Categories for Tutorials

How to convert JPEGs, TIFFs, PNGs and PDFs

Posted on April 11, 2013, by Progressive Printing Team

There are many file types to choose from and it can be overwhelming when trying to

decide what the best option is for your purposes. In this article, we’re going to discuss the major types: JPEG, PNG, PDF and TIFF and how to convert them.

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Design a Business Card using Photoshop Element

Posted on April 3, 2013, by Progressive Printing Team

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Making a simple, yet professional, business card doesn’t have to be a chore. It can take as little or as much time as you want. The purpose of this tutorial is to get you set up and in the right direction. And to show you that you do not have to be a Photoshop expert to make a nice, effective, business card.

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Creating Invoice Template using Adobe Photoshop

Posted on February 12, 2013, by Progressive Printing Team

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You probably would not think of Photoshop as your first choice to design invoice forms. However, in this step by step tutorial we will show you that Photoshop is more than a picture editing software. You can easily create an invoice form for your company while you learn some basic features of Photoshop Elements. Step by step instructions with visual aids are provided here to help you create many other forms you may need in the future. You will notice in this tutorial that creating lines, copying and pasting, inserting texts are the main features used. Whether you are new to Photoshop, or an expert at other programs you will find this easy to follow tutorial convenient and helpful to get started.

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Best Scanning Practices

Posted on December 20, 2012, by Progressive Printing Team

Color-Post-cardsSo what’s the best way to scan a document for custom printing? Well, scanning a document has to do with: What is being scanned? & How is the scanned file being used?

When scanning a document, what you are doing is creating a 2nd generation copy of that document. As a general rule, your scanned copy will never be as good as the original.  You will always lose quality, clarity and color scans will end up with saturated colors as well as lose of sharpness and detail.

There are ways to scan a document which will help minimize some of these negative outcomes.

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Design an Invoice Form with Microsoft Excel

Posted on October 31, 2012, by Progressive Printing Team

Today, most business computers are equipped with Microsoft Office which includes useful programs such as Word and Excel. If you are in need of a custom invoice form for your business, you already have the program that you need to design such a form. You may be a little surprised to learn that Microsoft Excel is a great tool for designing your own forms. If you think of it, most forms are simply composed of rows and columns that create boxes that can be filled in. Since Excel is a spreadsheet program, it can be relatively easy to set up the boxes needed to create your own form. Follow this thorough tutorial to learn the ins and outs of designing an invoice form from scratch. You may need a form that is a very basic or you may need a really complex form. Our goal is that by supplying this tutorial, you will get started in the right direction.

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Custom Design a #10 Envelope Using Microsoft Word

Posted on October 12, 2012, by Progressive Printing Team

Word Env #10 - Intro ImageAre you tired of handwriting your return address on envelopes? Look professional when sending out your mail using envelopes printed with your return address and logo. This tutorial will guide you in using Microsoft Word as a tool for setting up the design for your pre-printed #10 envelopes. You will then be able to print the envelopes with your own printer or you can send the file to a commercial printer for printing.

If you follow this tutorial for #10 envelopes, your design will comply with United States Postal Service regulations.

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Design a Business Form with Adobe Illustrator

Posted on September 25, 2012, by Progressive Printing Team

Illustrator Form - Under ConstructionRunning a business certainly has its own challenges. Creating a form to document your transactions shouldn’t be one of them. There are many different types of forms that businesses can use. You can certainly find a lot of templates, pre-printed forms and fully custom forms available on the internet. One of these forms may almost be perfect for what you need or you may have an idea of the form that you want. Instead of hiring someone to design a form for you, you can do it yourself.

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How to Design a Business Card Using Word

Posted on September 4, 2012, by Progressive Printing Team

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Whether you are just starting a new business or have been in business for a while, you will need to have business cards printed. Sure there are various websites out there that offer hundreds of business card templates for you to choose from, but you may not have the time to sift through them all. You need something simple and custom, a business card with your most important information and possibly your company’s logo. To save time and money, you should have them printed through a professional printer, but you want to stay in control of the final design. This tutorial is the solution to your business card woes. Most businesses have access to Microsoft’s Office Suite which includes Microsoft Word. You do not need an expensive graphics program to design your own business card. Just follow this step-by-step tutorial and you will have a complete business card design in no time.

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How To Make a Custom Invoice Template with Word

Posted on August 27, 2012, by Progressive Printing Team

I would like to have an invoice form customized for my business. However, I don’t know where to begin.

Invoice forms can be quite difficult to design, especially if you have never done it before. As a business owner, you can take many routes to having personalized invoice forms produced for your company. You could hire a professional designer to create a form tailored to meet your business needs, but this may not be your most economical option. You may be able to find a printing company that offers templates, but they are not exactly what you are looking for. Your final option, create a custom designed invoice yourself. It is possible and you may already have the tool that you need to design your own invoice form. If you have Microsoft Word, then this tutorial will get you started in the right direction to create your own custom invoice template.

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Setting Up a Business Card Template in Adobe Illustrator

Posted on August 21, 2012, by Progressive Printing Team

I need a business card, but I want to design my own. Where do I start?


If you have access to Adobe Illustrator, then we have a tutorial that is perfect for you. This tutorial will guide you through setting up a template for business cards In Illustrator. This will help you to learn some of the basics of this program, then you can either print your newly designed business card on your own printer or upload your file to a professional printer.

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