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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
