In the world of printing, there are two dominant techniques that we often come across: offset and digital printing. Both methods offer unique advantages and cater to different project needs, so we need to understand their key differences to make informed decisions for our printing projects. Offset printing, or lithography, is popular for high-volume commercial … Read more
When preparing your files for offset printing at Gandy Printers, it’s essential to keep specific guidelines in mind to ensure a smooth and successful printing process. By understanding the requirements and best practices for file preparation, you can avoid common pitfalls and ensure that your final product meets your expectations. First, remember that offset printing … Read more
So, you have a printing project in mind and are wondering where to start and how it all works? The purpose of this article is to give you an overview of how to begin and what to expect along the way in terms of how things work and how long different steps typically take. This … Read more
Rose Printing closed in 2018. Gandy Printers can help with your printing needs. We’ve been a Tallahassee based commercial printing company since 1970. We’ve worked on over 100,000+ projects for 13,000+ clients. Please browse some of our popular products below, and we look forward to working with you soon. Some of our popular products Books/Booklets … Read more
There are several programs that will “Preflight” your PDF on its way to a print shop; it’s not a mystery nobody uses them. Too much information, mostly impossible to understand. Good news: we can show you how to quickly X-Ray your own PDF using two features in Adobe Acrobat – that is to say verify it’s … Read more
People love to hate the United States Postal Service (USPS); but does that feeling come just a little too easily? Would any of us like to run a multi-billion-dollar enterprise whose strategic planning for a decade has been subject to political infighting in the U.S. Congress? I didn’t think so, and I’ll bet you didn’t know this: The … Read more
To “Get what you expect” requires an expectation; a belief that something will occur in the future. An experienced graphic designer peers with satisfaction at her screen after the final touches to a brochure are complete; how is it she is so confident the final product will succeed? How does she know the effect will be … Read more
Several years ago a friend asked for help with a sponsorship for Capital City Youth Services; specifically printing for their Tally Awards. He’s a longtime customer and made a quick pitch why he was passionate about CCYS. 2017 is the fourth year we have participated. This year we were happy to win a Tally Award, … Read more
Pantone LLC, the global authority on color, has designated PANTONE® 15-0343 “Greenery” as Color of the Year for 2017. The company describes “a refreshing and revitalizing shade, Greenery is symbolic of new beginnings.” Never at a loss for words, Pantone Color Institute® Executive Director Leatrice Eiseman says; “Greenery bursts forth in 2017 to provide us with the … Read more
Final touches over the Holidays mark the completion of a year-long overhaul here at Gandy Printers. New and upgraded equipment has made every area of our shop faster and more reliable. “My father built Gandy Printers up to be Tallahassee’s first color printer, and we are now Tallahassee’s most advanced, high quality color printer,” said Bernie Gandy … Read more
