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Archive for the ‘Offset Printing’ Category

Custom Printing: Qualities of the Best Printing Companies

Saturday, July 28th, 2012

There’s more to a good printer than price. Printing is not a commodity. You’re buying a process, and that requires mutual trust and an understanding of the particular skills a printer can, and cannot, offer. (more…)

Book Printing: Complexities of the Invoice

Tuesday, July 24th, 2012

I recently checked a preliminary invoice from one of the larger printers I work with. It was to be sent to a client of mine for a case-bound print book. Since the invoice did not match the estimate exactly, I drafted an email to my client to explain the discrepancies so she would not be surprised when she received the final bill. (more…)

Book Printing: Sometimes Moving Text 1/8” Can Save $1,300 or More

Thursday, July 19th, 2012

In prior blogs I have always been a great proponent of making your custom printing vendor an ally and partner. Develop trust and a two-way relationship. It will benefit you both. (more…)

Commercial Printing: Domtar’s Dream Paper Promotion

Tuesday, July 17th, 2012

I just received the new paper promotion booklet from Domtar called Dream. It showcases some dramatic printing techniques on Cougar paper. I thought you might find the book interesting. (more…)

Large Format Printing: Movie Standee Lightboxes

Friday, July 13th, 2012

As I have noted in many prior PIE Blogs, I install “standees” and other signage in movie theaters as part of my multi-faceted custom printing life. One such standee promotes The Rise of the Guardians, an upcoming animated film. Although this 14-foot wide and 8-foot high cardboard display portrays six of the movie’s main characters on zig-zagging boxes stacked on a wide base, what makes this particular installation intriguing is its structure. The entire standee comprises a set of six “lightboxes.” (more…)

Custom Printing: More News on the Power of Print

Monday, July 9th, 2012

I subscribe to a monthly magazine called GD USA (Graphic Design USA). An article by Gordon Kaye entitled “Print Is Getting Smarter” in the June 2012 issue of the magazine challenges the notion that commercial printing is dying with their 2012 GD Print Design Survey. (more…)

Book Printing: Understanding Freight Terms Can Save You Money

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012

I received an estimate today for a book printing client of mine. She had increased the press run for her company’s annual textbook, but the freight estimate had actually gone down significantly since last year. So I contacted the commercial printing vendor to question the change. (more…)

Commercial Printing: Creative Ways to Save Money

Saturday, June 30th, 2012

If you’re really in a pinch and have no budget for your custom printing job, there are still ways to save money. This blog will primarily address smaller jobs, such as materials for a wedding or a small business, if you have one. I’ll also throw in a few ideas for big commercial printing jobs. (more…)

Book Printing: Short Folds Are Cheaper Than Die-Cutting

Sunday, June 17th, 2012

This is a case study showing how a judicious use of folding rather than diecutting can save you money in your print buying work. (more…)

Commercial Printing: Advances in Product Packaging

Thursday, June 7th, 2012

In a world where offset and digital custom printing are struggling for a place among digital-only communications media—such as e-books, Yelp, and Facebook–product packaging work is actually growing. (more…)

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