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Issue 5, November 1999.  News & information for GOCCOclub members

NEWS

A picture tells a thousand words - a moving picture tells a million!

All new VIDEO demonstrations of the PRINT GOCCO system are now available, through the release of an ALL NEW computer CD-ROM.

The PRINT GOCCO Training CD is an all new development, concentrating on training and applications for the PRINT GOCCO systems, including Stamp Kit for Cloth and Screen Printing applications.

Further details of the PRINT GOCCO Training CD-ROM are printed on the back of the GOCCOclub Christmas Printing Pack special offer

This is a world first for PRINT GOCCO with 20 video clips (over 330Mb) of demonstration and training information.

GOCCOclub Members Special Offer

A special Edition PG Training CD with GOCCOclub archives and EXTRA Clipart pictures will be made available for a limited time to each GOCCOclub member.

  • Only one CD per member

  • Offer ends 17/12/99. See over for details.

PG Training CD in Every PG Kit

A PG Training CD will now be included in every PRINT GOCCO Kit, with both the PG-5 & PG-11 manuals, and VIDEO demonstrations, available on the CD.

Note: Paper Operation Manuals continue to remain available to all customers unable to utilise the CD-ROM.

Christmas Competitions

Print an extra 3 Christmas cards this year and enter both the GOCCOclub and RISO `Card' competitions.

The 23rd Annual RISO International `Card' Competition

Finally, it's here!! Your entry form into this year's competition is printed on the reverse side of this page, simply complete your details and post to the GOCCOclub with 2 (two) copies of your design.

Competition Conditions

  • * All entries should be original prints created with PRINT GOCCO or Screen printing materials. An Entry form must be attached to each work.
  • * Size of Print: Length: 90mm-160mm(3.5"-6.3") Width: 140mm-230mm(5.5"-9.1")
  • * Divisions: Please tick the division applicable to you on the entry form
  1. Elementary school students/ pre-school children
  2. Junior high school and senior high school students
  3. Adults division
  • Awards: PG coupons will be awarded. Special Supplementary Prize will be awarded to the winner of RISO Educational Foundation Prize.
  • Closing Date: 14th January 2000.
  • Send entries to: GOCCOclub Competitions, PO Box 175, NARRABEEN NSW 2101

GOCCOclub Christmas Card Competition

Send a copy of your printed Christmas card to the GOCCOclub and you could win over $200 of PG supplies. The competition is open to all GOCCOclub members and their families with prize 3 categories available -

  1. Most colourful print
  2. Most technical design i.e.: multi layered/colour separation
  3. Best combination of GOCCO and other mediums.

Entries close last mail December 17th 1999. Winners will be notified by mail.

WEB WATCH - www.nehoc.com.au

Web WatchFor all those regularly visiting the Australian PRINT GOCCO web site, a large scale change behind the scenes has occurred, with an upgrade of server power and increase of available resources for the site - What does this mean?

  • Increased capacity for multiple users, faster page loading and faster refresh times

Of course this is dependant upon your connection speed & ISP, however we hope you benefit from the new service.

Send some FEEDBACK next visit and tell us what you think.

Change of IP Address
As a point of interest, next time you log on to www.nehoc.com.au, you may note the IP address has changed from 160.79.202.32 to 216.149.55.120 - please change your records should you use direct IP addressing in your Browser.

Have you registered your e-mail address? When you register you’ll receive ‘GOCCOclub extra’ - Web site news and updates to keep you informed of new developments.

Click here to register your e-mail with the GOCCOclub

Another service from the GOCCOclub. Register today it’s FREE!

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Merry Christmas from the GOCCOclub

We hope you have a have an enjoyable and safe Christmas and New Year, from all at the GOCCOclub.

With 5 editions now behind us, GOCCOclub News is getting stronger and stronger with ever increasing input from members & informative content to help your GOCCO applications.

As a GOCCOclub member, your input and contributions are essential in ensuring GOCCOclub News continues to provide information & support on areas of interest to you. Please take time to reflect upon your GOCCO use over the past year and do not hesitate to write to the GOCCOclub with any suggestions, requests or information you may have - we are here to help you.

Finally, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all GOCCOclub member who contributed to GOCCOclub News during the past year and for their valued comments & support over the past year. We look forward to helping and supporting you in the years to come.

Happy Printing - GOCCOclub News

P.S. Don't forget to take advantage of our FREE Christmas Message service for members

Let the GOCCOclub prepare your Christmas Message

If you don't have a computer and would like a personalised Christmas Message, simply use the Christmas Printing Pack form to complete your message & post to the GOCCOclub today. This is a FREE service.

