FAQ Archives - Hucul Printing Ltd.

The Proof is in the Proof – The Proofing Process

November 5, 2014

So What is a Proof? Proof is a funny little word, sometimes requiring a bit of explanation to new customers who come into the print shop. Dictionary Definition: proof pro͞of noun 2. a trial print of something, in particular. 3. A trial impression of a page, taken from type or film and used for making corrections before final printing. The Proofing Process After the time of design & setup, and before the stage of printing on the press or printer, we create a sample, or a…

So What are Your Binding Options?

August 20, 2014

Bernie Hucul

FAQ, Printing Business

What kinds of bindings are suitable for your project? Here is a run-down of the various types of bindings used for multiple page documents, booklet or books, which are common to the printing industry: 1. Saddle Stitching (Stapled Binding) Booklets, magazines, catalogues and calendars can be bound with stapled bindings. A heavy duty stitching machine creates wire staples (from a large spool of wire) to hold the pages together. The machine drives the wire through the backbone fold of the piece…

How to Mount Your Canvas Prints

August 6, 2014

Jordan Pack

FAQ, Tips and Tricks

So you have yourself an amazing photo printed on seal-coated archival canvas which has been wrapped onto a wooden frame. Now its time to mount it on your wall. Here’s how to mount your canvas onto your wall: Step 1 Open the provided package of hardware which comes with your purchase of a Canvas Print from Hucul Printing Ltd. There is an instruction sheet inside that details the exact steps we are showing here, which should be read and followed. Step 2…

Sending Us Your Press-Ready File

July 23, 2014

Angela Pack

FAQ, Printing Business, Tips and Tricks

Not every job we print is designed, or set up, by Hucul Printing. Many customers create their own files and we also receive files from Graphic Designers. In turn, we have customers and graphic designers posing questions about how to prepare “press-ready” files for us to print. A common question we receive is: “What sort of File should I send you?” While there are many avenues to take to convert our customer’s files, our most preferred file type is a Portable Document Format,…

Which size of Canvas Print should I order?

April 30, 2014

Bernie Hucul

FAQ, Printing Business, Tips and Tricks

Where will the Canvas be Hung? Deciding on the size of a canvas mounted print for your home, or office, may be a little challenging, but we are here to help you! Knowing where your canvas print will be displayed … whether it will end up at your business, or at your home, or someone else’s home or establishment… will help determine the sizing. Is the print meant to advertize a business or company brand? Is it intended for decoration and personal enjoyment for…