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Archive for September, 2020

Custom Printing: Who Chooses the Color of the Year?

Monday, September 28th, 2020

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Who chooses the Color of the Year? I know these words are reminiscent of the Academy Awards. And now, the envelope please. The winner is chartreuse. (more…)

Custom Printing: The Magic of Thermochromatic Inks

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020

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I was digging around in the cupboard a few days ago, readjusting the coffee mugs that were often stacked three cups high. My fiancee’s second favorite thrift-store item after clothes is coffee mugs, so I’m usually greeted by pithy statements about life when I open the dish cabinet door. (more…)

Custom Printing: Printing Your Jobs with Less Ink

Thursday, September 17th, 2020

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They say that “less is more.” This is a truism.

But in commercial printing, it actually improves both the product and the process if you can print with less ink. It saves money, in some cases actually improves the final printed product, and uses less energy for the manufacturing of the printing ink. Reducing ink consumption also saves storage space in your printing plant. (more…)

Commercial Printing: Thoughts on Color Reproduction

Sunday, September 13th, 2020

Color is tricky. Not only does everyone see it slightly differently (from my reading and experience, apparently women see color slightly better than men). Not only does color look different depending on surrounding light (color seen in sunlight differs from color seen under fluorescent light, which differs from color seen under regular incandescent light). But color even varies from what you see on your computer monitor to what your commercial printing supplier can provide in a print job. (more…)

Infographic: 7 Tips To Choose Online Custom Printing Services

Wednesday, September 9th, 2020

While selecting online custom printing services for your business, you need to pay attention to certain factors. First and foremost, figure out what you are expecting from a custom printing online services provider. Be clear about your specific needs. Figure out how much you can afford to spend on the services of such a company. Ensure that the company you are opting for is highly reliable as their service quality will have a direct impact on your business. Think about the service medium(online or local) that you want to choose. Most successful business ventures opt for custom printing online services. (more…)

3 Benefits of Using Electronic Book Services

Saturday, September 5th, 2020

The E-book industry has gained a lot of popularity in the past few years, and its demand is only rising. Today, the world has upgraded in terms of technology and gadgets. You will find entertainment, education, information and shopping, everything on the internet—another popular addition to the digital world books. E-books are getting increasingly popular and have doubled its reach. There are many electronic book services that can help an author publish their e-book on a particular platform so that it is reachable to everyone. The printed books industry will not die out, but the e-books also have a lot of benefits. If you are a staunch book lover, you will love to use e-books along with your regular reading dose. Also, it is a good chance for authors to publish their books online and make it easily available for the readers. Let’s look at some advantages of e-books for the authors. (more…)

3 Qualities of a Good Printing Service Company

Saturday, September 5th, 2020

Everybody requires a printing service at some point in their business. Whether you are a small business owner or own a big business, you cannot escape the printing requirements. You may need a printing service company at several events like corporate events, award shows, office party etc. A print represents your company and its vision and mission and must be done from the right source only. Whether you want a merchandise print, newsletter printing or a vinyl banner, a good printing service should be contacted for all the requirements. There are heaps of printing companies out there who would promise to give you the best quality service but not all deliver their promises. You must find the best printing service company by doing your own bit of research. First, make a detailed list of your requirements and your delivery date. Then, browse the printing companies online and have a word with the manager. You must understand the type of machines they use and get to know a little more about their company. There are certain qualities that only a good printing company possess. (more…)

3 Tips To Choose A Good Magazine Printing Company

Saturday, September 5th, 2020

When it comes to fulfilling bulk print orders, it becomes a costly and stressful process. But, it doesn’t always have to be this way! If you choose a reliable magazine printing company, the stresses can be reduced up to a decent percentage. But to ensure that you are working with a reputable company, it’s important to conduct your own research. There are thousands of companies out there, and each of them is claiming to be the best. So, knowing and evaluating them based on certain factors is your prime responsibility. Here are some of the factors that you should consider before hiring a reliable printing service provider. (more…)

Large Format Printing: Preparing Your Artwork

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020

Throughout most of the early part of my career (as a graphic artist and art director), I mainly produced small format print products, ranging from print books to brochures, from announcements to stationery and business card packages. So the rules for file preparation, especially regarding photo resolution, have become second nature to me. (more…)

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