{"id":3457,"date":"2018-12-21T15:41:23","date_gmt":"2018-12-21T20:41:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sinalite.com\/printersuccess\/?p=3457"},"modified":"2025-05-28T11:30:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T15:30:31","slug":"practical-gifts-for-printers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sinalite.com\/printersuccess\/practical-gifts-for-printers\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Practical Last-Minute Gifts for Printers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Need to buy last-minute gifts for those on your holiday list who work at a printing business? Try these affordable and useful stocking stuffers that are great gifts for printers, printmakers, production managers, or anyone else who works with print. They\u2019re definitely more practical for growing their business than a tree ornament that says, \u201cWorld\u2019s Best Printer.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Practical Gifts for Printers<\/h2>\n

1. Caliper<\/h3>\n

Calipers help printers measure the thickness of the stock. Printers can use them, for example, to determine whether a business card is printed on 14pt stock<\/a> as opposed to 16pt stock<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Example of a dial caliper.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2. Wet film comb<\/h3>\n

You wouldn\u2019t be able to use a caliper to measure the thickness of a wet coating, however. To do that, you would need a wet film comb or wet film thickness gauge. Printers use them to measure varnishes, UV coating and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Example of a wet film comb.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

3. Printer loupe<\/span><\/h3>\n

Printer loupes work like a magnifying glass to help you see the details more clearly. They\u2019re particularly helpful for checking registration. To learn more about loupes, check out <\/span>this article<\/span><\/a> by The Print Guide, which talks about the different types.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Example of linen tester printer loupe.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

4. Hygrometer-thermometer<\/span><\/h3>\n

Hygrometers-thermometers measure the humidity and temperature. It is important to keep some print materials within a certain range of humidity and temperature for quality purposes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Example of a hygrometer-thermometer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

5. Noise cancelling earplugs<\/h3>\n

These are not just good for printers to have\u2014they\u2019re often mandatory for meeting workplace safety standards. As a result, they’re useful for both protecting an operator\u2019s hearing as well as making the print shop more professional.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Example of noise cancelling earplugs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

6. Safety gloves<\/h3>\n

There are many kinds of safety gloves, so be sure to pick one that is most suitable for the types of work that your recipient does. For those working in the printing industry, go for gloves that are cut resistant and\/or chemical resistant.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Example of cut resistant gloves.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

7. Printer wipes and cleaning swabs<\/h3>\n

Cleaning printing equipment is important for both quality print results and the longevity of the equipment itself. Many types of printing equipment, however, require special care when<\/a> cleaning. Consequently, it’s best to use good printer wipes and cleaning swabs for the sensitive components.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Example of a printer wipe.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

8. Hickey remover<\/h3>\n

Nobody likes to see hickeys on their printing. They\u2019re caused by dirt or other unwanted particles on the printing plate cylinders used in offset printing. So remove them quickly and thoroughly with a hickey remover.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Example of hickey removers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

9. Print industry magazine subscription<\/h3>\n

Print industry magazines like Print Impressions<\/a> (USA) and Graphic Arts<\/a> (Canada) provide a wealth of information and resources, making them practical gifts for printers a. Subscription to a print magazine also helps printers stay in-the-know about trends and trade shows that they can attend.<\/span>
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10. Share Printer Success<\/h3>\n

Subscription to Printer Success<\/span><\/a> is free. Our blog provides printers with ideas, strategies, insights and more so that they can grow their business. Just like you, we want them to succeed. Our weekly new articles help them get there. So share our blog with them because it’s one of the most practical gifts for printers!<\/span>
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\nOn behalf of all of us at Printer Success, we wish you a wonderful holiday season!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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