Compare weights of text, covers, bonds and other types of paper by consulting the Paper Weight Conversion chart below. Contact your Julin Printing Representative if you have any questions! Click here for the PDF version. For more printing resources, click here! Our Resources page offers free downloadable templates, an envelope size chart and numerous posts…
Why are there so many different colors of black and when should I use them? Most commonly in printing and design you will Black, Rich Black and Registration Black. Let’s break down these 3 colors and when to use them. Black. This is 100% Black with no other colors added. Most commonly used as text, small…
What are the C and the U? What are the C and the U after the PANTONE color number? If you use any design programs like the Adobe applications, you know that Pantone colors are listed by number and most often have a letter after the number, C or U. The letter refers to the paper stock,…
All good things must come to an end. And 2018 was a great year! As we prepare to ring in 2019, we reflect on the past year. Most significantly, John Williams retired from Julin Printing after nearly 48 years with the company! After spending his earliest days at Julin in production, John moved into sales…
I admitted it, I am a hoarder. A hoarder of massive piles of industry magazines and printed blog posts. It’s time I put them to use. Here is a compilation of my favorite statistics from the pile! First up from SmallBizTrends. 9 of 10 consumers agree there will always be need for print. Small business owners…
What is “Rich Black” and when should I use it? We produce print using the CMYK or 4-color process model. As each color in the process (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black) is laid down over the previous color it creates the images and colors you see in your design. Today we focus only on the…
Fun fact: I started teaching myself how to use InDesign about a year ago. I have always considered myself a creative person and feel like after years of working with Designers and print, I have a good eye for good design, but I couldn’t design anything myself! Knowing good design and being a good designer…
Introducing our latest addition, the Xerox Versant 180 Digital Press with Performance Package. It was time for an upgrade in our digital area and this machine delivers! Faster production speed, Ultra HD resolution, Extra Long Sheet Capabilities, Full Color Envelopes and wider range of stock and specialty media capabilities. More Automation. More Performance. More Image…
Julin Printing featured in the August Printing Impression Magazine Monticello, IA—Julin Printing Co. recently installed a G&K–Vijuk FA36 Folder to primarily support Julin Printing’s insert and leaflet business. “The folder was purchased for the specific needs of one of our largest customers,” says owner John Williams, “but the versatility and the small dimensions it can…
Why does my color look so different from screen to print? This is a common question from many of our customers when they see their first proof or final printed product: why does my color look so different from what is on my computer screen? There are several possible answers to this question. Let’s…