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Variable Data Case Studies
Furniture Store Reminder Campaign When a shopper visits an American Signature home furnishings store and does not make a purchase, they...


Personalization Layout Change Case Study
Meher Montessori School case study Client information Founded in 1972 by Executive Director John Page, Meher Montessori School is an AMI...


Preparing your Variable Printing Project
Marketing Basics With modern variable printing, the text and graphics on each sheet of a press run can change to reflect the...


Embossing & Foil Stamping
Embossing images requires creating a die — charges vary with size. Save money by discussing the design early in the planning process. Oftent


Drilling & Die Cutting
Standard drilling is 3-hole, but size and position of holes can be customized Standing dies can save you money During the design process,...


Tab Dividers
Die cut tab dividers can assist readers through sections of a binder Tab dividers have an approximate half inch section that extends past...

Photoshop Tools – Let the Healing Begin
Anyone who has used Photoshop long enough is familiar with the Clone Stamp tool. This little gem has been a favorite for many a...

Photoshop & Rich Black
Using 100% black on small objects such as body copy text and fine keyline borders is recommended. But if you have a large background of...

Digital PrePress
Getting your file imaged onto the printing plate at the lowest cost Desktop Publishing Desktop publishing is the process of using the...

Setting up a Folded Brochure
One of the first things to think about when creating a brochure is how it will fold. Making a plain paper folding dummy can help you...


Preparing Digital Files
Use the latest version of a page layout software — some programs require additional prepress steps Using the latest version of standard...

6 Ways to Build Strong Files using InDesign
In InDesign, crafting well-formed documents will not only look better, but save you money in unexpected production costs. l. Images. ...


6 Pointers on Producing Effective Digital Printing
Digital printing — which affords mail advertisers almost infinite opportunities for highly persuasive personalization — demands careful...

RGB vs. CMYK
Red, green, and blue (RGB) are the primary colors of light. Cyan, magenta, yellow and black (CMYK) are the primary colors of printing....

Images and Ink
Considerations when printing photographs and special ink colors Viewing monitor colors as RGB Full color images viewed on a monitor are...


Communicating with Color
Color pointers from Leatrice Eiseman's Guide to Communicating with Color : When two variations of the same color, one light and one dark,...
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