What types of files can i send to 24hsprinting.com?

We recommend saving as a JPG or PDF at 300 DPI of resolution and CMYK.

What is AQ Coating?

AQ Coating is short for "Aqueous Coating." This is a term for a post-production process where a clear coating, in a water base and applied like ink by a printing press, is applied to the entire surface and used to protect and enhance the printing underneath. It provides a light luster to the printed product, speeds up dry times, minimizes finger prints, and adds more scuff protection. Since aqueous coating makes it problematic for postage and inkjet printing to be applied, it is not applied to mailing sides of postcards.

What is UV Coating?

UV Coating is short for "Ultra-violet Coating." This is a term for a post-production process where a clear coating, a liquid applied to a printed sheet, is bonded and cured with ultraviolet light. This form of coating is thicker than normal varnishes and provides an attractive, high gloss appearance to the printing.

What is Spot UV Coating?

Spot Uv means that your cards will have Uv coating on selected areas and the rest will be uncoated. When creating a Spot UV job, You must include a Spot UV template file along with the regular full color file. The Spot UV template file is used to show where the UV will be placed.

Can 24hsprinting design my artwork?

YES, we can create your artwork based on your requirements. Send us an email to: design@interworking.com or call our design department at 1-877-746-8379. We have 20 years of combined experience on graphic design and printing process for companies and institutions around US.

What is 14PT?

14 Pt. C2S is a thicker paper stock than 12-point that is commonly used for printing high-quality postcards and business cards. C2S refers to paper that has been "coated two sides" (in this case, with a gloss coating) for better color and detail on press.

What is 16PT?

16 Pt. C2S is a thicker paper stock than 14-point that is commonly used for printing high-quality postcards and business cards. C2S refers to paper that has been "coated two sides" (in this case, with a gloss coating) for better color and detail on press.

What is 100-Lb. Gloss Text?

This paper is commonly used for flyers, brochures and the insides of catalogs. "100-lb" refers to how much 500 printer sheets (25" x 38") of this paper weighs. A gloss coating allows this paper perform better on press for color and detail.

What is 100-Lb. Gloss Cover?

A thicker grade of paper than "text" or "book" weight paper that is used most commonly for covers of catalogs or premium brochures and flyers. Usually requested when more durability or the "premium" look is required. "100-lb" refers to how much 500 printer sheets (20" x 26") of this paper weighs. A gloss coating allows this paper perform better on press for color and detail.

100-lb gloss cover is a heavier stock of paper than 100-lb gloss text. Despite the fact they both share the same "pound" rating, cover weight paper uses smaller printer sheets (20" x 26") than text stock paper (25" x 38") to measure it’s basis weight, thus, cover stock paper is thicker per square area.

What is 70-Lb. Uncoated Offset Smooth Text?

70-Lb. Uncoated Offset Smooth Text is a quality paper stock that is less thick than 100-lb Text weight paper and is commonly used in stationery printing, like letterheads. Its super smooth surface and bright white color makes it ideal for printing color and detail on your stationery. This paper is also laser printer compatible.

About the Turnaround.

We offer different turnaround options for your project. Some products have shorter or longer turnarounds than others. Our turnaround time is measured in business days and starts upon approval of your proof and ends the day we ship your project. We have 24 Hours turnaround for selected products like business cards, postcards and flyers on 14 pt cover stock. Your order may ship sooner than the turnaround time you select. However, due to the complex nature of printing, turnaround time is an estimate and while we make every endeavor to complete your project on time, we cannot guarantee the completion date.

What is Saddle Sitching?

A post-production process where your project is bound by stapling sheets together where they fold at the spine (as compared to side stitch). Also called pamphlet stitch, saddle wire and stitch bind. This binding is normally applied to multi-page catalogs and is considered very cost-effective. Most consumer magazines employ this form of binding.