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Ordering prints from PrintConcept.co.uk is easy!
28/09/2011 - Expert tips
How to place an order on the new PrintConcept.co.uk website. It’s very easy and self-explanatory. Still, we would like to give you some guidance, so you won’t forget anything!
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PrintConcept.co.uk - Embossing or punchcutting?
27/09/2011 - Expert tips
Two techniques to give a special touch to your printed matter. Make sure people feel your printed matter!
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PrintConcept.co.uk  - Bleed
27/09/2011 - Expert tips
PrintConcept.co.uk cuts your print with the most modern, computer-controlled machines. Yet, small defects are unavoidable. If you make sure that you have a correct "run off" in your files? Then you will never be unpleasantly surprised.
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PrintConcept.co.uk - Image resolution
Submitted on Tue, 27/09/2011 - 09:57 in category Expert tips

Handsome printed materials? A resolution of 300 dpi is needed. Digital images often do not have sufficiently high resolution. But no need to worry! Because that is something that can be quickly solved.

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PrintConcept.co.uk - Colours
Submitted on Tue, 27/09/2011 - 09:53 in category Expert tips

Your computer screen displays your design in RGB colour mode (Red-Green-Blue). But is your image being offset or digitally printed at PrintConcept.nl? We do this printing in CMYK (Cyan-Magenta-Yellow-Key).

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PrintConcept.co.uk - Files formats
Submitted on Tue, 27/09/2011 - 09:46 in category Expert tips
Most editing programs have their own file format. This format is geared to the functions and options of that program. But please note: Not every format is suitable for your print work. Quickly check here what you must take into account.
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PrintConcept.co.uk - Minimum resolution of 150 dpi
Submitted on Mon, 26/09/2011 - 17:07 in category Expert tips
Would you like to give your friends a special gift of a beautiful photo canvas? Then place your order now. But before you deliver your file, you must make it print-ready. Attention: For the layout of your photo canvas, and other large format printing, you must take elements into account than you would not otherwise consider for standard print work. Read here how to ensure a top-quality canvas
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PrintConcept.co.uk - Spot UV varnish finish
Submitted on Mon, 26/09/2011 - 16:56 in category Expert tips
Would you like to put certain elements of your design in the spotlight? That's possible – with spot UV varnish. This glossy layer of varnish makes your text or image shine like never before.
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PrintConcept.co.uk - Overprint
Submitted on Mon, 26/09/2011 - 16:52 in category Expert tips

Once in a while a surprise might turn up during the printing process. Old text – that the designer hid behind a new image – appears on the print. Or white text – that is supposed to appear on the design – is not visible. The cause? An incorrect overprint setting in the original document. Read here how to avoid this!

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PrintConcept.co.uk - Ink coverage
Submitted on Mon, 26/09/2011 - 16:51 in category Expert tips

Have you ever had printed materials that seem dirty? With smudges on them? This happens because too much ink was used. Discover how to prevent that problem.

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PrintConcept.co.uk - Pantone colours
Submitted on Mon, 26/09/2011 - 16:42 in category Expert tips

PMS (Pantone Matching System) is a universal and standardized system for naming colours.

The biggest difference with the CMYK colours? Pantone colours are mixed ahead of time from eight base colours.

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PrintConcept.co.uk - Making a file print-ready
Submitted on Mon, 26/09/2011 - 16:38 in category Expert tips

Do you entrust your print work to PrintConcept.co.uk? Good choice! The only thing you have to do is provide us with your print-ready file. And that is very simple! Download the joboptions from PrintConcept.nl now. With these, you can export print-ready files in the blink of an eye.

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Which black? That black!
Submitted on Mon, 26/09/2011 - 16:31 in category Expert tips

Black is not always black. Do you want the perfect black for your printed materials? Read here how to get it!

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The best printing result? With letter contours!
Submitted on Mon, 26/09/2011 - 16:09 in category Expert tips
A good design? This isn't possible without powerful typography. Maybe you found some nice fonts on the Internet. Be careful. Because they are not always suitable for printing. But no need to worry! Because with a few simple adjustments, they can be made print-ready!
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