Exploring the World of Calendars: Types and Styles
Calendars, the silent guardians of our schedules, hold much more than dates and days. At AV Graphics, we're passionate about unraveling the stories behind these essential tools that keep our lives in sync.
Coated vs. Uncoated Papers: Understanding the Difference
When choosing a paper for your next printing project, you’ll likely come across the terms “coated” and “uncoated” papers. But what exactly is the difference between the two?
A Printer’s Guide to Bleed and Crop Marks
When designing print materials, you’ll often hear printing terms like “bleed” and “crop marks.” But what do they mean? Here’s a quick primer:
Demystifying Paperboard Grades for Packaging
When specifying paperboard for packaging, you’ll encounter acronyms like SBS, CCNB, and TMP referring to the board grade. These terms define the properties and composition of the paperboard.
Image Resolution for Offset Printing - Understanding DPI
When providing images for offset printing projects, resolution is an important factor for achieving optimal print quality. But what exactly is image resolution and how does it relate to DPI in printing?
Folding Carton Style Guide
Packaging plays a pivotal role in capturing consumers' attention and conveying brand identity. When it comes to folding carton packaging, there's an art to it.
Understanding GSM for Paper Weights
When ordering printed materials, you may come across GSM as a measurement for specifying paper weight. But here in the U.S., we more commonly use pounds and points. So what exactly does GSM mean?
Paper Weight - Pounds (#) vs. Points (pt)
When ordering custom printed materials—whether it's business cards, packaging, brochures, or booklets—selecting the right paper stock can make a major difference in the final look and feel of your product.
Saddle Stitch vs. Perfect Binding for Booklets
When creating booklets, printers have two main binding options: saddle stitching and perfect binding. While both methods create professional, finished booklets, there are some key differences between the two that are important to understand.
Rev Up Your Brand with Wide Format Printing for Fleet Vehicles
In the competitive world of business, every opportunity to showcase your brand matters. Imagine turning your fleet of vehicles into mobile billboards that grab attention wherever they go.