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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

Here you'll find answers to common questions our clients ask. Start by selecting one of the links below. If you don’t see what you need – call or contact us online.

  1. We are a full-service visual communications company. We offer a wide range of digital printing and cutting solutions from 4" kiss-cut stickers to 3 foot 3-D printed prototypes. Our expert crew uses our grand format equipment to produce high volume posters, banners and signs with super-fast turnaround times. In addition, our Creative team works with our clients to create complex store displays and custom packaging.

    Need a new way to reach your clients in 2022? We'll help you with your custom box direct mail campaign from assistance with box design to prototyping, production and fulfillment.

    Check out more details on our Product pages.

  2. Set up an account with us at https://largeprinting.store/account. Use the online estimating and ordering tools to get customized pricing. Otherwise, the best way to ensure that we get all the information necessary to do an accurate quote is to give us a call at 816-221-2434 and talk with one of our customer service representatives.

  3. Tips on how to save your design files

    Make them print ready and acceptable for us to print.

    COREL DRAW:
    Saving your Corel Draw file as an Adobe Illustrator EPS
    • Embed all Images
    • Convert all your text/copy to outline fonts
    • Export as Illustrator EPS

    FREEHAND:
    • Embed all Images
    • Convert all your text/copy to paths
    • Export as Illustrator EPS or PDF

    PAGEMAKER:
    Saving your PageMaker file as an EPS
    • Embed all Images
    • Convert all your text/copy to outline fonts
    • Export your file as an EPS using the below settings:
    Postscript Level 2
    CMYK Mode
    TIFF format and
    Binary

    PUBLISHER:
    You will need to have the full version of Adobe Acrobat PDF. If you don’t, please download and use our Adobe Job Ready Program. If you do have the full version of Adobe Acrobat PDF, please follow the steps below.
    Under File, Print, select Adobe PDF writer
    Under Properties, select Press Quality and Save your PDF

  4. At what resolution should I save my photos and graphics?

    Resolution should ideally be set to 300 dpi or a minimum of 150 dpi.

    Pictures and graphics pulled from the internet are often low resolution, typically 72 dpi or 96 dpi. Avoid these graphics, as they will appear pixilated and blocky when printed.

    Also note that you should save all photos in CMYK mode, not RGB mode when possible. Images saved in RGB mode may not print properly. If you are unable to save your image in CYMK mode, please let us know.

  5. What is a proof and why is it important that I look at it?

    In printing terms, a proof is a one-off copy of your document after all modifications and printing setup processes have been completed. It is your last and best opportunity to make sure that the print job comes out the way you want. By carefully inspecting the proof, you can help us assure an accurate, flawless delivery of your print job on the first run.

  6. What is the Pantone Matching System?

    The Pantone Matching System (PMS) is a color reproduction standard in which colors all across the spectrum are each identified by a unique, independent number. The use of PMS allows us to precisely match colors and maintain color consistency throughout the printing process.

  7. Why do the printed colors look different from the colors on my screen?

    In short, printers and monitors produce colors in different ways.

    Monitors use the RGB (red, green, blue) color model, which usually supports a wider spectrum of colors. Printers use the CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black) color model, which can reproduce most—but not all—of the colors in the RGB color model. Depending on the equipment used, CMYK generally matches 85–90% of the colors in the RGB model.

    When a color is selected from the RGB model that is out of the range of the CMYK model, the application chooses what it thinks is the closest color that will match. Programs like Adobe Photoshop will allow you to choose which color will be replaced. Others may not.

  8. Is white considered a printing color?

    Not typically. Because white is the default color of paper, it is simply recognized as the absence of any ink. However, when using colored paper or transparent material, white ink may be used if any text or graphic requires it.

  9. What file format should I use when submitting my electronic document for printing?

    PDF (Portable Document Format) is the most common and preferred file format for submitting digital documents. With the installation of a PDF print driver on your computer, virtually any program can generate a PDF file suitable for printing. Both commercial and free PDF print drivers are available online for download from different sources.

    We request that print ready PDF's be supplied at the requested output size.

  10. Once I submit the documents, how long will it take to finish my job?

    Standard production time is 2-3 full business days once print ready artwork is received. We always strive to provide an accurate estimate of the turnaround time for each job we do. And we’ll always work with you to find ways to complete your project when you need it.

  11. Clients often ask "Is this image big enough?"

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