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Why is it called Saddle-Stitching?Saddle-Stitching may sound like an odd name for a book binding process that places wire staples through sheets of paper, but in the printing industry Stapling is commonly referred to... Read More

When it comes to including page numbers in the content of a book, there are not many strict rules to follow. Nonetheless, professionals in the field of creating artwork layouts for printed books generally adhere to... Read More

Companies that operate a large fleet of trucks, buses, vans, or cars often print a handbook or reference guide for their drivers. This bound document is usually kept in the vehicle and contains a variety of... Read More

What is a Flood Coat? In the print industry, a Flood Coat refers to any coating that covers the entire surface of a paper sheet or other substrate. As the name implies, Flood Coating is a term associated with... Read More

Head-to-Head Printing vs Head-to-Foot Printing It is extremely common for books, brochures, and other print projects to be created from sheets of paper that have printing on both sides. Head-to-Head and... Read More

The Role of Signatures in Offset Printing for Books In offset printing, the pages of books are commonly printed on large sheets of paper, with multiple pages printed on each side of these sheets. Known as... Read More

Printed mock-ups help visualize the layout of the finished piece In the world of printing, a Physical Mock-Up refers to a representative sample that is created prior to production. Physical mock-ups are used to... Read More

Book Printing Lingo: "Self Cover" vs "Plus Cover" In the printing industry, the term "Self Cover" refers to a book or booklet where the cover is made from the same paper as the interior pages. This means that... Read More

Posters serve a wide range of purposes including promotion, education, and operational needs. With their eye-catching designs, posters are ideal for swiftly conveying information to passersby or groups gathered in... Read More