What is Web2Print?
A: Web2Print is also referred to as web to print, remote publishing or print e-commerce and it allows customers or employees at small or large businesses to access and modify marketing materials to make common changes before submitting orders.
What is the standard size of a business card?
A: The standard size is 3.5” wide by 2” tall, but there are many alternative sizes that we offer to make your business care stand out from the rest.
What are my options when it comes to the different types of paper available?
A: There are many types of paper that we can use such as, uncoated, coated gloss or matte, UV coating, aqueous coating, etc. Your project manager at Artisan Colour will explain your options according to your project and make sure it’s done right.
What file format should be used to submit documents for printing?
A: The simple answer is PDF. However, be sure to consider image resolution, crop marks and bleeds and color settings when you’re preparing your PDF file. Your Artisan Colour project manager is available to answer any specific questions you may have.
Does the color of an image on a monitor match the color that’s printed?
A: Unfortunately no. Color is more complex than most people realize. The way color is created on a monitor is much different than the way color is created in print. Without going into details, don’t rely on your monitor to accurately represent how your finished printed product will look.
What is camera ready art?
A: Like many phrases in the print industry, camera ready is a hold over phrase that simply means images that are ready to print without being modified.
What’s the difference between offset printing and digital printing?
A: Offset printing is a process of creating plates that are used to apply ink with a printing press. Digital printing uses toner or liquid ink without plates. Digital is best for faster turnaround times and short runs while offset printing it best for matching specific colors using the Pantone Matching System.