Fine Print

Fine Print Knowledge Center

The online guide to print and design.

Introduction
A Brief History of Printing
PrePress
Planning and Strategy
Design Tips
Color Management
File Submission
Proofing
Materials and Stocks
Inks
Platemaking
Types of Printing
Offset Lithography
Digital Printing
Screen Printing
Gravure
Thermography
Flexography
Letterpress
Large Format
Specialty Printing
3D Printing
Promotional
Security Printing
Green Printing
Types of Finishes
Coatings
Binding
Folding
Scoring
Die Cutting
Embossing
Foil Stamping
Perforations

Q:

What is the Knowledge Center?

A:

The knowledge center is a collection of articles, tutorials and terms associated with the craft of printing and design. Thousands of hours of research have gone into providing a one-stop learning resource for a complex and ever-evolving trade.

This website is run and maintained by Fine Print, Inc., a design/print firm who are constantly seeking to improve their knowledge and skillset.

The original idea was to give our clients 24 hour access to the most common questions & answers for submitting files and the printing process.

As we started to build the KC, we realized that this info should be accessible to students in graphic design, printing & the field of Arts. Before long, it was clear we were building something for the novice and experienced alike, a thorough online reference for printers and designers of all backgrounds.

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