This is the #1 question we hear. The frustration of a printed piece not matching your screen is real, but it's entirely preventable. Here’s the science and the solution. The Root of the Problem: RGB vs. CMYK: Your screen emits light (Red, Green, Blue) to create colors. Printers use pigments (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) that absorb and reflect light. Some vibrant screen colors simply cannot be reproduced with ink. Monitor Variability: Most consumer monitors are not calibr

Avoid last-minute stress and unexpected costs by eliminating these three common file errors before you hit "send." Mistake #1: No Bleed The Problem: Your design has color or images that go to the edge of the page. Printers need extra margin (usually 3mm) to trim the paper without leaving a thin white line. The Fix: Extend your background colors and images 3mm beyond the final trim line. Set up your document with bleeds from the start. Mistake #2: Using RGB Color The Proble