At Johnsons, we want your print to be as good as possible and accurate colour printing is paramount to us.  We aim for the best and most accurate colours, consistency and an overall quality feel. To achieve this, we have invested in the latest technology, processes and also in our staff. Our plates are made on a ‘green’ chemistry free laser plate maker, with hi-resolution stochastic screening (random dot placement as opposed to traditional rosettes).   In addition, our proofs are scanned for colour accuracy (spectrophotometry) and comply to the Internationally recognised Fogra39 standard. In addition, we aim to print to an accuracy standard three times more critical than the usually accepted ISO12647. Furthermore, we offer a service that is second to none.  We know how important it is to make sure your print run is exemplary.  Call us to discuss how we can make sure our print quality will achieve and exceed your expectations.

HP Indigo - Superior Digital Printing

Using wet ink technology, our HP Indigo digital press delivers a higher quality of print compared to the results generated by the copier style machines that use toner based ink. The Indigo’s superior imaging enables a quality and consistency of print which is comparable to litho print, giving you:

• smoother tones
• sharper images
• richer colours

Not only does the HP Indigo press supply the highest quality digital print, it also has advanced capabilities. It can print white and metallic inks such as gold and silver.  And can also print a host of special effects that can help you achieve premium quality print product with a difference. The Indigo is capable of applying a matt mask to a printed sheet, allowing the gloss of the paper stock to create a highlighted area.  Whilst not as strong as spot UV, it does give superb and cost effective options in design. If you're not already familiar with the Indigo quality, get in touch and we'll send you a few samples.  We'd also be delighted to show you around or we can visit you with samples. call the team on 01270 625207 or leave a message in the form below, we'd be delighted to show you what we can do.

Colour Matching Wide Format Print

How we match colours across different printing processes

Colour matching your wide format print to Litho print, digital print, Pantone colours, CMYK values or even paint is no longer a problem.  Our investment in the AGFA workflow system gives us the ability to spot match your brand colours, paint or standard format printed items such as letterheads, brochures or business cards.  We can even match colours that have been inaccurately printed in the past, to give you continuity. Because we use an AGFA workflow throughout our print sites, they "talk" to each other to ensure closest match printing whatever the press we're printing on.

Spot colour matching between different presses

The spectrometer also takes into account how colour is represented on different substrates and materials.  Whilst this has been a problem in the past, particularly when converting brand colours to wide format substrates, the AGFA solution has enabled us to match colour seamlessly between different presses and materials such as Foamex or PVC.  Not only that, once your colours are approved,  the colour data is saved and named, then applied to every kind of substrate you might possibly want to print to, ready for the next time your brand colour is required.

Spot Colour Matching Case Studies

Case study 1 - Colour Matching Wide Format Print

This is a problem most highlighted when Pantone colours are used in litho printing, and then the converted CMYK values are applied to the wide format print process.  Difficulties matching colours when printing both litho and wide format prints are used for the same project.  This was exactly the problem we had with the two pieces we printed below. [caption id="attachment_568" align="alignleft" width="300"] Typical example of poor colour matching[/caption] [caption id="attachment_571" align="alignleft" width="225"] The difference between Pantone splits and our colour match[/caption]                       The four page document folder was printed to Pantone 295c and then matt laminated.  PVC banners which were part of the same project, then had to be printed CMYK using the Pantone guidelines for the CMYK splits.  The differences between spot colours and the equivalent CMYK values were very obvious. However after a small amount of time a spot colour match was achieved using the workflow spectrometer previously calibrated to all of our stocked substrates. The difference between the two colours is shown in the image on the right. This allowed us to present accurately coloured PVC banners to our customer which were suitably matched to a product printed as a spot colour.  Discussing this early in the process enabled us to match these colour critical products with each other quickly and efficiently.

Case Study 2 - Colour Matching Paint

[caption id="attachment_573" align="alignleft" width="225"] Exact match achieved from paint daub[/caption] When we were asked to match our printed signage to a daub of paint, we knew with confidence that we could match the colours. We were asked to print signage on both Foamex and aluminium composite for a school.  With the majority of the woodwork at the school painted in the dark green colour, and no RAL number to hand, we went about matching to a daub of paint supplied by the school.  The results were excellent, with the press giving colour matches on two very different surfaces. If you have print work which requires accurate colour matching, please get in touch to discuss in more detail. Call 01270 625207 or leave a message on the form below and we'll get back to you as quickly as possible.      

