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17 Mar
Coronavirus Response Carter Printing

Coronavirus Operations Plan for Carter Printing

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/17/2020 - 14:14

We have all seen and been impacted by the rapidly evolving situation with the Coronavirus.  We wanted to send a quick update to let you k Read more about Coronavirus Operations Plan for Carter Printing

25 Mar
You are essential to Carter Printing

You are Essential

Submitted by dhutton on Wed, 03/25/2020 - 13:46

We are all essential businesses even if not all of us have been fortunate, like we have, to be identified as such.  You may be on hold, w Read more about You are Essential

23 Mar
Carter Printing Proofing

What is the purpose of a proof?

Submitted by dhutton on Mon, 03/23/2020 - 09:45

Proofing is one of those things in printing that everyone knows you need it, but beyond that there is a lot of confusion.  We have stream Read more about What is the purpose of a proof?

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?

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?

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Glossary

What is Aqueous Coating?

A water based coating applied like ink by a printing press to protect and enhance the printing underneath.  Aqueous coating is often used to instantly seal in ink so that the paper can be immediately folded and handled without damaging or smearing the ink that is still wet. It comes comes in various finishes such as gloss, dull, and soft touch.