Printing Knowledge Center

"Punch and Bind" methods of book creation involve punching a series of holes along one edge of a book’s cover and pages, and then installing a pre-formed spine element through the holes to bind the sheets together.

A Flood Coat refers to any coating - such as a varnish, aqueous or UV coating, ink, adhesive solution, etc. - that is applied over an entire surface of a paper sheet, cardstock, label stock or other substrate.

Foil Stamping is a premier design technique that applies a thin layer of metallic or colored foil to various substrates. It adds a high level of creative distinction.

Prepress is a crucial element of print production because it ensures your digital artwork files can be reproduced accurately on a commercial printing press.

Coated and Uncoated paper stocks both have unique advantages. Here's how to decide which one is the better choice for your particular printing project.

Looking for ways to save money on your next printed book project? Here's an overview of the five most budget-friendly binding styles.