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Planning Printing for an Event: The Stress-Free Timeline Every Event Manager Needs

Artwork Preparation, Blogs, Large Format Printing, Printing Services

1 month ago

If you’re planning an event, there’s one thing we can almost guarantee: the weeks leading up to event day will fly. And when time is flying, signage and printing can…

Too Close for Comfort: Why Print Files Need Bleed

Artwork Preparation, Blogs, Large Format Printing, Printing Tips

2 months ago

Ever seen a print job that looked perfect on screen but ended up with a white edge, a short panel, or a finish that just felt slightly off once installed?…

CMYK setup on artwork files for digital printing

Oops, That’s Not the Colour: Why CMYK Matters for Printing

Artwork Preparation, Blogs, Digital Printing, Signage Solutions

3 months ago

You sign off on your artwork, feeling confident the colours look sharp, vibrant, and exactly on brand. Then the printed version arrives and something feels off. The blue looks duller,…

an image showing how to outline fonts for print

Artwork: What Does “Outlining Fonts” Mean?

Artwork Preparation, Blogs, Printing Tips, Signage Solutions

3 months ago

Why You MUST Outline Fonts for Print Before Sending Artwork Ever approved a proof only to see your final print come back looking “off”? One of the simplest ways to…

Fifty Shades of Black: True Black vs Rich Black in Printing

Artwork Preparation, Blogs, Large Format Printing, Printing Tips

4 months ago

You’d be forgiven for thinking black is just… black. Nice, simple, no drama. But when it comes to print, black has a surprisingly split personality. Understanding True Black vs Rich…