PRINTING QUESTIONS ASKED & ANSWERED

What does Print Ready mean?

Artwork is considered Print Ready if no modifications are necessary to print the file correctly. Modifications include resizing, text changes or adding bleeds. Design processing fees may be incurred if your artwork is not Print Ready.

What is Offset Printing?

Offset printing is a printing method where the image is transferred from a plate to a rubber blanket and then to the printing surface. Offset printing provides consistent high-quality images and text. Offset can accurately reproduce colors from the Pantone matching system (PMS).

What is Digital Printing?

Digital Printing Dry ink toner is bonded to the paper through a heat pressing process. Digital printing offers a quick turnaround and is an economical solution for short-run printing projects.

What type of files can I send?

While we can work with a number of different file types, the preferred file format is a high res PDF. Files created in some programs (Word, Publisher, etc.) can experience formatting issues due to fonts, linked images, etc. Examples of files we typically work with are: pdf, indd*, ai*, psd, jpeg, jpg, png, eps.

*InDesign and Illustrator files should be packaged before sending so that all necessary links and fonts are included with the project.

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