Sign Making & Installation

Sign Manufacturers Based in Cheshire

Johnsons have an experienced team creating signs for both external and internal use.  We produce a complete range of signage options from built up and 3D letters to office wall graphics.  Furthermore we offer advice, site surveys and installation, giving a comprehensive signage service from start to finish. We have a wide range of expertise including:

• Company Branding
• Built-up Logo's and Letters
• Shop Signs
• Site Hoarding
• Directional Signs
• Office Signs
• Temporary Signage
• Festival & Events
• School Signs
• Correx, Foamex, Dibond Signs
• Illuminated Signage Solutions
• Self Adhesive Vinyl's
• Notice Boards

Start With A Free Local Site Survey

Our free site survey allows us to assess all the possibilities available to create your signage. This is usually undertaken by your Installation Manager who will look after your project from start to finish.  The processes include; sign making, print production and installation. At this stage we may also give you a scrapbook of ideas, suggestions and solutions that can be successfully converted into practical and creative sign solutions.  Alternatively, if you already know exactly what you want, our survey will make sure its possible, ensuring a swift and safe installation. Give the team a call on 01270 625207 or leave a message in the form below, and we'll get a quote over to you as soon as possible.

Signage Design Ideas

You may already have a good idea of how you want your sign to look.  If not, we're here to help.  We can show you examples of past work and offer ideas on the best way to display your signs.  Also, if you need illuminated signage we can work out the best way this can be incorporated into the design using LED or spotlights.

Installation of Signs

Your project manager will ensure that your signage is installed safely. In most cases the project manager will be working alongside our experienced installation team . Safety compliance is of paramount importance to us and all our fitters have appropriate health and safety certification.

Risk Assessment & Method Statements

Furthermore, some projects may need RAMS and we can supply these for you.  Usually RAMS can be supplied after a site survey and will be published by your project manager who will look after your sign production and installation from start to finish.  Similarly, other certification such as PASMA or CSCS cards will be supplied where required.

Free Site Survey

If you would like to discuss your signs in more detail, please don't hesitate to call.  We can help you find the right options and possibilities available at your site.  We offer a free survey where we can assess all parts of installation, measurements and practical solutions. In the first instance, call Jamie Brelsford on 01270 625207 or leave a message in the form below and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Printing with Silver and Gold inks & Foils

Our ability to print with special inks means that we can create unique and bespoke print finishes to give your printing that extra special sparkle. As well as the standard silver and gold, we can combine colours with to create unique metallic colours. Together with our metallic foils, you can be sure we have the solution for any kind of speciality product such as greeting cards, packaging, brochures and stationery. Our investment in the HP Indigo has given our customers the ability to easily add creativity to printed media.  And where this isn't possible our fluorescent foil laminates give amazing results that ink cannot produce. Whether we're adding fluorescent foils to your print, or printing onto fluorescent paper stocks we think we have a solution for you here at Johnsons. Covering all angles, we like to think we have the solution for your branding project.  Give the team a call to discuss in more detail, or leave us a message on the form below and we'll get back to you as quickly as possible.

Printing Gold or Silver Inks

The Indigo also allows us to print gold or silver inks in short runs, making this kind of creative print accessible to shorter runs. Silver ink printing is a very common part of our Indigo print production, giving our clients the ability to have truly metallic finishes on text or image.  Gold ink printing is used commonly in coat of arms, logo's and texts across all kinds of printed media such as menu's, brochures and gift vouchers to add that added security. If you would like us to send you a sample, please just complete the form below or call us on or call us on 01270 625 207.

Johnsons are now into their second HP Indigo press having initially entered the digital print arena in 2009.  Being renowned for high standards within commercial print, it was essential the digital print option matched quality, immediately ruling out the powdered toner machines. But ultimately it was our customers who had the biggest say in which press we chose.  We're now using the 4th generation of Indigo 7000 series and such is the quality, our customers rarely stipulate whether we should be printing digital or litho.  That choice usually being made by economics.

So why do Creatives insist on HP Indigo?

The Indigo has quite a few tricks up its sleeve that toner based machines cannot achieve.  But essentially its the fact that the Indigo represents the best comparison to litho printing quality that makes it the first choice for design agencies. Those qualities include the reproduction of accurate and consistent colours.  The integrated spectrophotometer offers automatic ICC profiling giving a tailored colour profile for each paper stock it prints on.  And the paper stocks available are wide and varied, with most paper mills offering HP Indigo specified choices.

Consistent Colour Reproduction

The consistency also comes from the inline Spectrophotometer and the liquid ink technology used by the Indigo. Being able to produce consistent colour matches, no matter when, where or what its printed on, is a major factor. The ability to reproduce the same accurate colour time after time, was an obvious advantage to our customers, and the Indigo delivers this for our customers. The press also offers a host of "special" effects, ink colours and tactile print. Put this together with the usual digital printing advantages of short-run and variable data, you can understand why our customers chose this press. Advantages of the Indigo Press include:

• Inline, controlled colour management
• Perfect registration
• Higher colour consistency over time
• ICC profiling - Media specific
• White Ink Printing
• Invisible red ink (visible under UV light)
• Fluorescent Inks
• Textured/tactile print
• Spot Matte/Gloss varnish effect

For examples of the kind of work the Indigo can produce, please get in touch on 01270 625207 or leave a message below.  We can send samples or print examples of your work for comparison.