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These posts all pertain to the printing and fulfilment of catalogues.

Magazine Binding Explained: Saddle Stitch, Perfect Binding & PUR


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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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LWC, MWC & Wood-Free Paper for Magazine Printing


Magazine Printing Paper_ LWC, MWC or WoodFree_

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.

 
 

CMYK Colour for Magazine Printing Explained


Printing Colours Explained....

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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cover finishes for magazine printing

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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Printing Presses: digital, sheet fed and web offset explained


litho web digital printing presses

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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