Welcome back to Print 101! Today we’re diving into the core elements of color theory starting with Hue. 🎨
Hue is simply the name given to a pure color, determined by light wavelength and mapped as a specific direction on the color wheel!
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Hue is simply the name given to a pure color, determined by light wavelength and mapped as a specific direction on the color wheel!
#Print101 #PrintEducation #ColorTheory
September 21, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Welcome back to Print 101! Today we’re diving into the core elements of color theory starting with Hue. 🎨
Hue is simply the name given to a pure color, determined by light wavelength and mapped as a specific direction on the color wheel!
#Print101 #PrintEducation #ColorTheory
Hue is simply the name given to a pure color, determined by light wavelength and mapped as a specific direction on the color wheel!
#Print101 #PrintEducation #ColorTheory
#Print101: Shifting from petroleum to organic plant-based solvents!
Soy/vegetable inks are eco-friendly, but a longer curing process means they still release some VOCs as they dry. Need a faster workflow? UV-curable soy inks offer a cleaner alternative.
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Soy/vegetable inks are eco-friendly, but a longer curing process means they still release some VOCs as they dry. Need a faster workflow? UV-curable soy inks offer a cleaner alternative.
#SoyInk #Sustainability
June 22, 2026 at 7:03 PM
#Print101: Shifting from petroleum to organic plant-based solvents!
Soy/vegetable inks are eco-friendly, but a longer curing process means they still release some VOCs as they dry. Need a faster workflow? UV-curable soy inks offer a cleaner alternative.
#SoyInk #Sustainability
Soy/vegetable inks are eco-friendly, but a longer curing process means they still release some VOCs as they dry. Need a faster workflow? UV-curable soy inks offer a cleaner alternative.
#SoyInk #Sustainability
📚 Print 101: Document Layout! Let's talk Crossovers/Spreads!
This is when art or images span from one page to the opposite page, crossing over the gutter (that inner margin!). Seen often in mags & books for impact. Needs precision printing!
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This is when art or images span from one page to the opposite page, crossing over the gutter (that inner margin!). Seen often in mags & books for impact. Needs precision printing!
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July 7, 2025 at 8:31 PM
📚 Print 101: Document Layout! Let's talk Crossovers/Spreads!
This is when art or images span from one page to the opposite page, crossing over the gutter (that inner margin!). Seen often in mags & books for impact. Needs precision printing!
#Print101 #DocumentLayout #PrintDesign #PrintingTips
This is when art or images span from one page to the opposite page, crossing over the gutter (that inner margin!). Seen often in mags & books for impact. Needs precision printing!
#Print101 #DocumentLayout #PrintDesign #PrintingTips
Print 101: Slug
Slug is the extra canvas outside your bleed where you stash metadata—file names, dates, version notes, contacts—so printers have what they need without cluttering your design.
➡️ InDesign: enable under “Slug” in new-doc setup
➡️ Size: ~0.25″–0.5″
➡️ Use 8–10 pt for clarity
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Slug is the extra canvas outside your bleed where you stash metadata—file names, dates, version notes, contacts—so printers have what they need without cluttering your design.
➡️ InDesign: enable under “Slug” in new-doc setup
➡️ Size: ~0.25″–0.5″
➡️ Use 8–10 pt for clarity
#Print101
May 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Print 101: Slug
Slug is the extra canvas outside your bleed where you stash metadata—file names, dates, version notes, contacts—so printers have what they need without cluttering your design.
➡️ InDesign: enable under “Slug” in new-doc setup
➡️ Size: ~0.25″–0.5″
➡️ Use 8–10 pt for clarity
#Print101
Slug is the extra canvas outside your bleed where you stash metadata—file names, dates, version notes, contacts—so printers have what they need without cluttering your design.
➡️ InDesign: enable under “Slug” in new-doc setup
➡️ Size: ~0.25″–0.5″
➡️ Use 8–10 pt for clarity
#Print101
Print 101: The Press Check
Screens can lie, but the press doesn't! A press check lets you inspect a live sheet right off the run. Once you sign it, that sheet becomes the operator's master guide for the rest of the project. Total color consistency unlocked.
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Screens can lie, but the press doesn't! A press check lets you inspect a live sheet right off the run. Once you sign it, that sheet becomes the operator's master guide for the rest of the project. Total color consistency unlocked.
