Printing Knowledge Library
Our printing knowledge library 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 LibraryWhat is printer bleed? BleedWhat is printer bleed? It is something to make our cutting easier. 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 wi...
Varnish Guide
Knowledge LibraryTypes of Varnish in Printing What are the types of varnish in printing?Varnish is a coating that applies to your printed piece during or after printing. A varnish is added to a piece to enhance the look or to protect the piece from scuff...
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? Below the paper types are explained in detail. Hopefully these paper types explained in detail help take some of the mystery out of selecting offset press ...
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, pdfOur Partner Resource Guide is provided to you as a service and a guide. Within this guide, we cover many topics and answer many frequently asked questions, but on the chance that you have additional questions, Printing Partners is always...
Variable Printing Guide
Knowledge Library, downloadable, Guide, pdf, variable printingGuide 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 Indianap...
Creating Die Files
Knowledge Library, die cutting, die files, downloadable, embossing, Guide, how-to, pdfA 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 fin...
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, termsWelcome 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 c...
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 serviceNeed some quick guidance on USPS postal regulations? We have a USPS Postcard Mailing Safe Area Template that will help you figure out where the barcodes and addresses are going to go. This area described is for the minimum requirement. Y...