Proofing print is very important. But when mistakes are made, they can be quite costly. Sometimes they can be amusing. Let’s face it; nobody is perfect, and that includes us here at Afford A Print! Even the best visionaries, designers, proof-readers, and the like make mistakes. The great inventor Thomas Edison was once asked about the many times he failed to create a working lightbulb. He said, … [Read more...]
Helpful information – what is printing bleed?
---Please note--- Printing bleed is not simply adding a white edge or border area to your artwork. Printing bleed allows you to have colour run right to the edge of the page where you need it. On a printing press, the artwork is printed on a large sheet of paper and then cut down to size. Why is adding a printing bleed necessary? Small mechanical cutting variations can end up leaving a … [Read more...]
A glossary of printing terms
What follows is a glossary of terms commonly used in the printing industry. Familiarisation with these terms will help you communicate your printing needs to us at Afford A Print. But don’t worry; we are in the know with the language of the printing industry. We are committed to clear and understandable communication with all of our clients. There is nothing more important to us than meeting your … [Read more...]
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