The best paper weight for a magazine depends on the type of publication, page count, binding method, desired look and feel, and whether the magazine will be mailed to readers. As a practical starting point, many magazines use 90gsm to 130gsm paper for the inside pages, with 170gsm to 250gsm for a separate cover. A
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Professional Brochure Printing Brochures are a key marketing tool to spread the word about your brand. You can reach new customers and inform your loyal customers about your products and services. In the digital age with life being online, your printed brochure is tangible, it has value and makes your brand memorable in a way
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The binding method used for a magazine affects much more than how the pages are held together. It can influence the appearance of the publication, how it opens, the usable page count, spine width, paper choice, durability, artwork setup, manufacturing cost and even the efficiency of the production route. For most magazines, the principal
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The type of paper or card you choose for your print project can either make or break your product, so it’s useful to have an understanding about paper stocks so you can make the right decision.
If you have a product that needs mailing out then mail fulfilment is another print services element which needs careful consideration.
Most full-colour magazines are printed using the four-colour CMYK process. CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Key (Black). Different combinations of these four process inks are used to reproduce photographs, illustrations, graphics and other colours throughout a magazine. But preparing colour for print involves more than simply converting everything to CMYK. The final printed
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Magazine Cover Finishes Explained The finish applied to a magazine cover can change its appearance, feel and durability. Lamination, varnishes, foil and embossing can all be used to enhance a cover, but the right choice depends on the publication, cover material, printing process, design, quantity, handling requirements, budget and production schedule. A specialist finish should
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The how, what and why of printing presses Digital Printing Press Digital printing uses toners (the toner is fused/melted onto the paper), inkjet heads (small droplets of ink are dotted onto the paper) or laser printing (which uses an electrostatic plate). Digital printing is great for smaller print runs and where there is variation in
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Sustainable magazine printing is not determined by one choice of paper, one certification or one printing process. The environmental impact of a magazine is influenced by decisions made throughout its production and distribution — including paper specification, pagination, format, quantity, manufacturing route, finishing, wrapping, transport and what happens to surplus copies. At Magazine Printing Company,
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Offset printing: what is it? What makes it better than digital printing? Read on to find out! The process of offset lithography printing is one of the most common methods of producing printed materials, used both by web (in which a continuous sheet of paper is fed to the press and then cut into individual
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