In our Beyond the Lens series, we talk with award-winning photographers about what drives their success. A common thread? Many are taking their work to the next level by investing in professional printing! Join us as we explore their motivations and the benefits they've experienced. These talented photographers are no longer just capturing moments; by printing their own work professionally, they've taken control of the entire creative process and elevated the quality of their art.

Welcome to our inspiring blog series, Beyond the Lens, where we delve into the inspiring journeys of award-winning professional photographers who have not only mastered their craft but have also ventured into the world of professional printing. These talented individuals have transcended the realm of simply capturing moments to investing in their own professional printers, a decision that has propelled their businesses to new heights.

The revolutionary Colorado M-Series encompasses modular design offering in-field upgradability and productivity powered by UVgel technology to support business growth. And now, it boasts new features to help level up your printing game!

Get ready to be inspired at the PRINTING United trade show on September 10-12! LexJet is bringing you extraordinary innovation, vibrant color, and the latest in printing technology. Come see breathtaking displays featuring the Canon M5W PRO, EFI™ Pro 16h+, EPSON® SureColor® V7000, HP Latex 800 W, and Mimaki UCJV300-160 printers, along with our new sustainable UFABRIK textile line, ideal for direct print and dye-sublimation.

A common issue some people face is losing their printer. Fortunately, it’s not like losing a beloved pet where you have to paper the neighborhood with fliers urging the prompt return of Fido or Fluffy. Instead, the problem is that you’ve lost communication with the printer on the network and now you need to re-establish the connection.This is due to a lot of techno mumbo-jumbo that no one wants to read about, but what you do want to know is how to fix it. The instructions below apply specifically to Canon iPF printers. Epson printers use Epson Net Utility to find and communicate with the printer, so establishing the connection is easier. We’ll go through the process for HP and Epson printers in a future post. So let’s get to it… 1. Go to the printer and make sure it’s turned on. Scroll to the right until you reach the Set/Adj Menu (Settings and Adjustments). Hit Okay (see Figure 1) Figure 1 2. Next, browse through to the IP Address menu (Interface setup > TCP/IP >...

Color brings imagery to life. Discover A World Without Printers is a World Without Color at LexJet booth #C6407 at PRINTING United Expo, October 19-21.

An expert portrait photographer – primarily weddings and seniors – Amy Feick won a Sunset Print Award at the PPA Northeast District competition for an image outside her expertise.

To make sure your Canon imagePROGRAF Printer is running at its optimal performance level, be sure to take advantage of the imagePROGRAF Firmware Update Tool V24.00.

Melissa Thompson, owner of Pistachio Alley Photography in Cody, Wyo., is known far and wide for her stellar baby photography. Though it’s not all she does, it’s her specialty. Each year she highlights her specialty at competition. This image, She’s a Dream, was entered in both the Wyoming and Montana Professional Photographer competitions. At the Montana competition, She’s a Dream wowed the judges and she picked up a Sunset Print Award. Printed at Pistachio Alley on Sunset Bright Velvet Rag 315g with a Canon iPF8300, Thompson says, “The judges for both state competitions liked the presentation, the paper it was printed on and the print quality. The general consensus was how the image worked well with the Sunset Velvet paper and how the tones were muted, not showing a true black, giving it a dreamlike quality.” To create the image, Thompson started with a concept she came up with last year for competition, but says she shelved it because “it just wasn’t working out right.”...

Not only does it stick, but LexJet Print-N-Stick Fabric is repositionable and removable. As the video embedded below illustrates, the repositionable adhesive on the back of this bright-white fabric makes it super-simple to print, apply, reposition and remove with no residue.