Can you print in white ink? Not all printers can print white ink. In fact, most don’t. White isn’t a PMS colour. It’s not achievable with CMYK print. There are only a few ways to get it. Most printers will block out the white area and print the colours around it. Tip #1: Printers aren’t mind-readers. Don’t create…
CMYK – so, what is it? It is possible to write a lengthy essay on colour. I won’t. This will be a VERY short post, telling you just enough to make sense of it all. I hope! 1. CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and black. Also referred to as ‘4 colour process’ and ‘full…
Printed envelopes = professional communication If you are handwriting or stamping your business details onto each envelope you send to your customers, you are likely looking for a easier, faster and more professional solution. Self-inking stamps are great (in fact, Printing Brisbane sells them!), but honestly, you are not putting your best foot forward with your…
Where To Get Business Signs Made In Brisbane You have moved into new premises, and no one can find you. The courier delivers your parcels to the post office because you are invisible. Or maybe you have been in your office for 15 years, and have had three logo changes and a different business focus since…
Referral pads as a marketing tool We print a lot of these at Printing Brisbane, and we know they work for our customers. It is well known that the best source of new customers, for any business, is referrals. For allied health professionals, referrals from a GP are the equivalent of gold bricks for building…
Coated and Uncoated Paper Stock When choosing a paper stock for your print job, often the first choice you need to make is coated or uncoated paper. This is sometimes a price-based decision, but more often it’s about the end use of your printed product. This article from Printing Brisbane will describe the difference between…
How to design a logo Want to know how to design a memorable logo? Here at Printing Brisbane we know that you don’t have to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars to design a great logo. You can design it yourself, and it has every chance of being a huge success. Or you can engage…
How to make your business cards unforgettable There are some truly awesome business cards out there. Business cards that people are more likely to frame and put on their wall than throw in the nearest bin! They might not be the most practical cards in existence, but they are very nice to look at, eye-catching and unforgettable.…
Preparing Artwork for Printing Having your artwork in the correct format for printing is one of the most important steps in ensuring you get the results you are looking for in your final printed product. If you have the skills, then you can do it yourself. If not, then you must get someone to do…
Health check for healthcare printing Healthcare professionals are precisely that—professionals in various aspects of health and wellbeing. They aren’t (usually!) professionals in marketing, accounting and plumbing. So they bring in the experts they need to make sure these other aspects of their business run smoothly. Then they can focus on their core business of making…
Q. When is a coffee loyalty card a business card? A. Always! After extensive research (OK, after 10 minutes of Googling) it’s obvious that Cafe owners sometimes pay a premium for coffee loyalty cards to hand out to their customers. Avoid the trap! Any price for a business card also applies to coffee cards. For the…