In today’s world, printing doesn’t have to be a costly burden. “Print Smarter, Not Harder” is a philosophy that focuses on achieving high-quality results without breaking the bank. It’s about being strategic with your printing choices, opting for efficient settings, and leveraging cost-effective resources. This approach ensures your documents look professional while minimizing waste and ultimately saving you money on ink, paper, and energy consumption.
By adopting a smarter printing strategy, you can enjoy crisp, clear prints that accurately represent your work, all while staying within your budget. This might involve utilizing features like duplex printing, draft mode for internal documents, and carefully selecting the right paper for your needs. Ultimately, “Print Smarter, Not Harder” is about optimizing your printing process for both quality and affordability, allowing you to make the most of your resources.
Steffen Print & Design
Mon, 23 Jan 2017 15:37:58 +0000
Business Card Templates
Business Card Templates
Click on the card name to download a zipped Jpeg template file Most Common U.S. Business Card Formats: 2″ x 3.5″ Horizontal – U.S. Standard 2″ x 3.5″ Horizontal – U.S. Standard – Round Corners 2″ x 3.5″ Vertical – U.S. Standard 2″ x 3.5″ Vertical – U.S. Standard – Round Corners Tent Business Card:...
Wed, 14 Dec 2016 16:45:16 +0000
A Holiday Heads-Up – Revised Hours
A Holiday Heads-Up – Revised Hours
Steffen Print & Design will be closing at noon Friday, Dec. 23rd for Christmas. We will be closed Monday, Dec. 26th and Monday, Jan. 2nd for New Years. Please plan your schedules accordingly and call us at 315-865-4100 if you have any concerns. Merry Christmas! Thank you for your business in 2016! From our family...
Wed, 12 Oct 2016 20:30:34 +0000
Digital Specifications
Digital Specifications
Clients can save time and expense by sending us their own prepared files however strict digital specifications must be followed in order to meet prepress requirements*. Design File Format Resolution Color Mode Bleed, Trim, and Safe Zone Jobs Newsprint Booklets Brochures Business Cards Upload FTP Email Other (Google Drive, Dropbox, disk, etc) *If minimum specifications are not met files may...
Wed, 12 Oct 2016 20:11:21 +0000
Crop marks indicate trim size
Crop marks indicate trim size
Crop marks are hairlines, usually about 1/2″ long, outside of the bleed area that serve as a guide for where the image or printed piece will be trimmed. The crop marks should indicate the final size of the product at 100%. To create crop marks in Photoshop, follow the steps below: 1. Open your file in...
Wed, 12 Oct 2016 18:58:11 +0000
Bleed margin requirements
Bleed margin requirements
A bleed is an extra margin on a printed product that is meant to be cut off when the product is trimmed to its final size. Bleed basically means that the color and graphics on a printed piece extend off the paper to ensure continuity of the color or image to the edge of your finished product....
Wed, 31 Aug 2016 15:23:01 +0000
Is it more cost effective to do it yourself or use a local printer?
Is it more cost effective to do it yourself or use a local printer?
These days it is easy to make your own business cards on your own home computer or you can find places online that will help you design a brochure and get them printed for what seems like a reasonable price. What a great deal, right? Well, maybe not as great as it seems at first. Here are...