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Printed Maps in the Digital Age
In today’s digital world, it’s easy to access an online map service (like those offered by Google and Apple) or a GPS system that will provided step-by-step instructions on how…
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The Difference Between Catalog Envelopes and Booklet Envelopes
Catalog and Booklet envelopes are designed to mail catalogs, booklets, brochures, sales literature — basically anything where a standard #10 business envelope would not be appropriate or sufficient. These kind…
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Laminated Menus for Restaurants
Restaurants are harsh environments for printed paper products. Menus are particularly susceptible to being damaged by spilled beverages, handling by greasy fingers, etc. Lamination is the ideal solution for making…
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Printing Terminology: Sell Sheets
Usually found in presentation folders, at trade show booths, in show rooms, or at point-of-sale displays, a sell sheet is, in essence, a flyer dedicated to providing critical information about…
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Printing Terminology: Paper & Laminate Thickness Measurements
Most frequently, the choice of paper stock for a print project is based on the weight of the paper, which is often given an additional designation for its intended use.…
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Promotional: Custom-Printed Bookmarks
Do you have a friend, family member, yourself even, who is a bibliophile —a lover (and reader) of books? As any dedicated bibliophile and reader of books knows, having a…
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Printing Terminology: Synthetic Paper
Traditional paper, made from (primarily) wood and rag (cloth) fibers, has been around for centuries and is still the most common substrate used in the printing industry. However, synthetic paper…
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Printing Terminology: Rack Cards
If you’ve ever stopped at a visitor’s center while traveling along an interstate highway, spent time in an airport lounge waiting for a flight, mingled in a hotel lobby, or…
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Full-Color Printing is More Affordable Than Ever!
In years past, the high cost of four color process (CMYK) printing meant only the largest companies and organizations could afford to have pieces printed in full-color. Smaller and mid-size…
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Printing Terminology: Sealed Edge or Flush Cut Lamination
When seeking to have a piece laminated, there are a couple of laminating options to consider before choosing the method most appropriate to your needs. Sealed Edge Lamination As its…