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How many times have you visited a website, looking for a product, only to get frustrated because no pricing information is available? Not on our website. Our instant pricing tool is simple to use. See quickly how each decision you make—from paper stock to ink choices to bindery and folding options—affects your bottom line. You'll get a quick and accurate price every time.

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Need an estimate on a printing project, before you commit to having it done? Whether you're planning a simple piece with few requirements or a more complex project that involves advanced services such as design, bindery, mailing, or marketing, we'll provide a quick, accurate estimate to help you plan your budget.

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Order your printing safely and securely straight from our website. Our order forms make it easy, and reorders are a breeze. Plus, you can track your orders all the way through to completion and view your complete order history anytime. If you order the same printing products frequently, ask us about creating a document library to save even more time.

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Everyone uses the Internet to exchange information. But what if the information you need to exchange is in the form of a huge graphic file? No problem! Our website lets you send files of virtually any size effortlessly and securely, without the hassle of a traditional FTP. Plus, our email confirmation and online job tracking system eliminate the worry of not knowing if the file made it through.

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We all want things to be quick and easy, don't we? Our online proofing system is both. In addition to the instant proofing options available with uDesignIT! and FastTrack, we provide online digital proofs for orders that require them. When a proof is ready, we email a link, so you can view the proof securely on our website. While there, you can approve the proof, reject it, or suggest changes - all from the same secure screen. What could be simpler than that?

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The first time you do business on our website, we'll automatically create an account for you in our Online Print Center. There, you'll be able to track orders, view order histories, update credentials, view proofs, and reorder your printing. We can even create a branded portal for your entire organization if you'd like, complete with branches, document libraries, company managers, order approval hierarchies, custom notifications, inventory management, and more.

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Reorder Forms Library

The reorder forms library is our term for the set of online order forms unique to your company or to specific departments or branches within your organization. Each item represents a specific printed piece. For example, if you have 10 different printed forms that get used throughout your company, you'd have 10 separate document library items set up - one for each form. Reorder forms make it easy to order, track, and inventory your most frequently used printed items.

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uDesignIT! makes it easy to personalize "templated" items, such as business cards, that are unique to your organization. Items appear as part of your document library and include an instant proof that updates automatically as you fill out the form. Changes are not limited to text alone. Images, backgrounds, colors, and fonts can all be made variable, as well, for even greater flexibility.

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If you're looking for beautiful design in a hurry, DesignEdit is for you. DesignEdit provides thousands of ready-to-use templates you can personalize to create print pieces for yourself or your company, all from the comfort of your own computer. No special software or graphic arts degree required. The DesignEdit online editor allows you to personalize the templates with graphics from our library of over 14 million high-quality images. You can even add your own text and images if you prefer. Either way, the end result will be a beautiful creation as unique as you.

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    Tech Tips
  • 3 Guidelines for Stellar Design Typography
  • Sharpen InDesign Type Spacing with Three Easy Tips
  • Kiss Print Hassles Goodbye by Packaging Print-Ready PDFs
  • Employ Printed QR Codes for a Rapid Response
  • 6 InDesign Best Practices
  • Understanding Photoshop File Formats
  • Leading Like a Pro
  • Become A Keyboard Shortcut Superman
  • Master the Light With Custom White Balance
  • Spot, Heal, Clone: The Perfect Combination
  • Preflighting: The Perfect Launch
  • Caring for the Widows and Orphans
  • Think Inside the Box with Grid Systems
  • 4 Illustrator Hacks You Didn't Know You Needed
  • Fix Distorted Photos
    Print Tips
  • A Quick Glance at the History of Print
  • Maximize Your Print Mailing with a Well-Written Cover Letter
  • Love Your Planet with Eco-Friendly Print Practices
  • Is a Bleed Right For Your Print Project?
  • Make a Splash With Creative Overprinting Techniques
  • Perfect Estimates Every Time
  • The Perfect Cover-Up
  • The Difference Between CMYK and PMS Colors
  • 6 Ways to Settle the Score
  • Win Customers With Colorful Packaging
  • 5 Rules for Readability with Type
  • Paper Shifts Color: Orange is the New Red
  • Printing Considerations for Envelopes
  • Be 'Bossy! Stand Above the Rest
  • Nourish Your Creativity
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  • Build Your Brand with the 4 P’s of Marketing
  • 5 Elements of an Irresistible Offer
  • How Magnetic Marketing Cements Customer Loyalty
  • How to Persuade Prospects to Say Yes
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  • How to Perfect Your Sales Copy
  • The Power of Simplicity in Marketing
  • Funnel Your Efforts in the Right Direction
  • Only As Strong As Your Weakest Touch Point
  • Smart Companies Get People Talking
  • Creating a Category of One
  • 6 Steps To Customer-Centric Writing
  • Powerful Business Cards
  • Sell With Words That Inspire
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  • Create Interactive Experiences through Sensory Design
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  • 5 Ideas to Spark Those Creative Juices
  • 5 Ways to Toot Your Own Horn
  • A Metaphorical Idea
  • 5 Must-Haves in Every Layout
  • Depicting Time and Motion with Design
  • Trim the Fat: What Your Logo Doesn't Need
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  • Paragraph Indicators - Make A Dent in Your Universe
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What's New? Ideas Matter. Here Are Some Good Ones.

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  • 5 Packaging Design Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
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  • Don't believe the hype: print isn't dead
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  • Unsinkable Metal Could Lead to Unsinkable Ships. Now Where Have We Heard That Before?
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  • A 10-year-old boy who used to get in trouble for doodling in school got a job drawing on the wall of a restaurant
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  • Adobe MAX Sneaks 2019: The most mind-boggling tech heading your way
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  • 7 Instances of Well-Intended Direct Mail Gone Bad
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  • Canoo: A Bauhaus Inspired, Subscription-Based Electric Vehicle
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  • The Importance of Direct Mail to Your Company's Marketing
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  • 7 Common Marketing Mistakes That Most Startups Make and How To Avoid Them
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Our List of Greatest Treasures

The Ultimate Collection of Graphic Arts Help and Resources

Graphic Design Resources

Design Helps
  • Classic Print Ads
  • Encyclopedia of Signs & Symbols
  • AIGA - Design Association
Creative & Design Websites
  • Graphic Monthly
  • Planet Photoshop
  • Layers
  • Behance
Fonts & Typography
  • Adobe Type
  • World's Largest Collection
  • Fonts.com
  • Emigre
Stock Photography
  • Royalty Free
  • Getty
  • Morgue File
  • Foto Search
Fine Papers
  • Monadnock
  • Neenah
  • International
Graphic Design Software
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Quark
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator

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Glossary of Printing Terms

Real-world definitions for common printing and graphic-arts industry words

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Sometimes it seems every industry speaks its own unique language, and printing is no exception. Fortunately, you've found the ultimate translation guide. Here's our list of common printing and graphic-arts terms, with simple, straightforward definitions you're sure to understand.

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Is Your Software Up to Date?

Here's a list of the latest versions of the most popular graphic art software

Adobe Photoshop
Current Version: CS6 (Windows and Macintosh)
Release Date: May 2012
More information can be found at: www.adobe.com
Adobe Photoshop has been reviewed at: www.creativebloq.com

Adobe InDesign
Current Version: CS6 (Windows and Macintosh)
Release Date: May 2012
More information can be found at: www.adobe.com
Adobe InDesign has been reviewed at: www.techradar.com

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