After 107 issues and just over two years, I'm stopping the Printing TLDR newsletter.
Not because the industry isn't worth covering — it is. But honest assessment tells me the newsletter format isn't the right vehicle for what I'm actually building. The tools at printingtldr.tools are where the real value is, and that's where my time belongs.
Before I close the door, one thing worth your time if you're running latex or eco-solvent equipment: the Latex vs. Eco-Solvent TCO Calculator at printingtldr.tools. Most shops make ink chemistry decisions based on purchase price. The calculator runs the full five-year picture — media compatibility, maintenance cycles, energy consumption, downtime cost. The gap between what you think a platform costs and what it actually costs over a production lifecycle is usually significant. Worth running your own numbers before your next equipment decision.
The rest of the tools — DTF ink cost calculator, DTF Troubleshooting Expert, large format quote generator — are all free at printingtldr.tools. The Pro membership gets you the full toolkit for $19/month.
For ongoing industry updates and the occasional observation from someone who has been in this industry long enough to call out the noise, follow me on LinkedIn. That's where I'll be.
— Kjell