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Brian Madsen

Brian Madsen317-356-2522 BMadsen@PrintingPartners.netWhen I was a child, the values my father taught me have stuck with me to this day, and has shaped the person I am today. He showed me daily the value of hard work, love others and honesty. My Favorite QuoteThe most important things in life take effort and hard work!I find the most joy, when I …

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Mike Williams

Mike Williams317-664-7805 MWilliams@PrintingPartners.netI grew up a military kid. Moved from town to town and school to school. My goal was for our kids to go to one school corporation and put down roots. Well all five graduated from Center Grove High School and three are still living in the area. Matthew 19:26With God all things are possible.What do I do …

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Jon Broviak

Jon Broviak317-664-7824 Jon@PrintingPartners.netMost days I learn something new, and more time than not it is my kids that are teaching me. Like, I never would have guessed that I would rather coach football than watch football. Favorite Quote“Wherever you go, go with your heart”Confucius

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Michelle Stevens

Michelle Stevens317-631-5986 Michelle@PrintingPartners.netMy name is Michelle Stevens, lifelong resident of Martinsville, IN. I’m a small town, Indiana girl with a BIG heart! I’ve been with Printing Partners for over 25 years, my extended family forever. You could say I come from a Long (their last name was Long) line of printers, – my Grandfather worked at the old ruling company …

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Mary O’Brien

Mary T. O’Brien317-635-2282 Mary@PrintingPartners.netMy greatest accomplishment is raising my fabulous five with my husband. I grew up in a small town (Manawa, Wisconsin) and loved every minute of it. I refer to myself as a city girl (population of 1206) who married my HTH (home town honey-Joel) Favorite Quote:A lake carries you into recesses of feeling otherwise impenetrable. – William …

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Becky Harris

Becky Harris317-664-7817 Becky@PrintingPartners.netMy personal brand can be summed up in a few short words: family, friends, animals and community. Interesting Fact #1The lord has blessed me with three beautiful daughters, a terrific son-in-law and a grandson Russel.Interesting Fact #2Outside of work you will find me active with the 4-H programs in our community, tending to one of the many dogs …

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George Nassar

George Nassar317-664-7820 GNassar@PrintingPartners.netAfter arriving in the U.S. in 1988, I began my career in the printing industry while concurrently pursuing an electrical engineering degree at IUPUI. Four years of dedication to academics and my busy, successful day job resulted in a life-altering change of plans: to ultimately stick with the printing business which I had come to know and love. …

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Brian Miller

Brian Miller317-664-7821 Brian@PrintingPartners.netAs a former cub scout, I’m always preparing for the next adventure. Before I was 14, I’d lived in seven cites from Long Island, NY to Baton Rouge, LA, so developing the ability to adapt to change, and to keep forging ahead on the trail has pretty much guided me my entire life. Along the way, there have …

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Dennis Shea

Dennis Shea317-664-7822 Dennis@PrintingPartners.netFollowing in my father’s footsteps, being in the printing industry over thirty years has been a very rewarding career. I plan to continue for many years to come so let’s start a conversation today on how we can best utilize my experience to maximize your budget. What would I do for free if I could? Teach high school …

Pantone Matching

PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM

What is it? The Pantone Color System, or PMS, is a standardized color matching system, used worldwide to help help printers and designers maintain color consistency, without having to contact each other to determine a certain color makeup. How does it work? Pantone colors are described by their number, for example, PMS 205 is pink. There are over 1,000 colors …

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Joel O’Brien – Owner

Joel O’Brien317-664-7802 Joel@PrintingPartners.netJoel O’Brien spent his childhood milking cows at dawn, playing football at dusk, and causing trouble with his brothers in his free time. He has now replaced milking cows with late night shifts spent at the office. Joel proudly spends his time watching his children play on the field. He also enjoys riding a casual sixty mile bike …

Layout Guides

Layout Guides for you to download and use. Below is a collection of PDF files that show you how to set up a particluar layout. Items such as: Accordian Folds, Roll Folds, No 9 Remittance Envelopes, etc. We will be adding to this section as clients request different guides, so check back on occasion.

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QR Codes, PURLs & GURLs

What are QR Codes, PURLs & GURLs?Quick Response (QR) Codes are barcodes that contain various types of information and can be read by smartphones using a barcode reader app.While they are used for many purposes, the most common uses are: To connect print items to digital resources by linking to landing pages, websites or social media. Or to store information …

Variable Printing Indianapolis

Variable Printing Guide

Guide to Variable Printing With proper organization, variable data isn’t difficult. Preparing and gathering the data is the aspect of personalized printing that requires time and careful planning. If you need variable printing Indianapolis, contact us. How to design your project Designing and creating a variable data piece does not require special software. You can design and create a variable …

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Creating Die Files

Home→Creative Ink Blog→Knowledge LibraryCreating Die Files: A Comprehensive Guide to Precision Printing TechniquesDie files are essential tools in the printing industry, crucial for cutting, scoring, foil stamping, and embossing to create impressive printed materials. This guide will explore advanced die files, including sculpted dies that elevate your projects.Request an Estimate Understanding Die FilesA die file acts as a blueprint for …

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PDF Creation Guide

Step-by-step PDF guide for making high-resolution PDF files in QuarkXpress and Adobe InDesign. [– InDesign –]  [– QuarkXpress –]

Submitting Files

If you would like to download these instructions, they are available in PDF here. If you have any questions, please contact your salesperson or CSR. Jobs sent into Printing Partners for digital printing or conventional printing should adhere to these guidelines as closely as possible. By meeting these guidelines, there is a greater opportunity to reduce the overall cost of …

Glossary

Welcome to Printing Partners of Indianapolis, Indiana. Here is a long list of terms that we or other printers may use. In this printer glossary, there are no dumb questions. Who knew 4/4 didn’t equal 1. If you are lost please give us a call 317-635-2282 or Request an Estimate 1/1 Designation of one color front/one color back on any …

Kodak Nexpress Dimensional Ink Guide

Dimensional Ink Guide

Kodak Nexpress Dimensional Ink GuideIt’s an advancement in printing you can both see and feel. Taking printing to a new level is the tactile experience provided by Dimensional Clear Ink on the NexPress. Download the PDF GuidePrinting Partners is proud to offer its customers the ability to give specified text and images a “raised” or 3D effect, making your next …

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Types of Print Binding

Home→Creative Ink Blog→Knowledge LibraryComprehensive Guide to Book Binding Types: Choose the Best for Your Printing ProjectDiscover the best book binding methods for your printing project with Printing Partners. Whether you’re creating a booklet, novel, or premium hardcover, choosing the right binding is crucial for functionality and aesthetics. Our guide explores popular binding options, their advantages, disadvantages, and ideal use cases …