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

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

Alternative to HP SmartStream Designer Imposition Software

One of the most popular commercial grade imposition and variable data softwares is the HP SmartStream Designer. Launched in the early 2000s, HP developed SmartStream as an imposition and variable data tool. It goal was to make software that would work with a wide variety of printing presses. Since then it’s been through dozens of … Read more

PDF Workflow Software

Looking for an easy to use and reliable solution for PDF workflow software? If you need software to combine, merge, sort, collate and organize PDF files we can help. What is Workflow Software? Workflow software (or workflow management system) of any kind is basically the coordination of tasks related to getting a larger project completed. … Read more

AI Powered Prepress Software

Artificial Intelligence is moving rapidly into all industries and if you don’t embrace it you’ll be left behind. Regardless of your opinion on AI it’s here to stay. AI prepress software will transform the landscape from here on out in the printing and production space so get on board. Here is how we use AI … Read more

Create a Step and Repeat Banner

Drag and drop your PDF files into our software to quickly create a step and repeat banner. You can create any size banner with any size or shape PDF files. There is no software to download or purchase and no steep learning curve. Here are the three simple steps to create your own banner: A … Read more