GOCCOclub Christmas Printing Pack

If you have not begun to prepare your Christmas cards, the GOCCOclub can help with a Christmas Printing Pack - Cards, Designs & a personalised message!

Each pack is $8.00 - This includes materials, Artwork & Postage.

Note: You do not need to order a Printing Pack to receive FREE artwork.

To use the following forms, simply print out and post back to the GOCCOclub or complete the forms on-line by visiting the GOCCOclub web site - www.nehoc.com.au/GOCCOclub and following to complete the forms.

PG Training CD - GOCCOclub Members Special Offer

Order your Special GOCCOclub Edition PG Training CD-ROM, including GOCCOclub News archives plus EXTRA Clipart pictures.

Normally $21.90 - GOCCOclub Special Offer $17.95 - including extras & postage!

Please print this form, cut out (or copy) this coupon and return with payment to:

GOCCOclub CD Special, PO Box 175, NARRABEEN NSW 2101

Name: ______________________________________________________

Only 1 CD per member. Offer ends 17/12/99.

Postal Address: __________________________________________________

Suburb: ____________________ P/C: _________

Please enclose payment with this form:

  • Please make cheques payable to NEHOC
  • If paying by Credit Card, please complete card details on Christmas Printing Form & return with this form

23rd RISO `Card' Competition Entry Form

2 copies of each print are required per entry. You must attach a separate Entry Form to each entry. Please print legibly or type

Your Division (please circle)   1 -  2 -  3

  1. Elementary School students/ preschool children division
  2. Junior high school & senior high school students division
  3. Adults division

Applicants Name: _________________________________________

Contact Ph. #: (___) ______________

Address: ________________________________________________

Suburb: ____________________ P/C: ______

Country: Australia Occupation: ________________________ Age: ______ Sex: Male/ Female

Title and Brief Description of Work Submitted: _____________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

Please read the Competition Entry Details. NO entry fee is required.

For additional copies/ entries, simply copy the entry form above or complete the necessary details on a piece of paper and attach to each entry (they will be transferred to an entry form before posting to RISO).

Entry Forms can also be printed from the Internet - www.nehoc.com.au/GOCCOclub

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PG Training CD-ROM (Stock Code - CD1)

Training information for PRINT GOCCO in both written and visual format with ALL NEW VIDEO files of complete demonstrations, imaging Print Masters, imaging screen printing screens and screen printing (fabric & t-shirts) and using the Hand Stamper - 20 different video’s with over 330Mb of information

The first CD (N8037) concentrates on product information and replication of the web site - this CD is DIFFERENT. The PG Training CD graphically illustrates how the PRINT GOCCO systems are used and how to get the most out of the system you have without using any Print Lamps to experiment - watch someone else show it to you until you fell confident.

CD Contents - Here's briefly what's on the CD (there's simply too much information to list!)

  • PG-5 and PG-11 Operation Manuals - Complete guide to operating the machine including Artwork preparation, imaging Print Masters, Inking techniques, Printing, making Screen Printing screens, Screen printing technique, using the hand stamper & much more. (RISO have in fact obtained supplies of our PG-5 Manual to use in Japan for English customers!)

  • Video Gallery - The most important aspect of the CD. Quality video footage with over 333Mb & 20 different videos of PRINT GOCCO PG-5, PG-11, Screen Printing (Cloth & T-shirts), Hand Stamping, Inking & plenty more. We won't mention all the details as there are a few great surprises!

  • Applications & Training - A wide variety of common used for the GOCCO and product accessories i.e. Print raising with print powder, felt sheets, glass etching, ink blocking, shrink plastic, 'off contact' screen printing, printing CD's - over 20 varied topics!

  • Products - ALL RISO products with kits, supplies, accessories, ink colours, etc.

  • Art Gallery - A huge array of PRINT GOCCO prints and also case studies of how the PRINT GOCCO is used in business & educational situations.

  • Extras - Business opportunities and a few examples of how you can make some money with your PRINT GOCCO. Also available is a graphics program (Paint Shop Pro) and a web browser update to IE5.

  • Ceramics - A section devoted to using the PRINT GOCCO for ceramic decoration. There is also a video demonstration of Transfer Printing onto a curved ceramic bowl

  • Education - information for schools & educational facilities i.e. fund-raising ideas for the GOCCO.

  • Clipart - Sample designs which can be used with PRINT GOCCO on an array of topics i.e.. Christmas, Birthdays, Borders, etc.

