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Contained below is a collection of PDFs and web pages that can answer most of your digital printing, offset printing and bindery questions. If you don’t find a resource here, please contact your salesperson and we will get you the information that you need.
Bleed
Knowledge LibraryBleedWhat is printer bleed? Bleed is extra art that extends beyond your finished size. Bleeds needs to be at least 1/8" or 0.125" inches past the intended cut line, this ensures when we cut a large stack a paper no white edges will show....
Varnish Guide
Knowledge LibraryVarnish Guide Varnish refers to a coating applied to your printed piece during or after printing. A varnish is typically added to a piece to enhance the look or to protect the piece from scuffing or scratching due to handling or contact ...
Folding Guide
Knowledge Library, 3-panel gate fold, 4-panel double gate fold, 4-panel double parallel fold, 4-panel roll fold, 5-panel roll fold, accordion fold, Folding Guide, how to fold, Paper Folds, tri-fold, Z-foldAn online folding guide with panel calculators and an animation showing how the fold works. Folding Guide Welcome to the Printing Partners Interactive Folding Guide. Use the Pull Down Menu to select the type of fold and paper you are u...
UV Ink
Knowledge Library, color management, environmental, green, heidelberg, ink, speedmaster, UV inkWhat is UV Ink UV Ink is a newer formulation of ink that dries instantly under UV light, rather than relying on petroleum based solvents that have to evaporate in order to leave the pigment on the page. How is it better than older inks? ...
Recycling Guide
Knowledge Library, earth day, environmental, green, how it's made, recyclingOur paper Paper is the lifeblood of any printing company. Here at Printing Partners we go through hundreds of skids of paper a day, but not all of that makes it to the customer. Although we work to eliminate as much waste as possible, co...
COLOR MATCHING
Knowledge Library, Brand guidelines, CMYK, Color standards, PMS colors, RGBWhy are color standards important? A brand’s color becomes its calling card, creating associations and expectations, triggering mental images and memories. Studies show that the right color can increase brand recognition by up to 87%. ...
PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM
Knowledge Library, brand guidlines, CMYK, Color standards, PMS colors, RGBWhat 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 makeu...
Layout Guides
Knowledge Library, die lines, downloads, folds, guides, layout, pdfLayout 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 ...
Paper Types Explained
Knowledge Library, c1s, c2s, coated, dull, gloss, laid, linen, matte, satin, smooth, uncoated, woveWhen you are choosing a paper for your project, what do all the paper terms mean? Hopefully this information helps take some of the mystery out of selecting paper. The best advice we can give is to look at the swatch books and make sever...
QR Codes, PURLs & GURLs
Knowledge Library, data collection, digital, GURL, marketing, print, PURL, QR CodeQuick 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 di...
Partners Guide
Knowledge Library, downloadable, Guide, pdfThis is a comprehensive guide that can help explain everything we do in PDF format. [– Download our Partners Guide –]...
Variable Printing Guide
Knowledge Library, downloadable, Guide, pdf, variable printingA downloadable PDF guide to preparing variable printing jobs. [– Download our variable printing guide –]...
Creating Die Files
Knowledge Library, die cutting, die files, downloadable, embossing, Guide, how-to, pdfA quick guide to assist you in the creation of die files for foil stamping or die cutting. [– Download our die guide –]...
PDF Creation Guide
Knowledge Library, Guide, how-to, pdf, step by stepStep-by-step PDF guide for making high-resolution PDF files in QuarkXpress and Adobe InDesign. [– InDesign –] [– QuarkXpress –]...
Submitting Files
Knowledge Library, Guide, specs, uploadIf 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 ad...
Glossary
Knowledge Library, glossary, terms1/1 Designation of one color front/one color back on any print job; correspondingly 2/2 indicates two colors front/two colors back, and so forth. 4/4 Designation of four colors front/four colors back on any print job; correspondingly 2/2 i...
Dimensional Ink Guide
Knowledge Library, digital, dimensional ink, Guide, how it works, tactile, textureIt’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. Printing Partners is proud to offer its customers the ability to giv...
Binding Guide
Knowledge Library, binding, books, coil binding, Guide, how it works, perfect binding, saddle stitch, smythe sewnAn online guide to the various types of binding methods that we offer. Wire-O, Spiral & GBC Wire-O Bind Example Spiral Bind Example (Plasticoil®) GBC Binding Example Advantages: Lies flat; pages can be removed without deletion; adaptabl...
Equipment List
Knowledge Library, equipment, equipment list, heidelberg, Printing PartnersAn overview of our production equipment with their sizes and specifications. Commercial Press Heidelberg SpeedMaster XL 106 Ink: UV Number of heads: 8 with in-line coating Minimum sheet size: 13.39″ × 18.90″ Maximum sheet size: 29.53″ x...
Mailing Guide
Knowledge Library, downloadable, Guide, mailing, pdf, postage, postal serviceClick on the image below for a downloadable PDF guide on the current mailing requirements....