Online Printing Resources
Take your printing, design and marketing skills to a new level with these handy resources.
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🛠 Tutorials
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VIDEO: How to Place an Order
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A brief how-to for first time customers who are ready to place a printing order online.
Converting Files to PDF
Learn how to convert nearly any file to PDF (and merge them into one file) using these simple, free utilities.
Design Bleeds in Canva
Canva is a popular free resource for graphic design, but their bleed instructions don't reflect what we need! Here's how to make it work.
Printing from PDF Files
Learn how to create PDF files for print using common software such as Word, Publisher, G Suite and more.
Embed Fonts for Print
Avoid printing errors and make sure your content looks correct on any device by embedding your fonts in your PDF.
Design a Bleed
Learn how to design a bleed, which allows graphics to be printed edge of the sheet instead of leaving white margins.
Design Perfect Bound Covers
Tips on designing a perfect bound book cover for print, including a spine-width calculator.
Tri-fold Brochure Design
Tri-fold brochures are one of the trickier print-design formats to master. This handy guide makes it a breeze.
📄 Articles
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How to Choose Paper for Printing
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Everything you need to know to select the right paper stock for your print job.
How to Format a Childrens Book
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Learn how to design a children's book that grabs and holds their attention and creates lifelong memories.
Color Selection Guide
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Learn about color psychology and how to choose colors for effective print marketing materials.
Book Printing Guide
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Start your book printing journey with this guide. Learn how to choose paper, binding and finishing options for your book.
Creative Ideas for Large Format
Get ideas on how to use large format posters, wide format photos, banners and more for creative design and advertising.
Spiral Binding vs. Wire-o Binding
Plastic coil (spiral) binding and wire-o binding have their similarities and differences. Learn the pros, cons, and common uses for both.
10 Reasons Businesses Print Books
Businesses of all sorts print books to add value and benefit for their customers, employees, and bottom line. Here's 10 reasons why.
Perfect vs. Saddle Stitch Binding
Learn about two of the most popular binding methods for books and booklets, including pros, cons and common uses.
How to Design a Coloring Book
Coloring books are a fun, stress-relieving activity for all ages. Create a custom coloring book that your audience loves with these 10 layout and design tips.
8 Principles of Design
Learn how to create eye-popping designs for your print marketing materials with this guide for beginners and novice graphic designers.
Self Publishing Trends
See what's hot in custom book printing this year with our Top 3 Self-Publishing Trends of 2023.
File Setup Checklist
Review these important considerations to ensure your printing project turns out just the way you want.
Small Business Marketing
Make every dollar count with these print marketing ideas for small business.
Sustainable Printing
Learn what we do, and what you can do, to reduce the environmental impact of printing.
Guide to Self Publishing
Get ready to print and market your book with this helpful guide and checklist for authors and self publishers.
Custom Book Ideas
Get inspired with 12 customization ideas to make your self-published book stand out from the crowd.
Rich Black vs. CMYK Black
Learn about the differences in print output between Rich Black (composed of CMYK colors) and 100% K (composed of Black only).
What Is Collating?
Learn about collating, what it means, different methods and reasons for collating your sheets, and more.
Image Resolution: DPI vs. PPI
Learn how your file's image resolution (Pixels Per Inch) affects the quality of your printed piece.
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