Gallus Journal
Technical notes for label converters.
Whitepaper-style articles on register accuracy, hybrid workflow, finishing decisions, color evidence and regulated label production.
2026-08-31A field technician argues that ice maker and freezer system maintenance has to change. From thickened bubble tea ice makers to chain store freezer maintenance, R290 refrigerant and low-noise hotel refrigeration are rewriting the old rules for industrial ice making.
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2026-08-31Why total cost of ownership beats sticker price when comparing flexographic printing presses—lessons from a procurement manager who nearly made a seven-figure mistake.
2026-08-31Considering a used Gallus flexo press? These 8 questions cover inspection, parts, deadlines—and when an HP Tango or Mac printer isn't the answer.
2026-08-28A cost-focused checklist for evaluating a used Gallus TCS flexo press. Covers TCO, service history, parts availability, electrical setup, and hidden costs.
2026-08-28A cost controller answers real purchasing questions about Gallus presses, 3D printer cleaning kits, Micro Center 3D printers, and how to restart the print spooler.
2026-08-27A printing quality inspector answers common questions about Gallus flexo presses, Gallus printing, thermal label printers 4x6, three d printers, and inkjet vs laserjet for label production and proofing—with a total cost of ownership perspective.
2026-08-27After 12 years of print buying mistakes, a production manager shares why color laser vs inkjet printer isn't the real question, when a Sato printer handles variable data, when Gallus printing on a Gallus press makes sense, and how a Prusa XL printer paid for itself in tooling.
2026-08-26Five checks I run on every Gallus press acceptance, from registration to drying airflow. Also covers why a direct mail printer and fabric inkjet printer are not the same machine as a label press.
2026-08-26A procurement manager's honest take on Gallus presses, why a 2000 Gallus TCS press for sale can be a trap, and the TCO questions you should ask before buying.
2026-08-25A quality compliance inspector with four years in label printing explains why Gallus flexo presses earned their spec, what Delta E color tolerance actually means, and why comparing industrial presses to consumer printers misses the point.