Welcome to the Tips & Tricks page, below you will find helpful hints for your projects. If you would like to submit your own Tip or Trick, use the contact form here.
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Protect your valuable documents with Kan't Kopy Security Paper. Whether you are creating legal documents, manuscripts, warranties, coupons, checks, prescriptions or other sensitive documents, we can help you find the right solution for your needs. Visit www.KantKopy.com to find a level of security that works for you! Use this website as a tool to learn about prescription and security feature options, state regulations and different paper formats to fit your project. Find out why Kan't Kopy Security Paper is the leading security paper in the industry! |
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Reach more customers with variable data printing.
Current online technologies change the way we market to customers even on paper. With social media, blogs and tight-knit social communities making consumers feel closer than ever to the companies they purchase from, variable data has taken a new spot in marketing priorities. Make your next postcard campaign unique and specific to the recipient by speaking directly to them. Include their name in the copy or send an integrated card with variable code they can enter on a unique url. Variable data goes beyond raffle and event ticket printing, but we can help with that too. If you have a unique mailing with variable data possibilites, view our custom quote form or speak with a Customer Service Representative. |
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Brightness vs. Whiteness, what??? Printers, do you ever wonder what the difference is between paper brightness and whiteness? Don't worry, you're not alone. Brightness refers to the percentage of light reflected by a sheet of paper. Whiteness of paper is the measure of its ability to reflect the colors of light equally. To learn more about this and other helpful information on printing papers visit www.digitalprintingtips.com |
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Printers, do you want to know what's going on in the social media world? Join us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn, to get great tips and up-to-date industry news. We've created a community of printers and small business that share in the same goal of printing effective marketing products.
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Bi-fold Brochures; a single format with many purposes. Pre-scored bi-fold brochures come in various stocks and can be combined with multiple pages by saddle stitching the spine. Print catalogs, booklets, calendars and more. |
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Promote your band, event, school and more with Club Cards! Club cards are promotional jewels that will get you noticed. Club cards can be used for popular punch cards, tickets, frequent buyer cards and business cards with style. Want a card integrated into your flyer, brochure or mailer? ... no problem. |
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Use custom holiday greeting cards to connect with your customers!
Make sure your holiday card stands out above the rest! Blanks/USA offers many special options to make your card gain the attention it deserves. Include an embossed and foiled greeting, go bigger, go bolder, create a custom die cut, custom printing and more. Adding the features you want is easy. Check out our Custom Options page to learn more about our services. |
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Not sure how to set-up your product? Blanks/USA supports your production process with easy-to-use, downloadable product templates. Download the right template to fit the program your using and easily set up artwork for printing. Most of our over 55,000 products have templates that can be used in Adove InDesign, Adove Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher and Quark Xpress. For more information on how these product templates work, please visit the About Templates page.
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To score or not to score... that is the question? Knowing if your product needs scores can be tricky. Scoring can be necessary to keep your paper from cracking when it's folded. Blanks/USA recommends scoring for all folds to ensure the product lays flat and has a crisp, clean finish. Lighter weight papers, such as text weights, have a narrow sharp score, whereas heavier stocks have rounded and wide scores. For more information on scoring, contact your Account Executive at 1.800.328.7311. |
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Go Green with EcoBlanks die cut products! Eco responsibility is becoming a core component of corporate brands. Not only is it important to be proactive, but it's important to recognize that your customers are looking for earth-friendly solutions. Blanks/USA uses fsc certified stocks in a variety of different prodcuts. These include both colored papers and white papers. To learn more about EcoBlanks products view our EcoBlanks section or download our EcoBlanks brochure.
