Understanding Recycled Paper
Here is a list of terms that are quite often used when talking about recycled paper: Recycled Paper Recycled paper, as defined by EPA guidelines, contains at least 30% post-consumer fiber. The balance of paper content may come from virgin tree fiber, so be sure to check the content of the paper you choose. Recycled paper made from 100% post-consumer waste is generally considered... Read More
What is the difference between raster and vector?
Raster based artwork such as photos, or flattened artwork (from Adobe Photoshop) are made up of tiny squares (pixels) and depending on your resolution and/or final output size desired, the file could have a low quality end result. Any raster elements you wish to use should have a high enough resolution (DPI) before considering them for your large format product. Vector based artwork... Read More
CMYK vs. PMS
Frequently we ask if the colors for your print project are CMYK or PMS. To designers and printers this is common knowledge, but to a business owner who wants to print their logo or other branding collateral this question can result in confusion. Here is an example using the color Green: To print the above green it needs to broken down into four different parts. To print this green... Read More
What are PMS colors?
PMS stands for Pantone Matching System (PMS), a proprietary color space used in a variety of industries, primarily printing, though sometimes in the manufacture of colored paint, fabric, and plastics. By standardizing the colors, different manufacturers in different locations can all refer to the Pantone system to make sure colors match without direct contact with one another. Read More
Glossary of Printing Terms
A glossary of terms we frequently use for jobs we process. Accordion Fold When a sheet of paper is folded in alternating directions almost like steps. Aqueous Coat A heavy, durable coating that can be applied to paper; much like a laminate. Barrel Fold Folding a sheet two or more times in the same direction. Bleed A printed image that extends beyond the edge of the paper. Blind... Read More
