What Does Collate Mean When Printing?

To collate something simply means to place it in a specific order. To collate with regards to printing means to place pages in specific order. Here is a simple info graphic of what it looks like to collate pages. Visualizing Collation Tool Enter the number of pages per set and how many sets you want … Read more

Maximizing Profitability In Short Run Printing

Short run commercial printing comes with several unique challenges. The main challenge is how to maximize profitability while keeping quality high and turnaround time quick. Printing companies regardless of size face this challenge but it’s especially critical for small to medium shops. Larger shops can more easily absorb costs associated with short run jobs. However, … Read more

Prepress Automation Software That Is Easy & Inexpensive

Prepress Automation Software should not be complicated and it should not cost thousands of dollars. Unfortunately most are and most do but we’re here to change that. File Splice is a simple solution to merge files for print in cut and stack or step and repeat (n-up) format. It’s easy to get set up by … Read more

How To Combine & Compress PDFs in One Step

Here is how to combine and compress PDFs in one step in seconds. Here is a simple demonstration along with instructions below as to how you can combine and compress any shape or size PDF files you have. Making PDFs Smaller While Merging them To illustrate how to easily combine and compress PDFs we’ll use … Read more

Collate in Printing, How To Easily Identify Files

Collate means to collect and assemble printed sheets/material in a specific order or sequence. Based upon your needs for a specific job or product line you could have a few different requirements for how you need files collated. Here at File Splice we have two solutions we’d like to share that can help with collating. … Read more

Imposition Software That’s Easy To Use

Our goal is to allow you to impose your files as quickly and as easily as possible. We’re continually working towards building feature rich software that doesn’t require you to invest a large amount of time to learn before you start using it. In fact, we want it to be as intuitive as possible. Continue … Read more

PDF Management Software

File Splice works as a great tool for PDF management in addition to its many other uses. If you or your business keeps Adobe PDF records and you need a management solution, look no further. File Splice is a great solution with a simple drag and drop interface, low monthly cost and dozens of features. … Read more