The Saddle Stitch method is most effective for binding booklets and publications with around 64 pages or less. Books with more pages may become bulky when folded and may not lie as flat as desired when Saddle Stitched. Also, whenever laying out a...
Printing Lingo: What does "Saddle Stitch" mean?
Buying Basics: Printed Books for Business
Sooner or later, anyone who buys Printing for an organization will likely encounter the need to order some kind of book, whether it is a catalog, manual, directory, etc. Because these are multi-page documents, books are naturally more...
A Quick Overview of Printed Business Envelopes
Business Envelopes come in many types and sizes, which are all designed to fulfill different functions. As a rule of thumb, most custom printed business envelopes are created by imprinting on blank stock envelopes. By imprinting on blank stock...
Printing Lingo: What does "Bleed" mean?
Of all the questions I am asked in a given week, questions about "Bleed" are definitely the most common. In printing, the term "Bleed" means that the ink coverage extends all the way to the edge of the paper. Examples of Ink Bleed on...
Printing Lingo: What does "Print On Demand" mean?
If you're unfamiliar with the term "Print On Demand," it simply means that a printer can create books or other materials for a customer whenever they're needed. This approach has become increasingly popular in recent years as more Print Buyers...
You Can't Afford Not to Print in Full Color
In the last few years, the price of Full Color printing has dropped substantially. You might be amazed at how affordable it has become for everyday printing needs. Using the common business card example, these days you can get 1,000 business...
Simple Ways to Save Money on Printed Business Envelopes
As commonplace as Email has become in the workplace, printed envelopes are still used by just about every business. That is probably why I am frequently asked about ways to save money when buying printed business envelopes. Same Size and Ink...
Welcome! from Formax Printing
Hello to all! My name is Rick Stallings, owner of Formax Printing Solutions in St. Louis, MO. Just about every company uses printed materials for operational and promotional purposes, so I started this blog to share some of my observations from...
Why should you print your family heirlooms?
Family heirlooms are typically items passed down from generation to generation. These items can be valuable monetarily or in sentiment. The value comes from what it means to the family.