Binding

Additional Processes
Additional Processes

Binding: Additional Options On the bottom of PrintingCenterUSA’s online pricing tool, you can select “Hole…

Wire-O
Wire-O

Binding: Wire-O What is Wire-O Bound Printing? Wire-O binding is similar to Spiral binding. It…

Spiral
Spiral

Binding: Spiral What is Spiral Bound Printing? Spiral bound printing is a continuous coil of…

Perfect Bound
Perfect Bound

Binding: Perfect Bound What is Perfect Bound Printing? Perfect bound books are inexpensive and provide…

Saddle Stitch
Saddle Stitch

Binding: Saddle Stitch What is Saddle Stitch Printing? Saddle stitched books are, simply put, folded…

Overview
Overview

Binding: Overview When printing your multi-page products such as books, booklets, calendars, programs, coloring books,…

Bleeds

Word
Word

Bleeds: Setting Up Bleeds in Microsoft Word for Mac: A Step-by-Step Guide Use this guide…

Publisher
Publisher

Bleeds: Publisher Checklist Open Page Setup Add Bleeds and Margins (Safety Lines) Use Rulers to…

Canva
Canva

Bleeds: Canva Checklist Turn on Bleeds and Margins (Safety Lines) How your page setup should…

Photoshop
Photoshop

Bleeds in Photoshop: A Step-by-Step Guide Bleeds are essential for ensuring your designs print correctly.…

Illustrator
Illustrator

Bleeds in Illustrator: A Step-by-Step Guide Bleeds ensure your designs print beautifully, extending your artwork…

InDesign
InDesign

Bleeds in InDesign: A Step-by-Step Guide Bleeds are your design's safety net, ensuring that colors…

Overview
Overview

Binding: Overview When printing your multi-page products such as books, booklets, calendars, programs, coloring books,…

Color Quality

Word
Word

Color Quality: Word You cannot convert your color space in Word from RGB to CMYK.…

Publisher
Publisher

Color Quality: Publisher You cannot convert your color space in Publisher from RGB to CMYK.…

Canva
Canva

Color Quality: Canva By default, Canva will save your design in RGB color. We print…

Photoshop
Photoshop

Color Quality: Photoshop To ensure your price quote and design accuracy, it is crucial that…

Illustrator
Illustrator

Color Quality: Illustrator To ensure your price quote and design accuracy, it is crucial that…

InDesign
InDesign

Color Quality: InDesign To ensure your price quote and design accuracy, it is crucial that…

Color Quality Overview
Color Quality Overview

Color Quality: Overview Your product should be designed in the CMYK color mode whenever possible.…

File Preparation

Folds, Creases, Die Cutting
Folds, Creases, Die Cutting

Folds, Creases, Die Cutting: Overview PrintingCenterUSA provides free downloadable templates for our products. To ensure…

Word
Word

File Saving: Word Checklist Save as PDF Warnings 1. Save as PDF a. File >…

Publisher
Publisher

Print-Ready File Creation: Publisher Checklist Open a New Blank Document Open Page Setup Add Bleeds…

Canva
Canva

Print-Ready File Creation: Canva Checklist Create a design Input Custom Dimensions Add Bleed / Show…

Photoshop
Photoshop

Print Ready File Creation: Photoshop Checklist Download & Install Color Profile File > New Name…

Illustrator
Illustrator

File Saving: Illustrator Checklist Download & Install PrintingCenterUSA’s Adobe PDF Settings Save PDF 1. Download…

InDesign
InDesign

Print-Ready File Creation: InDesign Checklist1. File > New > Document2. Name3. Size4. Pages5. Margins (Safety…

Overview
Overview

File Saving: Overview PrintingCenterUSA requires that you submit your art as a Print-Ready PDF. Click…

Word
Word

Color Quality: Word You cannot convert your color space in Word from RGB to CMYK.…

Publisher
Publisher

Color Quality: Publisher You cannot convert your color space in Publisher from RGB to CMYK.…

Canva
Canva

Color Quality: Canva By default, Canva will save your design in RGB color. We print…

Photoshop
Photoshop

Color Quality: Photoshop To ensure your price quote and design accuracy, it is crucial that…

Illustrator
Illustrator

Color Quality: Illustrator To ensure your price quote and design accuracy, it is crucial that…

InDesign
InDesign

Color Quality: InDesign To ensure your price quote and design accuracy, it is crucial that…

Color Quality Overview
Color Quality Overview

Color Quality: Overview Your product should be designed in the CMYK color mode whenever possible.…

Word
Word

Size: Word To ensure your price quote and design accuracy, it is crucial that the…

Publisher
Publisher

Size: Publisher To ensure your price quote and design accuracy, it is crucial that the…

Canva
Canva

Size: Canva To see your page size in Canva, there are two options: 1. Top…

Photoshop
Photoshop

Size: Photoshop To ensure your price quote and design accuracy, it is crucial that the…

