Vibrant color may capture attention, but the right coating determines how a printed piece looks, feels, and performs in the hands of the customer. Released at thINK 2026, the Canon varioPRINT iX3200 Coating Capabilities Pack was created to demonstrate how different coating finishes can transform high-quality inkjet print. Featuring rich confectionery imagery, the collection gives printers a hands-on way to compare soft touch, gloss, matte, and other coating effects across the

Harris & Bruno is heading to Las Vegas for PRINTING United Expo 2026, taking place September 23-25 at the Las Vegas Convention Center! The three-day event brings commercial print, packaging, mailing, wide-format, apparel, and other print markets together to explore the technologies shaping the industry. This year at Booth N6061, H&B will highlight coating samples produced across our growing portfolio of sheetfed and web coating solutions, including the sheet fed ZR, high-spee

Anilox rolls play a critical role in consistent coating application. When dried coating, residue, or contamination begins to build inside the engraved cells, the roll can no longer transfer the intended coating volume evenly. This can lead to reduced gloss levels, inconsistent coverage, streaking, and unnecessary adjustments to your press settings. What may appear to be a production issue can often be traced back to a roll that is no longer transferring coating efficiently. R

Most coating system issues begin as small performance inconsistencies caused by gradual wear, coating buildup, aging components, or neglected maintenance that slowly impact overall system reliability over time. Operators may spend more time troubleshooting while coating quality becomes less predictable. In many cases, these issues continue growing because the system is not being evaluated by the people who understand it best. Harris & Bruno technicians know the equipment insi

A leaking coating chamber can quickly turn a routine production run into a costly cleanup. Coating dripping onto the press, inconsistent application, excessive consumption, and unexpected downtime are all signs that the chamber is no longer sealing or operating as intended. While the leak itself may appear to be the problem, it is usually a symptom of another issue within the chamber, blade, seal, or coating delivery system. Understanding where leaks begin can help operators

The Hidden Costs of Leaving Print Unprotected When a printed sheet comes off the press, it may look perfect. Rich color, crisp detail, and a clean finish can make it seem ready for delivery. But the journey from the pressroom to the customer's hands is where many printed pieces begin to lose their impact. So what happens when you don’t coat? Without a protective coating, printed materials are exposed to everyday handling, transportation, and environmental conditions that can

When it comes to coating performance, the right anilox roll can make all the difference. Whether you're developing a new application, testing a specialty coating, or looking to improve an existing process, selecting the right engraving is critical to achieving the results you're after. The challenge is that it can be difficult to know exactly which specifications will work best without running real-world trials. That's why Harris & Bruno offers our Anilox Loaner Roll Program*

The 2026 FSEA Gold Leaf Awards and Print Embellishment Conference was a huge success for Harris & Bruno, our partners, and the growing digital embellishment community. This year, the H&B team was proud to take home eight awards for embellishments produced on the ZRX Digital Embellishment Press, with the help of some amazing partners and designers, across a variety of categories. Each award represents the creativity, collaboration, and technical execution that continue to push

Do you know the long-term impact a chamber blade can have on coating consistency, operator safety, anilox life, and overall production costs? The reality is that not all doctor blades wear the same, meter the same, or carry the same risks. While blade price is often the easiest number to compare, the true cost of a doctor blade is measured by its effect on the entire coating process. A Critical Part of the Coating Process The doctor blade plays a critical role in the coating

Some print pieces are designed to be seen. Others are designed to be experienced. That is exactly what made Feel the Drop such a standout collaboration between Branded By Woods, DSCOOP, and Harris & Bruno. Centered around Larry the Bear and built as a card nested inside a folded envelope, the piece was designed to create interaction from the very first touch. It combined bold printed design, layered embellishment, and tactile storytelling in a way that felt playful, immersive

The print industry has always been built on innovation, craftsmanship, and the people behind it. At Harris & Bruno, we know that the future of print depends on creating opportunities for the next generation of leaders while supporting the talented professionals already shaping our industry today. That is why we are proud to sponsor Girls Who Print, the largest and longest-running network for women in the graphic communications industry. Founded to support, empower, and connec

thINK Ahead 2026 is bringing the Canon production inkjet community back to Boca Raton, and Harris & Bruno is excited to be part of it. From July 13-15, industry leaders, print providers, and partners will gather to focus on the future of production inkjet. This year, H&B’s Paul Furse, Spencer Bruno, and Juan Soto will be attending to connect with printers looking for smarter ways to protect, enhance, and elevate their digital print. High-Speed Web Coating That Keeps Up As web

Anilox Engravings: Hex, Elongated Hex, Quantum, Diamond, Pins-Up, Trihelical In coating, consistency starts with the anilox roll. An anilox roll has a direct impact on how much coating is transferred, how evenly it is applied, and how reliably that performance is repeated from job to job. When the engraving is right, coating runs smoothly and predictably. When it is wrong, printers can see undesired outcomes such as uneven coverage, poor release, excess coating use, curing is

Harris & Bruno is excited to attend the 2026 FSEA Gold Leaf Awards and Print Embellishment Conference in Nashville. Paul Furse, Spencer Bruno, and Ryan Moskun will be there representing H&B as the industry comes together to celebrate the creativity, craftsmanship, and technology shaping the future of print. This year’s event is especially meaningful for our team because several pieces from the Out of This World Embellishments campaign have been entered into the Gold Leaf Awar

Taktiful recently invited Harris & Bruno to join them for a live unboxing of the Out of This World Embellishments pack, and it turned into a moment where the industry could see, in real time, what happens when design, print, and embellishment come together with intention. Originally introduced at Dscoop, these samples were created through a collaborative design effort that brought together students, independent designers, and experienced professionals. Printed on HP Indigo an

DSCOOP Edge Slovenia is bringing the digital print community back together in Europe, and Harris & Bruno is excited to be part of it. From June 10 to 12, 2026, print providers, converters, partners, and industry leaders will gather in Ljubljana for three days focused on innovation, networking, and the future of digital print. H&B’s Juan Soto and Adil Kabel will be there to connect with attendees and help printers explore solutions for coating, embellishment, and production gr

The ZRX at Hatteras Growth in print does not happen by accident. It comes from making the right investments at the right time, especially when those investments remove bottlenecks, expand capabilities, and create a more efficient path from job intake to finished product. A recent article from Printing Impressions on Hatteras highlights exactly that kind of strategy. The Hatteras approach reflects a broader shift happening across the industry. Companies gaining momentum toda

For years, lamination has been used as a solution for protecting print, improving durability, and creating a premium finish. Today, more printers are taking a closer look at what lamination really costs them in materials, labor, speed, and waste. What they are finding is that coating offers a smarter path forward. With the right coating system and chemistry, printers can achieve the protection, visual appeal, and tactile enhancement they need without the added plastic film, o

Digital embellishment continues to gain momentum across print, packaging, and specialty applications. As more printers invest in tactile effects, foil, and dimensional finishes, the industry needs stronger data to better understand where the market is today and where it is headed next. Why Your Voice Matters The new 2026 Digital Embellishment Study, launched by Taktiful and WhatTheyThink, is designed to better understand the current state of the market for inkjet-based and sp

Digital printing has changed the expectations around finishing. Shorter runs, faster turnaround times, and tighter margins mean printers need coating systems that are reliable, efficient, and easy to run. For many printers entering the coating market, the first option they encounter is often a lower-cost roller coater. These systems may appear attractive at first, but they rely on decades-old technology that can introduce inconsistency, higher labor demands, and limitations i