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End of Model Run Out – Canon iPF PRO-4000s 44”

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Photo Direct in Equipment, Wide Format with No comments Last Modified February 25, 2020

 

To make way for the Launch of the New Canon Series printers we need to clear the old stock.

Canon iPF PRO-4000s – 44”

– Complete with Optional Multifunctional Roll System,

– LUCIA 8 colour starter inks

– 2 Year Warranty (including print head)

Bundle Valued at $ 11,995 + gst

 

PAY ONLY – $39.95 + gst per week !!!*

Call now 1300 364 817

Limited stock – first in best dressed!!

 

Terms and conditions:

While stocks last.

*Freight not included (call for quotation).

*Finance estimate only (through Finance @ Work).

5 Key Retail Trends to Watch in 2020

5 Key Retail Trends to Watch in 2020

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Photo Direct in Education with No comments Last Modified February 21, 2020

A new decade is here — and retailers are facing a quickly changing industry. Businesses that stay on top of the trends, however, can capitalise new technology and increase customer base and profits. So what trends are experts predicting for 2020?

The gap between online and in-store is all but gone.

E-commerce and in-person shopping in 2020 will no longer feel like entirely different beasts. Online stores now have pop-up physical stores — Like Amazon’s cashier-free stores, for example. And traditional brick-and-motor stores have almost all jumped on the online shopping, offering multiple ways for customers to buy and convenience like in-store pick-up. Local stores are also beginning to use delivery services to allow for local same day delivers for a fee, including grocery stores and restaurants with platforms like Door Dash. Many stores blend the online and in-person experience with an app that allows customers to shop online, located items in-store and check stock, and clip and save coupons and offers.

Speed is key.

Watching giants like Amazon is a good indicator of what trends are coming up next — and Amazon Prime now offers customers two day shipping, allowing online shoppers to receive their items faster than ever before. Other major retailers have followed suite. Small businesses should take note of this trend and brainstorm ways to offer customers additional speed. Along the same line, customers appreciate other changes that help save time, like in-store pick-ups and a well-built app or website that offers fast load times.

Subscriptions are making huge growth.

The number of customers subscribing to a service has skyrocketed in recent years. From clothing, food, and nappies to ebooks and photo books, subscriptions are convent, hands-off and fast options for customers. Even small businesses can brainstorm subscription options and auto re-fills.

Experience is paramount.

Along with speed, customers are looking for a shopping experience. Companies that have been able to brainstorm ways to improve customer experience, or even offer something entirely new, have seen major benefits. From the experience of niche pop-up stores to in-app augmented reality tools to try before you buy, businesses should consider the experience that they are offering customers, both online and off.

Social shopping is growing.

Customers today often use more than one platform for shopping or browsing products. Chief among them is social media. Users can now buy directly on some platforms, such as Pinterest, while others are continuing to grow in helping customers discover new products and research others. A social presence has long been important, but 2020 could be the year that a social prescience isn’t enough, but social shopping drives growth.

Following retail trends can help small businesses look for new ways to grow and spark ideas for how to better reach customers. From speed and experience, to subscriptions and social shopping, there’s likely a trend that could help your business grow.

Block Mount and Metallic Paper Combo.

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Photo Direct in Wide Format Display, Wide Format Media with No comments Last Modified February 12, 2020

Try our NEW DGI Block Mounts with Metallic Photographic Paper to create a Faux Metal Print.

If you want to offer your customers a great way to display their favourite prints with a degree of depth then look no further than our range of DGI Blockmounts. Coated with adhesives, our 25mm hard coated foam core boards are finished with a beautiful black edge for a professional presentation of photographic prints, ideal for Point of Sales, Corporate Signage, Logos or Artworks.

BONUS: Purchase 3 cartons of Block Mounts and receive

50% discount off a roll of our 24” Metallic Paper!!!

Special Offer ends 31st March 2020
Email orders here or Phone 1300 364 817, Fax 1300 364 825.

While stocks last. Above prices are excluding gst, 10% gst applies.
$25 handling fee will apply to orders under $500 excluding gst.

 

Stock Clearance Sale

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Photo Direct in Specials with No comments Last Modified February 10, 2020

Photo Direct are slashing prices on over-stocked lines.

 

Order now while stocks last.

Phone 03 9894 1644 or Email here to place your order today.

 Terms and conditions:
Only available while stocks last.
Handling fee of $25 + gst applies to orders under $500 excluding gst. Add other bars, papers etc to your order to meet the minimum order value and avoid paying the handling fee.

 

Protect Your Business from Cyber Attacks with these 5 Password Tips

Protect Your Business from Cyber Attacks with these 5 Password Tips

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Photo Direct in Education with No comments Last Modified February 7, 2020

Does your business password contain any word from the dictionary or a sequence of numbers that means something to you? A majority of cyber attacks are the result of passwords that have either been compromised or were just too weak to begin with. One study even estimated as many as 67 percent of businesses were using compromised passwords.

