quark to paginate have "hit
the wall."
Houston TIPS Toward Full
Pagination, September/October 1997, Volume 3, Number 5
The Houston Chronicle's new editorial and display-ad system was
worth the wait.
Mission: Classified,
July/August 1997, Volume 3, Number 4
Many newspapers look for new classified pagination systems to
meet their growing needs.
Quark Releases QXP 4.0,
May/June 1997, Volume 3, Number 3
Quark Inc. takes the wrap off QuarkXpress 4.0 for Mac OS and
Windows-based systems.
Test Your Pagination
Prowess, March/April 1997, Volume 3, Number 2
Test your knowledge of pagination by playing this "Jeopardy"-like
game show.
Beware the New 'Xpress Lane,
March/April 1997, Volume 3, Number 2
David Cole reviews 'Xpress 4.0, and says it's "too little,
too late."
Pagination Tales,
November/December 1996, Volume 2, Number 6
This 72-page book provides case studies of pagination efforts at
several U.S. newspapers.
Pagination + Integration =
Savings, September/October 1996, Volume 2, Number 5
The Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel installs a pagination system
capable of producing 2,000 pages a week and still preserves its
investment in a variety of other systems.
Few Tickets to Paradise,
November/December 1995, Volume 1, Number 6
Hassle-free pagination based on desktop publishing would be
heaven, but we're going through hell to get it.
Presses
Many a Stormy Wind Shall
Blow, September/October 1997, Volume 3, Number 5
Printing a newspaper on board an aircraft carrier can be tricky.
A Big LUG,
September/October 1997, Volume 3, Number 5
A new letterpress users' group is formed.
Process Pros and Cons,
September/October 1997, Volume 3, Number 5
When shopping for a new press, it is important to know about
newspaper-printing processes.
In Search of Control,
July/August 1997, Volume 3, Number 4
Some companies demonstrate press-control systems at NEXPO '97.
Add-On Advantages,
July/August 1997, Volume 3, Number 4
Accessories aimed to improve print quality are displayed at NEXPO
'97.
Quality Insurance,
May/June 1997, Volume 3, Number 3
One way to prevent weak links in the pressroom is to collect
critical data.
Repairs, Paint and Pride,
May/June 1997, Volume 3, Number 3
Press workers at the Daily Journal in Franklin, Ind., make old
presses look like new.
Paster Priorities,
September/October 1996, Volume 2, Number 5
See how employees at Philadelphia Newspapers Inc. have maintained
a high paster percentage.
Something Old, Something
New, March/April 1996, Volume 2, Number 2
A few newspapers buy new press units, while many buy parts and
add-ons to keep their old presses puffing.
Some Things Even Older,
March/April 1996, Volume 2, Number 2
A survey discovers the granddaddies of press units, still roaring
on since the 1920s.
Paper vs. Rust,
January/February 1996, Volume 2, Number 1
Rusting presents a problem for many press operators, but the
Salina (Kan.) Journal has a way to control it.
The Flexo Factors,
January/February 1996, Volume 2, Number 1
Get the facts about flexo and the reasons why some people are
resisting it.
For Want of a Part,
January/February 1996, Volume 2, Number 1
For the first time in 122 years, The Daily Herald in Provo, Utah,
misses an edition due to a faulty rectifier on the press.
A Pound of Prevention,
November/December 1995, Volume 1, Number 6
Pressmen may want to consider these areas for good press
maintenance.
Reel System Saves Time,
September/October 1995, Volume 1, Number 5
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has invented a reel system that
saves time.
Presses Seen on the Show
Floor, July/August 1995, Volume 1, Number 4
Here's a description of the new presses seen on the floor at
NEXPO'95.
Accessories on the Show
Floor, July/August 1995, Volume 1, Number 4
Here's a description of some press accessories on the show floor
during NEXPO'95.
Waterless Wonders,
May/June 1995, Volume 1, Number 3
Waterless offset may lead to less waste and less costs.
High-Tech Tension,
May/June 1995, Volume 1, Number 3
Check out the benefits automatic-tension systems have to offer.
Post-Gazette to Upgrade Its
Color, March/April 1995, Volume 1, Number 2
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette upgrades its presses by installing
seven new five-color printing units.
Printing Tip: Direct Printing
With an Offset Press, January/February 1995, Volume 1,
Number 1
Take advantage of the direct-printing method when running process
color on an offset press.
Presses, Anti-Dumping Petition
Post-ITC Vendor Strategies,
January/February 1997, Volume 3, Number 1
Many manufacturers of large printing presses are feeling the
impact of the International Trade Commission's ruling that imposes
hefty duties on imported newspaper presses.
