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If you’re printing a cover with PrintNinja, you’ll want to read this file setup guide. The better you understand the process of setting up your files, the easier your printing process will be – and the less corrections you need...

Read on for instructions on creating your book template in Adobe Illustrator. When you’re creating a book in Adobe Illustrator, it’s important to start with the right settings so your project prints exactly the way you expect. With PrintNinja, you’ll...

Read on for information on creating a book template in Adobe Photoshop. For years, PrintNinja has been the premier offset printer for independent creators, self-publishers, and small businesses. We specialize in high-quality printing services at prices that only offset printing...

Read on for instructions on creating a book template in Adobe InDesign. For years, PrintNinja has been the premier offset printer for independent creators, self-publishers, and small businesses. We specialize in high-quality printing services at prices that only offset printing...

Read on for information about creating your interior pages with various Adobe software. One of the most intimidating steps during the printing process is properly setting up files for the press. However, this process is actually a lot easier that...

There are many programs out there that you can use to assemble your print-ready files, but the most common and easiest to use are Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. They can be a bit daunting to learn at first, but...

Chinese Holiday Schedule 2026 Chinese New Year – Feb 15th – Feb 23rd Qingming Festival – April 6th Labour Day – May 1st-5th DragonBoat Festival – June 19th Mid-Autumn Festival – Sept 25th National Day Holiday – October 1st-7th For...

Standard Turnaround Times Check out our guide on calculating your turnaround time for inernational orders here: For turnaround time estimates for international orders, please see the below graphic: Prepress Time Detail Proofing, production, and shipping are three separate processes. Once...

Learn how to setup your files properly with our hardcover book hinge setup guide. When hardcover books are produced, there’s a small indentation on the front and back cover. This helps the book open and close without causing damage to...

Unlike traditional foil stamping, sequential foil numbering is done with a special press that gives each individual piece of your run a unique number. Sequential foil numbering is a great addition to Kickstarter / crowdfunded projects, and it can also...

If you want areas of your book cover or game to really pop, you can include a Spot Gloss, also known as a Spot Varnish or Spot UV. Is there an area on your cover that you want to really...

Confused about what it means to emboss vs. deboss an element of your project? We can help clarify. PrintNinja is the premier offset printer for independent creators and small businesses. With hundreds of custom printing options to choose from, we’re...

is an easy way to catch the eyes of consumers. With hundreds of custom printing options to choose from, we’re here to make sure your project comes out exactly how you envisioned. Do you want to make sure...

Electronic Proofing If you are an experienced printer, working on a tight schedule, or just looking to save some money, electronic proofing is our fastest and most cost-effective option. Our electronic proofing process begins with an in-depth file review completed...

PrintNinja offers various types and styles of paper finish. Paper finishes are applied after printing, and are usually only applied to a project’s cover. Finishes each have a type (e.g. varnish or lamination) and a style (e.g. gloss or matte)....