Why conference and associations should print event publications and training manuals in 2015… and beyond

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Innis Pencarrick

Printed or Digital? If you’ve only produced a digital version of your convention materials, you will be competing against every single beep, chime and alert from every email, Facebook, LinkedIn or Pinterest notifications, or the latest tweet about something which … Continue reading →

Posted in Printing | Tagged conference, convention, manuals, printing, trade show |

4 colour process printing – what you need to know

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Jon Teo

Full colour printing is achieved by using just four ink colours – Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black or CMYK (see box story below on what the K stands for). These are called process colours and full colour printing is also called … Continue reading →

Posted in Printing | Tagged colour separation, digital printing, halftone, offset printing, printing, rich black |

Choosing the right image resolution for your print job

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Jon Teo

Have you ever had a print job done and was disappointed with the quality of the images? This could have been the result of low image resolution of the photos you provided. Using low resolution images is one of the most … Continue reading →

Posted in Graphic Design, Printing, Tips & Tricks | Tagged printing, resolution |

Digital Printing vs Offset Printing

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Jon Teo

Digital printing technology has improved by leaps and bounds in recent years. These technological advances, together with having more finishing options available now and increased affordability make digital printing a popular choice for Vancouver’s commercial print services. This popularity has also brought … Continue reading →

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What is Thermography Printing?

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Jon Teo

Thermography, also known as Thermographic Printing, Raised Ink Printing and Offset Thermography, is a cost-effective alternative to achieve a raised effect similar to engraving and embossing. Thermography is widely regarded as an appealing and preferred printing process that adds prestige to any printed … Continue reading →

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Reflex Blue blues – how to overcome common printing problems

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Jon Teo

Reflex Blue is one of the most commonly used spot colours — especially for corporate colours — and it is one of the most problematic inks to use in the print shop.

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How Paper Affects Colours on Print Jobs

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Jon Teo

Print Shop 101: Paper Facts – How the paper you choose for your project will affect the way it prints. Paper plays a vital role in colour reproduction because its optical and surface properties impact how light is reflected and … Continue reading →

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