|
Where
you are:
» Home »
Printing
Paper
and Envelopes
You
can design a beautiful piece but unless you have an understanding of how
the printing process works and printing requirements, it won't look its
best. This section can serves as a helpful guide for everything you need
to know about the full color (CMYK) and spot color printing of catalogs,
brochures, books, business cards,  posters,
postcards and a whole lot more. Want
the whole story? Try
reading our printing overview!
What's
the Difference Between Coated and Uncoated Papers?
You can probably
guess that one stock has a coating of some kind and that the other paper
doesn't. But, what does that mean in terms of your printing job? What
should someone be aware of? Here's the difference. Uncoated papers have
a rough, more natural feel to them. Examples of uncoated stock are newsprint,
cheaper catalogs, many recycled papers and most papers available in a
local copy shop. These papers tend to be more porous and soak up ink.
Depending on the quality of the paper, they can soak up a LOT of ink...read
more
What
Are the Standard Envelope Sizes?
There
are a lot of different styles of envelopes — from catalog to announcement
to commercial envelopes. They also come in many different sizes and colors.
If one wants to have a job printed on a specific paper stock and want
to use a matching envelope with it, it's a good idea to make sure envelopes
are available first. Not all paper stocks have matching envelopes. One
can often have envelopes custom-made but it can be costly. Be sure to
take into account that...read
more
Paper
Stock Considerations
There
are many factors to consider when choosing what kind of paper a project
should be printed on. Many designers don't give this area much thought
but should as it can greatly contribute to the overall look of a printed
piece. Things that should be taken into consideration when choosing a
paper are:...read more
What
Color Paper Should I Use?
 If
you've ever visited a paper store, you've probably noticed that there
are dozens of shades of white paper. Some white paper has a soft creme
coloring while others are a soft gray, soft blue or even a soft pink.
Viewed separately, these papers each appear to be white but, viewed next
to other white papers, it's easy to see the vast color difference. Most
people will want to print their professional jobs on white paper. It's
the most common color and offers the greatest amount of flexibility in
terms of paper weight availability. But there are hundreds of colored
paper stocks that one might also choose. The important thing to consider,...read
more
What
Does Paper Weight Mean?
The
standard weight of a paper is defined by the weight of 500 standard-sized
sheets (such as 17.5" x 22") in pounds. Some different paper
weight categories are: Bond paper is what you would find around an office
being used for a copy machine or for letterhead. It's typically an...read
more
Tip: Affordable Graphic Design
classes are available near you? Sign
up for FREE information from top design schools.
Some
Links You May Find Useful 
- LogoJeez:
Custom Logo Designs
Pay After You See Your
Customized Logo. Unmatched Quality At Unbeatable Prices. 24/7 Support. Satisfaction
Guaranteed.
|
