Understanding Different Paper Types: Your Comprehensive GuideWritten by Kraig Downham, Marketing Director at Printing PartnersChoosing the right type of paper for your printing needs can be transformative for your project’s final look and feel. Whether you’re a professional graphic designer or a small business owner creating marketing materials, understanding the nuances between satin paper, matte paper, and glossy finishes can …
QR Codes, PURLs & GURLs
What are QR Codes, PURLs & GURLs?Quick Response (QR) Codes are barcodes that contain various types of information and can be read by smartphones using a barcode reader app.While they are used for many purposes, the most common uses are: To connect print items to digital resources by linking to landing pages, websites or social media. Or to store information …
Variable Printing Guide
Guide to Variable Printing With proper organization, variable data isn’t difficult. Preparing and gathering the data is the aspect of personalized printing that requires time and careful planning. If you need variable printing Indianapolis, contact us. How to design your project Designing and creating a variable data piece does not require special software. You can design and create a variable …
Creating Die Files
A quick guide to assist you in creating die files for foil stamping or die cutting. Creating Die Files Both of these processes require a die, the difference being that one cuts and one stamps. Additional time will be needed once your final proofs have been approved in order to have a die created. Die Cutting Depending on what you …
PDF Creation Guide
Step-by-step PDF guide for making high-resolution PDF files in QuarkXpress and Adobe InDesign. [– InDesign –] [– QuarkXpress –]
Submitting Files
If you would like to download these instructions, they are available in PDF here. If you have any questions, please contact your salesperson or CSR. Jobs sent into Printing Partners for digital printing or conventional printing should adhere to these guidelines as closely as possible. By meeting these guidelines, there is a greater opportunity to reduce the overall cost of …
Glossary
Welcome to Printing Partners of Indianapolis, Indiana. Here is a long list of terms that we or other printers may use. In this printer glossary, there are no dumb questions. Who knew 4/4 didn’t equal 1. If you are lost please give us a call 317-635-2282 or Request an Estimate 1/1 Designation of one color front/one color back on any …
Dimensional Ink Guide
Kodak Nexpress Dimensional Ink GuideIt’s an advancement in printing you can both see and feel. Taking printing to a new level is the tactile experience provided by Dimensional Clear Ink on the NexPress. Download the PDF GuidePrinting Partners is proud to offer its customers the ability to give specified text and images a “raised” or 3D effect, making your next …
Types of Print Binding
Home→Fold Calculator→Knowledge LibraryTypes of Print BindingAre you in the process of creating a book, presentation, or another project that requires professional printing? Choosing the right binding method is crucial to the success of your project. Each type of print binding offers distinct advantages depending on your specific needs. In this guide, we explore the popular print binding options available at …
Equipment List
Printing Equipment List An overview of our production equipment with their sizes and specifications. Commercial Press Heidelberg SpeedMaster XL 106 – 8 color Perfector with DryStar UV Ink: UV Number of heads: 8 with in-line coating Minimum sheet size: 13.39″ × 18.90″ Maximum sheet size: 29.53″ x 41.34″ Maximum image area: 29.13″ × 41.34″ Gripper: 0.43″ Perfector*: Yes Additional features: …