#Print101 #CedarGraphics #GraphicDesign
April 6, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Print 101: The Press Check
Screens can lie, but the press doesn't! A press check lets you inspect a live sheet right off the run. Once you sign it, that sheet becomes the operator's master guide for the rest of the project. Total color consistency unlocked.
#Print101 #CedarGraphics #GraphicDesign
Screens can lie, but the press doesn't! A press check lets you inspect a live sheet right off the run. Once you sign it, that sheet becomes the operator's master guide for the rest of the project. Total color consistency unlocked.
#Print101 #CedarGraphics #GraphicDesign
Print 101: Creep 📖
Ever notice inner pages "shaving off" in a thick booklet? That’s Creep. In prepress, we adjust your margins so everything stays perfectly aligned from the first page to the last. ✨
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Ever notice inner pages "shaving off" in a thick booklet? That’s Creep. In prepress, we adjust your margins so everything stays perfectly aligned from the first page to the last. ✨
#Print101 #Prepress #CedarGraphics #DesignTips
January 19, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Print 101: Creep 📖
Ever notice inner pages "shaving off" in a thick booklet? That’s Creep. In prepress, we adjust your margins so everything stays perfectly aligned from the first page to the last. ✨
#Print101 #Prepress #CedarGraphics #DesignTips
Ever notice inner pages "shaving off" in a thick booklet? That’s Creep. In prepress, we adjust your margins so everything stays perfectly aligned from the first page to the last. ✨
#Print101 #Prepress #CedarGraphics #DesignTips
Welcome back to Print 101! Today we’re diving into Latex Ink.
These pigmented, water-based inks use a water-dispersed polymer (latex) to apply rich color and protect the substrate. They are typically used in wide-format jobs across a variety of materials!
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These pigmented, water-based inks use a water-dispersed polymer (latex) to apply rich color and protect the substrate. They are typically used in wide-format jobs across a variety of materials!
#Print101 #WideFormat #PrintEducation
July 20, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Welcome back to Print 101! Today we’re diving into Latex Ink.
These pigmented, water-based inks use a water-dispersed polymer (latex) to apply rich color and protect the substrate. They are typically used in wide-format jobs across a variety of materials!
#Print101 #WideFormat #PrintEducation
These pigmented, water-based inks use a water-dispersed polymer (latex) to apply rich color and protect the substrate. They are typically used in wide-format jobs across a variety of materials!
#Print101 #WideFormat #PrintEducation
Why wait for ink to dry? UV curable inks use a flash of ultraviolet light to harden instantly on the press.
This process eliminates dangerous solvent evaporation, cuts dot-gain for sharper images, and works perfectly on non-paper substrates.
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This process eliminates dangerous solvent evaporation, cuts dot-gain for sharper images, and works perfectly on non-paper substrates.
#Print101 #CedarGraphics #UVinks
June 15, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Why wait for ink to dry? UV curable inks use a flash of ultraviolet light to harden instantly on the press.
This process eliminates dangerous solvent evaporation, cuts dot-gain for sharper images, and works perfectly on non-paper substrates.
#Print101 #CedarGraphics #UVinks
This process eliminates dangerous solvent evaporation, cuts dot-gain for sharper images, and works perfectly on non-paper substrates.
#Print101 #CedarGraphics #UVinks
Welcome to a new chapter of Print 101: Color! 🎨
Matching digital design to ink on paper is one of printing's biggest challenges. Screens emit light, while paper reflects it, making basic color management key to achieving your vision.
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Matching digital design to ink on paper is one of printing's biggest challenges. Screens emit light, while paper reflects it, making basic color management key to achieving your vision.
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September 14, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Welcome to a new chapter of Print 101: Color! 🎨
Matching digital design to ink on paper is one of printing's biggest challenges. Screens emit light, while paper reflects it, making basic color management key to achieving your vision.
#Print101 #PrintEducation #PrintDesign #CommercialPrinting
Matching digital design to ink on paper is one of printing's biggest challenges. Screens emit light, while paper reflects it, making basic color management key to achieving your vision.
