The '90s In Review - New Trends Aren't So New

Imagesetters were already around, but many in-plants were still sending color separations to outside vendors. They were only beginning to examine the price and quality of equipment to determine if they should bring this capability in-house.

Likewise, color copiers were being installed in a few in-plants, but many shops were still debating whether to add them or go on outsourcing their color copying. Additionally, some of our stories expressed lots of lamentation about the loss of "craftsmanship" engendered by press automation and an influx of copiers.