Using Commercial Printers
Here's how to find the right printer and how to choose between different types of printing for your desktop published job.
Get a Good Quote
Get tips on getting printing quotes.
Stop Printer Hopping
Be faithful to your printer for better service.
Sending Files to Your Service Bureau or Printer
Requirements differ from one printer to another but if you know the basics for sending files to your service bureau (SB) or printer it will elminate most common problems that might prevent them from processing your job.
Know Your Printing Terms
Learn to speak the language.
Sending Fonts to Your Service Bureau or Printer
If you want to avoid delays and errors on your next project, take the extra steps to ensure that you send the right fonts with your file.
Lower Print Quality Requirements to Save Money
Get a money-saving tip.
Sending Graphics to Your Service Bureau or Printer
Avoid these common problems when sending graphics with your digital files.
Ask For and Pay For Speed
When you needed it yesterday.
Newsweb Printing Tips
From Intermountain Color, tips for designs to be printed on newsweb presses.
Photocopying vs. Printing
"My Design Primer" helps you decide which type of reproduction method is best for your project.
What does my printer need to know?
My Design Primer has a list of items that your printer needs to know in order to supply a bid and ensure that they can handle your project to your satisfaction.
What should I ask my prospective printer?
Tell them what you need, but also ask questions such as "How many presses do you have and what are the color capabilities of each?" "What linescreen do you use?" "What kind of proofs can I expect to see before my project is printed?" and more. Tips from My Design Primer.