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Q1: What is offset printing?


A: Offset printing is a commonly used printing technique where the image is burned onto a metal plate then is transferred (or "offset") from the plate to a rubber roller referred to as a "blanket", then to the printing surface. When used in combination with the lithographic process, which is based on the repulsion of oil and water, the offset technique employs a flat image carrier on which the image to be printed obtains ink from the ink rollers, while the non-printing area attracts a water-based film (called "fountain solution"), keeping the non-printing areas ink-free.
 
Each color of ink has its own plate. (Ex. For CMYK, there would be 4 plates / or 2 PMS colors, there would be 2 plates).
 
Fact: Ira Washington Rubel invented the first offset printing press in 1903


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Q2: What is the turntime for my job?


A: Standard turntime on items that are printed is 7-10 business days.
10-14 days for letterpress work (ex. foil stamping) & specialty items (ex. name badges)
These turntime's do not include shipping.


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Q3: How does Oak Grove ship?


A: We ship via FedEx and UPS


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Q4: Can I get a color proof to look at before my job is printed?


A: Yes. We can provide a full color proof to you, but if your job has spot color then the colors may differ.
See example


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Q5: What is a spot or pms color?


A: Pantone Matching System (PMS) or spot color is an exact color that you pick from a swatch book. They are similar to paint swatches at a hardware store.


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Q6: What is the difference between RGB and CMYK?


A: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black (CMYK) are 4 ink colors. This type of ink is mainly used in the printing industry. Each color is printed one at a time and the end result is a full color image. Click Here for Example
 
Red, Green, and Blue (RGB) are mainly used with computer images because they are the only colors that the screen can display. The same as a television screen.
 
RGB images must be converted to CMYK before printing otherwise the colors would come out looking unsatisfactory.


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