Offset printing help: save hassles on printed brochures, catalogs, newsletters, direct mail

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Basic File Preparation Guidelines
Well prepared files don't incurr manipulation charges
Yes, You Can Use Word and PowerPoint
Just read this article so you know what to expect
Remote Proofing Saves Time & Hassles
View stable and predictable proofs on your computer
Converting PMS to CMYK
Not all colors convert well, read about how you can manage the process
The Nuts and Bolts of File Preparation
Create files that zip through prepress
The How's and Why's of PDF's
Includes how to create high-res PDF's
Uncoated paper shortage of 2006
The supply of uncoated paper will go down and prices will go up. This article explains why and helps you deal with it.

What's New
iGen Digital Press
Dramatically increase the effectiveness of your marketing efforts. Economical full color, short run press with variable data.
Use Word, PowerPoint, Publisher with Confidence
Create print-ready PDF's on-line for free.
New Services!
We now offer high-quality hot-leaf stamping, die cutting, embossing & thermography
MetalFX
Create over 1,000,000 metallic colors using CMYK and silver.
Spot UV
The most dramatic contrast between gloss and dull available on a printed piece.
Co-Res Screening
300 LPI printing and new screens come closer to continuous tone than ever possible before.
Remote Proofing
Now available in two-page spreads so you can follow page-by-page.

Questions?
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