Guide to getting things printed?
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- fredddddd
I'm a recent grad and know only the basics of how to get things printed.
Are there any good guides online?
- scarabin0
as in how to build a mechanical?
- fredddddd0
Yes but also stuff like how to find good paper
- akrok0
a local printer should be happy to help you regarding paper choices. they will have paper-swatch books, etc.
- bjladams0
got a part tim gig at a printer when i graduated. helped with learning the ropes as well as seeing what kind of crap files most people submit and how to avoid making the printer hate you.
- Miguex0
Freddddd
most (if not all) printers will be happy to fill your backpack with tons of paper samples, they get those for free weekly.
- ukit0
File > Print
- airey0
always supply a pdf. read the differences in what the pdf settings are. always request/ask if necessary, specific pdf settings if the printer requires them.
- airey0
also, when creating the job, understand what and why:
• cmyk
• pms
• cmyk+ spot pms
• 1 colour jobs (can't print a full colour image as i had to explain to some poor cunt here once)
• rgb vs cmyk