https://bsky.app/profile/cedargraphics.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/cedargraphics.bsky.social/post/3mm5j3vgumm2eDoes UV ink need a top coat? Unlike regular inks, UV inks cure instantly & are more resistant to scratching & marking. An aqueous coating is only added for a specific finish, like high-gloss or ultra-matte. #print101 #commercialprinting #printindustry #uvprinting #printingtips18 May 2026 18:31 +0000at://did:plc:ntzayuznvq2ka4wxrnircqvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm5j3vgumm2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/cedargraphics.bsky.social/post/3mlvzie7vuu2kNew press day at Cedar Graphics. 👀 Konica Minolta Accuriojet 30000 is going in. More to come once it's up and running. #CedarGraphics #CedarRapids #Hiawatha #KonicaMinolta #AccurioJet #NewEquipment #PrintShop #CommercialPrinting #BehindTheScenes #PrintLife #Iowa #ShopFloor15 May 2026 19:03 +0000at://did:plc:ntzayuznvq2ka4wxrnircqvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvzie7vuu2khttps://bsky.app/profile/cedargraphics.bsky.social/post/3mlqvaamtim2hBig week on the floor at Cedar Graphics. Sadly we're saying goodbye to the Ricoh Pro Z75, and something new is coming in. More to come soon. 👀 #CedarGraphics #CedarRapids #Hiawatha #BehindTheScenes #PrintShop #CommercialPrinting #PrintProduction #ShopFloor #PrintLife #Iowa13 May 2026 18:03 +0000at://did:plc:ntzayuznvq2ka4wxrnircqvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqvaamtim2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/cedargraphics.bsky.social/post/3mlludizzyj2pPrint 101: UV inks can go places standard inks can't. PVC. Vinyl. Polystyrene. Foil. We run UV inks on our offset presses across all of it. More substrate options = more creative freedom for your project. 🖨️ #Print101 #CedarGraphics #UVInks #CommercialPrinting11 May 2026 18:04 +0000at://did:plc:ntzayuznvq2ka4wxrnircqvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlludizzyj2phttps://bsky.app/profile/cedargraphics.bsky.social/post/3mle7lyhpvt2eIt's Friday. Somewhere someone just remembered they need print materials for Monday. #printhorrorstory #sendhelp #thedeadlineismonday #printingemergency #truecrime #fridayfright #lastminuteprinting #survivorstory #horrorstory #scary #horror #scarystories #horrorstories08 May 2026 17:04 +0000at://did:plc:ntzayuznvq2ka4wxrnircqvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mle7lyhpvt2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/cedargraphics.bsky.social/post/3ml7imi4piu2eQuick question for our Quad Cities neighbors 👋 When do you typically start ordering print materials for summer events? 🗓️ 3–4 months out 📅 6–8 weeks out ⏰ A few weeks before 🚨 Last minute (we can help) Drop your answer below! 👇 #QuadCities #PrintShop #SummerEvents #CedarGraphics #LocalBusiness06 May 2026 20:02 +0000at://did:plc:ntzayuznvq2ka4wxrnircqvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7imi4piu2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/cedargraphics.bsky.social/post/3ml2fvoszfb26Print 101: UV inks cure with ultraviolet light instead of oxidation, meaning sharper edges, more vibrant color, and the ink sits ON the substrate instead of soaking in. The difference is visible. 🖨️ #Print101 #Printing #UVInk04 May 2026 19:30 +0000at://did:plc:ntzayuznvq2ka4wxrnircqvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml2fvoszfb26https://bsky.app/profile/cedargraphics.bsky.social/post/3mksraykvrg23Ever wonder why pro prints look sharper? 🤔 Most office printers max out at 600 DPI, while commercial ones hit 1200 DPI or more! That’s the secret sauce for those crisp business cards. Next time you print, think about the details! 🖨️ #PrintQuality #DPI01 May 2026 18:32 +0000at://did:plc:ntzayuznvq2ka4wxrnircqvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksraykvrg23https://bsky.app/profile/cedargraphics.bsky.social/post/3mkiuftkklc2ePRINT 101: The Ink Lab 🧪🎨 Why does Cedar Graphics mix ink in-house? 1️⃣ Perfect color accuracy for your brand. 2️⃣ Superior quality control. 3️⃣ Faster production to meet your deadlines. Precision starts in the lab. #Print101 #CedarGraphics #InkMixing #QualityGuaranteed27 Apr 2026 20:02 +0000at://did:plc:ntzayuznvq2ka4wxrnircqvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkiuftkklc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/cedargraphics.bsky.social/post/3mk4dq2r5xv26EARTH DAY 2026: Our Power, Our Planet. ⚡️🌍 Did you know UV inks cure instantly, eliminating harmful VOC emissions? By choosing UV-LED curing, we’re reducing energy use and protecting air quality with every sheet. 