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What is the difference between Booklets and Newsletters? Is the 8 page booklet only four pages front and back?

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:32:34 GMT

The newsletter is a subset of the booklets the major difference being you do not have the different paper choices available for newsletters. Its only printed on 1 type of paper and also cannot print Full bleed (colors gong to the edge of the sheet) documents. The booklets however are available with 3 different paper stocks for the inside pages and option of hard or soft cover. The newsletters can also be designed to be used for direct mail and overall is a cheaper product for printing multipage documents.

Newsletters are great for

Short Runs

Low Budget

Fast Turnaround

Booklets are great for

Catalogs

High end multi-page brochure

8 Page Booklet consists of 2 sheets of paper folded in half and then stapeled in the middle to create a 8 page booklet. Both the Products i.e. Newsletters and Booklets offer that. You have to decide which will work the best for you. If in doubt give us a quick call or ask us for samples. Or even better if you are local stop by and check out the paper and see some samples.

Do you have any tips for preparing a CD/DVD Master?

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:28:33 GMT

“CD/DVDMaster” is the disc you provide to your us for replication or duplication of that media. Here are some helpful tips for creating a high quality master:

Always use high quality media. All media is not the same. Do your research and choose a brand that will produce a high quality disc consistently.
Avoid burning from a network source. If your source files are on a network drive, copy the files to your local hard drive before burning a disc. If you cannot move the files to your local drive, please use the “Copy To Hard Drive First” feature. Your burning software will create a temporary image file during the burning process. When the burn is complete, the temporary file is deleted.
Avoid burning on a laptop computer running on battery power. Fluctuations in available power may yield poor results.
Always “Finalize” your disc. If you use the drag and drop interface that is built into some operating systems (Windows XP), be sure to select “finalize disc”. This will increase the “read” compatibility in other CD-ROM drives.
Don’t use packet-writing method to burn master disc. This method is most common with burner drives that have “re-write” capabilities. It is similar to the “drag-and-drop” method described above. This burn method produces discs that cannot be read on many CD-ROM drives. We cannot accept a master that is burned to a ReWritable (CD-/+RW or DVD+RW) disc.
Avoid impact or movement of the drive during burn. This can cause the laser to skip or jump a track, which will produce errors or a bad disc.
Use “burn-proof” feature if available. This feature allows the drive to slow down the burn speed in the event the computer cannot supply data fast enough. This can increase the total burn time, but the quality of the disc will be greater.
Avoid having multiple applications open when burning, especially those that access the internet or network. This can hinder your computer’s ability to “feed” data to the burner drive at the proper rate. Poor quality discs and burn rejects could be the result.

There are exceptions and variables to all the statements above. If you have any questions regarding how to burn your master, please contact us.

What are the different Packaging Options available for CD/DVD Duplication?

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:27:11 GMT

Packaging options
You will be able to select from various packaging option when you order your CD/DVD. We carry from plain envelopes, spindles, jewel cases or printed cardboard sleeves. To view all the options available click here. You can upgrade your packaging by purchasing high-quality jewel cases or colorful cardboard mailers for CDs, or clamshell style “Amaray” cases or sturdy “Digipaks” for DVDs.

If you plan to sell your discs or distribute them to clients, you probably want them to look professional with full-color packaging and your corporate branding. For all different CD/DVD Packaging options click here. We can provide full-color artwork for the packaging and inserts to enhance the presentation for an additional charge.. You may want to include a booklet containing detailed information, or a tray card or inlay to add visual punch. Whatever your goal, we can work with you to suggest options that can bring your vision to life.

Assembly
Once assembled, the discs are shrinkwrapped for resale or distribution. If you choose special packaging that needs to be assembled by hand, you’ll be responsible for additional charges.

What is the difference between Indoor & Outdoor Banner?

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:26:07 GMT

The product name tells the difference. But here are few things to understand:

Indoor Banner are meant primarily for indoor usage, but can be used outdoor for 1 month or so. The only problem is color fading. Even if the banner is used indoor and there is direct sunlight on it there will be chances of fading.
Outdoor Banner are meant primarily for outdoor usage. The banners last long tome outside from minimum of 6 months to at least an year. These are printed on heavy scrim banner material.
Both the material are tear & water resistant. You can easily fold them and keep them for later usage.
All our Large format products are printed using HP UV inks which have special formulation for longer lasting against fading.
If you need a banner for a short term usage (indoor or outdoor), a special event and want to be economical then we will recommend going with the Indoor Banner.
On the other hand if you need a banner which is going to be used over and over again, let's say a special offer banner which repeats every year, then we would recommend going for a outdoor banner (even if the banners are going to be used indoor only). Simply because the outdoor banner material is twice as thicker and stronger than the indoor material.
All banner materials we use are made by HP and are the best quality available in the market. We don't use cheap vinyl material, and that is why you might find other signs shops selling them cheaper.
Both the banner materials can be rolled up and put into a shipping tube for storage or shipping.

Do you have any tips for Banner Design?

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:25:33 GMT

Here are some things to watch for when designing a banner:

Use a software that handles CMYK full color output. There are at least three kinds of software you can use: image editors like Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator or CorelDraw. Generally speaking, programs that are designed for consumers or general office applications are not recommended: e.g., Word, Wordperfect, Publisher, Excel, etc. If you have a specific inquiry, don't hesitate to ask us.
The best designs contain two or three basic elements. Usually, these will be a photograph, a large headline, and an "identifier" such as your company name, logo, or phone number.
Use bright colors. The most striking vinyl banners have lots of bright colors.
Design your vinyl banner so it is readable for your target audience. If it is going to be placed on a building or beside a road on a fence, or on an outfield fence at a baseball or soccer field, make sure your most important message is easy to read. Please read the related FAQ about the Letter Visibility Chart.
Make sure your images have sufficient resolution. (at least 150 dpi at the full size)
Make sure your vinyl banner fits the area where you're going to mount it. Don't guess the size. Most people who are not familiar with signage will UNDERESTIMATE the required size.
Consider alternative methods of mounting your vinyl banner. Grommets are the default method of mounting a banner on a wall or fence.

What kind of Inks are used for printing the banners or posters?

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:25:03 GMT

We used HP 6 Color UV Inks that delivers fast, UV-resistant printing and long lasting. The two additional ink colours - light cyan and light magenta - achieve the widest colour gamut and smoothest colour transitions.