30 Great Printing Resources (Part 2)
Yet More Tips, Tricks & Technical Guides for Getting the Very Best Out of Your Print
Here we continue where we left off in the last post, with the second half of our library of extremely useful print-related resources. These further tips, tricks and technical guides cover things like envelopes, paper sizes, foil blocking, raised print in all its forms, folders, roller banners, variable data printing and why you should use it — and much more. Follow the guides to ensure that you get the very best return on the investment you have made into your printing.
16. Folders
Printed folders come in many shapes and sizes and demonstrate various levels of complexity. Whether used to hold a simple business card or several internal brochures and more, there can often be more to folders than meets the eye. Here’s a handy guide to what’s possible.
17. How to Print Economically
Make the most of your design and printing budget with our handy guide to keeping a lid on printing costs. Here’s how …
18. Roller Banners
Our guide to roller banners – what they are, what they can be used for, sizes, artwork specifications and some examples. Learn more here.
19. Raised Print
If you’d like to add a new dimension to your printing and print something in relief, here’s a handy guide showing how to make your printing stand out.
20. Fonts
Our guide to using fonts in your artwork, including ways to make sure what you design is what you end up printing. Embedding fonts, outlining fonts and more, right here.
21. Printing – Under the Magnifying Glass
Printing under the magnifying glass: our close-up guide to using tints, mixing inks or tints, use of black(s), dot formations and how these differ between litho, digital and large format printing processes. Learn more in this guide.
22. Paper for Printing — A Beginner’s Guide
A beginner’s guide to paper for printing, whether coated, uncoated, recycled, textured or something else. Read our guide here.
23. UK Paper Sizes — A Handy Reference
UK paper sizes – a handy reference. Includes the ISO series of sizes including A sizes (‘A4’ etc.), B, C, D, RA and SRA sizes plus many more. It also includes a few other useful facts that may surprise you. Here’s the guide.
24. Variable Data Printing: for Personalised Print
Variable data and its use in truly personalised printing. Learn all about it here.
25. ‘Print on Demand’ & its Benefits
‘Print on Demand’ – what it is, it’s key benefits, how you can use it to your advantage and where you can get it. Here’s the guide.
26. Everything You’ll Ever Need to Know about Envelopes
Envelopes – our handy guide telling you Read more