🌿 https://bit.ly/4sUWcAH #EarthDay #PrintTech #Sustainability22 Apr 2026 20:31 +0000at://did:plc:ntzayuznvq2ka4wxrnircqvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk4dq2r5xv26https://bsky.app/profile/cedargraphics.bsky.social/post/3mjx2irw4fv2fPrint 101: Color Bars 🌈 Ever wonder what those colorful strips at the edge of a press sheet are? They aren't just for show, they give our operators the data needed to measure and control color density with total precision. #Print101 #CedarGraphics #GraphicDesign #ColorAccuracy20 Apr 2026 18:03 +0000at://did:plc:ntzayuznvq2ka4wxrnircqvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjx2irw4fv2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/cedargraphics.bsky.social/post/3mjkge6fwmo2gSometimes planning new equipment isn’t CAD drawings, it’s paper on the floor. Making sure everything fits before the real install begins. More to come. 👀 #Printing #BehindTheScenes #CedarGraphics #PrintShop15 Apr 2026 17:30 +0000at://did:plc:ntzayuznvq2ka4wxrnircqvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjkge6fwmo2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/cedargraphics.bsky.social/post/3mjffgfrv662vPRINT 101: Checking Color Proofs 🎨 When reviewing a color proof, don’t just glance, check it carefully for color consistency, PMS color matching, copy, layout, bleeds, and page order/numbering. Catching these issues now saves time, money, and headaches later. 🖨️ #Print101 #PrintTips #Proofing13 Apr 2026 17:31 +0000at://did:plc:ntzayuznvq2ka4wxrnircqvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjffgfrv662vhttps://bsky.app/profile/cedargraphics.bsky.social/post/3mitndkznod2lPrint 101: The Press Check Screens can lie, but the press doesn't! A press check lets you inspect a live sheet right off the run. Once you sign it, that sheet becomes the operator's master guide for the rest of the project. Total color consistency unlocked. #Print101 #CedarGraphics #GraphicDesign06 Apr 2026 16:04 +0000at://did:plc:ntzayuznvq2ka4wxrnircqvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mitndkznod2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/cedargraphics.bsky.social/post/3miespqktyf2pWe are proud to have been partnering with Moab, Utah artist Serena Supplee for 15 years! 🏜️🎨 Check out this video featuring her amazing art and sculptures. Keep an eye out and you may even notice some of our work! Watch here: https://bit.ly/4bZ46lW #utahart #moabartist #serenasupplee #artprints31 Mar 2026 18:31 +0000at://did:plc:ntzayuznvq2ka4wxrnircqvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3miespqktyf2phttps://bsky.app/profile/cedargraphics.bsky.social/post/3micfmvxh3z2p#Print101: The #PressProof  Plates are exposed, the job is setup on the press, and printed once for client approval. If something changes, the process is repeated. This is the real-world check before the final run. High stakes, unmatched accuracy! 🎯 #GraphicDesign #CedarGraphics #OffsetPrinting30 Mar 2026 19:31 +0000at://did:plc:ntzayuznvq2ka4wxrnircqvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3micfmvxh3z2phttps://bsky.app/profile/cedargraphics.bsky.social/post/3mhtgxruuvp2kEver been stuck with a low-res image for print? 🤔 AI upscaling is becoming part of prepress workflows, which can save time but can also hallucinate details. While the tech is impressive, nothing beats a high-res original! #AI #GraphicDesign #PrintTech202624 Mar 2026 20:45 +0000at://did:plc:ntzayuznvq2ka4wxrnircqvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhtgxruuvp2khttps://bsky.app/profile/cedargraphics.bsky.social/post/3mhqp4uuay22tPrint 101: The Contract (Hard) Proof The definitive final check before we head to the pressroom. 📍 Color-calibrated to match offset press output. 📍 High-quality digital proofer precision. 📍 The final sign-off before plates are made. #Print101 #GraphicDesign #CedarGraphics #Prepress #ColorScience23 Mar 2026 18:33 +0000at://did:plc:ntzayuznvq2ka4wxrnircqvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhqp4uuay22thttps://bsky.app/profile/cedargraphics.bsky.social/post/3mhjcp7jr5q23Eid Mubarak to all celebrating! 🌙 Wishing you a day full of joy, family, and wonderful festivities. #EidAlFitr #EidMubarak20 Mar 2026 20:02 +0000at://did:plc:ntzayuznvq2ka4wxrnircqvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhjcp7jr5q23https://bsky.app/profile/cedargraphics.bsky.social/post/3mh77vdbob52b#Print101: The Content Proof ✍️📄 We provide these to clients for: 📍 Text & Data Verification 📍 Final Typo Hunting 📍 Streamlined Approvals Since they aren't color-calibrated, you can focus on the copy/data. Catch the errors now; print with confidence later. #GraphicDesign #CedarGraphics #Prepress16 Mar 2026 19:45 +0000at://did:plc:ntzayuznvq2ka4wxrnircqvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh77vdbob52bhttps://bsky.app/profile/cedargraphics.bsky.social/post/3mgqbexmuxd2oWhy do global brands demand G7-certified printers? 