{"id":27410,"date":"2020-06-09T18:55:54","date_gmt":"2020-06-09T18:55:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/suprefreshprod.wpengine.com\/\/?page_id=27410"},"modified":"2025-01-23T11:42:10","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T17:42:10","slug":"common-print-problems-how-to-solve-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/product-resources\/common-print-problems-how-to-solve-them","title":{"rendered":"Common Print Problems &#038; How to Solve Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Designing projects with an online printer can be challenging, so we&#8217;ve put together a list of common print problems customers and clients have come across and tips on how to resolve them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"waypoint t-sink s-sink\" id=\"card-print-problems\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Card Print Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/spotgloss_cards.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&h=681&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=1024&s=118f521b6492d6a2398fe1188b45b455\" alt=\"A hand holding a custom rack card with a perfume bottle with four more rack cards surrounding it.\" class=\"wp-image-29878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/spotgloss_cards.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=681&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=1024&amp;s=118f521b6492d6a2398fe1188b45b455 1024w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/spotgloss_cards.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=200&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=300&amp;s=817edaea0ab83f89f4eaecb9aa86bee1 300w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/spotgloss_cards.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=511&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=768&amp;s=9f3dc4339a19856750da333809addbf4 768w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/spotgloss_cards.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=1200&amp;s=dbadec59e9b8c009ca8e40de3348e234 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/card-printing\">Cards<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/greeting-card-printing\">Greeting Cards<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/rack-cards\">Rack Cards<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/business-card-printing\">Business Cards<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Uneven Borders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Smartpress has a cutting tolerance of 1\/8\u201d. This means that when trimming your print to its final size, the trim can be shifted by 1\/8&#8243;. This can be especially noticeable in pieces that have a border. To avoid your artwork being trimmed off, we recommend removing the border, positioning it at least 1\/4\u201d from the edge or making it thicker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scratches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While we take care when producing and packing your order for shipment, scratches can sometimes appear on your prints. This is especially noticeable with darker inks printed on coated paper stocks. More often than not, this is due to shifting during transit. We take this into consideration when packaging your order, but it can still occur (if rarely).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider ordering a coating to help protect your print from scratches. Coatings create a polished look for your projects at a low cost. Another great option to add a layer of protection is our shrink wrapping feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Color Transfer or Faded Edges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Heavy ink coverage can be an issue when it comes to ink transfers or faded edges. If there is friction between the sheets when they\u2019re stacked, the ink can transfer from the print on top to the one backed up to it. To avoid this, we recommend adding one of our protective coatings to your print (at least to the side with the heavy ink coverage).<\/p>\n\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"waypoint t-sink s-sink\" id=\"booklet-print-problems\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Booklet Print Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/three_perfect_bound_booklets_detail.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&h=572&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=1024&s=ef26b079f27ecbfc03078acac3390644\" alt=\"Three custom booklets with perfect bindings standing open.\" class=\"wp-image-29876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/three_perfect_bound_booklets_detail.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=572&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=1024&amp;s=ef26b079f27ecbfc03078acac3390644 1024w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/three_perfect_bound_booklets_detail.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=168&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=300&amp;s=30b0ce7e2469c0498dd6be8b46350254 300w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/three_perfect_bound_booklets_detail.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=429&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=768&amp;s=2a0f3f070340e174197bc18f48b1eedb 768w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/three_perfect_bound_booklets_detail.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=1200&amp;s=31fbd3014e3b8ae2eb017518fd8f8d7a 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cracked Spine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cracking on your <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/custom-booklets\">booklet<\/a> spine may occur if the booklet cover is too thick. If you are concerned about this happening, consider choosing a thinner cover stock or adding a coating to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A square backing is recommended for booklets with 32-60 <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/printing-basics\/how-to-count-pages-and-sheets\">pages<\/a> and you should consider switching <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/saddle-stitch-booklet-printing\">Saddle Stitch Booklets<\/a> with 60 pages to <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/perfect-bound-book\">Perfect Bound Booklets<\/a>. Once a Saddle Stitch Booklet contains 60 pages, the spine begins to become less square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Curled Covers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Curling covers can occur if you store your booklets in an environment that gets a lot of moisture, coupled with if your booklets have <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/specialty-features\/soft-touch-laminate\">Soft Touch lamination<\/a> on only one side. This is most common with Perfect Bound and Saddle Stitch Booklets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Perfect Bound Booklets, we recommend keeping your books in a cool, dry place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Saddle Stitch Booklets, the best solution would be to add a two-sided <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/specialty-features\/uv-coating-vs-laminate\">laminate<\/a>. We also recommend choosing a coating like flat matte or <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/specialty-features\/uv-coating\">ultra gloss UV<\/a> and storing them in a cool, dry place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bowing Booklets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bowing is when the booklet does not close flat, creating a large opening where the center pages should come together. This is one of the print problems that only occurs with Saddle Stitch Booklets with higher page counts (32 pages or more).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chipped Spine Edges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The top and\/or bottom of your booklet can get chipped or torn if there are too many pages to comfortably fit inside. Saddle Stitch Booklets can accommodate up to 48 pages on 80# <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/stocks-substrates\/text-weight-vs-cover-weight\">text stock<\/a> for the cover and interior pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pages Falling Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A rare occurrence, loose pages are generally seen with Perfect Bound Booklets with too few pages. The minimum page count for this type of binding is 32 pages (or 16 sheets), resulting in the lowest spine thickness threshold of .10\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your booklet has fewer than 32 pages, we recommend considering another binding finish, such as saddle stitch binding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scratches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While we take care when producing and packing your order for shipment, scratches can sometimes appear on your prints. This is especially noticeable for online printing with darker inks on <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/stocks-substrates\/coated-paper-stocks-vs-uncoated-paper-stocks\">coated paper stocks<\/a>. More often than not, this is due to shifting during transit. We take this into consideration when packaging your order, but it can still occur (if rarely).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid these types of print problems, consider ordering a coating to help protect your print from scratches. Coatings create a polished look for your projects at a low cost. Another great option to add a layer of protection is our shrink wrapping feature.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"waypoint t-sink s-sink\" id=\"postcard-print-problems\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Postcard Print Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/postcard.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&h=501&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=1024&s=53ff88fab92be18a42e612c440adeb00\" alt=\"Two direct mail postcards with Brew Class on the front and class details and postage on the back.\" class=\"wp-image-29879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/postcard.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=501&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=1024&amp;s=53ff88fab92be18a42e612c440adeb00 1024w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/postcard.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=147&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=300&amp;s=feaa8c3be12e22f52eed1d0d98ee1ca2 300w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/postcard.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=376&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=768&amp;s=59a119359cd6340f513b8d526c782c1e 768w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/postcard.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=1200&amp;s=18f44c94edaf95f74f830ebb588a4877 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Limited Finishing Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/postcard-printing\">postcards<\/a> are sent without envelopes, the USPS has strict guidelines for mailing them. Smartpress&#8217; online printing services includes postcards with those specifications in mind (along with our <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/direct-mail\/mailing-design-guidelines\">Mailing Design Guidelines<\/a>) to ensure that your order is sent without any issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, because of those restrictions, postcards cannot be designed and mailed with finishing options, like envelope add-ons, rounded corners, folding, laminating and digital laser cutting. If you\u2019d like those options to be available, please consider our <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/card-printing\">Cards<\/a>, which offer a range of finishing options.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have questions about print problems or any of our services, please <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/contact\">contact customer service<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Designing projects with an online printer can be challenging, so we&#8217;ve put together a list of common print problems customers and clients have come across and tips on how to resolve them. 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