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FAQsBelow you will find articles about commonly asked questions related to printing and designing. If your question is not answered here, feel free to contact us and ask. You can either click on the link below and read the articles on-line, or download the PDF to view it later.
What is digital printing? What does camera ready artwork means? What should I watch for when supplying my own artwork? How can I avoid common printing mistakes? What are the typical types and sizes of envelopes? WIDE FORMAT PRINTING Adhesive Vinyl 1.
Floor graphics transform high-traffic floor
areas into attention-grabbing ad spaces with 4mil Floor Graphics. This product
is ideal for interior applications on dry and non textured floors. 2.
Wall graphics are produced with low-tack
adhesive backing on 8mil vinyl. This product is ideal for use on almost all
surfaces including, office or bedroom walls, laptops, glass windows and is
repositionable many times over. This product can also be produced with a kiss
cut to nearly any shape. 3.
Dry erase wall graphics are printed on
high-quality 8 mil vinyl with low-tack adhesive and an additional 2 mil
laminate clear film. This product makes any surface a dry erase space without
using nails, glue or tacks. Banner with Stands 1.
X-Style collapsible stands are 24”x60” in
size and are made with 10mil indoor or 13oz outdoor premium vinyl with grommets
at the corners. These near photo quality banners are ideal for POP displays or
trade shows and can be set up in a few seconds. 2.
Aluminum retractable banner stands are 33”x80”
in size and are made with 10mil premium vinyl. They are just as versatile as
our "X-style" banner stands. The retractable stands are conveniently
packed in a small bag and can be set up in a few easy steps. Car Magnets These glossy magnets are printed on heavy-duty 30mil
material. They are commonly used for car advertising, construction sites,
changing work environments and offer a long lasting outdoor use. Fabric Banners 1.
Artist canvas banners are perfect for wall
décor and POP displays. These 17mil lightweight poly/cotton matte Canvas look
great mounted or framed and can easily be rolled and shipped. Hems, Grommets
and Pole Pockets options are available for additional ease in hanging. 2.
Polyester banners are Ideal for trade show
graphics, soft signage, and interior decoration. These are wrinkle-resistant
and printed on 5oz or 9oz using superior quality dye sublimation process. 3.
Feather flags are printed on 3oz polyester
using superior direct to fabric dye sublimation equipment. These 12ft premium
quality flags are ideal for advertising businesses, events, and trade shows. 4.
Teardrop flags are printed on 3oz polyester
using superior direct to fabric dye sublimation equipment. These 11ft premium
quality flags are ideal for advertising businesses, events, and trade shows. Vinyl Banners 1.
Indoor banners are great for POP displays or
artful decor. The material has a smooth matte finish which offers high print
quality and versatility. They come in either STD 10mil or Blackout 15oz
thickness and are not waterproof or scuff resistant. 2.
Outdoor banners can be used for billboards,
building wraps, banners, trade show signage and more. These are 13oz scrim
matte finish vinyl, waterproof and durable for outdoors or indoor use. 3.
Outdoor mesh banners are ideal for building,
stadium, and fence wraps. These are 8oz light weight vinyl, allow 37% air-flow
through and are perfect for outdoor use. Mounted Canvas These are high quality 17mil Artist canvas printed and
mounted on light and durable stretcher bars. These prints can be used as gifts
or business and photography applications. Posters 1.
Economical 12pt C2S paper is perfect for
indoor signs, banners, and P.O.P. items with good strength and durability where
rigidity is important. 2.
Photo quality gloss paper is perfect for
enlarged photos, signs and artwork. These are delicate and not scuff resistant
or waterproof. Rigid Signs 1.
Coroplast is typically used for yard, parking, real estate, and
election signs. They come either in 4mm or 10mm in thickness, are waterproof
and can be printed with vertical flutes for to use with H-Stakes. 2.
Aluminum signs are .040" thick, and have
a raw, mill finish on both sides. It is ideal for long term, outdoor use. These
signs come with 3/4" radius round corners and white ink is an option for
enhanced color reproduction. 3.
