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Copies&Ink for 2019

Bill Alpert, owner operator of Copies&Ink Though the year has changed, some things haven't. Like Copies&Ink's commitment to exceptional customer service. Since 1966 we've been taking care of our customers' business marketing needs. Our

New Rules for Business Mailing: USPS January 2013 Changes

You've probably heard that the cost to mail a First Class letter is going up a penny. More info on

Night School: Photoshop

Just in time for Summer vacation, a bit of knowledge can go a long way in making your photos shine.

The Right Strategy Wins

If you’ve tried everything, and nothing seems to be working, it could be your strategy. After decades of working with

Ending a Decade

Here are the thoughts I shared with a friend and colleague upon leaving my office for the last time this decade. Just spending a few hours in my office cleaning up the remaining tasks for 2009. The last decade has been a wild ride, to be sure. Hope it's ending

Holiday Hours

Copies&Ink business offices will be closed between noon December 24 until Monday January 4. Best wishes to all of our friends and customers for a wonderful Holiday season and a New Year filled with good health and good fortune. See you in 2010!

Are you in a bind?

Jargon can be so confusing! After working a lifetime in the printing industry the terms I take for granted can mean absolutely nothing to folks who haven't lived in my world. I just had a phone conversation with a prospective customer during which I tried to explain the various methods

Adobe Workshop a Hit

Kelly McCathran from Adobe Systems leads workshop at Copies&Ink A word of thanks to everyone who participated at the recent Adobe PDF workshop at Copies&Ink. It certainly was a busy, informative session. Rave reviews abounded from everyone. Kelly has once again shared her personal list of links and free resources.

Is your universe C-M-Y-K?

Technology marches on, and so has the push toward process color printing. It's pretty much standard fare these days. Still, plenty of folks like the richness of Pantone colors, and I'm among them. Ever try building 8 point serif text out of a process mix? Can't get just the shade

Adobe Event at C&I

Building the Perfect PDF–Proof in the Pudding I looked it up; the actual saying is “The Proof of the Pudding is in the Eating.” You’ll quickly be cooking up some tasty PDFs with the help of Adobe’s ace presenter/trainer, Kelly McCathran. Those that attended her last program at Copies&Ink were

Updated Postal Rates 2015

Here for your reference is a summary of First Class and Standard Class (bulk mail) rates as of May 31, 2015. 2015postalrates Business mailing can be complicated; mistakes can be costly. Very costly. Feel free to give us a call if you need some help.

Corporate Business Cards, Minus the Hassle!

This new service is perfect for corporate workgroups, marketing departments, public agencies and anyone who is currently wasting valuable time creating company business cards! Enter and/or edit business card orders from anywhere in the world 24/7 Your own branded company portal and your EXACT business card design placed online Access Control: You