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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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How to Convert RGB to CMYK

Learn how to convert your files from RGB to CMYK for your favorite design program.

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PrintingCenterUSA requires Print-Ready PDFs from customers for print projects. One of the most important qualities a Print-Ready PDF has is that it is in the CMYK color mode. With that being said, one of our most frequently asked questions is: How do I
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What Is Full Bleed Printing?

Bleed refers to an extra 1/8” (.125 in) of image or background color that extends beyond the trim area of your printing piece.

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If you’re new to the world of print, then you may not understand what full bleed printing is. To prevent your printed product from having unsightly white lines around the border, you must set your document up with bleeds. Bleed refers to an extra 1/8”
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Perfect Bound vs. Saddle Stitch; Which Book is Right for You?

What binding type will you choose for your next book printing project? Saddle stitch binding is our most popular but perfect binding is another top choice.

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One of the most important decisions to make for your next book printing project is what type of binding option to choose. While saddle stitch binding is our most popular and cost efficient form of binding, if you have a high enough page count, perfect bound
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