Print and Design Articles | Copies&Ink Printing

What’s Next of the App Store?

What's to come next? Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris

Better than Recycling

Print has been getting a lot of bad press lately. Undeservedly so. Trees used to produce printing papers are a

The Eyes Have It

Well it may not be as much fun as ABC's LOST! but Photoshop User TV has done a nice job

Are you A "Linchpin"?

What do you bring to your work? Your heart and mind? Or just your body? In his new book Linchpin,

this site in development

If you think this site looks a bit different, you're right. The Copies&Ink team is burning the midnight oil, and plan to unveil a brand new online home soon. In the mean time, if you're looking for information about our upcoming Adobe Workshop, click here. You can access the rest

The Holy Grail of Graphics

Not all file formats are created equal. For maximum quality and flexibility, true vector format files such as EPS or AI are often your best choice. Need a logo or drawing in your brochure or business card? Use Adobe Illustrator, Freehand or Corel Draw for the job. Or ask your

Definitely NOT recyclable!

Much is made of recycling and sustainable practices, and for good reason. Thankfully, many of our foods and commodities (including paper) are to some extent renewable resources. On the other hand, few people are aware that perhaps our planet's most important resource is being systematically destroyed, with the full support

Copies&Ink Printing

Current promotion: Full Color Business Cards: 1000 for $49. For more info visit our online store. Full Service Printing Plant: Copies&Ink is a complete print and online marketing resource for businesses in Southern California and beyond. If it's a full fledged campaign, or just a box of business cards, Copies&Ink offers personalized local

Save the date!

On Thursday Oct. 16, Copies&Ink will be hosting a special event of great interest to all users of Adobe software. Kelly McCathran of Adobe Systems will be presenting a special 3 hour workshop in our meeting facility. Please save the date. The session will tentatively run from 9 a.m. to

A software pick that pops out!

I have no clue as to all the things you can do with FinderPop for the Macintosh. But if you just use it to sort your way through a messy desktop or to switch between applications, you should get it. Best of all, it's free. Donations will be accepted by

2 Step Tactical Marketing Using Print

1. Start with a great strategy. (see our post on strategies) 2. Create a postcard, mailer or brochure that speaks clearly to your strategy. You can’t go wrong here. Your strategy encompasses your strengths and the deep needs of your customers. Your tactic is simply opening a communication channel with

The Mother of All New Year's Resolutions

This isn’t about my needing to lose ten pounds, though that certainly woudn’t hurt. Instead, it’s about sleeping at night, and making sure my family is well cared for. It’s about waking up with a smile on my face and excitement for the day ahead. When all is said and