How to make a QR code
You can use one of these or you can use their options to make your own! Once you have the location of where the QR code will lead, the next option is to set the colors. Now, you’re going to want to make sure the colors you use are fairly dark as those will be able to be read more easily.
How should I format addresses in a spreadsheet with Excel or Google Sheets when I’m doing a Mailer?
Sometimes you have two people at the same address, like two partners with different last names living together. We recommend adding a name 2 field for clarity. This list has an optional salutation field as well. This is usually used on inner materials, like a letter. Example: You want the envelope address to read “John Smith and Jane Doe” and the greeting inside the letter to say something like “Dear John and Jane,”.
Could Printing Be a Family Tradition for the Gutowski’s on Bridge Street?
Sidebar: The Craftsmen Club was a group of printers in the area that would get together. I have great memories of attending the Craftsmen Club as a kid. The extent of my knowledge when I was young was limited to they would go to a park and cook steaks. Now I understand the club was a way for printers to connect, make relationships, and share industry knowledge.
How to Prepare a Canva File for the Print Shop
Canva can be a wonderful resource for anyone wanting to make their digital and print materials look awesome. It’s so easy to use that almost anyone can use it. There are so many templates that you can look like an expert in design in only a few minutes.
Mailers: Best Practices & ways to keep the USPS happy!
Sending snail mail is a lot of fun! Finding a beautiful card, crafting a thoughtful message, and handwriting an address is not only a thoughtful thing to do, but it can be a great self care tactic and time to reflect. Then you get your stamps, pop it in the mail box, and your United States Postal Service handles the rest.
Welcome To The Printer Family Gen-nay
In 2006 we had the honor of having her older sister, the first igen90 placement in the world. Then in 2013 we had her younger sister, an igen4.
Bindery Options Here at Swift
Mailing service/prep, Data management, Fulfillment: After your product is finished with us, we can help continue the job. We have mailing services along with data management and fulfillment to allow us to be your one stop ship.
Stand Out Again!
Perforating: Have a coupon or item for your business? The use of perforating will allow the customer to detach the items from one another then allowing for a takeaway from the printed piece.
Just For Starters
Prepress and proofing: This will put yourself at ease with the ability to see what your items will look like before the final product is done. Giving you the validation that the job you want done is accurate to what you will get.
Stand Out!
Embossing: Embossing refers to pressing an image into paper to create a three-dimensional design. This allows for your print items to stand out from the rest. Having the ability to FEEL the difference.
All About Envelopes
#10: Spoken as number 10, not a hashtag for all you millennials and gen z’ers :) This envelope is 4 ⅛ inch by 9 ½ inch.
Now you’re talking our language … Printing Terms and what they mean so that your projects look their best.
Four Color Process: Is when CMYK are layered over one another to give us all the colors. Lots of lay people use the term full color. It is essentially the same thing.
Christmas Card Season
Get practical Christmas card tips from Swift Printing, including mailing lists, variable data addressing, budgeting, timelines, letterpress ideas, and creative family photo inspiration.