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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

14 Feb
What is a PDF?

What is a PDF?

Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/14/2016 - 14:32

Printers have a problem.

08 Jan
Linwood Carter

CARTER, Linwood Foreman Jr., 91

Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/08/2016 - 00:00

CARTER, Linwood Foreman Jr., 91, of Richmond, went to .

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Glossary

What is adhesive binding?

A binding made of single sheets stuck together at the back with glue or paste. The most common form is known as perfect binding.