Welcome to Printing 101: Your Guide to Better Printing
Printing looks simple—until you have to choose the right paper, size, finish, colour, or quantity.
Whether you're ordering visiting cards for your business, envelopes for your office, letterheads for your brand, or other printed materials, small choices can make a big difference in how the final product looks and feels.
That’s why we created Printing 101.
What is Printing 101?
Printing 101 is FZN Printing Co.’s guide to understanding printing without all the complicated jargon.
We’ll cover practical topics that help you make better printing decisions, including:
- How to choose the right paper for your project
- Different types of paper and their characteristics
- Visiting card sizes, papers, and finishes
- Understanding GSM and paper thickness
- Choosing the right envelope for your documents
- Matte, glossy, textured and other finishes
- Preparing artwork correctly for printing
- Common printing mistakes and how to avoid them
- Tips for getting professional-looking printed materials
- Ideas and inspiration for business stationery
- Printing Shouldn’t Be Complicated
There are plenty of technical terms in the printing industry that can make choosing a product feel harder than it needs to be.
What does 300 GSM actually mean?
Is matte or glossy better for a visiting card?
What paper should you use for a letterhead?
What size envelope do you need for your documents?
We’ll break these questions down into simple, useful information so you can understand what you're buying and why a particular option may work better for you.
Built for Businesses
At FZN Printing Co., we work with businesses and professionals who need printed materials that represent their brand well.
Good printing isn't just about putting ink on paper. The paper, finish, colour, size and design all contribute to the final experience.
Through Printing 101, we'll share what we've learned about these details and help you make more informed choices.
What to Expect
New articles will explore different parts of the printing process, from choosing materials to preparing your designs for production.
Some articles will be detailed guides. Others will answer common questions or compare different printing options.
The goal is simple: help you understand printing well enough to choose with confidence.
Welcome to Printing 101.
Let’s make printing a little easier.
