How do I know which paper to choose for my project?
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Bookbinding – what method is best?
In this blog we are going to explain the difference between the various book binding methods.
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Is it a Page or a Sheet?
Goodness! Is there even a difference? The answer is “Yes, there is a difference – especially when it comes to printing”. In this diagram we show you the difference. This is especially important when you give us information about a book that you need to print. We want to know the number of pages (written pp)
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Quotations
What do we need from you in order to send you a quote? Firstly, this would very much depend on what you would like a quote on. We have pretty standard specifications for certain items (but it can be changed of course). Business cards and folders are printed on 300gsm paper. Pamphlets are printed
What is the difference between an A4 and A5?
A4 size is the one we all know best – that is the standard size sheet you use in your desktop printer or photocopy machine and it measures 210 x 297 mm. A5 is half the size of an A4 and A4 is again half the size of an A3 sheet. If you need to
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How do I design a cover for a book so that it is the correct size and print ready?
For the purpose of this exercise, we will presume that the final size of your book will be A5 (148 x 210 mm). The other factor that determines the size of your book cover, will be the thickness of the spine and that depends on two things: the number of pages in the book and
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What is meant by a high or low resolution image?
Resolution values are expressed as PPI (pixels per inch) or DPI (dots per inch). Higher resolutions mean that there are more pixels per inch (PPI), resulting in more pixel information and creating a high-quality, crisp image. Images with lower resolutions have fewer pixels, and if those few pixels are too large (usually when an image is
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What is “bleed” in the printing industry?
Bleed is one of the most important concepts in printing to ensure a professional looking end product. It deals with how a project is printed and cut. Bleed expands the design beyond the designated printing area (i.e. your design is slightly larger than the intended print size). If there is no bleed, your design
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