This is a comprehensive guide that can help explain everything we do in PDF format. [– Download our Partners Guide –]
Variable Printing Guide
A downloadable PDF guide to preparing variable printing jobs. [– Download our variable printing guide –]
Creating Die Files
A quick guide to assist you in the creation of die files for foil stamping or die cutting. [– Download our die guide –]
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 …
Dimensional Ink Guide
It’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 give specified text and images a “raised” or 3D effect, making your next piece something unique and original in this …
Varnish 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 with moisture or chemicals. There is a difference between a varnish and an aqueous coating, see below. Spot Varnish A …
Binding Guide
An 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; adaptable to different paper types; offers singe-sheet insertion for flexible page count; bindings come in a wide variety of colors. Advantages: Lies flat; pages can be …
Mailing Guide
Click on the image below for a downloadable PDF guide on the current mailing requirements.