🌍🎨 It’s not about the shiny badge, it’s about sourcing flexibility. G7 allows brands to match colors across different substrates and different technologies with total precision. #PrintIndustry #G7Master #CedarGraphics #BrandManagement10 Mar 2026 21:02 +0000at://did:plc:ntzayuznvq2ka4wxrnircqvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgqbexmuxd2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/cedargraphics.bsky.social/post/3mgnp6tdz6o2b#Print101: The Imposition (Mock-Up) Proof The structural "blueprint" for your project. We use these high-res composites to verify: 📍 Physical Page Flow 📍 Folding & Trim Accuracy 📍 Overall Layout Mechanics It’s the essential check before we move to final color calibration. #CedarGraphics #Prepress09 Mar 2026 20:31 +0000at://did:plc:ntzayuznvq2ka4wxrnircqvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgnp6tdz6o2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/cedargraphics.bsky.social/post/3mgb6m7solf2bScreens are for designing; paper is for feeling. 🖐️ Research into the primal brain shows that tactile finishes like embossing and foil create a connection in the mind that digital can't replicate. If your brand isn't tactile, you're missing out on an evolutionary advantage. #MarketingPsychology04 Mar 2026 21:02 +0000at://did:plc:ntzayuznvq2ka4wxrnircqvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgb6m7solf2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/cedargraphics.bsky.social/post/3mg4ho7z55m2uPrint 101: The Desktop Laser Proof 📄🔍 It’s more than just a printout. It’s a diagnostic tool used to verify: 📍 Registration Marks ✂️ Crop Marks 🎨 Color Separations 📐 Overall Layout Catching errors here = saving time & money on press. 💰 #Print101 #GraphicDesign #CedarGraphics03 Mar 2026 00:01 +0000at://did:plc:ntzayuznvq2ka4wxrnircqvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg4ho7z55m2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/cedargraphics.bsky.social/post/3mfmzxdezz62iEver wonder why fancy finishes like spot varnish and foil stamping boost sales? It's not just about looks, it's about connection. Touching premium prints makes us feel they're worth more. 💡 What's your favorite print embellishment? #PrintMagic #DesignDetails http://bit.ly/4kQyC5w24 Feb 2026 20:46 +0000at://did:plc:ntzayuznvq2ka4wxrnircqvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfmzxdezz62ihttps://bsky.app/profile/cedargraphics.bsky.social/post/3mfkjiqkftg2aNew #Print101 Section Alert - Proofing! 🚨 TOPIC: Desktop Proof 🖥️ - An on-screen preview to check the overall layout. 🔍 It’s the first step to ensuring your design is print-ready!   #CedarGraphics #GraphicDesign #Prepress #PrintTips23 Feb 2026 20:46 +0000at://did:plc:ntzayuznvq2ka4wxrnircqvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfkjiqkftg2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/cedargraphics.bsky.social/post/3mfafegyh6e2bWe've covered the Prepress essentials over the past few months - proper file setup, bleed, resolution, color modes, and more. Next Monday we're diving into Proofing: why it's your safety net before hitting print. 🖨️19 Feb 2026 20:05 +0000at://did:plc:ntzayuznvq2ka4wxrnircqvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfafegyh6e2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/cedargraphics.bsky.social/post/3mf3awicrsc2oRamadan Mubarak from our family to yours! As we enter this meaningful month of reflection and gratitude, we're thankful for the incredible community that supports Cedar Graphics every day.17 Feb 2026 19:03 +0000at://did:plc:ntzayuznvq2ka4wxrnircqvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf3awicrsc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/cedargraphics.bsky.social/post/3meytsdb3bj2pPrint 101: Work-and-Tumble 🤸‍♂️ Like a Work-and-Turn, but vertical! The paper flips "head-over-heels," changing the gripper edge to the opposite side. ✅ 1 Plate ✅ 2 Sides ✅ Big savings on time & money. 💰 #Print101 #GraphicDesign #CedarGraphics16 Feb 2026 20:02 +0000at://did:plc:ntzayuznvq2ka4wxrnircqvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3meytsdb3bj2phttps://bsky.app/profile/cedargraphics.bsky.social/post/3megzuxix4s2hPrint 101: What is a Work-and-Turn? 📚 This technique uses a single plate to print both sides of a sheet. By turning the paper horizontally, we keep the same gripper edge and save on setup time. Check out how it works! 👇 #Print101 #Prepress #GraphicDesign #CedarGraphics09 Feb 2026 18:03 +0000at://did:plc:ntzayuznvq2ka4wxrnircqvx/app.bsky.feed.post/3megzuxix4s2h