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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.

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:

 

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.

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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.