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About Bleed in Files

About Bleed in Files

What is bleed? Bleed is the extended size of a file past the final printed size.  For example, if you’re getting a business card printed and the final size is 3.5 x 2″, the file needed to be provided would be 3.75 x 2.25″.  Bleed needed for all files is a quarter inch (1/4″ or 0.25″). Why is bleed Read More

Cardstock & Finishing Descriptions

Cardstock & Finishing Descriptions

We offer several different cardstocks and paper on our products.  Not all of our products can be offered with each one of these cardstock and finishes, but this is a glossary to help you understand the difference between them. AQ Gloss Also known as AQ Semi Gloss, this is a more subtle gloss than the UV Read More

Using Images in Your Design

Using Images in Your Design

What images can you use in your design? If you are designing your own marketing materials, images used in your design need to be pre-approved for stock use.  You cannot grab any image off the internet to use.  This is copyright infringement and can get you into trouble.  If you are uncomfortable designing your own material, we Read More

Zipping Files

Zipping Files

What does zipping files mean? Zipping files is a way of taking a bunch of different files and putting it into one folder and “zipping it”.  As you know, you can easily put files in a folder on your computer, but you can’t send that folder over email.  Zipping means you are compressing the folder and now you Read More