#Print101 #PrintEducation #PrintDesign #CommercialPrinting
Ever wonder about VOCs in printing? 🌿 These compounds once filled the air, but eco-friendly shops now use low-VOC and plant-based alternatives. It’s better for us and the planet! 🌍 Ready to explore more? Next week, we dive into Color! #Print101 #EcoFriendlyPrinting
September 8, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Ever wonder about VOCs in printing? 🌿 These compounds once filled the air, but eco-friendly shops now use low-VOC and plant-based alternatives. It’s better for us and the planet! 🌍 Ready to explore more? Next week, we dive into Color! #Print101 #EcoFriendlyPrinting
Welcome back to #Print101! We’re nearing the end of our Types of Ink section with today's term: Viscosity. 💧
Viscosity measures a fluid’s resistance to flow. Getting ink thickness right ensures it moves smoothly through the press and onto paper!
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Viscosity measures a fluid’s resistance to flow. Getting ink thickness right ensures it moves smoothly through the press and onto paper!
#PrintEducation #PrintingTerms #CommercialPrinting
August 31, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Welcome back to #Print101! We’re nearing the end of our Types of Ink section with today's term: Viscosity. 💧
Viscosity measures a fluid’s resistance to flow. Getting ink thickness right ensures it moves smoothly through the press and onto paper!
#PrintEducation #PrintingTerms #CommercialPrinting
Viscosity measures a fluid’s resistance to flow. Getting ink thickness right ensures it moves smoothly through the press and onto paper!
#PrintEducation #PrintingTerms #CommercialPrinting
Why are solids in printing so impactful?
Solids give you 100% ink coverage, unlike screen tints that use halftone patterns for lighter shades. This means max color saturation! Curious about more print secrets? Stay tuned!
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Solids give you 100% ink coverage, unlike screen tints that use halftone patterns for lighter shades. This means max color saturation! Curious about more print secrets? Stay tuned!
#Print101 #PrintEducation #PrintTerminology #CommercialPrinting
August 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Why are solids in printing so impactful?
Solids give you 100% ink coverage, unlike screen tints that use halftone patterns for lighter shades. This means max color saturation! Curious about more print secrets? Stay tuned!
#Print101 #PrintEducation #PrintTerminology #CommercialPrinting
Solids give you 100% ink coverage, unlike screen tints that use halftone patterns for lighter shades. This means max color saturation! Curious about more print secrets? Stay tuned!
#Print101 #PrintEducation #PrintTerminology #CommercialPrinting
Welcome back to Print 101! Today we're looking at another essential ink term: Coverage.
Ink coverage refers to the extent to which ink covers the surface of a substrate, typically categorized as light, medium, or heavy across your sheet!
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Ink coverage refers to the extent to which ink covers the surface of a substrate, typically categorized as light, medium, or heavy across your sheet!
#Print101 #PrintEducation
August 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Welcome back to Print 101! Today we're looking at another essential ink term: Coverage.
Ink coverage refers to the extent to which ink covers the surface of a substrate, typically categorized as light, medium, or heavy across your sheet!
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Ink coverage refers to the extent to which ink covers the surface of a substrate, typically categorized as light, medium, or heavy across your sheet!
#Print101 #PrintEducation
Welcome back to Print 101! Today we continue with ink related terms: Flood (or Flooding).
This refers to printing or coating a sheet with ink, varnish, or protective coating that covers the entire page, delivering seamless edge-to-edge finish!
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This refers to printing or coating a sheet with ink, varnish, or protective coating that covers the entire page, delivering seamless edge-to-edge finish!
#Print101 #PrintEducation
August 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Welcome back to Print 101! Today we continue with ink related terms: Flood (or Flooding).
This refers to printing or coating a sheet with ink, varnish, or protective coating that covers the entire page, delivering seamless edge-to-edge finish!
#Print101 #PrintEducation
This refers to printing or coating a sheet with ink, varnish, or protective coating that covers the entire page, delivering seamless edge-to-edge finish!
#Print101 #PrintEducation
Ever wonder why your prints look so vibrant and last long? It’s all about curing! ⏳
Proper drying locks in colors and prevents smudging. Whether it’s UV light or air drying, it makes a difference!
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Proper drying locks in colors and prevents smudging. Whether it’s UV light or air drying, it makes a difference!
