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What is Case Binding? And is it the right binding method for my book project?  By nature of the word “case” in case binding, it refers to the solid hard cover into which the inner pages are bound and protected. Case binding therefore describes both the final...

What is Glue or Perfect Binding in Printing?  Books, novels, softcover paperbacks, catalogues, annual reports, brochures, and virtually any multi-page print project all require some form of binding to keep pages together in a structured, professional format. A...

What is Paper Grain? and why it matters in printing Paper is manufactured from wood fibres and recycled paper that are turned into pulp. This pulp goes through various mechanical and chemical processes to break down the material, bleach it, form and press it, dry it,...

Using Rich Black in Commercial Printing Both litho and digital commercial printing use four colours, known as CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black), to create the millions of colours you see on a printed full-colour document.When black is printed on its...

What is Pre-Press in Printing? and why should I understand what it does?   The step between receiving design files and actual printing is called pre-press. It is the “pre” stage of printing—hence the name. Although designers are expected to prepare files to...

What is CMYK and RGB? – and why are they different in the Print space? CMYK and RGB both refer to colour spaces (or colour models), but they are used for very different purposes. Understanding the difference is essential if you want your printed material to look the...

Why Bond Paper? — and what Print uses does it have.   Bond paper has long been a global print staple, widely used in homes and offices, as well as for commercially printed products such as novels, training manuals, letterheads, and formal documents—especially where...

What is a Book Block in Printing? A simple guide to Book Blocks, Binding types and why they matter. When it comes to book printing, one of the most important — and often misunderstood — components is the book block. Whether you’re printing a novel, catalogue,...

All about Die Traces (or Die Lines) and Packaging and why they are important   Print projects aren’t always about straight edges and flat pages. Many printed items require shapes to be cut out of a sheet, either as a design feature or for the functionality of the...