In a nutshell, print finishing refers to anything done to printed material after it comes off the press or printer.
Some print finishing solutions actually happen at the end of the printing process, before the paper comes off the press. While these ‘inline’ finishing operations have increased in number due to digital printing, the majority of print finishing happens completely separately to the printing process and are called ‘offline’ finishing.
From mounting on boards to shrinkwrapping, finishing operations can be almost as varied as what’s on the paper. Here’s your guide to just about everything that can be considered print finishing:
If you’re like most other professionals, you care deeply about making sure your company’s image in the best light possible. You no doubt have a fair amount of document finishing equipment such as a power punch, paper cutter, or even a roll laminator. But do you have a corner rounder? This is a device that can provide your documents with rounded corners which...
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If you’re tired of spending a good chunk of your workday folding documents, it’s time to think about getting a paper folder. These machines can help you save time, which will be helpful during a busy workday. Here are five things to consider when choosing a paper folder: Paper Size You’re going to want to consider paper size...
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At Southwest we love our laminators and can’t talk about them enough! Without further ado, here is a list of 101 things to laminate: Business What do you laminate in your office? Laminating is a great way to ensure your materials last a long time and stay durable through daily use. Here are a few suggestions: Advertising booklets Art...
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