FAQs

​​​​1. What type of products and services do you provide?

 

That's a good question! We are a full service shop and offer a wide range of products and services. To see a full listing and description of what we can offer you, check out the Products pages.

 

2. Do you have a price list that I can get?

 

Unlike other Printers we quote projects on your needs not on set quantities. Often depending on your project we can get you a quote within the day.

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3. How do I go about getting a quote from you?

 

The easiest way is to use our get a quote form. Otherwise, the best way to ensure that we get all the information necessary to accurately estimate is to give us a call and talk with one of our print specialists.

 

4. At what resolution should I save my photos and graphics?

 

Resolution should be set to 300 dpi. Pictures and graphics pulled from the internet are often low resolution, typically 72 dpi or 96 dpi. Avoid these graphics, as they will appear pixilated and blocky when printed.

Also note that you should save all photos in CMYK mode, not RGB mode, when possible. Images saved in RGB mode may not print properly. If you are unable to save your image in CYMK mode, please let us know.

 

5. What is a proof and why is it important that I look at it?

 

In printing terms, a proof is a one-off copy of your document after all modifications and printing setup processes have been completed. It is your opportunity to make sure that the print job comes out the way you want. By carefully inspecting the proof, you can help us assure an accurate, flawless delivery of your print job on the first run.

 

6. Why do the printed colors look different from the colors on my screen?

 

In short, printers and monitors produce colors in different ways.

Monitors use the RGB (red, green, blue) color model, which usually supports a wider spectrum of colors. Printers use the CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black) color model, which can reproduce most—but not all—of the colors in the RGB color model. Depending on the equipment used, CMYK generally matches 85–90% of the colors in the RGB model.

When a color is selected from the RGB model that is out of the range of the CMYK model, the application chooses what it thinks is the closest color that will match. Programs like Adobe Photoshop will allow you to choose which color will be replaced. Others may not.

 

​7. Is white considered a printing color?

 

Not typically. Because white is the default color of paper, it is simply recognized as the absence of any ink. However, when using colored paper, white ink may be used to make text or graphic stand out from the paper.

 

8. What file format should I use when submitting my electronic document for printing?

 

PDF (Portable Document Format) is the most common and preferred file format for submitting digital documents. With the installation of a PDF print driver on your computer, virtually any program can generate a PDF file suitable for printing. Both commercial and free PDF print drivers are available online for download from different sources.

 

9. Once I submit the documents, how long will it take to finish my job?

 

Simple jobs are often completed in less than an hour. Some jobs, however, may take several days to complete depending on their complexity and size. We always strive to provide an accurate estimate of the turnaround time for each job we do. And we’ll always work with you to find ways to complete your project when you need it.

 

10. What forms of payment do you accept?

 

We accept cash, (company check) and all major credit cards. (We can also set up a business account for you, as well. Contact us for details.)

 

11. What is variable data printing?

 

Variable data printing is technology for printing documents so that each piece is personalized to the specific recipient. At the most basic level, this means personalizing a name and address. But for real impact, many projects include unique graphics and content that speaks directly to the recipient.

 

12. What does personalization mean?

 

Personalization is another term for variable data—technology for printing documents so that each piece is personalized to the specific recipient.

Personalizing can be as simple as a unique name and address on every printed piece. But more sophisticated levels of personalization can include text or images that vary based on data specific to the recipient, or data-driven graphics such as a pie chart illustrating something specific to the recipient.