Ipex Visitor Speak: Jairaj Salgaonkar, Sumangal Press

One word that describes Ipex South Asia?
Digital.

The most unique stall at Ipex South Asia?
The Xerox stall, it is elaborate with cordial vibes.

A print job application you saw at the show, which you can’t get out of your head?
Digital binding applications at the Xerox stall.

Which Indian stall did you like the best?
Autoprint.

If we gave you a blank cheque what would you buy at Ipex South Asia?
Two Xerox Espresso book machines .

If you could be born either a great print technocrat + expert or a very rich print CEO, which one would you choose?
Hmm. I would love to be born as Gutenberg or Steve Jobs! Both brought about a revolution. The former in print, latter in technology.

CMYK or RGB?
CMYK definitely!

Something you learnt about for the first time at the show?
Xerox is far ahead in the race!

What is the most interesting post-press operation you saw at the Ipex South Asia show?
The mini binder at Electro Mec Machinery Manufacturers.

You have to produce a print job on the show ground. Choose a technology.
Will love to produce a book on the HP Indigo.

What’s your idea of a perfect print trade show?
Ipex SA is a good example. It has facilities to offer its visitors.

Your favourite print personality?
Purnendu Sen of of Bennett Coleman and Co.

The next print trade show you are looking forward to?
Drupa 2012.

If you were the last printer left on earth, what would you do?
I would write, print and publish books and send them to another planet!