Print File Preparation: 9 Things to Check Before Sending Files to a China Printer Once you have finished your design and checked everything twice. Then, you’re ready to send it for printing. But before you click Send, we recommend you to take a few minutes to review your files. Minor errors such as the use […]
What Factors Will Affect the Drying Condition for Catalogue Printing? Drying is one of those steps in catalogue printing that people don’t think about until something goes wrong. Most of these problems are due to poor drying conditions, such as the ink on the cover, the page being sticky, and the color after binding. So
Why, How, and When to Use Textured Paper in Print Design The first thing you feel when you get a printed piece is the paper itself. In other words, before readers read the content or see an image, they experience the texture. This is the power of textured paper. By choosing the right texture, you
GSM to LB: Paper Weight Conversion GSM to LB. If you are thinking of printing something, such as a book or card, you may have seen two notations, “GSM” and “LB,” as units representing the thickness of paper. To be honest, this is confusing. Some say use “200 gsm,” while others say “80 lb,” so
Different Printing Methods: Guide to Digital & Offset Best When you’re looking to get something printed whether it’s a book, brochure, or marketing material. You have noticed, there are many different printing methods in the world. Printing technology has advanced greatly, and now it is possible to choose from many methods. Each has its own
Understanding Gutters in Book Printing When preparing for printing a book, the term “gutter” is always heard. If you are unfamiliar with the publishing industry, you may wonder what this refers to and why it is so important. Understanding the gutter is essential for achieving a professional finish that is easy to read, does not
Uncoated Paper for Book Printing When you pick up a novel and feel its soft and natural touch on your fingertips, it is “uncoated paper.” This is one of the most widely used papers in book printing, but it is also the most misunderstood paper at the same time. If you make a mistake in
The Most Popular Comic Book Art Styles? Comics have a history of more than 100 years, and during that time, their art styles have evolved into truly diverse and exciting. From humorous newspaper manga to darkly affectionate graphic novels, comic art does not stop evolving. In this blog, I will explain the history, the most
What Is Full Color Printing? What’s full color printing is the process of reproducing images, photographs, illustrations and other visual content on paper by combining cyan, magenta, yellow, and black (collectively called CMYK). By overlapping these four colors in different amounts, a printer can create any color you see on the page, from deep ocean-like
How to Print a Children Book: The Complete Guide for Self-Published Authors You have written the story. Now, what’s next? For the first author, the path from the finished manuscript to the illustration book can feel exciting but also confusing. Many questions come into mind. Who is responsible for the illustration? How much does it
Why Are There Blank Pages in Books? Blank pages in books is not avoided.When you pick up any printed book and flip through the pages, you will almost always notice a few blank pages everywhere. Some appear at the end, some before a new chapter, and sometimes even at the very beginning. These blank pages
How to avoid mistakes in published books? Mistakes in published books is very important when you are ready to print your book. After finishing the writing, you are excited and imagine holding your printed copy. But before pressing the publishing button, you must avoid the costly mistakes many new self-publishers make. 1. The Editing Mistake
