300 DPI vs 72 DPI: Why Artwork Resolution Is So Important For Printing

Illustration comparing 300 DPI and 72 DPI image resolution showing sharp print quality versus pixelated print results

If you have ever printed a design that looked sharp on your screen but came out blurry or pixelated on paper, resolution is almost always the reason. DPI is one of the most misunderstood concepts in printing. Many people assume that if an image looks good on a screen, it will print the same way. […]

What File Format Is Best for Printing?

Icons representing common print file formats including JPG, PNG, GIF, PDF, and SVG used in professional printing workflows.

Choosing the right file format is one of the most important steps in getting a good printed result. It is also one of the most commonly misunderstood. Many print issues that people blame on paper, ink, or the printer itself actually start with the file format. Low resolution images, missing fonts, color shifts, and layout […]

Branding Design for New Businesses: From Concept to Print

Branding design for new businesses showing logo concepts and professionally printed marketing materials

Starting a new business means making a lot of decisions, often very quickly. Branding design is one of the most important ones, and it’s also one of the easiest to misunderstand. Most new businesses focus heavily on their logo and website, which makes sense. That’s usually where everything starts. But a brand does not live […]

15 Packaging Design Trends That Actually Work in the Real World

Packaging is often the first physical interaction a customer has with a brand. Long before a product is used, packaging communicates quality, values, and professionalism. While design trends change every year, not all of them translate well beyond mockups and screens. The most effective packaging trends are the ones that look good, print well, scale […]

Why Your Printed Colors Don’t Match Your Screen – RGB vs CMYK

What's the difference between RGB and CMYK in printing

If you have ever picked up a printed piece and thought, “That’s not the color I saw on my screen,” you are not alone. This is one of the most common questions people have when ordering professional printing, and it affects beginners and experienced designers alike. The short answer is that screens and printers work […]

What Is Bleed in Printing? And Why It Matters More Than You Think

Business card bleed example showing bleed area, trim line, and final cut size

If you have ever ordered something printed and noticed thin white lines along the edges, you have already experienced a bleed issue, even if you did not know what it was called at the time. Bleed is one of those printing terms that sounds technical, but the idea behind it is actually very simple. Once […]

How To Print From Canva: Step-by-Step Guide to Clear, Sharp, Professional Prints

Learn how to print from Canva

How To Print From Canva The Right Way A lot of people design something in Canva, hit print, and then wonder why the colors look dull, the edges get cut off, or the text looks fuzzy. Canva is great for creating flyers, programs, invitations, social media graphics, menus, and multi page documents. Printing from Canva […]

What Does Collate Mean When Printing? Common Printing Terms Explained

Side-by-side example of collated vs uncollated printing showing pages arranged in the correct reading order compared to grouped pages.

Common Printing Terms Explained: Collate, Duplex, and Other Essential Basics Understanding printing terminology does not have to feel confusing.  We often get asked, what does collate mean when printing?  If you have ever ordered funeral programs, graduation programs, theatre programs, booklets, or any type of multi page document, you have probably seen terms like collate, […]

Graphic Design Is My Passion – The Meme That Will Teach You To Be A Better Designer

graphic design is my passion. The original meme

Graphic Design Is My Passion: The Meme, the Meaning, and Why Great Design Still Matters If you have spent more than six minutes on the internet, you have probably seen the infamous frog floating in a cloudy sky with the words “Graphic Design Is My Passion” typed in a chaotic font. It is pure, glorious […]

Printing Company Killeen, Harker Heights & Fort Hood

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Killeen’s Best Choice For Printing Free Delivery To Killeen, Harker Heights, and Fort Hood For more than a century, CenTex Printing has supported Central Texas with dependable commercial printing. Our shop in Temple is just down the road, and we provide free delivery to Killeen, Harker Heights, and Fort Hood right to your front desk. […]