Guides
Guides and references
Clear diagrams and practical rules that help you choose a construction and prepare a file before ordering.
These are written for the person buying print, not for the print shop: minimal jargon, with an explanation of what each decision affects.
Folding types
Nine folding schemes with SVG flat sheets and folded profiles: half fold, letter fold, roll fold, Z-fold, accordion, gate fold, double gate, cross fold, parallel fold.
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Saddle stitch, perfect binding, wire-o and plastic coil, calendar hangers and loose sheets — strengths, limits and a comparison table.
Read moreArtwork requirements
File formats, bleed and safe margins, resolution, CMYK, fonts and contour cutting — everything checked before printing.
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