Printing and Finishing Tutorials
After creating a project you'll want to get the best output whether you use your desktop printer or commercial printing services. There are many ways to get it printed. Add the finishing touches to your printed pieces with die cuts or embossing. Bind your pages and get your printed pieces distributed.
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Printing Methods for Desktop Publishing
Discover the range of printing methods and when to use which type of printing process in this quick overview of the various types of desktop and commercial printing processes including inkjet, offset lithography, flexography, and laser.
Discover the range of printing methods and when to use which type of printing process in this quick overview of the various types of desktop and commercial printing processes including inkjet, offset lithography, flexography, and laser.
What's the difference between a commercial printer and a desktop printer?
It's man vs. machine when comparing a commercial printer with a desktop printer. Discover what each means and how to tell by context which printer is meant in desktop publishing articles and tutorials about printing.
It's man vs. machine when comparing a commercial printer with a desktop printer. Discover what each means and how to tell by context which printer is meant in desktop publishing articles and tutorials about printing.
JDF - Job Definition Format - How JDF is Used in Desktop Publishing
JDF or Job Definition Format, is an XML-based file format for an electronic job ticket. A JDF file would contain all the job information that might normally be included on a written form sent in with a print job.
JDF or Job Definition Format, is an XML-based file format for an electronic job ticket. A JDF file would contain all the job information that might normally be included on a written form sent in with a print job.
Learn Your Printing Terms
Some words have multiple meanings. Learn how to communicate with your printer.
Some words have multiple meanings. Learn how to communicate with your printer.
How Can I Print the Color White?
The short answer is that in most cases, you can't print white ink. But there are exceptions and alternatives you can explore.
The short answer is that in most cases, you can't print white ink. But there are exceptions and alternatives you can explore.
Do You Need a PostScript Printer?
Desktop publishers often ask "Do I really need a PostScript* printer?" and "Do I really need to know how to create PostScript files?" The answer is it depends. To help you decide here's a brief introduction to PostScript and some examples of when it is good to have a printer that speaks this language and why you should be familiar with PostScript.
Desktop publishers often ask "Do I really need a PostScript* printer?" and "Do I really need to know how to create PostScript files?" The answer is it depends. To help you decide here's a brief introduction to PostScript and some examples of when it is good to have a printer that speaks this language and why you should be familiar with PostScript.