Printing 101: Printing Industry Knowledge Base
Printing Processes
- What is Offset Printing?
- What is Digital Printing?
- What is Flexography?
- What is Gravure Printing?
- What is Screen Printing?
Printing Equipment
- Exploring the Different Types of Printers, Presses, and Equipment Used in Printing
- What is Bindery Equipment in Printing?
- What are the Finishing Machines Used in Printing?
- Cutting and Trimming Machines Explained
Printing Materials
- What is Cardstock and its Weights
- Toner vs. Ink: Which One Should You Choose?
- What Are Printing Substrates?
- How to Choose the Right Paper Type
Print Finishing
- 11 Print Finishing Techniques
- What Is The Difference Between Embossed and Debossed?
- How to Choose the Best Booklet Binding
Printing Applications
- What is Commercial Printing: An Overview
- Stickers and Labels Professional Printing Options
- The 5 Printing Methods for Packaging
- What is large format printing?
Prepress and Quality Control Process
- What is Prepress?
- The Ultimate Prepress Checklist
- What is Color Management?
- How to Get Your Image File Print-Ready: Image Resolution and Format Requirements
- The 3 Main Stages of Quality Control in Printing
- What is Preflight in Printing?
- What is Proofing in Printing?
- ISO Standards for Professional Printing
- Sustainability in Commercial Printing
Color Management
Digital Printing Trends
Printing Industry Associations and Events
Marketing Essentials
- The Fundamentals of Brochure Design
- 10 Brochure Folds and How to Create Them
- 6 Components to Consider When Creating a Custom Calendar
- Standard Booklet Sizes
- Yes, It’s Illegal to Put Flyers in Mailboxes (Here’s What You Can Do)
Signs and Banners
- Metal Signs: Aluminum Composite vs. Solid Aluminum
- Banner Sizes: Your Guide to Effective Banner Sizes
- Comparing Banner Material Types
- Foolproof Tips on How to Hang Banners
- Banner Font Size - What Font Size Should I Use for My Banner?
- How Much Does a Banner Cost?
Packaging and Boxes
Real Estate Resources
- How to Effectively Use Direct Mail in Real Estate Promotion
- Designing an Effective Real Estate Postcard
- A Guide to Effective Open House Directional Signs
- Optimal Sizes & Formats for Real Estate Signs
- Essential Print Materials for Real Estate Promotions
- 10 Common Mistakes to Avoid in Real Estate Postcards