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Design Basics for Your Print Files

When you’re talking about print projects there are certain questions that pop up over and over again…and most of them are directly related to how to format your files for submission to your friendly neighborhood printer. Since proper formatting is a key ingredient in convincing your printing project to come out with the clean, clear […]

Prepress Proofing Checklist

When examining your prepress proof we ask that you carefully examine the proof for: Color Clarity Complete copy Margins Size Cross-overs between pages (Do they line up properly?) Bleeds Previously requested changes Accurate line breaks Accurate page numbers Photo cropping Typefaces and font size Spelling Zip codes/phone numbers/addresses/times/locations/etc. Page order (if there are multiple pages) […]

What are Bleeds, How to Allow Bleeds, and What Bleeds Can Do for Your Project

A bleed isn’t necessarily a good thing…unless you’re talking about getting rid of that ugly white frame around your printing project. Then bleeds become the most natural thing in the world! Here’s a look at what they can do to put a finished touch on your project and how you can incorporate those bleeds into […]

What’s the Difference Between Digital and Offset Printing?

Digital printing has been the wave of the future for today’s printers, opening the door to a whole new way of doing business and giving businesses the unique opportunity to save money on their printing projects in a way they never have before. Digital isn’t the only way, however. As with all things, newer isn’t […]

Why Microsoft Publisher is NOT Printer Friendly, No Matter What Anyone Might Think

There’s been a huge amount of excitement floating around out there with regard to Microsoft Publisher. It’s been described as a cheaper, easier to use alternative to Photoshop, Illustrator and other design software that typically requires more experience and design savvy than the average person without experience in graphic design or tons of time to […]

Mike H.

East Ridge Printing continually provides outstanding service to our organization and franchisees. They were instrumental in working with us to identify and develop an efficient, hassle free ordering process that our franchisees can access 24/7. We have worked with several printing companies in the past and the value the team at East Ridge Printing provides […]

Jenn D.

East Ridge Printing is a Top-notch local printing service. Our projects are extremely complex and require a high level of precision – ERP makes sure they understand all aspects of our jobs before going to print and always delivers the finished product on time and more importantly with flawless workmanship. They are our go to […]

Kelly S.

I have been working with East Ridge Printing for three to four years now, and never once have I been disappointed with the end product. The customer service is A+ all the way! My emails are answered in an extremely timely fashion, all issues that may arise are immediately addressed and the prices are hard […]

5 Ways to Grind Procrastination Into the Dust

Procrastination. It’s the black-eyed monster that none of us can actually manage to avoid. The bump in the road gleefully looking for new victims. The Toon Town cement wall that hops around at will, just waiting for unsuspecting passersby. The question isn’t whether or not you procrastinate. I think all of us have put off […]

4 Rules of Sharing Office Space

Unless you’re lucky enough to live in a tower far far away from the quibbles of men, you’re going to have to share space. Specifically, you’re going to have to share your workspace. The one that you sit in, eight hours a day five days a week, sometimes more. The one that, when you do […]

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