Paper formats

The paper we use every day comes in different formats, depending on its intended use. We’re used to A4 sheets on our standard printer, the A5 format of flyers or notepads, and the A6 format of our postcards. The ISO 216 standard classifies the different paper formats according to their dimensions, so that all European…

Four-color printing (Quadrichromie)

Offset or digitalprinting is based on the use of four CMYK colors(Cyan– Magenta– Yellow– Black), which enable all types of media (cards, brochures, rigid supports, etc.) to be printed in full color. By mixing these four primary colors, we create all the colors we know, by subtractive synthesis. This process consists in combining the absorption…

PUR glued square-back

PUR glued square-back printer There are different types of finishing forbrochure printing. For runs of less than 40 pages, binding is by metal stitches (staples) or wire’o (metal spirals). For runs of 40 pages or more, a square spine is used, with an edge that needs to be added to your cover when creating your…

Offset printing VS digital printing

Offset versus digital printing Often confused, offset printing and digital printing are two quite distinct techniques. While offset printing is based on older technology, digital printing requires the use ofmore recent technology. Nevertheless, the results of both printing techniques are quite similar: quality prints. Welye, your printer in Paris explains the difference between the two…