Professional Print Guides & Printing Advice
Our Print Guides are designed to help you better understand the world of commercial printing — from paper sizes and print finishes to bleed, DPI, colour setup, and artwork preparation. Whether you’re ordering business cards, leaflets, banners, or promotional materials, these guides provide practical advice and expert tips to help you achieve professional print results.
Do you want to know more about colours - read on to find out about more information about CMYK and RGB.
Learn how to prepare print-ready artwork correctly with guidance on bleed, resolution, colour settings, file formats, and export settings.
Discover the most common poster sizes used for advertising, events, and retail displays, with tips on choosing the right format for your design.
Learn about lamination in printing, including gloss, matt, and soft-touch finishes, and how they improve durability and visual appearance.
Learn what DPI means in printing and how image resolution affects print quality, sharpness, and the final appearance of printed artwork.
Discover what GSM means in printing and how paper weight affects the thickness, durability, feel, and quality of printed materials.
Understand the differences between litho and digital printing, including print quality, setup costs, turnaround times, and ideal print runs.
Explore different types of printing paper, including gloss, silk, uncoated, and recycled stocks, and how they affect the final print result.
Learn about standard paper sizes used in printing, including A sizes, DL formats, and common dimensions for marketing materials.
Learn what bleed is in printing, why it’s important, and how to correctly set up bleed for professional print-ready artwork files.