Does your business card text look fuzzy? Is a photo’s color not quite right? Is there a white box around an image? You aren’t alone. You’ve probably fallen prey to some very common printing problems. You’ve used web images as print images, and that very often is a no-go. All too common questions we hear…
In graphic design and printing, a knockout is the process of removing one color ink from below another to create a clearer image or text.
A brief look at the many variations of white paper, and what to look out for when you are choosing white paper for a print design project.
The Holidays are now firmly on the horizon and with it the rush to buy presents and send out greeting cards. If you are sending cards for your business, custom greeting cards are easier and cheaper to make then you think.
Postcards are a great way to get your message out. Either as part of a mailing, or handed out at an event, or trade show.
When requesting a printing quote, organization is key. Being clear and concise goes a long way to saving effort, money, and especially time. With that in mind we’ve assembled some essential information to help you plan for requesting a printing quote.
Coated papers are everywhere in the printing industry. With a variety of available finishes, coated papers allow for all kinds of applications. We’ve previously talked on this blog about the differences between uncoated and coated papers. These are the two major families of paper that we use in the printing industry. The advantage of coated…
Creating a PDF in Windows is all about options. There are hundreds of programs and add-ons available that will help you get whatever documents you work with into the PDF format. You can find a solution that is as simple or as exacting as you need. Today we look at 4 of the most common and straightforward solutions.
If you are looking to create a PDF on your OS X computer, relax. Your Mac has you covered.
Having a plan and a process in place to communicate with your print provider is an essential element in ensuring you get the results you want. Today we present a few quick tips to help prepare a file for printing. By the time you’ve finished your print design and gotten a go-ahead for printing, you…
