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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
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?

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 page 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 page creep?

14 Feb
What is a PDF?

What is a PDF?

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

Printers have a problem. Read more about What is a PDF?

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Glossary

What is anti offset powder?

Anti offset powder is a very fine powder lightly sprayed over the printed surface of coated paper as sheets leave a press. It helps prevent "offsetting"- where the wet ink on the front of one sheet rubs off on the back of the sheet on top of it.