Foam core is typically mounted on an easel
for presentations or can be used for signs, posters, etc. It is delicate 3/16”
thick light weight material and not waterproof. 4.
PVC is 3mm (1/8") smooth, bright white
rigid plastic that is lightweight, yet very durable and weather resistant. They
can be used indoor and outdoor, and have a low-glare, matte appearance. Table Covers Table
Runners or Table throws add a professional look to any table display, trade
show booth, or special event. They are 9oz premium polyester, wrinkle resistant
and printed using a superior quality dye sublimation process. Window Graphics 1.
See through window vinyl is a 6mil white
flexible perforated vinyl with a clear removable acrylic adhesive back and is
recommended for use on flat vehicle windows or retail store windows. Additional
2mil clear laminate can also be applied on top to make it more durable. 2.
Window Clings are near photo quality and
ideal for POP signage on glass or glass-like smooth clean surfaces. They are
printed on a glossy clear or white material and can be used indoor or outdoor. Promo Products We do offer
lot of promotional items from Pens & T-Shirts to Buttons, Mugs, Puzzles, Tote Bags and CD/DVD duplicating. OFFSET PRINTING (single color spot or full color process) We offer a
wide variety of services from Foiled stamping, Embossing, Die cutting, Scoring,
Perforating, Akuafoil, UV or Matt Coating to Silk
Lamination and Pearl metallic finish on similar wide variety of stock from Linen
and paper to plastic, PVC and Vinyl. 4D Lenticular printing Add a new dimension to your prints! 4D Lenticular
Prints is a new product that offers you dimensional print to deliver twice the
message in the same print. The message changes when your printed material
changes its angle. Announcement cards Full Color Announcement Cards and Full Color Announcement Magnets make
ideal messaging tools for individuals and businesses in a wide variety of
vertical markets. Printed on premium substrates or 17-point magnetic stock with
a range of finishing options, Announcement Cards and Announcement Magnets are a
great way to ensure that your carefully crafted message gets delivered, seen
and saved. Announcement Cards are flat cards with the option of blank
envelopes. Great for Save the Date Announcements, Special Promotions, Store
Openings and Sample Sales. Bookmarks With a variety of card stocks, you can be sure you won't lose your place
with these excellent bookmarks. Business cards / Trading Cards Reach new markets or maintain contacts; One product that no business can
survive without! And with our premium quality, high standards in quality,
service and turnaround, you are guaranteed to make an impact with some of the
finest looking cards in the industry. All for a price that can’t be beat. CD / DVD covers and inlays Our CD and DVD products are tailored to industry-standard jewel cases
and slip covers. They are the perfect solution for businesses who manufacture
CDs or DVDs, or for presentations, training videos, and software programs. Our
CD sleeves are the perfect no-jewel case option for that professional and
presentable finish. Calendars Custom Calendars mean 365 days of brand exposure! Calendar printing is
an easy and cost-effective way to make sure your business or brand is seen by
dozens, hundreds or thousands of people every day. It’s also a great way to
promote your business. Our full-color Calendars are printed on top-quality
offset and digital printing presses and they range from 24 to 28 pages. Catalogs Saddle Stitched Catalogs have a thicker cover stock for enhanced quality
and durability and are great for booklets, magazines, newsletters, event
programs and more! Our professional saddle stitch binding offers a great
finishing option for your documents.
Counter cards Any flat surface or countertop becomes premium ad space with easel
backed Counter Cards. Use them in glass display cases, on bookshelves, register
counters and tabletops. Place your marketing message at eye level with full
color printed Counter Cards. With several sizes to choose from and the option
of lightweight Foam core or durable PVC, Counter Cards fit a variety of
applications. Counter Cards have white chipboard easel backs and are
recommended for indoor use. PVC: 3mm White Our 3mm (1/8") PVC material
is a smooth, bright white rigid plastic that is lightweight, yet very durable
and weather resistant. Foam core: 3/16 Rigid Foam core is made
of a relatively delicate material and is best for one time use; it can last
longer with proper care. This product is not waterproof and is recommended for
indoor use. Easel Backs: 5" Double Wing Easel
Backs are made of white chipboard material and are applied to the printed
material and shipped flat. Final assembly will be required. EDDM and Door hangers EDDM stands for “Every Door Direct Mail.” This is a U.S. Postal Service
program that allows the customer to have their mailer hand delivered to every
mailbox along chosen routes without having to buy or generate a mailing list.
