Basic Principles When Printing Inserts

Printing inserts is one of the most cost effectiveConsider when you need to use full color.
ways of marketing one's business. When printingIt is generally better to apply full color if you want to
inserts, it is not as expensive as custom printing, andattract attention right away. But in most cases,
you don't even need to go to a custom printer toinserts don't need full color printing especially if you're
get them reproduced. You can print inserts yourself.working on a tight budget. You can always go for
You just need to consider that it is something thatblack and white as inserts are not your major
you need to do purposely.collaterals anyway. Unless you want your inserts to
Printing inserts is unlike custom printing or thebe a full advertising strategy, then black-and-white
standard way of reproducing your common companyprinting would suffice. What you can do is to use
documents. Inserts should be treated just like acolor paper instead to add that shade to your insert
special project; hence, it should be given care whenprinting.
printing them. When printing inserts, great care shouldConsider the paper material.
be provided to the printing options as well as theThe paper stock is one of the most important
dimensions. Because the correct inserts can go a longelements when printing inserts. The general rule as
way in creating effective marketing materials thatalways is to choose high quality paper stock so that
can get you the results you want.you can present a professional image to your target
Here are some of the general and basic tips toclients. However, you also have to consider the price
create color inserts that look professional andso go for affordable alternatives. There are a lot of
attractive to your target clients.choices out there. You just have to be meticulous
Consider the right size.when picking your paper stock for your inserts.
Size is very important when printing your inserts.Consider your printing options.
Don't print it too large that it goes beyond that ofDo your printing effectively and efficiently by asking
the marketing collateral where you are going to placea custom printer for example to help you. They have
it in. Don't make it too small either that your insertsthe skills and experience to know how you can make
appear to be insignificant that your target clientsprinting your inserts affordable and within your
consider it junk or throw it in the garbage right away.budget. They would have knowledge on how you
The basic rule when choosing the size is to keep it atcan easily work according to your means. You just
¾ to ½ smaller than the material you are goinghave to choose wisely with your printer that you will
to insert it to. And if you want to make a biggerhave a partner that you can work with, and not just
impact, you just add to that ratio, or reduce it if youa hired help.
are looking out for your budget. The bottom line is toKeep these simple tips in mind and you will always
balance your size so you can get the results youhave an easier time in printing inserts that are
want at the price which you can afford.according to the budget you have.