In a previous blog post (Understanding Terminology: Up) we talked about the printing industry practice of setting-up multiple copies of an item to be printed (business cards for example) to…

In a previous post, we talked about the newer technology of digital printing (and digital presses) that is currently transforming the printing industry. Today, we’re going to talk about traditional…

As discussed in Six Factors that Affect Print Cost, the size of your finished piece can impact your overall cost and you can save money by designing the piece to…

When the first digital presses began appearing in the late 90s, the quality of the printing was nowhere near what offset presses could produce. Also, choice of paper stock was…

In a previous post (Understanding UV Coatings) we talked about protective coatings applied to printed pieces and cured using ultraviolet light technology. Today we’ll give an overview of how these…

One of the more common methods used to provide unique identification and tracking ability to a printed piece is to have a number printed on the document. A wide variety…

Before a print job commences, a commercial printer undertakes a series of steps to insure the files received from a client will print properly when the job goes to press.…

In a previous post, we discussed the process of encasing a printed piece in thin layers of plastic film otherwise known as lamination. Today, we’ll talk briefly about a somewhat…

Printing presses come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and offer different functions or capabilities. Today, we’re going to talk about a printing press that offers the capability of printing…

What is Lamination? Lamination is a process used to seal and enclose a printed piece in a clear plastic film. The plastic film then protects the piece from being damaged…