Whether it’s a spelling mistake or a low resolution image or simply a bad design, printing bloopers are just unacceptable. You don’t even have to be in publishing to realize how a copyediting mistake can spell the difference between a customer taking you seriously and thinking that your company is just good for a couple of laughs. To avoid printing mistakes that could cost your company a lot of money, here are some tips to ensure that your next batch of printouts is for the most part, error-free.
Pixelated images
One advantage of partnering with a company that offers printing services Los Angeles is that you get to work with in-house graphic designers who know well enough not to scale up a small image that it creates noticeable pixelation.
Now if you are taking charge of your printing project without any help whatsoever from the pros, you can avoid this problem by using high-resolution images or recreating a particular image using vector tools. The latter is especially tedious so you might want to really think about not teaming up with a full-service printer.
Wrong fonts
Ever wonder why your printout features a different font other than the one you used in your template? You may have used a corrupt font that cannot be embedded into your PDF. One way to solve this is to send all the fonts that you have used to your printer or if you are using Adobe InDesign, there is a feature that allows you to organize all your fonts and links into one neat folder, which you can use to avoid those pesky font problems.
Smudged ink
There is a reason why for certain printed products, it is advisable to outsource the job to a company that offers quality printing services in Los Angeles. With home printers, there is a tendency for the ink to smudge and bleed. And if you use more than 300 percent in terms of total ink value, even if you use a high-quality ink, there is a big possibility that the ink will take too long to dry and smudge when being printed. Your options if you really want to DIY are: to have quick-drying paper in stock or paper with smudge-proof coatings; buy high quality ink cartridges; and invest in a good art protectant or sealant. Some use hair spray as an emergency sealant but it is better if you can buy one that is really intended to protect your printout.
F.A. Daniels is a full-service printing company based in Los Angeles. If you are interested in knowing more about what printing services Los Angeles can do for your business, we invite you to explore our site, give us a call at (323) 871-1800, or send us an e-mail through our online Contact Us form for more information.