Illustrator
Illustrator

Size: Illustrator To ensure your price quote and design accuracy, it is crucial that the…

InDesign
InDesign

Size: InDesign To ensure your price quote and design accuracy, it is crucial that the…

Overview
Overview

Size: Overview To ensure price quote and design accuracy, it is crucial that the size…

Spreads
Spreads

Page Count: Printer vs. Reader Spreads Note: Please do not submit your document in printer…

Wire-O
Wire-O

Page Count: Wire-O Binding Wire-O binding is similar to Spiral binding. Wire-O binding is great…

Spiral
Spiral

Page Count: Spiral Spiral Bound Printing Spiral bound printing is a coil of a plastic…

Perfect Binding
Perfect Binding

Page Count: Perfect Bound Perfect Bound Printing Printed sheets are gathered into a book, one…

Saddle Stitch
Saddle Stitch

Page Count: Saddle Stitch Binding Saddle stitching is the same binding that the catalogs and…

Overview
Overview

Page Count: Overview We require that any booklet files be sent as single pages, not…

Word
Word

Resolution: Word There is no way to check the resolution of your images once they…

Publisher
Publisher

Resolution: Publisher There is no way to check the resolution of your images once they…

Canva
Canva

Resolution: Canva Unfortunately, there is no option for seeing your image resolution when it is…

Photoshop
Photoshop

Resolution: Photoshop Checklist (Image Resolution) Open Image Size Change Resolution Warnings 1. Open Image Size…

Illustrator
Illustrator

Resolution: Illustrator Checklist (Document Resolution) Open Raster Effects Settings Change Resolution 1. Open Raster Effects…

InDesign
InDesign

Resolution: InDesign Checklist (Image Resolution) Open Info Pane Check Image Resolution 1. Open Info Pane…

Overview
Overview

Resolution: Overview PrintingCenterUSA recommends that the file and/or image resolution should be set at 300…

Word
Word

Bleeds: Setting Up Bleeds in Microsoft Word for Mac: A Step-by-Step Guide Use this guide…

Publisher
Publisher

Bleeds: Publisher Checklist Open Page Setup Add Bleeds and Margins (Safety Lines) Use Rulers to…

Canva
Canva

Bleeds: Canva Checklist Turn on Bleeds and Margins (Safety Lines) How your page setup should…

Photoshop
Photoshop

Bleeds in Photoshop: A Step-by-Step Guide Bleeds are essential for ensuring your designs print correctly.…

Illustrator
Illustrator

Bleeds in Illustrator: A Step-by-Step Guide Bleeds ensure your designs print beautifully, extending your artwork…

InDesign
InDesign

Bleeds in InDesign: A Step-by-Step Guide Bleeds are your design's safety net, ensuring that colors…

Overview
Overview

Binding: Overview When printing your multi-page products such as books, booklets, calendars, programs, coloring books,…

Word
Word

Print-Ready File Creation: Word There is minimal file setup for print in Word. We do…

Publisher
Publisher

Print-Ready File Creation: Publisher Checklist Open a New Blank Document Open Page Setup Add Bleeds…

Canva
Canva

Print-Ready File Creation: Canva Checklist Create a design Input Custom Dimensions Add Bleed / Show…

Photoshop
Photoshop

Print Ready File Creation: Photoshop Checklist Download & Install Color Profile File > New Name…

Illustrator
Illustrator

Print Ready File Creation: Illustrator Checklist Download & Install Color Profile File > New Name…

InDesign
InDesign

Print-Ready File Creation: InDesign Checklist1. File > New > Document2. Name3. Size4. Pages5. Margins (Safety…

Overview
Overview

Print-Ready File Creation: Overview At PrintingCenterUSA, we want your printing experience to be fast, easy…

File Saving

Word
Word

File Saving: Word Checklist Save as PDF Warnings 1. Save as PDF a. File >…

Publisher
Publisher

Print-Ready File Creation: Publisher Checklist Open a New Blank Document Open Page Setup Add Bleeds…

Canva
Canva

Print-Ready File Creation: Canva Checklist Create a design Input Custom Dimensions Add Bleed / Show…

Photoshop
Photoshop

Print Ready File Creation: Photoshop Checklist Download & Install Color Profile File > New Name…

Illustrator
Illustrator

File Saving: Illustrator Checklist Download & Install PrintingCenterUSA’s Adobe PDF Settings Save PDF 1. Download…

InDesign
InDesign

Print-Ready File Creation: InDesign Checklist1. File > New > Document2. Name3. Size4. Pages5. Margins (Safety…

Overview
Overview

File Saving: Overview PrintingCenterUSA requires that you submit your art as a Print-Ready PDF. Click…

Online Design Tool

Greeting Card
Greeting Card

How to Get to the Greeting Card Designer: 1. Visit our Greeting Card Printing page.…

