Book Printing: How to Protect & Enhance the Cover of your Printed Book

Are you planning to have some books printed? Did you know you can protect and enhance the appearance of your book by having a clear coat finish applied to the cover? A clear coat helps protect the ink and paper against most smudges and scuffs...

Printing Guidelines: Product Instruction Manuals & Instruction Sheets

The majority of consumer products come with printed instructions. In most cases, the instructions provide logical, step-by-step procedures for assembling, installing and/or operating the product. Instructions are sometimes printed directly on...

3 Questions Every Business Should Ask: Manual & Handbook Printing

The purpose of any Manual or Handbook is to provide reference and guidance. Most businesses and organizations print manuals and handbooks to address a variety of specific needs, such as-� > Training, Instruction and User Manuals >...

6 Things Your Printer Will Need to Know When Printing A Catalog

Well-designed catalogs, or catalogues, are easy to use and provide a systematic and aesthetically-pleasing arrangement of products and services. They also provide valuable information about the company as well as important contact and ordering...

Printing Lingo: What is Paper Scoring?

In the printing industry, Scoring is the term used to describe the procedure of creating a precise crease in paper, facilitating smoother folding.

Printing Lingo: What is a Reverse?

Top Illustrates Traditional Printing; Bottom Illustrates Reverse Printing In the printing industry, a Reverse refers to any text, logo or graphic that is produced using ink to form its outline, allowing the underlying paper color to form the...

Printing Lingo: What is UV Coating?

An interesting use of gloss UV Coating to add creativity and elegance UV Coating is a tough clear-coat applied over printed materials to 1) protect against scratches, tears and fingerprints and 2) enhance the brilliance of the ink colors. ...

Printing Lingo: What is Aqueous Coating?

Aqueous Coating is a popular type of clear top coat applied to printed pieces, such as brochures and flyers. It helps protect the ink and paper against scuffs, abrasions and smudges. In addition to protection, Aqueous Coating enhances the...

Printing Lingo: What does the term "Pre-press" mean?

Pre-Press Ensures Your Layout will Print as Intended Pre-press is a printing industry term for the activities that occur after a commercial printer receives an order and a corresponding graphics file from a client or graphic designer, but...

Printing Lingo: What is a C-fold?

The C-Fold, also known as the Letter Fold, is the Most Common Method of Tri-Folding a Document A C-fold is a document folding method that uses two parallel folds to create six panels of roughly the same size - three panels on each side of the...

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