Those Anti-dumping Blues,
November/December 1996, Volume 2, Number 6
Not many newspapers are satisfied with the International Trade
Commission's ruling that forces foreign manufacturers of large
printing presses to pay tariffs.
Goss Wins Anti-dumping
Decision, September/October 1996, Volume 2, Number 5
The International Trade Commission decides to impose anti-dumping
import duties on large newspaper presses from four foreign companies.
Anti-dumping Petitions
Upheld, March/April 1996, Volume 2, Number 2
Rockwell International Corp. receives a favorable preliminary
ruling supporting anti-dumping petitions.
Anti-Dumping Decision,
September/October 1995, Volume 1, Number 5
Rockwell International Corp. wins the first round of its
anti-dumping petition against Mitsubishi.
Presses, Digital
Everything but the Kitchen
Sink, November/December 1997, Volume 3, Number 6
Goss unveils what it says is the world's most advanced printing
press.
Digital Press Predictions,
January/February 1997, Volume 3, Number 1
Leading companies offer predictions of where digital-printing
technology is heading.
Digital Systems Debut,
July/August 1996, Volume 2, Number 4
Two new computer-to-press technologies are featured at NEXPO'96.
Digital-Press Plusses,
September/October 1995, Volume 1, Number 5
Digital presses can offer newspapers some benefits.
Presses, Fountain Solution
Ways to Wash Water,
January/February 1997, Volume 3, Number 1
This article discusses ways to improve water quality for
lithographic presses.
Maintaining Your Balance,
November/December 1996, Volume 2, Number 6
Your lithographic printing depends on a balanced mix of water and
oil; learn how to do it right.
Printing Tip: Control the
Solution, March/April 1995, Volume 1, Number 2
Here's a tip on how to obtain high-quality printing.
Presses, Shaftless
The Shaftless Shift,
July/August 1997, Volume 3, Number 4
Major press manufacturers show off printing options at NEXPO '97.
Goss Tests Shaftless Press,
March/April 1997, Volume 3, Number 2
Learn about Goss' prototype shaftless press.
Degrees of Shaftlessness,
September/October 1996, Volume 2, Number 5
The differences between various press vendors' shaftless presses.
Tulsa Chooses Shaftless
Technology, July/August 1996, Volume 2, Number 4
The Tulsa (Okla.) World becomes the first North American
newspaper to purchase shaftless-press technology.
Inside the WIFAG Presses,
July/August 1996, Volume 2, Number 4
A close look at the new WIFAG shaftless presses.
Shaftless: A Test Drive,
July/August 1996, Volume 2, Number 4
WIFAG demonstrates its new shaftless technology in front of
reporters and press engineers from around the world.
Direct Drive, Smooth Ride,
November/December 1995, Volume 1, Number 6
Maschinenfabrik WIFAG develops the first direct-drive offset
presses for newspapers.
Standards
Stock Table Troubles,
November/December 1997, Volume 3, Number 6
How the new decimal-based stock trading will affect newspaper
stock tables.
NAA Endorses On-line Ad
Standards, March/April 1997, Volume 3, Number 2
NAA endorses proposal designed to help standardize online
advertising-banner sizes across Web sites.
Successful Ink Standards,
November/December 1996, Volume 2, Number 6
A new ink-printing standard, ISO 2846-1, specifies sheetfed and
heatset inks.
Two Standards to Watch,
May/June 1996, Volume 2, Number 3
Two industry ergonomic standards now in the works will have
employers, workers and manufacturers taking a closer look at the
quality of our workplace environments.
Proposed Roll-Tracking
Specs, March/April 1996, Volume 2, Number 2
One group proposes a standard roll identifier and roll-label
format.
Press Safety Standards,
March/April 1996, Volume 2, Number 2
The American National Standards Institute approves a revision to
the standard that governs press safety operations.
SGML Standard Now Available,
January/February 1996, Volume 2, Number 1
The NAA Wire Service Committee and the International Press
Telecommunications Council develops a new international standard for
electronic news distribution.
Why We Need International
Standards, March/April 1995, Volume 1, Number 2
One publisher says that universal standards should be instituted
in order for newspapers to survive in the increasingly global media.
Alphabet Soup,
January/February 1995, Volume 1, Number 1
The NAA represents the U.S. newspaper industry on a number of
standards committees.
On Guards,
January/February 1995, Volume 1, Number 1
OSHA revises standards for printing-press operations.
SuperConference
What Hot Products?,
January/February 1997, Volume 3, Number 1
Thursday morning's Hot New Technologies session at the Post-Press
segment of NAA's Newspaper Operations SuperConference focused less on
products and technologies, and more on the philosophies and histories
of some key suppliers.
