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25 Jan
How do you prepare files for printing?

How do you prepare files for printing?

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/25/2017 - 12:05

Preparing files for print can be a challenge.  This guide will help make it easier. Read more about How do you prepare files for printing?

09 Dec
Carter Printing Christmas Decorating Contest

2018 Christmas Decorating Contest

Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/09/2018 - 19:45

*Update 12-14-2018 - The contest is over and the winners are:

  Read more about 2018 Christmas Decorating Contest

02 Feb
Crossover Best Practices

What are crossovers, and what do I need to watch out for?

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/02/2017 - 14:18

A crossover is a page spread where text and/or image crosses over the spine from the left hand to the right hand page. Read more about What are crossovers, and what do I need to watch out for?

31 Jan

What file format should I use when sending artwork to a printer?

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/31/2017 - 08:43

A print ready PDF is our preferred format.  This format combines all of your fonts, images, and other elemen Read more about What file format should I use when sending artwork to a printer?

25 Jan

How do I use Carter Remote?

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/25/2017 - 17:11

Carter Remote is a web based softproofing portal. Read more about How do I use Carter Remote?

25 Jan

How do I send files to you?

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/25/2017 - 17:04

We have tried to make sending files to us as simple and straightforward as possible. Read more about How do I send files to you?

25 Jan

What is rich black and when should I use it?

Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/25/2017 - 16:39

Rich black is a combination of 100% black ink and an additional mixture of cyan magenta and yellow ink. Read more about What is rich black and when should I use it?

19 Apr
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Typography

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/19/2016 - 19:05

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15 Apr
Bleeds

What are bleeds?

Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/15/2016 - 15:57

Bleed is a key element to many printed pieces and creep comes into play in books. Read more about What are bleeds?

15 Mar
Page Creep

What is creep?

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/15/2016 - 15:47

It is creeping out of the spine of your book. No we aren't talking about a ghost in an antique book. Read more about What is creep?

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Glossary

What is an Alteration?

Any change made by the customer after copy or artwork has been given to the printer. The change could be in copy, specifications or both. Also called AA, author alteration and customer alteration. There is often a charge for alterations after a proof has been approved.