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Designers: Torn postcards got you down? Ever notice torn postcards in the mail? One of the easiest ways to prevent your postcard from getting ripped in the mailing process is to use a thicker stock. Although the current postal regulations allow for 7 point stock on smaller postcards, it is recommended to go with at least a 9 point stock. For larger postcards, it is recommended to go with an 11 or 12 point stock. For more information on product stocks, view our postcard section, or call 1.800.328.7311 to talk to an Account Executive for additional stock options. |
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Take advantage of QR codes on your printed materials! QR codes work from a marketing perspective because they allow people to pull ads that they're interested in rather than the push advertising we're familiar with today. See an ad that interests you? Scan the code with a smart phone and it download a ringtone, coupon or other promotion. QR codes are an easy way for your customers to get instant access to your website without trying to remember a web address. So what are you waiting for... add QR codes to any of our 55,000+ products today! Many QR code generators and scanners are available for free on the web, search for one today. |
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Effectivly campaign at the grass roots with stylized door hangers! Door-to-door campaigning is the most effective tool in an election. Don't let this opportunity pass you by. Get noticed with BlanksUSA stylized door hangers and let voters know how important their vote is to you. Product Shown Regular ArcHanger 10 Pt. Cast Coat, C1S White Item # DHAR10CCWH Go To Door Hangers |
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Small printer, big paper? Cut your paper in half! |
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Door Hangers are an economical way to market in your neighborhood! You can also incorporate a coupon or other tear-away promotional pieces to your door hangers when you add a perforation to your design. This allows you to track responses and also gives the customer something to take with them to your store. Product Shown Business Card Door Hanger 65 Lb. TimberLine Birch White Item # DHBC10T6BW Go To Door Hangers |
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Yes, you can draw attention to your products with custom die cutting! Blanks/USA offers a variety of services for your project needs. Whether it is printing, embossing, barcoding or die cutting your custom swing tags, no project is too big or small. Check out our Custom Options page to learn more about our services.Request a Custom Quote |
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Think outside the box with Pre-Score Brochures. Reduce your finishing time with Blanks/USA brochures and mailers. Our print-ready brochures arrive pre-scored so all you need to do is print. Prescored folds give your flyers and mailings a professional look without spending a ton of money to prepare it for the mail. Print on both sides of the paper to obtain the most attention for your message. Pre-Scored Brochures and Mailers can be used for company newsletters, catalogs, programs, you name it. Product Shown Bi-Fold Brochure 100 Lb. Gloss Text White MBF1G1 Go To Brochures and Mailers |
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A store sale can attract attention with our integrated cutouts decorating your store. Using our star or starburst shapes, print your information, use a hole punch and tie a string or ribbon to the star, and whalla! Instant ceiling decorations that spin and catch attention. For a humorous addition to any party you’re hosting, print the guest of honor’s face on our oval shape and use that for decoration. Product Shown Oval Integrated Cutout 65 Lb. TimberLine Birch White OVL05T61BW Go To Integrated Cutouts |
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Add flare to your Point of Sales signs.
Integrated Cutouts are a great tool to draw attention to what's going on. Choose from four popular and distinct shapes to convey your message. With various pack quantities, you can run small or large quantities. Best of all, the integrated cutouts are designed to run through your digital equipment. Great for schools, auctions, mark downs, you name it. |
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This new Ad-A-Peel Integrated format is perfect for “Save The Date” wedding reminders.
Impress your guests with a stylish letter! Not only is this format spacious enough to include engagement photos, but family and friends can peel out an adhesive, non residue sticker that will help them remember to plan ahead. Place it on the fridge, near a computer or anywhere you would place a magnet! Remove or relocate the sticker without damaging surfaces. This is an innovative way to build excitement for that special day. |
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Raffles are a great way to raise money for a worthy cause.
Being part of a raffle can be exhilirating. Holding the ticket in your hand, hoping that the winning number is yours. Here are some tips to make your raffle successful: get great prizes, see if your local business will donate to your organization. Make your raffle fun, and motivate your sellers to get the word out. |
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We have quick how-to videos on YouTube. Watch Andy make a table tent, a presentation folder, a raffle ticket, and a postcard in little time.  |
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Protecting documents from unauthorized copying is vital. Kan't Kopy security Paper offers counterfeit-resistant printing to secure originals. With its high-performance anti-counterfeiting technology, Kan't Kopy products protect documents and provide multiple security features to guarantee the safety of documents if they are copied. Use security paper for prescriptions, legal documents, transcripts, medical records, simple contracts, certificates and other security-sensitive applications. Product Shown K1 One-Sided Security Paper 60 Lb. Offset Void Blue Go To Security Paper |
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Make your own cookbook with colorful and creative tab dividers for each section! A fun way to share your favorite recipes with friends and family without spending a lot of money yet looking professional. Better yet, reinforce your tabs with colored mylar for a totally customized cookbook. Product Shown Custom Printed 5-bank Tab Divider 90 Lb. Index White Go To Tab Dividers |
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Your corporate lunch room is a perfect opportunity to share with your employees upcoming events, special visitors to the facility, or general building updates. With Blanks/USA table tents, you can print your own in a flash! Assembly is easy and we’ve shown you how in our how-to videos. With do-it-yourself table tents you can share company information in a creative way that will catch attention better than through your email system. And it’s fun, too! Celebrate the company’s anniversary or your President’s birthday with a table tent from Blanks/USA. Product Shown 3-Sided Table Tent - 12 x 18 80 Lb. Digital Gloss Cover White Item # TTT04FLWH Go To Table Tents |
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Printers: Introduce Digital, Customized Folders to your Best Customers!
Consider an easy marketing campaign that lets your top customers know how much you value their business while familiarizing them with one of our best selling products. Make a list of your top ten customers and layout their brand identity or logo on and Instant Presentation Folder. Customize even further by placing their name on the cover in the lower right hand corner. To further develop this marketing piece, place your business card in the business card slits on the inside pocket. Presenting your customer with their very own customized Instant Presentation Folder will spark conversation and eventually lead to a new order of this innovative product. |
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Use a brightly-colored door hanger to tell your customers you've visited or have completed outdoor home projects. Perfect for landscape updates, lawn treatments, bug spraying, window washing, you name it. Any easy way to better customer satisfaction. Product Shown DigitalBlanks Small Door Hanger 65 Lb. TimberLine Sunfish Yellow Item # LDH305T6SY Go To Door Hangers |
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