what we do
litho printing
digital printing
wide format printing
print finishing
Complete In-House Service
With a wide range of finishing machinery, Standard Printers can finish nearly every print project in-house enabling very fast turnarounds. We also supply a wide range of specialised finishing, making the product stand out even more. The information below outlines all our Print Finishing services, describing the industry term, along with an explanation of the finish and its common uses."We will help you along the way by offering samples and advice on how to make the most of your finished document.
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Binding
Binding is the process of physically assembling a document using a number of folded or unfolded sheets of paper. Each method of binding has its own merits based on document size, paper choice, usage, budget, and presentation aims.
Saddle StitchingMultiple staples along the spine
Magazines, brochures, booklets
Perfect Binding
Glued instead of stitched along spine
Catalogues, books and thicker magazines
Thread Sewn
Sections sewn together and glued-on spine
Hardback books, very high-end catalogues
Wire Binding
A strong binding style using looping steel wire
Manuals and handouts
Staple
Binding style using single or multiple steel staples
Docket booklets
Glue bind
Cost effective alternative to perfect bind (tear away)
Note Pads, calendars, receipt books
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Overlay & Protection
Using a laminate or varnish can not only add great impact to the presentation of your job, but it can also protect it from day-to-day use. Our design team can provide some creative solutions in using these special materials, so your document really stands out from the crowd.
LaminationPlastic film coating on one or both sides of sheet - available in a gloss or matt finish
Posters, Paperback book and catalogue covers
Glazing
Molten plastic applied to sheet
Very high-end finished covers
Varnish
A protective seal producing a glossy or matt finish
Newsletters, magazines and brochures
Spot Varnish
Varnish applied to highlight parts of page
Covers, Images, Logos, special designs
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Customisation
Every print job is different, and at Standard Printers we specialise in customising your job to fit your needs. Whether it's a simple Invoice Book to a high-end fold-out brochure, we have the finishing resources to complete your project effectively.
Die CutWindowed or shaped edge pages
Presentation folders and covers
Perforation
Perforated lines for easy tear-away of pages
Vouchers, tickets, pullouts, NCR booklets
Punch
Holes drilled through the edge of a document
Binder inserts, note pads
Tabbing
Extended shaped tab on edge of page (printed)
Binder dividers, file folders. (heavy card)
Mounting
Applying sheet to rigid board, card etc.
Posters, banners, signs, wall charts, calendars
Numbering Applying sequential numbers to each page
Tickets, vouchers, NCR books: receipt books
