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A4 size. What are the dimensions of DIN A4?
Without any doubt, A4 size is one of the most used paper formats both in printing and in our daily life, since it is the size of most of the sheets, notebooks, folders and other types of products that we frequently use in our daily life. It is important to hav…
Size A6 What are the dimensions of DIN A6?
The size A6 or DIN A6 is without any doubt one of the most used formats in printing works, knowing its main characteristics and measures is essential for those people who want to dedicate themselves to some area related to printing, such as graphic design or f…
Size A5. What are the dimensions of DIN A5?
The A5 size is one of the most used formats in the printing world, knowing the different formats used in printing is important to choose the one that best suits our project. In this article we show you all the details you need to know about the A5 size to get …
What is newsprint?
Newsprint is a low-cost, non-filmable paper composed primarily of wood pulp and most commonly used for printing newspapers and other publications and advertising material. Invented in 1844 by Charles Fenerty of Nova Scotia, Canada, it usually has a whitish tin…
What is laid paper?
Plaid paper is a type of paper with a ribbed texture obtained through the manufacturing process. In the pre-mechanical period of papermaking in Europe (from the 12th to the 19th century), laid paper was the predominant type of paper. However, its use declined …
DL size. What are the dimensions of the DL?
Knowing DL size and other common formats is important whether you are in the world of graphic design or if you are doing any kind of print work for your workplace or business. We are going to tell you all the details you need to know about the DL format, one o…
What is the cleft in printing?
Cleft is a process that is carried out after printing and consists of making a groove or mark by pressing the paper or cardboard at the point where it is to be folded in order to facilitate subsequent folding. The aim of the designer and printer is to reproduc…
What is paperback or softcover binding? Characteristics and types
A paperback book is a book whose pages are bound in a flexible paper cover (such as a paperback novel, a company annual report or a magazine). It is the opposite of a hardback book, whose pages are bound inside a thick, stiff cardboard cover (such as an elemen…
What is lamination in printing? Everything you need to know
Lamination is the process of applying a thin layer of plastic to sheets of paper or cards to enhance and protect print products. The most common types are glossy, matte and silk type. Plasticising is often used for packaging, book covers, brochures, business c…
Woodblock print or woodcut What is it? Characteristics and history
Wood printing is a technique for printing text, images or drawings on textiles and paper. The woodblock is carefully prepared as a relief matrix, which means that the areas shown in white are cut out with a knife, chisel or sandpaper leaving the characters or …
Where to print books?
There is no single answer to this question. There are many places where to print books, but for every need one option is best. Giving advice is dangerous. What may be a success for one person may not work so well for another, so you must be careful and be very…
Glue binding What is it?
In this article we will discuss glue binding, one of the most common and widely used types of binding When printing a book, catalogue, magazine or any similar product, one of the most important aspects to take into account is the type of binding we want for ou…
A GUIDE to understanding the most common poster sizes
Billboards are great. Whether for advertising an event, marketing a product or simply for decoration, they can be captivating, beautiful and cost-effective. But choosing the right poster sizes is key. This will depend on where you intend to display your poster…
Zig zag folding What is it?
Let’s talk about zig zag folding One of the most common print finishes you will see is folding. Folding is a procedure that usually takes place after printing and cutting. It is done by special devices called folding machines, which fold the material off…
What is wrap-around folding?
The wrap-around folding, also known as the tri-fold (in its simplest version), is commonly used for multi-page advertising brochures. To create the popular tri-fold, the sheet is folded inwards twice: once on each side, dividing it into three sections of appro…