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| What is a proof ? |
A trial impression, as of composed type, taken to correct errors and make alterations.
Your proof is a way of ensuring that the design of the product that you have chosen is accurately positioned according to your requirements. Typically, we will produce a proof which will be sent to you online or printed on paper which can be viewed in our store or delivered to you in person. |
| Why do I need to look at a proof if I've already given you everything I need to have done ? |
Your approval on the final proof is assurance that you have thoroughly and carefully checked the spelling and placement of the art prior to it being printed in mass. It benefits everyone if errors are caught in the proofing process rather than after the job is completed and delivered.
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| How can I get an estimated cost of my job ?
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Call us today at 919-834-9463 and talk with one of our customer service representatives. |
| What are bleeds ?
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A bleed is the portion of your design that go beyond the finished trim size of your project. This allows printers to trim your job and give the appearance that objects "bleed" off the page. If you don't have a bleed, there could be white space left around the edge of your project. We require 1/8" margin all the way around. |
| What file formats do you accept ? |
We prefer to receive all artwork in PDF format. |
| What resolution or dpi should I use for my files ? |
Resolution or dpi (dots per inch) is simply a measure of how many dots of color are in a given inch. Images for commercial printing need to be placed or embedded into your designed files at a high resolution of 300 dpi. Images from the web are usually 72dpi and any image that is less than 300dpi is not suitable to use for commercial printing. Images with a resolution less than 300 dpi will look fuzzy and pixilated with jagged edges in your finished product. If you enlarge an image, you lower the resolution. If you reduce an image you can increase the resolution - so as long as your original image is large enough. Resolutions higher than 300 dpi do not improve the image quality enough to make a difference, it will however make a much larger file that takes longer to upload. If you are purchasing stock photography for your project, make sure you purchase the image in a 300dpi format, not 72dpi. If you are taking digital images from your camera, or using a scanner to obtain the image, be sure your settings are calculated for a high resolution of 300dpi. |
| What is the difference between Cover Stock and Text Stock ? |
There are mainly two types of stock, cover and text. Text stock is what is commonly used for pages in magazines, flyers, and brochures. Cover stock is a thicker heavier paper used for brochures, postcards and magazine covers. |
| Will I always receive the exact amount of prints ordered ? |
Most times you will receive a little more than asked for free of charge. Printing industry trade standards allow for shortages up to 5%, so if you are planning prints to be sent out for a mailing list, it is wise to order 5% more than you need to make up for the possible shortage. |
| To learn more about how we can help you grow your business: |
Call 919-834-9463 or email us now! |
Hours of Operation:
8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday |
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