Will a compromised password allow a hacker access to your bank account or sensitive customer information? Thankfully, a weak password is a simple fix. Here are five ways small businesses can help prevent cyber attacks with password best practices.

Start with a strong password.

The easiest way to prevent a compromised password is to create an off-the-wall password without a recognisable phrase or set of numbers in it. If the password is going to be hard for you to remember, it’s going to be hard for hackers to guess the password. Don’t use any word that you can find in the dictionary and stay away from number sequences that mean something to you — like a birthday or address. Avoid using the same password for multiple log-ins.

Consider a password manager.

Worried you won’t be able to remember that random jumble of letters and numbers, with a different random jumble for each account? The Australian Cyber Security Centre suggests businesses look into password manager systems. With these systems, you only need to remember one master password to log-in to the password manager, but each account has a different, randomly generated password. While ideal for many, you’d need to protect that master password, including not sharing that information with employees.

Take advantage of features like two-factor authentication.

Every platform is a bit different in the tools that they offer to protect your accounts, but a common option is two-factor authentication. This option requires an extra password, usually sent to your smartphone via text, whenever you log in to a new device. If your password is stolen, the hacker will have trouble logging in on a different computer without also gaining access to your smartphone.

Work with your employees.

Maybe you’ve always had great, hard-to-guess password — but it just takes one employee using password123 for your business to be compromised. Teach your employees the same best practices for passwords, if they set their own passwords. On shared accounts, share the password on a physical piece of paper rather than electronically, if possible.

Consider a dark web monitoring service.

Many hacks involve more than just one hacker — passwords are commonly sold on the dark web, or sites hidden from search engines. That opens businesses up to multiple hacks from across the globe. Some services will monitor the dark web for you, offering a quick heads up when your data is up for grabs.

If your password is compromised, hackers could access anything from banking to your customer’s data. Simple password tips can help prevent a cyber attack.

Prints in 1 hour from Ted's Cameras!

Prints in 1 hour from Ted’s Cameras!

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Photo Direct in Announcement with No comments Last Modified February 6, 2020

Easily print from your phone with the all new Ted’s Photo Prints App!

Download for iPhone:
apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1487870685?mt=8

Download for Android:
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.meamobile.tedsphoto&hl=en_US

Download for Windows 10 Mobile:
windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/lifepics-order-view-photos/c59e432c-c033-e011-854c-00237de2db9e

Diland International Passport Photos

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Photo Direct in Diland, Education with No comments Last Modified January 31, 2020

Using the international passport product on your photo kiosk software allows access to all international passport and visa sizes from a single-entry point and biometric requirements will be kept up to date.

Diland will show as default the country that is set in your PC’s language and regional settings in windows so if Australian is the most commonly used make sure your settings are on Australia.

 

To start using international passport go to configuration / products / new /  international passport.

 

You can vary the default settings and customise to fit your needs, the settings below will give you a guide.

 

This example produces 8 Australian passport photos with no room for crop/cut lines, store logos or text. You could have fewer and add these items.

Also, the system will adjust the number of images based on the country, USA for example will produce 2 images as they are 50×50 and with margins etc don’t fit more.

Make sure the product is showing in categories, if not add it.

If you are making passports behind the counter ie. on Studio make sure under categories the product/category is not visible on kiosk.

 

ID Photos to USB

You can also save the passport image (along with original) to USB, to do this simply turn on and add a price. You can then either give the USB to the customer or some stores use it to email.  Generally, for a fee.

 

For more information please contact us on 03 9894 1644 or email at sales@photodirect.com.au.

Wrap a Canvas in 5 minutes, now 35% off Starter Kits.

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Photo Direct in Canvas with No comments Last Modified January 30, 2020

Save over 35% on your Starter Kit only $195 +gst.
Over $300 in value!!

Wrap a Canvas in 5 minutes, now 35% off Starter Kits.

Canvases made easier and quicker than you might think! Add amazing value to your business. No Staple Guns required.

Watch a short video here to see just how easy it is.

Starter Kit Includes:

  • Gallerie Wrap Corner Set, Glue,
  • Pro Cutting Tool plus spare Blades
  • 5 packs of Gallerie Wrap bars* (1 each 12″, 14″, 16″, 18″, 20″)
  • Enough bars to make 10 Gallerie Wrap canvas frames

Gallerie Wrap bars are available in different lengths ranging from 8” to 60”, packed in boxes of 8 bars. Perfect for medium and large format printers. Stretcher bar provides a depth of 1 ½”.

To order call 1300 364 825 or email here.
 

*IG Wrap canvas stretcher bars are made from the best grades of North American basswood. This is the wood of choice for most museum quality stretcher bars due to its stability, low resin and lignin content. We only support sawmills that use sustainable forestry practices.