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Print-Ready Files Every Time: A Guide to Our Free File Review Tool

Say goodbye to second-guessing and hello to peace of mind. Simply drag and drop or upload your files and see a free preview on screen in no time! You’ll see any details that may need fixed prior to printing, and you can even download and email a free report. With our free file review tool, you can be confident that your files are ready for print. It's quick, easy, and completely free.

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Try Before You Buy: How Our Free File Review Tool Simplifies Your Printing Process Printing should be exciting, not nerve-wracking. That’s why we’ve developed the Free File Review tool – your one-stop solution for achieving flawless printing
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What Does Collate Mean?

The difference between collated and collated are important to know when it comes to printing your next project. PrintingCenterUSA is here to help.

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The meaning of the word collate is to collect, arrange and assemble in a specific order of sequence. What Does Collate Mean When Printing? In printing terminology, it is to assemble multiple sheets or parts together to create a set.  Collating is most
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What Type of Book Binding Should I Choose?

All the info you need to decide which of our available types of book binding best suits your project: Saddle Stitch, perfect bound, spiral, or wireo bound.

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One of the biggest choices you need to make before designing your next booklet is what binding type you are going to choose.  There are many different types of binding for books and booklets. There are just about as many factors that go into determining
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How to Arrange Pages for Booklet Printing

Learn how to accurately arrange pages for booklet printing. A single sheet of paper has 2 sides, a front and a backside. A sheet is folded in half which gives you 4 numbered pages.

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Navigating the world of booklet printing can be a complex journey. Whether you’re a designer, a small business owner, or a print enthusiast, understanding the basics of page arrangement is crucial for a seamless printing experience. In this guide,
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Wire-O Binding

Learn the basics of wire-o book printing. Wire binding offers a professional and easy to use booklet option for most of your print needs.

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Wire-O Binding is one of the four binding options that we offer at PrintingCenterUSA. While Wire-O is similar to spiral binding, there are significant differences that can make a big impact on your book printing project. Wire-O binding uses a
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Resolution: What You Need To Know For Print

Images looking fuzzy? Learn about what it takes to deliver a High Resolution Print-Ready PDF that will surely deliver the crisp and clear images you want.

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When preparing your project for print, one of your top design considerations needs to be Resolution. This is because you need your images, text, and PDF to be 300 dpi or higher so your printed piece isn’t at risk for being unclear or fuzzy once they have
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Booklet Printing Basics 2020

To get your booklet printing project off on the right foot, consider our variety of options we have available as our free resources.

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If you’re working on your next Booklet Printing project for 2020, then you likely have a few questions about your options. At PrintingCenterUSA, we specialize in Booklet Printing with four different binding types, custom sizing, custom quantities, multiple
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Standard Postcard Sizes

One of the biggest decisions to make when creating your postcard design is if you're going to choose one of the standard postcard sizes or a larger size.

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Postcard printing can be a vital piece of your marketing strategy, so you want to make sure you get everything right the first time around. The first step before beginning your design is to decide which standard postcard size is right for you and your
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Digital Printing vs. Offset Printing

What type of press will your project be printed on? Learn the benefits, considerations, and differences between digital printing and offset printing.

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Something that most people don’t consider when planning their print project is what type of press it will be printed on. The two types of presses that are most commonly used for commercial printing are a Digital Press or an Offset Press. Print shops across
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