Photo Calendar
Photo Calendar

How to Get to the Photo Calendar Designer: 1. Visit our Calendar Printing page. 2.…

Photo Booklet
Photo Booklet

How to Get to the Photo Book Designer: 1. Visit one of our multi-page book…

Ordering

Quotes
Quotes

Quotes 1. Fill Out Pricing Tool Once you are logged in to your PrintingCenterUSA account,…

Ordering
Ordering

Ordering 1. Fill Out Pricing Tool Once you are logged in to your PrintingCenterUSA account,…

Page Count

Spreads
Spreads

Page Count: Printer vs. Reader Spreads Note: Please do not submit your document in printer…

Wire-O
Wire-O

Page Count: Wire-O Binding Wire-O binding is similar to Spiral binding. Wire-O binding is great…

Spiral
Spiral

Page Count: Spiral Spiral Bound Printing Spiral bound printing is a coil of a plastic…

Perfect Binding
Perfect Binding

Page Count: Perfect Bound Perfect Bound Printing Printed sheets are gathered into a book, one…

Saddle Stitch
Saddle Stitch

Page Count: Saddle Stitch Binding Saddle stitching is the same binding that the catalogs and…

Overview
Overview

Page Count: Overview We require that any booklet files be sent as single pages, not…

Paper

Inside Paper
Inside Paper

Paper: Inside Paper Inside (Text) Paper Options: Gloss or Matte 100# Text (5pt) is our…

Cover Paper
Cover Paper

Paper: Cover Paper Cover Cardstock Paper Options: Gloss or Matte 80# Cover Cardstock (8pt) is…

Overview
Overview

Paper: Overview Cover Paper vs. Text Paper A cover weight paper is thick and similar…

Print Ready File Creation

Word
Word

Print-Ready File Creation: Word There is minimal file setup for print in Word. We do…

Publisher
Publisher

Print-Ready File Creation: Publisher Checklist Open a New Blank Document Open Page Setup Add Bleeds…

Canva
Canva

Print-Ready File Creation: Canva Checklist Create a design Input Custom Dimensions Add Bleed / Show…

Photoshop
Photoshop

Print Ready File Creation: Photoshop Checklist Download & Install Color Profile File > New Name…

Illustrator
Illustrator

Print Ready File Creation: Illustrator Checklist Download & Install Color Profile File > New Name…

InDesign
InDesign

Print-Ready File Creation: InDesign Checklist1. File > New > Document2. Name3. Size4. Pages5. Margins (Safety…

Overview
Overview

Print-Ready File Creation: Overview At PrintingCenterUSA, we want your printing experience to be fast, easy…

Proofing

Hardcopy
Hardcopy

Proofing: Hardcopy 1. Select Proof Type in Pricing Tool Simply select “Hardcopy (Overnight)” or “Hardcopy…

Electronic PDF
Electronic PDF

Proofing: Electronic PDF 1. Select Proof Type in Pricing Tool Simply select “Electronic - PDF”…

Resolution

Word
Word

Resolution: Word There is no way to check the resolution of your images once they…

Publisher
Publisher

Resolution: Publisher There is no way to check the resolution of your images once they…

Canva
Canva

Resolution: Canva Unfortunately, there is no option for seeing your image resolution when it is…

Photoshop
Photoshop

Resolution: Photoshop Checklist (Image Resolution) Open Image Size Change Resolution Warnings 1. Open Image Size…

Illustrator
Illustrator

Resolution: Illustrator Checklist (Document Resolution) Open Raster Effects Settings Change Resolution 1. Open Raster Effects…

InDesign
InDesign

Resolution: InDesign Checklist (Image Resolution) Open Info Pane Check Image Resolution 1. Open Info Pane…

Overview
Overview

Resolution: Overview PrintingCenterUSA recommends that the file and/or image resolution should be set at 300…

Size

Word
Word

Size: Word To ensure your price quote and design accuracy, it is crucial that the…

Publisher
Publisher

Size: Publisher To ensure your price quote and design accuracy, it is crucial that the…

Canva
Canva

Size: Canva To see your page size in Canva, there are two options: 1. Top…

Photoshop
Photoshop

Size: Photoshop To ensure your price quote and design accuracy, it is crucial that the…

Illustrator
Illustrator

Size: Illustrator To ensure your price quote and design accuracy, it is crucial that the…

InDesign
InDesign

Size: InDesign To ensure your price quote and design accuracy, it is crucial that the…

Overview
Overview

Size: Overview To ensure price quote and design accuracy, it is crucial that the size…

Uploading

Uploading from FTP
Uploading from FTP

Uploading from FTP If your CSR or TSR sends you a personal upload link for…

Uploading My Account
Uploading My Account

Uploading from My Account If you decided to upload your files later during the ordering…

Uploading Pricing Tool
Uploading Pricing Tool

Uploading from Pricing Tool 1. Fill Out Pricing Tool After filling out your project information…