Door Hangers are similar to EDDM but USPS does not deliver them. You can hang
them up on to the doors in certain area by yourself or we can take care of that
through our Distribution service. Both of these help you maximize your
marketing impact efficiently and are considered at the pinnacle of effectiveness
in this rapidly evolving world of direct marketing strategies. They are cost
effective alternative to traditional direct mail that allows you to saturate
the market and promote to every household or business in a desired geography.
There is no restriction on the size of a delivery piece in door hanger but EDDM
does offer a limited list of sizes and weight. We do offer two EDDM solutions
to our clients, print only and full service. With our Print Only solution, we will help you
determine the size or material but to process an EDDM order on your own, visit https://www.usps.com/business/every-door-direct-mail.htm. With our Full Service
EDDM solution, we will also take care of the bundling, paperwork and delivery
to the USPS. EndurACE EndurACE is a truly unique product consisting of
special materials that make it water proof, resilient, and give it a durability
that will last for many years. They are great for restaurant menus, emergency
services, insurance cards, business cards and many other creative ideas. EndurACE is a 10pt thick stock which has the feel and body
of our 100lb paper stock. Envelope For a spot color printing we use STD
envelopes and feed them to our offset press but for a full color process they
are printed flat on paper, then die cut and converted into envelopes. Hence we
can offer a full bleed option only on a full color envelope printing. Event Tickets Available in a variety of popular sizes with optional Variable Numbering
and Perforation, Event Tickets are printed using superior quality stocks and
finishes for a professional touch. Numbered tickets are essential for any paid
event, allowing you to ensure that all entrants are paid and accounted for.
Great for things like fundraisers, raffles, charity galas, theater, etc. Flyers and Brochures Flyers and Brochures are available in various sizes with a variety of
folding options including 4 or 5 panel Accordion folds and AQ or UV Coatings. Greeting Cards Get the word out with our Greeting Cards and
Announcement Cards. Greeting Cards include a half score and some have the
option to add Gift Card Slits, while Announcement cards are flat cards and an
option to add blank envelopes. Hang Tags Perfect for clothing, accessories and more, they are a great way to add
essential information to your merchandise. They do have Straight Corners and a 0.125"
Drill Hole. Letterheads Complete your business stationary with a premium text weight Letterheads
in various sizes, color and textures. Matching Envelopes are also available. Magnets Our magnetic cards are printed on 17PT magnetic stock with the highest
quality and vibrant colors. They offer durability, extended exposure, and
efficiency along with huge savings. Multi-Page Booklets Booklet sizes range from 4 to 52 pages
printed on durable 100lb Book stock and are assembled in-house. To ensure the
pagination is correct, the pages should be provided as single pages, not as
spreads, except for 4 page and 6 page brochures where printer spreads are
required. All elements, text and images that are not intended to bleed off need
to be at least 0.25" from the cut line for safety. Artwork should have at
least 0.25" bleed around. Hard copy proof, Landscape booklets with Short
Edge Binding or a Custom booklet options are available. NCR Forms NCR Forms are an efficient way to provide multicolored copies of a
single document with handwritten or typed information. Use them as order forms,
packing lists, invoices, receipts, and more. They’re available in 2 Part
(White, Canary) and 3 Part (White, Canary, Pink) collated sets that are glued
on one of the edges. At least
0.25" of space on the glued edge should be free of ink. Full color and
solid colored backgrounds are not recommended, as it may affect your ability to
read the text and write on the form Light ink coverage is highly recommended. Notepads Notepads are available in various sizes and page count with a full four
color process. All the notepads come with a nice sturdy chipboard backing and
the pages are compiled of premium 70lb text with maximum brightness. Run size
quantities are based on total number of finished pads. Plastic Cards Plastic
Cards are a great way to put your business in the lead! They offer thousands of
practical and promotional applications with a huge market. Plastic Cards are
durable and printed on 20PT Plastic Opaque White, Frosted, and Clear stocks.
