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What is C1S and C2S in Printing? C1S is printing industry shorthand for "coated one side." Likewise, C2S means "coated two sides." These terms refer to coatings applied to paper by the paper manufacturer. ... Read More

A Gang Run refers to printing multiple jobs in the same press runA Gang Run, also known as a Combination Run or Combo Run, is a term for printing multiple jobs in the same production run on a printing press.By... Read More

In the printing industry, Embossing refers to a method of pressing an image into paper or cardstock to create a three dimensional design. Text, logos and other images can all be formed by the embossing method.... Read More

In our previous article, "The First 5 Steps to Creating an Effective Brochure," we talked about the importance of identifying the purpose and intended use of your brochure before developing its content. We are now... Read More

Saddle Stitched Books Even Stack Well Exploring Saddle Stitch Binding: The Numerous Advantages in Book Printing Of all the softcover book binding methods we offer, Saddle Stitching is the most popular. We... Read More

A Ring Binder, such as the common 3-Ring Binder, is the simplest of all binding methods used to assemble pages into book form. Invented in Germany in 1886, it is still one of the most versatile and user friendly... Read More

Postcards are a very popular method of direct mail marketing. We all get them in our mailboxes frequently, which is a testament to their wide spread use and success. Postcards are designed to get your attention in... Read More

For any organization or author that is looking to have some books printed, Short Run Printing and Print On Demand are popular concepts worth exploring. Considered by many to be interchangeable concepts, Short Run... Read More

Next to business cards and stationery, Flyers and Brochures are two of the most popular printed pieces out there. The difference between a Flyer and a Brochure is clear to some but not so clear to others. Now I've... Read More