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STANDARD FOLDS SHOWN  
BINDING STYLES  
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FOIL/EMBOSSING & FINISHING  
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SUBMITTING ARTWORK  
PROOFING YOUR WORK  
HOW TO DO A PRESS CHECK  
PRESS CHECK LIST  
AFTER PRINTING: POSTPRESS 
CONVERSION TABLES  
GLOSSARY  
FTP CLIENT HELP  
Color
  • The same color will look very different on coated and uncoated stocks - use the right PMS chart.
  • For added punch when printing 4-color process on uncoated stock, substituting florescent yellow and magenta for conventional inks may be effective.
  • Metallic inks will lose some of their sparkle and look flat on uncoated stocks.
  • If critical color match is required, get an ink draw down, laminate or press proof on the stock selected.
  • Rich blacks or heavy coverage of inks may require a double hit.
  • If the finished piece will be used outdoors, let us know. We will use special inks.
  • If you are unsure of the color in the images, put all images on a single test sheet and get one proof.
  • To compare the colors you see on your monitor with what you will get on press, we provide a test file with a printed reference.

 
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Capitol Press for all your print needs
Capitol Press for all your print needs

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