#Print101 #PrintingMagic
August 3, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Ever wonder why your prints look so vibrant and last long? It’s all about curing! ⏳
Proper drying locks in colors and prevents smudging. Whether it’s UV light or air drying, it makes a difference!
#Print101 #PrintingMagic
Proper drying locks in colors and prevents smudging. Whether it’s UV light or air drying, it makes a difference!
#Print101 #PrintingMagic
Print 101 is back! Today’s topic is Dye Ink.
Dye inks are standard for inkjet printers. They are water-soluble, have a longer dry time and low UV resistance, making them ideal for vibrant indoor prints, but not outdoor products!
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Dye inks are standard for inkjet printers. They are water-soluble, have a longer dry time and low UV resistance, making them ideal for vibrant indoor prints, but not outdoor products!
#Print101 #InkjetPrinting #PrintEducation
July 27, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Print 101 is back! Today’s topic is Dye Ink.
Dye inks are standard for inkjet printers. They are water-soluble, have a longer dry time and low UV resistance, making them ideal for vibrant indoor prints, but not outdoor products!
#Print101 #InkjetPrinting #PrintEducation
Dye inks are standard for inkjet printers. They are water-soluble, have a longer dry time and low UV resistance, making them ideal for vibrant indoor prints, but not outdoor products!
#Print101 #InkjetPrinting #PrintEducation
Print 101 is back! Today we are looking at Liquid Toner (ElectroInk). 💧
Similar to dry toner, this method introduces water or other solvents to the pigment particles to more closely resemble traditional offset ink quality.
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Similar to dry toner, this method introduces water or other solvents to the pigment particles to more closely resemble traditional offset ink quality.
#Print101 #PrintEducation #DigitalPrinting
July 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Print 101 is back! Today we are looking at Liquid Toner (ElectroInk). 💧
Similar to dry toner, this method introduces water or other solvents to the pigment particles to more closely resemble traditional offset ink quality.
#Print101 #PrintEducation #DigitalPrinting
Similar to dry toner, this method introduces water or other solvents to the pigment particles to more closely resemble traditional offset ink quality.
#Print101 #PrintEducation #DigitalPrinting
Welcome back to Print 101! Today we’re looking at Toner.
Typically used by copiers or laser printers, toner is an electrically charged powder that adheres to the substrate or plate using an opposing electrical charge.
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Typically used by copiers or laser printers, toner is an electrically charged powder that adheres to the substrate or plate using an opposing electrical charge.
#Print101 #PrintingIndustry #LaserPrinting #PrintEducation
July 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Welcome back to Print 101! Today we’re looking at Toner.
Typically used by copiers or laser printers, toner is an electrically charged powder that adheres to the substrate or plate using an opposing electrical charge.
#Print101 #PrintingIndustry #LaserPrinting #PrintEducation
Typically used by copiers or laser printers, toner is an electrically charged powder that adheres to the substrate or plate using an opposing electrical charge.
#Print101 #PrintingIndustry #LaserPrinting #PrintEducation
Traditional ink dries by soaking into paper, which can make colors look dull on uncoated sheets.
UV curable ink hardens instantly under light before it can sink. You get the rich texture of uncoated paper with the vibrant color of a coated sheet.
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UV curable ink hardens instantly under light before it can sink. You get the rich texture of uncoated paper with the vibrant color of a coated sheet.
#Print101 #CedarGraphics
June 18, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Traditional ink dries by soaking into paper, which can make colors look dull on uncoated sheets.
UV curable ink hardens instantly under light before it can sink. You get the rich texture of uncoated paper with the vibrant color of a coated sheet.
#Print101 #CedarGraphics
UV curable ink hardens instantly under light before it can sink. You get the rich texture of uncoated paper with the vibrant color of a coated sheet.
#Print101 #CedarGraphics
Print 101: Conventional Inks
Highly versatile and cost-effective, conventional inks are a printing staple.
They utilize evaporating solvents to speed up drying times and drive deep pigment penetration across many different paper stocks.
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Highly versatile and cost-effective, conventional inks are a printing staple.
They utilize evaporating solvents to speed up drying times and drive deep pigment penetration across many different paper stocks.
#print101 #cedargraphics
June 8, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Print 101: Conventional Inks
Highly versatile and cost-effective, conventional inks are a printing staple.
