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Photo for the news post: The Paper Size you Need for Your Print Job
June 11, 2021

The Paper Size you Need for Your Print Job

The Paper Size you Need for Your Print Job

If you can think it, we can print it, on whatever paper size you need. There are endless amounts of paper size options we are able to print on, thanks in part to our large... More

Photo for the news post: Different Paper and Materials Available at The Print Shop
May 26, 2021

Different Paper and Materials Available at The Print Shop

Different Paper and Materials Available at The Print Shop

The Print Shop can print anything you need, on many different materials. Our large format printer, printing press and standard printers allow us to print so many different sizes and many different products. CUontheGO Fleet... More

Photo for the news post: How to Find your Image Properties
May 17, 2021

How to Find your Image Properties

How to Find your Image Properties

In our last blog post we talked about the importance of DPI (dots per inch) and its potential impact on your print project, but never showed you how to find this information for the images... More

Photo for the news post: Resolution and Clarity: Avoid Pixelated Images in your Print Job
April 29, 2021

Resolution and Clarity: Avoid Pixelated Images in your Print Job

Resolution and Clarity: Avoid Pixelated Images in your Print Job

One of the most common issues we see with print jobs is low resolution, pixelated images. A client has found that perfect image for their project, they insert it in their document and it looks... More

Photo for the news post: The Importance of Brand Colours and How to Pick Them
April 13, 2021

The Importance of Brand Colours and How to Pick Them

The Importance of Brand Colours and How to Pick Them

In our last blog post we discussed optimizing your print jobs by choosing the correct colour mode for your design format. In this post we will dive into the importance of colours for your brand... More

Photo for the news post: Optimize your Designs with the Correct Colour Mode
March 29, 2021

Optimize your Designs with the Correct Colour Mode

Optimize your Designs with the Correct Colour Mode

The Difference Between the RGB and CMYK Colour Mode What you see on your computer monitor is not exactly what your printed product will look like and this is because of different colour modes. Both... More

Photo for the news post: The Importance of a Brand Guide
March 11, 2021

The Importance of a Brand Guide

The Importance of a Brand Guide

What is a Brand Guide?      A brand guide contains a set of tools, standards and rules on how to use your branding elements like your logo, colours and typography. It covers a company’s... More

Photo for the news post: How to Set Up your Document Bleed Settings
February 22, 2021

How to Set Up your Document Bleed Settings

How to Set Up your Document Bleed Settings

Do you keep getting an unintended white border around all your print jobs? There is a quick and easy fix - setting up the document bleed settings. What is Bleed? Bleed is the area that... More

Photo for the news post: Ensure the Best Print Results with a PDF File
February 15, 2021

Ensure the Best Print Results with a PDF File

Ensure the Best Print Results with a PDF File

What is a PDF File PDF stands for portable document format. This is the best type of file to send to any printer. PDF files can be seen on any platform, ensures that what you... More

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