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…
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…
Back to Basics: Digital Printing Vs Offset Printing and How Do I Choose What to Use? First a very brief explanation of both offset and digital printing. Offset lithography is the most common high volume commercial printing technology. In offset printing, the desired print image is burned onto a plate and is then transferred (or…
Most people don’t know that almost the entire spectrum of colors can be recreated using just 4 colors. If you don’t have experience with graphics, CMYK or 4 color process can be confusing! Why? Because you want to print all of the colors, not just 4! Here is what you need to know about CMYK.…
Converting to CMYK CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black) is the color model used by commercial printing presses. RGB (Red, Green, Blue) is the color model used by computer monitors and most domestic printers. Many colors you create on your monitor (RGB) are not achievable using standard four-color process inks (CMYK). If you submit your…
COMMON ERRORS WHEN SUBMITTING FILES Here are five of the most common errors we see when receiving files at Julin Printing. Checking these items when sending files can save time and money in production delays and rework. Incorrect Color Mode RGB color mode (red, green, blue) must be converted to CMYK color mode (cyan, magenta,…
The Power of Touch “Touch—it’s one of the five senses that dictates how we perceive the world around us. It’s also one of the most important. Touch is a crucial part of the sensory experience. It influences emotion and decision making, and as such, establishing this sense as critical to any brand experience. Brands that…