

Folded sheets are nested by the printer, one inside the other, and stapled through the fold line. Please label the file test-strip.Ī saddle-stitched bind is among the cheapest and most common methods of bookbinding. Test strips should be no larger than 2” tall by the width of the document and contain areas of the file that offer the best representation of color and contrast. Students can print the same test strip for free on two different types of media. Test strips are FREE!! (within reason of course!). Complaints will only be considered if a test strip was printed and approved by the customer. Once a test strip has been approved, the file can be submitted for processing. Remember to save your test strip file in the same exact way as your final image (.jpg test strip for a. Once you are satisfied and “approve” your print, you may then submit the final order for the full-sized image. Test strips can take up to 1 business day. If you would like to do a test strip, please select the “Please print a test strip” option on the web form. Test strips should be checked for color accuracy, contrast, and resolution. A test strip or hard proof is the most accurate kind of proof since it is an actual print made using the same materials that will be used to make the final print. Test strips are highly recommended because they allow you to see exactly what the final print will look like.
