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.
There are many PDF tools out there, and everyone has their own preferences and opinions. This list shows a few of ours, but it is by no means an exhaustive study of what is available or an endorsement of which is best.
Need help setting up your print project? Want to make sure your design is ready for our prepress and print teams? We’re now providing a few basic templates to help get your files ready. As we continue our work to help provide you with quality printed materials easier and easier, we have introduced a few…
One of the simplest and most cost effective forms of binding your book or booklet is also one that looks professional and refined. A saddle stitch is the perfect choice in many instances, from product catalogs and booklets to team directories and pamphlets. The saddle stitch is a classic. So called because the position of…
Is printing for your business a drag? Are you constantly shuffling between designers and printers to coordinate your printing? Looking for a better, simpler way to get all your printed materials and stationery in one easy place? Then a private print portal might be the right choice for you. In many respects…
It has been a busy summer for us at cutpasteandprint. If you’ve stopped in to our shop lately you would immediately know that something is up. We have been moving things around, re-organizing, and re-arranging our floor in order to get our shop in shape for some new digital printing and web endeavors. What kind…
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…