How to use the CD

Simply place into your computers CD drive, close, and the program will automatically start with Windows 95/98/NT operating systems. For all other operating systems the START.HTM file in the root directory must be manually opened, with will make the content of the CD available.

Please read the ReadMe.txt file on the CD should you have any concerns or questions regarding the use of the CD.

Storage & Cleaning

To maintain the data and integrity of the disk the following guidelines should be followed:

  1. Handle the disk only by the outer edge to prevent fingerprints or smears on the edge.

  2. Store the disk in its protective sleeve.

  3. Do not leave the disk in direct sunlight or in hot humid areas.

  4. Do not stick labels or write on the disks surface.

To clean use a soft, lint free cloth to remove spots, dust or finger prints. Always wipe from the centre to the outside edge and never wipe in a circular motion.

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GOCCOclub Christmas Printing Pack

If you have a PRINT GOCCO then you should be printing your own Christmas cards and saving $$. But sometimes getting your artwork & designs ready in time can cause problems if you don’t have access to a computer or don’t have much artistic ability.

The many requests from GOCCOclub members, sees the GOCCOclub help you print your Christmas Cards though FREE provision of your personalised message and low cost supply of card stock for your printing.

This service is only available to GOCCOclub members, but hurry as this service closes last mail Friday 3rd December ‘99 - You should have printed & mailed your card by then!

Simply complete your details and make selections below, then follow the finalisation steps, return to the GOCCOclub and we’ll send you the materials required - it’s that fast & easy.

Printing Pack Contents ($8.00 ea Includes Artwork & postage)

Each Printing Pack contains:

  • 50 x DB6 White Ivory Board - 150mm x 200mm (unfolded)
  • Personalised Artwork as ordered below (includes Artwork Clean-Up Paper to prepare design)
  • 2 pages packed with Christmas designs & Clip art
  • Imaging Instructions for your GOCCO if required

All you need to print are the PG supplies for your machine and ink!

Step 1 - Write your personalised message in the boxes below. Please use Capital letters where required and include spaces, as your message will be taken ‘as is’ from these boxes.

Note - No corrections or alterations will be made (please check spelling)

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Step 2 - Tick box for font type required - Example of the 6 fonts available

o CHRISTMAS - ABCDEFGHIJLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

o SNAP - ABCDEFGHIJLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmonpqrstuvwxyz

o New Years - ABCDEFGHIJLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

o Brush Script MT - ABCDEFGHIJLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmonpqrstuvwxyz

o Georgia - ABCDEFGHIJLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmonpqrstuvwxyz

o Verdana - ABCDEFGHIJLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmonpqrstuvwxyz

Step 3 -Please circle the font size you would like

12 point 14 point 16 point 18 point 22 point 24 point

 Receiving your Pack and/ or Message

  • GOCCOclub Printing packs are only $8.00 per pack - that’s only 16¢ each with FREE artwork & designs!
  • Artwork is a FREE service to GOCCOclub members

Finalisation Check List -

  1. Completed your message
  2. Tick the font type you would like
  3. Selected the font size
  4. Calculate the number of Printing Packs you require
  5. Outline payment method and include necessary details

You are now ready to post your request to the GOCCOclub.

Please advise a name & address for your pack & artwork to be delivered to:

Name: ______________________________ Postal Address: _______________________________

Suburb: _______________________ Post Code:_________ Contact Ph:(___) ________-________

If ordering a printing pack (or PRINT GOCCO Training CD), please advise payment method -

o Cheque/ Money Order/ Bank Cheque enclosed - Please make payable to NEHOC Australia

o Credit Card - Bankcard/ Mastercard/ Visa (complete details below) Expires (month/year)

 __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __                                     _____ /_____

Page 5 & 6 - Artwork

Windows 95/98/NT - To copy artwork - select item with mouse, right click and select Save As . . option pic1.gif (3101 bytes)pic11.gif (1726 bytes)pic12.gif (1283 bytes)pic12r.gif (1279 bytes)pic14.gif (1590 bytes)pic15.gif (2536 bytes)pic16.gif (830 bytes)pic13.gif (4893 bytes)pic18.gif (3659 bytes)pic10.gif (7683 bytes)pic17.gif (1416 bytes)pic19.gif (1009 bytes)pic2.gif (2873 bytes)pic3.gif (1704 bytes)pic4.gif (663 bytes)pic5.gif (3075 bytes)pic6.gif (2556 bytes)pic6.gif (2556 bytes)pic7.gif (2517 bytes)pic8.gif (2395 bytes)pic9.gif (4083 bytes)