Category Archives: Printing

Wondering what the different between a PDF and a press proof is? Curious about how printing presses have evolved over the years? Or are you seeking a good resource for printing industry news?

These are just a few of the questions about the printing process and the printing industry in general that you will find answers for here in the Printing Archives. And if you have a question about printing that isn’t answered here, please let us know. We would love to help you find all the answers to your printing questions.

Label Printing Company, Lightning Labels, Offers Business Development Tips

Limited-Edition Labels Enhance the “Custom” in Custom Label Printing

Denver, CO, (December 4, 2012) – Lightning Labels, a custom label and sticker printing leader, encourages manufacturers to take advantage of digital label printing technology and incorporate unique, limited-edition labels and packaging this holiday season. To assist customers and manufacturers with holiday marketing, Lighting Labels releases business development tips that cover short-run, limited-edition labels, seasonal custom labels and product packaging.

“Just as technology has enabled major advances in such areas as social media, so is it positively impacting other forms of personalized business development,” says Business Development Manager… Read the rest of Label Printing Company, Lightning Labels, Offers Business Development Tips

Lightning Labels, Printer of Environmentally Friendly Stickers and Labels, Issues Tips to Help Consumers Identify Greenwashing

Green Claims Can Create Red-Faced Manufacturers: ‘Greenwashing’ Trend Increases Need for Eco-Friendly Label Regulations

Eco-Friendly labels are valued by customers

Denver, CO (PRWEB) November 27, 2012

Lightning Labels, a custom label and sticker printing leader, is increasing awareness of a not-so-new fad – “greenwashing” – that has been used frequently by manufacturers as a means to capitalize on consumers’ desires to see eco-friendly labels and stickers.

“‘Greenwashing’ is a fast-growing trend, and some would venture to say that green is really the

Dscoop Launches Slick New Website

Visit the New Dscoop Website

Dscoop’s new website is as as easy to use as it is easy on the eyes.

Tailored towards members of the Digital Solutions Cooperative, a global community of HP Graphic Arts users and experts, Dscoop.org’s new features include:

  • Customizable user profiles
  • Personalized news feed and digest emails
  • Discussion forums and listservs
  • Ability to edit membership directory listings
  • Integration with major social networking sites such as LinkedIn and Twitter
  • Mobile app downloads for iPhone, Android, Blackberry, and Palm devices
  • A resources archive that includes past conference proceedings, Dscoop Quarterly issues, and webinars

PDF vs Press Proof – Which Should You Choose?

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When you place a custom label order with Lightning Labels you have a choice. You can request a PDF proof of your artwork or a press proof (also called a hard copy proof). Here is a quick guide to help you decide which proofing method you should choose.

PDF Proofs

The biggest advantage of PDF proofs is speed. Our prepress department usually turns a proof around within 24 hours, sometimes it happens… Read the rest of PDF vs Press Proof - Which Should You Choose?

Gather All the Printing News at Alltop

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Sometimes when you are trying to research a topic a google search can get frustrating. You often have to sift through pages of search results before gathering all the information you need. Wouldn’t it be better to go to one location and find all the important news that is completely up to date? This is the idea behind Alltop, a new venture by Guy Kawasaki, the serial entrepreneur, venture capatalist and author.

Alltop gathers all the latest news from around the world and organizes it… Read the rest of Gather All the Printing News at Alltop | 1 Comment