Paper Types Explained

Paper Types Explained in Detail

Types of Paper ExplainedWritten by Kraig Downham, Marketing Director at Printing PartnersWhen selecting the between different types of printing paper stock types for your project, it’s crucial to understand the various terms. What sets matte apart from uncoated? We’ll provide detailed explanations of these types. A clear understanding of common types assists in choosing between coated and uncoated for commercial …

QR Code Scanning with Phone

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 …

Creating Die Files

A quick guide to assist you in creating die files for foil stamping or die cutting. Creating Die Files Both of these processes require a die, the difference being that one cuts and one stamps. Additional time will be needed once your final proofs have been approved in order to have a die created. Die Cutting Depending on what you …

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 …

Types of Print Binding

Types of Print BindingAre you in the process of creating a book, presentation, or another project that requires printing? Then you might be wondering which binding method to go with. There are many types of print bindings available and each has its own advantages. In this blog post, we’ll explore some popular options so you can make an informed decision …

Equipment List

Printing Equipment List An overview of our production equipment with their sizes and specifications. Commercial Press Heidelberg SpeedMaster XL 106 – 8 color Perfector with DryStar UV Ink: UV Number of heads: 8 with in-line coating Minimum sheet size: 13.39″ × 18.90″ Maximum sheet size: 29.53″ x 41.34″ Maximum image area: 29.13″ × 41.34″ Gripper: 0.43″ Perfector*: Yes Additional features: …