Printing Knowledge Center

Synthetic paper will print and fold just like traditional paper, but it is much more durable. Synthetic paper is also completely waterproof and resists stains.

Simplex Printing and Duplex Printing are industry terms used to describe whether a paper sheet or other substrate is printed on one side or both sides.

Head to Head is a term associated with Double-sided printing. It refers to how each side of the sheet is oriented to the other when printed back to back.

Graphic Designers and Commercial Printers preflight artwork files to identify and correct issues that might prevent the files from printing properly.

Plastic Comb Binding uses a pre-formed spine that resembles a long cylinder. The cylindrical spine has curved tines along its entire length.

If you see the terms C1S or C2S on a quote or specification for a print project, it indicates how the paper has been coated at the paper mill.