Tag: Print Tutorials

What’s the Difference Between Coated and Uncoated Card Stock

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Selecting the best print product is tough if you’re not familiar with paper stocks. One of our most common customer questions is: should I use coated or uncoated card stock for my print design? Should I select Glossy or Matte business cards? So many questions. Coated and uncoated stocks often look quite similar, but the difference is how the ink lies on the paper. Coated stocks include an extra layer created during manufacturing that makes the paper less porous.

How to Set Up Mask Files for Printing

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Products including special features like Spot UV, Raised Spot UV, Stamped Foil, Inline Foil, or White Ink all require for the feature layer to be set up as a mask file. When placing…

Printing a true or rich black can be tricky, so we’re breaking down CMYK configurations for our suggested rich black CMYK build .

What is CMYK Rich Black Build?

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Printing a true or rich black can be tricky, so we’re breaking down CMYK color configurations for our suggested rich black CMYK build and explaining why some of the frequently used black builds are not recommended.

DIY: How to Create Print-Ready Files in Adobe Illustrator

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Adobe Illustrator may be one of the best options for creating print-ready files. In this article, we’ll take a look at how to utilize Illustrator’s set of tools and create print-ready files with ease.

What is the difference between Digital & Offset Printing?

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The two main types of printing processes available are digital printing and offset printing. There are always many questions surrounding these two printing types and understanding which method of printing is best for your project can be difficult. Here is everything you need to know to ensure you receive the right type of printed piece.