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Being a commercial printer, I receive quote requests for a variety of print projects every day. One thing I have noticed is that when a low-luster paper stock is desired, the quote request will frequently describe ... Read More

Optimal Folding Dimensions for Printed Maps Most printed maps are oversized documents. So, unless a map is to be mounted on a wall or other flat surface, it is usually folded using a sequence of vertical... Read More

Color Image vs Grayscale Image In the realm of commercial printing, the term Grayscale refers to a technique for creating images, such as photographs or designs, using different percentages of black ink to... Read More

When looking to produce posters, charts, wall maps or other large prints, the order quantity is generally what determines the most cost-effective production method for a particular project. For example,... Read More

A Ringed Binder, such as the popular 3-Ring Binder, is a time-tested binding method for organizing and storing a collection of documents. The primary benefit of a ringed binder is that pages and inserts can be... Read More

In addition to printing presses, commercial book printers use many other types of equipment to assist with book production. For example, trimming, scoring, folding, gluing and other bindery operations are... Read More

Books for young children require different features and construction elements than other types of printed books Children's Books must be designed to capture and hold the attention of a child. Unlike... Read More

Need a short run of Hardcover Books printed? It's more Affordable than you might think! Have you written a children's book and are now looking for a printer to produce it as a hardcover version? Are you... Read More

Hard Cover Binding, also referred to as Casebound, Hardbound, or Hardback Binding, adds an element of quality and prestige to printed books. Hard Cover bookbinding provides a high level of... Read More