They are even available with Foil Worx if you want to
add extra flare to these premium cards. Please
make a note that Frosted cards are designed transparent. Postcards Postcard is
an ideal way to attract new business, stay in touch with existing clients,
thank and reward loyal customers, reach new markets, maintain contacts and
more. Printed on premium quality card stock with quantity as low as 25 on
selected Postcard sizes. Presentation Folders Impress
your business meetings, conferences and trade shows with durable, high quality
Presentation Folders. Choose from a variety of papers, coating options and
sizes. Be one of a kind with the unique 6x9 mini folder or a full size 9x12
folder. Complement your presentation with Sell Sheets, Flyers and Business
Cards. Please note, the inside area of
the folder can be coated matte but not with UV. Roll Labels Roll Labels are great for packaging and promotions
and they are printed on high tech digital equipment. Use them on bottles, as
warning labels, or for branding. Please mention your stock and Unwind Direction
while placing an order and note, all square and rectangle shapes come with
rounded corners only. Bleed is different for Roll Labels than for a normal
sticker. Sell Sheets Sell sheets are a great example of how our relentless pursuit of the
highest quality products pays off. A great 4-color glossy sell sheet can make
the difference between whether a company is seen as an industry leader or a
prospective client. Stickers / Labels Create
memorable marketing campaigns with our durable stickers. Printed on premium
stocks and liners, stickers adhere perfectly to most flat surfaces. With the
exception of our weather resistant Bumper stickers, stickers are not intended
for outdoor use. Table Tent Cards Whether it
is for special promotions, restaurant menus, or informational purposes, Table
Tents are a direct form of advertising directly to your customers. Available in
two popular sizes, Table Tents will allow you to effectively communicate with
your customers with ease. To save you shipping and time, they are shipped flat
and are extremely simple to assemble! Tear Off Cards More
convenient than ever, Tear-Off Cards are a perfect 2-in-1 promotion piece to
get your name out and your customers to easily remember you. Tear-Off Cards
have a perforated business card on the bottom, where your customers can easily
tear-off and store. As well Tear-Off Cards offer a multitude of uses such as
membership cards, coupons, raffle tickets, appointment cards, etc. Use the post
card area to pass on information and the tear-off section to make a remarkable
statement. Giving you more flexibility, Tear-Off Door Hangers give you an extra
edge on the standard Tear-Off Cards. An amazing 3-in-1 promo piece, giving you
the functionality of a door hanger while passing on information about your
company and allowing your customer to conveniently receive and store your
business card. This is truly a unique product giving you the extra edge in
marketing your company, product, event, etc. Variable Data Boost your open rates big time by choosing products with Variable Data.
Personalization is a surefire way to pique customer interest and stand out from
competitors. Products are printed in full color but the Variable Data portion
is printed in black ink only. Packaging / Custom Packages Composed of durable, thick
stock with durable high quality print and coating with brilliant options like Akuafoil
and Spot UV, Custom Boxes
grab attention on retail shelves, elevate your brand and are
perfect for promotional items, cosmetics and so much more. Our boxes are fully customizable from shape, die
cutting, gluing, snap
lock, straight tuck flap to Edge Lock. Glue areas must be free of ink and coating. All boxes are
shipped flat. Other Services Graphics Designing Whether you
want to redesign your existing artwork or just have a concept, we can help. A
professional looking piece can create a drastic effect in your idea and makes
an impressive image of your company whether it is just a logo or a full
marketing campaign. Web and Multimedia Designing Why settle
with static, old fashion marketing collaterals? Use modern technology. Do it
via internet, use flash multimedia, give your client that one of a kind virtual
reality or simply put it on a mini CD/DVD and make it a unique business card.
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