Digital Printing FAQs

What kind of quality can I expect from digital color printing?

The process of printing a file digitally is very different from conventional presses. Digital printers utilize toner while off-set presses use ink. The toner-based piece has a slightly shinier look than offset. With the improvements made in this technology, many can't tell the difference between digital and conventional printing.

What is the largest size stock that can run through the digital color system?

14.3" x 20.5"

What applications are acceptable when submitting my art files?

We can accept digital files in all the most popular formats including: InDesign, Quark, PageMaker, Illustrator, Photoshop and Publisher. When submitting files for digital printing, we can also accept the most common business applications like Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Note: We recommend that you create a PDF of any file created in a Microsoft product to maintain your fonts and style sheets.

Can you mail as well as print a direct mail piece?

A prime advantage of digital printing is our ability to do both in the same process. This saves you time and adds the other benefits of "variable information" printing. With our digital color systems, you can even swap images on the fly while producing your piece.

In what format should I submit my variable data files?

We accept almost anything, from an Excel spreadsheet to comma-delimited text files. Feel free to call us with questions regarding the export of data from your system.