Yes, we deliver to the local area and also ship using either USPS, UPS or Fedex.  Most shipments to local addresses will get there within a day or two.  If you need your print job by a certain date, please let us know and we’ll make sure to use the appropriate shipment method to meet your deadline.

We accept the following Mac or PC version desktop design formats:

• Adobe Acrobat (PDF) – Preferred
• CorelDraw
• Adobe Photoshop (Convert to PDF, PNG or JPG)
• Canva (Convert to PDF)
• .EPS, JPG, PNG or TIF
• Files from Etsy providers (make sure to have them include the crop marks and bleeds)

*Please include a PDF file with your native files.

Yes. We print a lot of invitations, announcements, labels, posters and canvas prints purchased on Etsy.  We only request that you ask the Etsy designer to provide the file in PDF format.  Please include crop marks and bleeds, if applicable.  You should always request this format when you purchase a file from Etsy.

Yes, we accept files from Canva.  Please follow the instructions on how to save PDF files using our tutorial.

We need your file to be in PDF Print format with crop marks and bleed and PDF Flattened.

Canva – How to add bleeds and crop marks to my PDF file

Yes, we can print t-shirts and hoodies plus a variety of other apparel.  We have shirts from all the major apparel makers including Gildan, Hanes, Next Level, District, AllMade and many others.  For a quote, just email us at web@printingideas.com and let us know if you want the front, back, front left chest or a combination of two areas that you need imprinted.  The cost usually depends on the number of colors, the quantity and the type/brand of shirt you want printed.

In printing parlance, a bleed is a piece that is printed right to the edge of the paper. We don’t really print to the edge-we print the piece .25″ larger and then trim it down to the finished size. If you want your piece printed right to the edge, be sure to design it from the beginning with an extra .25″ beyond the finished dimensions. For instance, if your finished piece is 8.5″ by 11″, layout your document with a size of 8.75″ by 11.25″. After printing, we’ll trim .125″ from all sides.

Click on the link below to view instructions on how to add crop marks and bleeds to your Adobe InDesign file.

Please save this file in PDF format.

InDesign High Res – crop marks and bleeds

Click on the link below to view instructions on how to save your high resolution print PDF file when using Adobe Photoshop.

Photoshop High Res – crop marks and bleeds

Click on the link below to view instructions on how to add crop marks and bleeds to your Adobe Illustrator file.

Please save this file in PDF format.

Ai High Res – crop marks and bleeds

Yes.  Ever since COVID started, we have been drop shipping business cards, brochures, flyers, etc. directly to company employees.  With so many employees working from home these days, we make it easy for companies to order directly from us and we will ship or deliver directly to their employee.

You can always email your files to web@printingideas.com if the file is 5MB or smaller. Anything larger than 5MB, you can upload the file to us using our file transfer utility.

RGB refers to the primary colors of light, Red, Green and Blue. RGB is the standard format used for video monitors, television screens, digital cameras and scanners. CMYK refers to the primary colors of pigment: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black. These are the ink colors used in “4-color process printing”, commonly referred to as “full color printing”. RGB and CYMK are not compatible formats. RGB files must be converted to CYMK before printing can occur. It is physically impossible for a printing press to exactly reproduce colors as seen on a computer monitor.

If you’re not sure that your file will work, just email it to us and we’ll look it over. If we discover anything that will keep us from producing the printed piece you want, we’ll let you know. Please remember, we will only look for print-specific problems in your file. We will not make design suggestions, check your spelling or correct your grammar. The customer is responsible for proofreading all documents.

You can call us at 703-591-1708 and speak to a staff member or you can always email us at web@printingideas.com

As a customer, you are responsible for the accuracy of your artwork. You are encouraged to carefully inspect the positioning, copy, and design elements in your art files before submitting them to us. Once we receive approval to begin the job, we get started on it right away so there may be additional charges if you make changes after the approval.

Digital images are made up of small dots that combine to form the overall picture. The number of dots making up an image is known as its resolution. Resolution is stated in dots-per-inch or dpi. A typical website image has a resolution of 72 dpi. Images with a resolution of less than 250 dpi will not reproduce well on press, resulting in images that are fuzzy, choppy or grainy. Likewise, a resolution in excess of 300 dpi will not noticeably improve the quality of the image but will definitely increase the size of the file. The optimum resolution for printed images is 300 dpi.
It is important to set the image’s resolution to 300 dpi at the final image size of your printed piece. If you enlarge an image, you lower the resolution since the number of dots remains constant and the size increases. We do not recommend enlarging an image in your layout program more than 125% or reducing more than 30%.

We usually ship using UPS, FedEx or USPS and the shipping costs vary on a product-by-product basis. We also use a local courier service for same day local deliveries. Local orders can also be picked up during business hours; delivery charges may apply.

Currently, we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. We also accept personal and/or company checks for payment, as long as payment is received according to the terms of sale.  Most payments for invoices can be made online through our website or one of our customer reps will send you a secure payment link to make your payment directly online.

We try to reply all emails as they come in during business hours. Depending on the inquiry, you should expect an answer within 24-48 business hours. If you email during the weekend, we will get back to you the following business day.

People are often surprised at how well their printed pieces resemble what they saw on their computer screens as they were designing. However, because of the wide variance in monitor calibrations, and more specifically, the incompatibility of the video (RGB) and commercial printing (CYMK) formats, printed colors typically do not exactly match the colors on any specific monitor. If your project is color sensitive, consulting a Pantone Matching System (PMS) swatch book is your best means for seeing how the colors in your artwork will look once they have been printed.

Often, we ship you slightly more than you ordered, free of charge. Printing industry trade standards allow for an over/under tolerance of up to 10%. If you plan to send your print order to a mailing house or need a guaranteed quantity, we recommend that you order the next available quantity.

Yes, we have an open schedule for appointments.  You can book an appointment using our online scheduler at https://calendly.com/printingideas

Whenever possible, convert all text/type in your documents to paths or outlines. This eliminates the need to send fonts with your files. Most page layout software can easily do this conversion. Note: once the text is converted to paths, it cannot no longer be edited.
If you are sending files in their native application format and do not convert the text to paths or outlines, you must include each font that you have used in your project.