{"id":27648,"date":"2021-01-28T15:25:39","date_gmt":"2021-01-28T15:25:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/suprefreshprod.wpengine.com\/\/?page_id=27648"},"modified":"2025-05-21T15:12:53","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T20:12:53","slug":"online-printing-for-the-first-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/printing-basics\/online-printing-for-the-first-time","title":{"rendered":"Online Printing for the First Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hero-Image-1-1.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&h=576&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=1024&s=3f91d9c52452b3f1837e8d2017b16c8f\" alt=\"Two hands hold a direct mailer printed with Hey Jane in green with other mailers surrounding it.\" class=\"wp-image-29474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hero-Image-1-1.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=576&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=1024&amp;s=3f91d9c52452b3f1837e8d2017b16c8f 1024w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hero-Image-1-1.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=169&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=300&amp;s=efe043d4432b03d85f2bf26272c1e9bf 300w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hero-Image-1-1.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=432&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=768&amp;s=854c83b7e1656a3f3fc04c90f78bb496 768w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hero-Image-1-1.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=864&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=1536&amp;s=37826c601fc82caa5802e51cd154268b 1536w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hero-Image-1-1.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=1920&amp;s=8cc1f1fa1192ef972bd04b67b7772be7 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Online printing for the first time? New to printing and not sure where to begin? As a world-class online printer, Smartpress has all the tools to help you design the perfect <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/custom-booklets\">booklet<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/custom-calendars\">calendar<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/business-card-printing\">business card<\/a> and learn all the printing lingo along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve compiled some essential articles to guide you from idea to design to print.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"waypoint t-sink s-sink\" id=\"printing-basics\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Printing Basics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/paper-stocks.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&ixlib=php-3.3.0&max-h=517&max-w=1000&s=6dbcd2b8c295848488282c3f893609c4\" alt=\"Premium paper stock options\" class=\"wp-image-29475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/paper-stocks.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=1000&amp;s=69ee37da2a2e7078fe3beca8d1c3c216 1000w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/paper-stocks.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=155&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=300&amp;s=4195b2df3994686cef6efe71406a3fc2 300w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/paper-stocks.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=397&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=768&amp;s=e16ad7f091b8e05f0150aa7f3ea1dca4 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Take your first steps to print success here. Learn about paper stocks for small format projects like <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/invitation-printing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">invitations<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/postcard-printing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">postcards<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/direct-mail-printing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">direct mailings<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\">See our substrate materials for large format projects like <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/custom-signs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">signs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/custom-banners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">banners<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/window-graphics-clings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">window graphics<\/a>. Understand the difference between text paper weight and cover paper weight and find out why adding bleed to your file is essential to so many online printing projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/stocks-substrates\/small-format-paper-stocks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Small Format Paper Stocks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/stocks-substrates\/banner-materials-sign-substrates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Banner Materials &amp; Sign Substrates<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/stocks-substrates\/coated-paper-stocks-vs-uncoated-paper-stocks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coated Paper Stocks vs. Uncoated Paper Stocks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/stocks-substrates\/text-weight-vs-cover-weight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Text Weight vs. Cover Weight<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/printing-basics\/bleed-borders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bleed<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/printing-basics\/image-resolution\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PPI, DPI &amp; Image Resolution<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in paper stocks for your first time online printing? Take a deep dive: <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/on-press\/how-to-choose-the-right-paper-stock-for-your-booklet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Choosing the Right Paper Stock for Your Booklet<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"waypoint t-sink s-sink\" id=\"design-features\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Design Features<\/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\/2022\/06\/die-cut.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&h=576&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=1024&s=3d27f021d42c49c1e1a469789b789ac1\" alt=\"Custom die cutting\" class=\"wp-image-29476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/die-cut.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=576&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=1024&amp;s=3d27f021d42c49c1e1a469789b789ac1 1024w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/die-cut.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=169&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=300&amp;s=1d7d2cc9ffbb426411448becfdcb59b1 300w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/die-cut.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=432&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=768&amp;s=f13724c6bd90ca2c51774e700caff003 768w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/die-cut.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=1280&amp;s=75a056a1a1f79f0adfd740a535978bdc 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re online printing for the first time, that also means learning how to design for print. With all of the premium online printing services offered at Smartpress, you can take your print projects to the next level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn about digital laser cutting, how easy it is to personalize your projects with variable data printing and how unique white ink enhances marketing and stationery alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/printing-basics\/collated-vs-uncollated\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Collated vs. Uncollated<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/specialty-features\/die-cutting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Die Cutting<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/specialty-features\/variable-data-printing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Variable Data Printing<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/specialty-features\/print-with-versions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Versions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/color-ink\/white-ink-printing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">White Ink Printing<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Get inspired with these design feature spotlights:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/on-press\/collated-printing-top-10-marketing-design-ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Collated Printing: Top 10 Marketing &amp; Design Ideas<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/on-press\/the-power-of-light-digital-laser-cutting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Power of Light: Digital Laser Cutting<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/on-press\/white-ink-printing-a-stunning-design-specialty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">White Ink: A Stunning Design Specialty<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/blog\/specialty-features\/variable-data-printing-how-to-personalize-your-marketing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Variable Data Printing: How to Personalize Your Marketing<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"waypoint t-sink s-sink\" id=\"placing-your-order\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Placing Your Order<\/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\/2022\/06\/Ordering.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&h=683&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=1024&s=31892fb2551b8c098d7c090ae85ac655\" alt=\"How to order at Smartpress\" class=\"wp-image-29477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ordering-scaled.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=683&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=1024&amp;s=0fd44c554cf9b898dcfaa0eec9aba028 1024w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ordering-scaled.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=200&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=300&amp;s=cedbcdb22b6d941032351ccadf288d0b 300w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ordering-scaled.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=512&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=768&amp;s=a91ecb84cda63c68d038ae5ad9db2c71 768w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ordering-scaled.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=1024&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=1536&amp;s=b4a6524f6380fd45edf2a960a6058d58 1536w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ordering-scaled.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=1365&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=2048&amp;s=d392906bcce76b6edfc56c424fea07d6 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensuring your print projects are set up correctly and in the right format is a must. Read about how to create and submit print-ready files, why the PDF is king and what to expect after you submit it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/file-preparation\/print-ready-files\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Print-Ready Files<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/file-preparation\/how-to-setup-your-file\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Set Up Your File<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/file-preparation\/how-to-save-your-pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Save Your PDF<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/ordering-shipping\/how-to-order-at-smartpress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Order at Smartpress<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/ordering-shipping\/what-happens-after-you-place-your-order\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What Happens After You Place Your Order<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/ordering-shipping\/how-to-use-a-print-proof\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Use a Print Proof<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/ordering-shipping\/printing-turnaround-time\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Turnaround Time<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/ordering-shipping\/shipping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shipping<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/ordering-shipping\/online-printing-pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online Printing Pricing<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions about online printing for the first time, from products to process, please <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact customer service<\/a>. Our team of print experts will help you on your way to creating brilliant print.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Online printing for the first time? New to printing and not sure where to begin? As a world-class online printer, Smartpress has all the tools to help you design the perfect booklet, calendar or business card and learn all the printing lingo along the way. 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