They utilize evaporating solvents to speed up drying times and drive deep pigment penetration across many different paper stocks.
#print101 #cedargraphics
Highly versatile and cost-effective, conventional inks are a printing staple.
They utilize evaporating solvents to speed up drying times and drive deep pigment penetration across many different paper stocks.
#print101 #cedargraphics
Print 101: What is a solvent? 🧪💧
Pigments provide the color, but solvents act as the liquid binder that transfers them to the paper.
By adjusting the solvent blend, press teams control drying speed, ink flow, and cost efficiency for a flawless run.
#Print101 #CedarGraphics
Pigments provide the color, but solvents act as the liquid binder that transfers them to the paper.
By adjusting the solvent blend, press teams control drying speed, ink flow, and cost efficiency for a flawless run.
#Print101 #CedarGraphics
June 1, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Print 101: What is a solvent? 🧪💧
Pigments provide the color, but solvents act as the liquid binder that transfers them to the paper.
By adjusting the solvent blend, press teams control drying speed, ink flow, and cost efficiency for a flawless run.
#Print101 #CedarGraphics
Pigments provide the color, but solvents act as the liquid binder that transfers them to the paper.
By adjusting the solvent blend, press teams control drying speed, ink flow, and cost efficiency for a flawless run.
#Print101 #CedarGraphics
Print 101: Pigment vs. Dye 🧪🎨
Ever wonder why commercial print jobs resist fading? It’s all about the pigments.
Unlike liquid dyes, solid pigments offer superior fade resistance and incredible longevity on the page.
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Ever wonder why commercial print jobs resist fading? It’s all about the pigments.
Unlike liquid dyes, solid pigments offer superior fade resistance and incredible longevity on the page.
#print101 #cedargraphics #printdesign #pigment
May 26, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Print 101: Pigment vs. Dye 🧪🎨
Ever wonder why commercial print jobs resist fading? It’s all about the pigments.
Unlike liquid dyes, solid pigments offer superior fade resistance and incredible longevity on the page.
#print101 #cedargraphics #printdesign #pigment
Ever wonder why commercial print jobs resist fading? It’s all about the pigments.
Unlike liquid dyes, solid pigments offer superior fade resistance and incredible longevity on the page.
#print101 #cedargraphics #printdesign #pigment
Does UV ink need a top coat?
Unlike regular inks, UV inks cure instantly & are more resistant to scratching & marking. An aqueous coating is only added for a specific finish, like high-gloss or ultra-matte.
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Unlike regular inks, UV inks cure instantly & are more resistant to scratching & marking. An aqueous coating is only added for a specific finish, like high-gloss or ultra-matte.
#print101 #commercialprinting #printindustry #uvprinting #printingtips
May 18, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Does UV ink need a top coat?
Unlike regular inks, UV inks cure instantly & are more resistant to scratching & marking. An aqueous coating is only added for a specific finish, like high-gloss or ultra-matte.
#print101 #commercialprinting #printindustry #uvprinting #printingtips
Unlike regular inks, UV inks cure instantly & are more resistant to scratching & marking. An aqueous coating is only added for a specific finish, like high-gloss or ultra-matte.
#print101 #commercialprinting #printindustry #uvprinting #printingtips
Print 101: UV inks can go places standard inks can't.
PVC. Vinyl. Polystyrene. Foil. We run UV inks on our offset presses across all of it.
More substrate options = more creative freedom for your project. 🖨️
#Print101 #CedarGraphics #UVInks #CommercialPrinting
PVC. Vinyl. Polystyrene. Foil. We run UV inks on our offset presses across all of it.
More substrate options = more creative freedom for your project. 🖨️
#Print101 #CedarGraphics #UVInks #CommercialPrinting
May 11, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Print 101: UV inks can go places standard inks can't.
PVC. Vinyl. Polystyrene. Foil. We run UV inks on our offset presses across all of it.
More substrate options = more creative freedom for your project. 🖨️
#Print101 #CedarGraphics #UVInks #CommercialPrinting
PVC. Vinyl. Polystyrene. Foil. We run UV inks on our offset presses across all of it.
More substrate options = more creative freedom for your project. 🖨️
#Print101 #CedarGraphics #UVInks #CommercialPrinting