Services – Full Service Print Shop In Vancouver

Pre press services

Our pre-press department can layout and design your project, color correct, modify and adjust your supplied files. We can also print color proofs, prepare your artwork for production and provide scanning services. If you supply print ready artwork, we will review your files before production begins. A PDF proof will be emailed to you before any printing begins.

Printing services

We provide offset, digital, and letterpress printing services. 

Digital printing is the best option if you need a job done in a short timeframe and for shorter press runs. All colors are converted to CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black). The digital press receives the graphics (artwork) from a computer and prepares the page. Then, a drum inside the press is given an electric charge. A laser draws the image by changing the electric charge on certain parts of the drum. Dry ink toner, which is a fine powder, sticks to those parts. The drum presses the dry ink onto the paper, and heated rollers melt it, so it sticks permanently. With this printing method there is no drying time, no plates or make-readies.

Letterpress printing is the first type of printing process and produces an one-of-a-kind look. This process leaves an indentation of the design in the paper from a raised metal engraving also known as a stamping die. The paper is forced against the die with pressure, transferring the ink from the raised areas. This produces a debossed effect. Letterpress printing requires make-readies, which is the work needed to set up the press for printing. Orders are printed in Pantone® colors with wet, soy based inks. One color is printed at a time. The printed goods need to dry before handling. This press is used for short-run job printing, embossing/debossing, die cutting, foil stamping, perforating and scoring.

Offset printing is ideal for large press runs in full color (CMYK) or Pantone® color match orders. Offset presses print with metal plates. The graphics (artwork) are imaged onto a metal plate with a laser. Offset presses have multiple printing cylinders (plate, blanket and impression) as well as inking and dampening systems. As the plate cylinder rotates, the metal plate comes in contact with the dampening rollers first, and then the inking rollers. The dampeners wet the plate so the non-printing areas repel ink. The inked image is then transferred to the rubber blanket and the paper is printed as it passes between the blanket and impressions cylinders. This printing process requires make-readies, which is the work done to set up the press for printing. The type of ink we use is soy based and wet. The printed sheets need to dry before handling.

Foil stamping and embossing/debossing

Foil stamping, embossing and debossing are specialty printing methods that we produce on a letterpress. The letterpress leaves an impression on the surface from a raised metal die. This printing process is distinctive and classy and can make your modern design even more impressive. A wide range of foil colors are available. Contact us for more details.

Post press services and finishing

We offer a wide range of bindery and finishing services to complete your printed order. These final touches can really make your job stand out.

• Hole punching
• Perforating  
• Numbering (digital and crash)
• Stapling
• Cutting
• Padding (gluing)
• Scoring
• Folding
• Collating
• Coil (spiral) plastic binding available in white, black and clear. Custom order for other colors.
• Wire binding available in white, black and silver. Custom order for other colors.
• Saddle stitching (book stapling)
• Perfect binding (pages glued together at the spine with a wrap around cover)
• Cerlox (plastic comb) binding
• Round cornering
• Die cutting (custom shape cutting)
• Laminating – gloss, matte, soft touch matte and UV. Different thicknesses available.
• Mounting
• Gum tipping and attaching
• Kit assembly
• Clear laminated reinforced strips (replaces reinforced holes)

Packaging

Products are packaged bulk, loose or stacked in boxes with bubble wrap or packing paper. We can insert products into envelopes or poly bags, and attach items to backer cards as well. We can also custom print your bag tops, envelopes and cards.

Shipping Canada wide

We deliver to individuals and businesses across Canada daily, small towns to large cities. We have accounts with a number of local and leading couriers including FedEx, Purolator, UPS, Canpar and Canada Post. So delivering to Victoria, Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, Winnipeg, Montreal, Toronto or Halifax is no problem. We can also take care of your shipping needs to the USA.

Customer service

Please feel free to drop by, or contact us if you have any questions. We’re here to help.

100% Canadian owned and operated.