Twelve Questions, One
Answer -- NAA's SuperConference, November/December 1996, Volume
2, Number 6
Here is a list of 12 questions newspaper executives should
consider if they want to improve their operations.
SuperConference = Super
Content, March/April 1996, Volume 2, Number 2
A review of the NAA's first annual Newspaper Operations
SuperConference.
TechNews Best Practices Awards
Best in the Business,
January/February 1998, Volume 4, Number 1
The winning solutions in the 1998 TechNews Best Practices Awards
competition.
And the Winners Are...,
July/August 1996, Volume 2, Number 4
Creativity triumphs over adversity for the winners of the 1996
TechNews Best Practices Awards.
Technologies, New
Where Are We Going?
November/December 1997, Volume 3, Number 6
The future of newspaper technology is on the Internet.
MIT's Tomorrow,
July/August 1997, Volume 3, Number 4
MIT demonstrates high-tech tools at NEXPO '97.
Less is More,
November/December 1996, Volume 2, Number 6
New technologies promise to eliminate machine parts and process
steps, but pioneering them is not for the faint of heart.
Closer Than You Think,
January/February 1996, Volume 2, Number 1
The NAA's 1996 Technology SuperConference zooms in on near-future
technologies.
Surfing Newspaper Tech
Sites, November/December 1995, Volume 1, Number 6
Here are interesting Web sites that offer detailed data on
newspaper technology.
Pick A Card, July/August
1995, Volume 1, Number 4
An overview of newspaper technology trends and predictions for
the future.
Telephone Systems
The Voice Choice,
May/June 1997, Volume 3, Number 3
Here are some examples of how interactive voice-response can work
in a newspaper environment.
We Know Who You Are,
May/June 1997, Volume 3, Number 3
Have you ever thought about how "caller ID" might
affect your newsroom's policies on anonymous sources?
Vendors
"Don't Think of
Microsoft as a Primary Competitor", May/June 1997, Volume
3, Number 3
At NAA's Annual Convention, Bill Gates discussed newspapers,
Microsoft and our shared digital future.
Sysdeco Media Becomes Atex,
January/February 1997, Volume 3, Number 1
Sysdeco announces that it will spin off its media division into a
separate company, Atex Media Solutions.
SII Restructures,
January/February 1997, Volume 3, Number 1
Systems Integrators Inc. adopts a new business structure and
expands its relationship with Cybergraphic Systems Pty. Ltd.
What's Next for Macintosh?,
January/February 1997, Volume 3, Number 1
David Cole says that tough days are ahead for Apple, but the
company has great technology and great products.
Polyfibron, NAPP Deal,
November/December 1996, Volume 2, Number 6
Polyfibron Technologies Inc. signs a letter of intent with Lee
Enterprises Inc. to purchase NAPP Systems Inc.
The New Heidelhell-Type
Linoberger, November/December 1996, Volume 2, Number 6
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen adds Linotype-Hell to its family of
companies.
Rockwell Sells Graphics
Systems, May/June 1996, Volume 2, Number 3
Rockwell International Corp. sells its Graphics Systems
printing-press business to Stonington Partners Inc. for $600 million.
Tender for a Vendor?,
March/April 1996, Volume 2, Number 2
Rockwell announces it will sell its Graphic Systems Division.
Small Company Spooks Mills,
March/April 1996, Volume 2, Number 2
Some companies worry that Ediwise Link would give unfair access
to sensitive data to Abitibi-Price Corp.
Sysdeco Acquires Two U.S.
Vendors, November/December 1995, Volume 1, Number 6
Sysdeco purchases most of Atex Publishing Systems Corp. and Dewar
Information Systems Corp.
Developers Running Cold,
September/October 1995, Volume 1, Number 5
Vendors and their clients wait for the bugs to be worked out of
Windows 95 before implementing it into their operations.
Whither Our Vendors?,
September/October 1995, Volume 1, Number 5
At an alarming rate, large newspaper vendors swallow smaller
ones.
Quipp Tip, March/April
1995, Volume 1, Number 2
With the recent acquisition of Hall Processing Systems by Quipp
Inc., a few changes have been made.
Year 2000
Tackling 2000,
January/February 1998, Volume 4, Number 1
A review of NAA's Year 2000 conference.
Countdown 2000,
July/August 1997, Volume 3, Number 4
As the clock counts down 2000, newspapers heard both good and bad
news at NEXPO '97.
It's Time to Tame Time,
November/December 1996, Volume 2, Number 6
As we near the year 2000, hardware and software changes will have
to be made for an accurate computing of dates.