Understanding Commercial Printing Options

Choosing a Printing Service
Offset lithography, flexography, digital, thermography, desktop-it may all be "printing", but what are the differences in printing services and which is right for your project?

Offset Printing and Offset Lithography Explained
The standard commercial printing method used around the world

Choosing a Printing Company
As with many business choices, partnering with a printing company requires you to ask the right questions to find the right fit for your business.

Custom Printing Uses
How to use custom printing in your own business marketing pieces to set yourself apart from your competitors.

Custom Printing and Finishing Effects
Descriptions and visual samples of custom finishing options such as spot colors, die cutting, embossing and foil stamping.

Business Printing
One of the key components of your business printing arsenal is the identity package.

Trade Printing - Should You Use a Trade Printer?
What is Trade Printing? Who are Trade Printers, and why you should care?

Corporate Printing Solutions
Save time and money while controlling your brand content.

Web-to-Print Solutions
Web-to-print is an online printing solution that bridges that gap between digital files and print production.

Four Color Process Printing Explained
How 4 Color Process Printing (C-M-Y-K) Works.

Eco Friendly Printing in the Commercial Printing Industry
How to evaluate whether you're getting eco-friendly printing.

Recycled Paper Myths
Understanding the facts and myths about the environmental impacts of paper production and recycled paper.

Graphic Arts Printing Tips and Guidelines for Success
Tips for getting your graphic arts printing project printed successfully.

Sequential Numbering Printing Services
All about using sequential numbering on forms, invoices, purchase orders, tickets, etc.

Hot Foil Stamping for Custom Printing
Using hot foil stamping on your marketing materials can make you stand out from the crowd.

Professional Printing Tips for Business
Some tips and resources for getting professional printing done for your business.

Aqueous Coating Spot Varnish and UV Coating for Printing
Aqueous Coating, Spot Varnish and UV Coating options in printing explained.

Custom Printing with Metallic Ink
Advantages and considerations for using metallic inks on your custom print project.

Custom Die Cutting with Printing
Die cutting video, samples and advantages of using a die cut on your marketing materials.

Custom Embossing and Stamping Services
Explanation of embossing and how to use it to increase the effectiveness of your marketing materials.

Paper Folding Patterns for Commercial Printing
Understanding standard and custom folding options for your printed marketing piece.

Using Pantone or Spot Colors in Printing
When to use Pantone Matching System (PMS) colors instead of or with CMYK process to enhance your printing.

2 Color Printing Using Pantone or Spot Color Inks
Advantages and disadvantages of using 2 color printing when spot colors or brand considerations are needed.

Note Cards Printing
How to use note cards as part of a personalized marketing and communications strategy.

UV Coating for Printing
UV coating has several advantages over other coating methods such as aqueous coating or varnish.

Getting Your Marketing Materials Printed

Full Color Brochure Printing and Mailing

Postcard Printing and Mailing

Getting Your Business Cards Printed

Flyer Printing Services

Folded Business Cards Printing

Carbonless NCR Form Printing

Personalized Post-it® Notes

Plastic Cards Printing

Club Card Printing

Custom Vinyl Banners and Large Format Poster Printing