WHAT IS LARGE FORMAT PRINTING? Large format printing allows our Snap printers to print posters and banners that are much bigger than standard size, provide effective solutions for trade shows, exhibitions, and conferences. Just ask us about our custom size options. CAN I SEND WORD, POWERPOINT, OR EXCEL FILES? You can. However, you need to know your files are not necessarily ‘print-ready’. It is most likely your local Snap Centre team will need to conduct fine- tuning to ensure you have the best possible result. HOW DO I CREATE A PDF? If you have Adobe reader you can create a PDF, in any Microsoft application, in your ‘Save As’ panel select ‘Save as PDF’. WHAT RESOLUTION DO YOU REQUIRE FOR IMAGES? The standard size is 300dpi at 100% of the physical size of how you need the image to appear in your printed material. CAN YOU PRINT IMAGES FROM THE INTERNET FOR ME? Images on the internet are mainly 72dpi – which is less the necessary print size and will therefore pixilate when printed. There are also copyright issues for most images from the internet. Copyrights are policed and the fines are heavy. However, images sourced from a digital stock photography library can be used in artwork files if you have obtained the appropriate copyright approvals and they are purchased at the correct resolution. There are many reputable resources on the internet that can also provide images for a reasonable cost. HOW DO I SEND LARGE FILES TO YOU? Our send a file tool on our website is a highly secure, fast and an easy way to send your large files. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CELLOGLAZE AND A VARNISH? Celloglaze is a sheet of plastic that is applied with heat, whereas a varnish is applied on press, in the same way an ink would be. WHAT IS DIE-CUTTING? Die-cutting is used for material that requires a special shape, such as a presentation folder or brochure cut to a custom shape. WHEN I VIEW MY PICTURES ON SCREEN, THEY LOOK CLEAR AND SHARP, SO WHY HAVE MY IMAGES PRINTED AS FUZZY? On screen, you are viewing an image at the resolution of 72dpi, whereas in print, you are viewing it at 300dpi. Therefore, the image you supplied was probably low resolution and therefore is reproduced as blurred. WHAT IS SADDLE STITCHING? Sometimes called saddle stapling, this is a binding method that uses staples down the middle of the fold (spine) to secure the individual printed sheets. WHAT IS EMBOSSING? Embossing uses a metal stamp to create a raised image on the page. You can also deboss, which uses a metal stamp to press downwards. IS RECYCLED PAPER THE MOST ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PAPER OPTION? Not necessarily – often paper manufactured from sustainable forests is more environmentally friendly than recycled stocks, which can take extra energy to clean, process then manufacture. CAN YOU PRINT WHITE? We can print an opaque white ink or white foil, typically against a dark background. DO YOU OFFER DIRECT MAILING? Yes, we can look after all your direct mail campaigns, including the design process, copywriting, tracking results, and even managing your campaign. What’s more, our variable data printing options allow us to personalise your campaign with specific names, addresses and messages, which has proven to achieve considerably more effective results. 69 FAQs
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