Waterproof Books – Printing weatherproof booklets

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.

We can produce anything from small wooden signs to huge timber monoliths, built to last and giving a superior alternative to aluminium signs.

Creating Bespoke Wooden Signs

We can create your wooden signs to your brief, giving a fully bespoke service.  This might include cutting the wood to shape, or producing tongue and groove panels to produce larger wooden facia's.  Johnsons can offer visuals to show you how your signage will look, or we work to your own ideas and visuals. We can look at the practical use of your signage, including the colour and choice of wood as well as the position and fixing.  Our aim is to produce stunning timber signs that will stand the test of time with care before and after installation.

Wooden Signage with Cut Acrylic Text

There are a number of ways we can add text, logo's and graphics to your timber signage.  In this case, fine white acrylic cut text was added directly onto the timber.  We can also add aluminium tray signs to give depth and a clear area for additional graphics. Care is taken to produce long lasting wooden signs that fit your brief and be totally practical.  Finishing the signage is as important as the design, and we'll make sure your signage is built to the highest standards.

How to order wooden signage

We try to make things as easy as possible. If you already have a good idea of what is required, we can often quote from a sketch.  But sometimes a brief chat can help iron out any questions or difficulties. In the first instance call our signage manager Jamie Brelsford on 07903 576400 or use the form below.  We'll make sure we help you get exactly what you require. Wooden signs can often need a little more attention to look after over the years.  However, many hardwoods like Idigbo have a very stable and attractive finish without varnish.  However, oil or varnish will add life to your signs and we can help you with advice on how to keep your wooden signs looking great throughout the years.  

Johnsons offer a full range of school sign solutions, both externally and internally.  We have extensive experience in providing creative, durable and practical signage solutions for schools and colleges.

Creative and Durable School Signs & Branding

As well as producing signage, we also print and install bespoke wallpapers and hardwearing wall vinyls.  Our work with schools has also seen us produce high quality student images, reception and classroom graphics.  We enjoy transforming blank walls and creating exciting places! Whether you're looking for creative design or updates to your existing signage, we can simplify the process.  We can discuss your ideas and requirements and blend them with our experience to give you signage which will be safe and practical.

School Sign Installation

We start with a site survey to assess your requirements.  Here, we give you the benefit of our experience as well as producing the necessary health and safety documentation including risk assessment and method statements.  Where required, we will install out of school hours, and produce a schedule for fitting to make things as easy as possible for you, the staff and students.

Branding Schools Effectively

We are able to offer help and advice regarding any kind of display graphics and wall art.  We can advise on which sign systems can be used and which substrates are suitable.  However, the essential look and feel of any school branding will come from you, and we will effectively represent your brand in signs and graphics. It doesn't matter if the project is big or small, our Sign & Display staff will manage your project from start to finish and will be on hand throughout each process including installation and finishing.        

Quality is our main focus here at Johnsons and we want your litho printing to be the highest quality possible. To achieve the quality we only use the best presses available. Our Heidelberg XL75 printing press produces the majority of our commercial work, running at speeds of approximately 15,000 sheets per hour.  Consequently we are set up to deliver the highest quality print, and to meet your deadlines.

Litho Printing Colour Management

The in-line colour management system that sits alongside the press ensures colour consistency.  It also gives rich tones and sharp images giving the best possible CMYK print reproduction.  The Heidelberg presses produce a high quality print product, which give a superior finish and quality from medium to long run printing.  As a result we produce a more consistent colour reproduction and are capable of printing spot colours include metallics.  Furthermore, running our printing presses is a highly experienced and skilled workforce dedicated to producing high quality litho printed product. Our Litho printing and finishing takes place at our head office premises in Cheshire, alongside our digital printing.  We like to think we can give you the best service anywhere.  So give the team a call to discuss your litho printing in more detail, we'd be delighted to help.  Or you can leave a message in the form below and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Printed Brochures

Johnsons provide an experienced and trusted brochure printing service.  Our litho and digital presses enable us to print brochures in large and small quantities very cost effectively.  With our Heidelberg and HP Indigo presses offering the highest quality printing and an array of finishing options, you can see why our customers continue to return to us.

Brochure Printing To Your Own Specifications

We print each brochure to your own specifications, giving you a choice from our premium paper ranges.  And you can discuss your brochure with one of the team over the phone, by email, or face to face.  We can also send you samples so you can choose from a range of different paper stocks. We're here to help you achieve the very best quality whether a small or large quantity is required. What we can offer:

• A4, A5, DL or custom size Brochures
• Premium papers of your choice
• Mixed paper stocks
• Block foiling
• Embossing and de-bossing
• White Ink printing
• Experienced pre-press support
• Sampling
• Design
• Experienced brochure printing team
• Discuss your brochure face to face

Come and See How We Print Brochures

We're constantly printing brochures here at our sites in Cheshire, so why not come over and see how we would print and finish your brochure.  We've got plenty to show you, from past brochure print work to current brochures being created.  This may give you ideas and inspiration. If you're a designer we'll also be able to introduce you to our pre-press team who can talk you through our AGFA workflow.  Giving you peace of mind when it comes to our exceptional print quality. Don't hesitate to get in touch to arrange a visit sales@jprint.co.uk

We're here to help with your brochure

Our experienced team are here to help.  We can offer advice on design and file conversion and we will give you full pre-press support to ensure your brochure is printed to beautifully.  Give us a call on 01270 625207 or use the form below to leave us a message and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

Professionally Printed Calendars

Our calendar printing service is used by companies and organisations, photographers and designers who require a professionally printed and presented calendar.  That's because we supply a first class service from comprehensive pre-press support through to production and individual wrapping of each calendar.

Supply Your Images and we'll do the rest

Because we've been printing calendars for quite some time, we have a very quick and efficient pre-press and design process.  This means we can design the layout of your calendar free of charge for orders of over 100.  You can tell us what is required, and leave the rest to us.  This ensures your layout and design is exactly how you want it, with logo's, back page index and attention to every detail. Our studio will ensure that your calendar images will be of the highest possible quality, and we'll proof your calendar before we go to print, just to make sure you're completely happy.

Sample Prices for A4 & A3 Calendars

Print: A3 Calendar Printing

• 350gsm front and back covers, gloss laminated
• 12  internal pages (12 leaves) on 170gsm silk art with wire-o binding, hanger and thumb cuts
• All presented in a clear cellophane foil.
• £8 each plus £40 set up and design
• Free design and proof for orders over 100 calendars

Print: A4 Calendar Printing

• 350gsm front and back covers, gloss laminated
• 12  internal pages (12 leaves) on 170gsm silk art with wire-o binding, hanger and thumb cuts
• All presented in a clear cellophane foil.
• £5 each plus £40 set up and design.
• Free design and proof for orders over 100 calendars

Every Kind of Calendar available

Although A3 and A4 wall calendars are by far the most popular, we supply all kinds of calendars, including bespoke shapes and sizes.

• A4 & A3 Wall Calendars (landscape or portrait)
• Desk Calendars
• Slim wall calendars
• CD Calendars
• Desk Pads
• Holiday Wall Charts

If you're new to calendar printing...

Take a look at how professional photographer Nigel Danson went about choosing the images and then using the experience and technology at Johnsons to produce his calendar for 2019.