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Everything worth knowing about print.
Plain-language guides to paper, finishes, file prep and production.
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papers
Paper
Weights, finishes, coatings and how stock changes the feel of a job.
finishes
Finishes
Lamination, UV, foil and the production constraints behind each finish.
methods
Methods
Digital, offset and specialty processes explained without the jargon.
file preparation
File prep
Bleed, trim, resolution and export settings that prevent production errors.
products
Products
A practical map of the catalog and the jobs we actually quote.
customer faq
Customer FAQ
Lead times, proofs, payments, reprints and general support answers.
getting started
Getting started
How a new customer moves from quote to proof to production.
machines
Machines
The press, finishing and packing equipment behind the workflow.
materials
Materials
Substrates, adhesives, coatings and the materials that affect print quality.
pricing guide
Pricing guide
How the quote engine thinks about stock, run length and finishing.
Quick definitions
Bleed
Artwork extended past trim so no white edge appears after cutting.
GSM
Grams per square metre; the weight of a sheet.
Spot UV
A selective gloss coating applied to chosen areas.
CMYK
The four process inks used in standard print.