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Short-Run Printing: The Benefits of Digital
In the hundreds of years since Gutenberg printed his first Bible, one thing has not changed in the printing business: Setup costs remained the same regardless of the quantity.
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DOTS PER INCH - IS THERE A DIFFERENCE?
Scanned images can drastically increase the amount of time and disk space it takes to save a file, as well as the amount of time it takes to print. The amount of detail recorded by the scanner is measured in dots-per-inch (dpi). The higher the resolution or dpi, the more detail in the image and the larger the file size.
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"The Basics" -- Tips to save you time and money on custom T-shirts
When people want a custom T-shirt made they usually think of screen printing. Screen printing has its advantages. It is known for crisp colors and ideal for large print quantities.
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Saving Dollars When the Budget is Tight
Have a tight budget? In this article, thePrintGuide.com details ways to save big money on your printing job...
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