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Printing Academy

Practical learning paths for files, color, processes, proofs and finishing.

25 published resources
Printing Academy
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Printing Academy

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Printing Academy

Prepare a print-ready PDF

A step-by-step working guide to prepare a print-ready pdf with practical approval and handoff checkpoints.

6 min read · ↗︎
Printing Academy

Set bleed and trim

A step-by-step working guide to set bleed and trim with practical approval and handoff checkpoints.

7 min read · ↗︎
Printing Academy

Manage fonts for print

A step-by-step working guide to manage fonts for print with practical approval and handoff checkpoints.

8 min read · ↗︎
Printing Academy

Check image resolution

A step-by-step working guide to check image resolution with practical approval and handoff checkpoints.

9 min read · ↗︎
Printing Academy

Prepare CMYK artwork

A step-by-step working guide to prepare cmyk artwork with practical approval and handoff checkpoints.

6 min read · ↗︎
Printing Academy

Specify Pantone colors

A step-by-step working guide to specify pantone colors with practical approval and handoff checkpoints.

7 min read · ↗︎
Printing Academy

Manage black and rich black

A step-by-step working guide to manage black and rich black with practical approval and handoff checkpoints.

8 min read · ↗︎
Printing Academy

Prepare white-ink artwork

A step-by-step working guide to prepare white-ink artwork with practical approval and handoff checkpoints.

9 min read · ↗︎
Printing Academy

Prepare spot-UV artwork

A step-by-step working guide to prepare spot-uv artwork with practical approval and handoff checkpoints.

6 min read · ↗︎
Printing Academy

Prepare foil artwork

A step-by-step working guide to prepare foil artwork with practical approval and handoff checkpoints.

7 min read · ↗︎
Printing Academy

Prepare embossing artwork

A step-by-step working guide to prepare embossing artwork with practical approval and handoff checkpoints.

8 min read · ↗︎
Printing Academy

Review a soft proof

A step-by-step working guide to review a soft proof with practical approval and handoff checkpoints.

9 min read · ↗︎
Printing Academy

Review a physical proof

A step-by-step working guide to review a physical proof with practical approval and handoff checkpoints.

6 min read · ↗︎
Printing Academy

Check overprint settings

A step-by-step working guide to check overprint settings with practical approval and handoff checkpoints.

7 min read · ↗︎
Printing Academy

Check transparency and effects

A step-by-step working guide to check transparency and effects with practical approval and handoff checkpoints.

8 min read · ↗︎
Printing Academy

Plan booklet pagination

A step-by-step working guide to plan booklet pagination with practical approval and handoff checkpoints.

9 min read · ↗︎
Printing Academy

Choose paper for commercial print

A step-by-step working guide to choose paper for commercial print with practical approval and handoff checkpoints.

6 min read · ↗︎
Printing Academy

Choose a binding method

A step-by-step working guide to choose a binding method with practical approval and handoff checkpoints.

7 min read · ↗︎
Printing Academy

Plan a catalogue print run

A step-by-step working guide to plan a catalogue print run with practical approval and handoff checkpoints.

8 min read · ↗︎
Printing Academy

Plan labels and stickers

A step-by-step working guide to plan labels and stickers with practical approval and handoff checkpoints.

9 min read · ↗︎
Printing Academy

Control artwork versions

A step-by-step working guide to control artwork versions with practical approval and handoff checkpoints.

6 min read · ↗︎
Printing Academy

Approve color references

A step-by-step working guide to approve color references with practical approval and handoff checkpoints.

7 min read · ↗︎
Printing Academy

Preflight production files

A step-by-step working guide to preflight production files with practical approval and handoff checkpoints.

8 min read · ↗︎
Printing Academy

Hand off files securely

A step-by-step working guide to hand off files securely with practical approval and handoff checkpoints.

9 min read · ↗︎
Printing Academy

Archive an approved print job

A step-by-step working guide to archive an approved print job with practical approval and handoff checkpoints.

6 min read · ↗︎

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