Graphic Design & Prepress

The first step with any printed product is the layout and design. You probably already have ideas swirling in your head. We tailor the process to use your specific fonts, colors and logos while designing the piece to your unique taste and style. Provide your images or photos and it all combines to make your unique project come to life!

Once you have developed your content, let our design team create a professional looking piece. From marketing materials, to simple manufacturing forms and booklets – we have the creative eye that ensures you leave a favorable impression that makes your company stand out from the crowd.

Or if you have a print ready file, our modern PDF workflow ensures the correct output, setup, and color quality for your project. Our Prepress team will perform basic Pre-Flight checks to correct common file issues. For optimal print results, ensure your images have a minimum resolution of 300 dpi and the files are setup in CMYK or mapped to your specific Pantone color(s). If your project contains “bleed” (printing that extends to the trim line of the paper), please be sure to include with your file submission.

We offer free digital PDF “soft” proofs or for a nominal fee we can provide “hard” Epson color proofs which closely represent how color will produce on press. It is the client’s responsibility to carefully review provided proofs for content and accuracy. Once approved we output directly from the approved file.

Whether printing via a digital press, or using computer-to-plate output for offset work – our graphics and prepress department will make sure your project turns out as you intended. Upload your file today!

• Design & Layout
• Basic Preflight File Checks
• Digital PDF and Epson Color Proofing
• CTP (Computer-to-Plate) Offset Output

Offset Printing

At The Messenger Press, we’re experts at what we do. Let us determine if your project would be best suited to print via offset printing. Offset lithography, as it is known in the industry, is one of the most common ways of creating printed materials.

With experience manufacturing small or large offset orders, we can print your project whether it’s full color, uses pantone spot color inks, has an aqueous coating or requires offset printing due to special die-cutting or bindery finishing requirements.

With a wide range of paper options available (coated & uncoated) and endless finishing possibilities, we make printing your sales literature, newsletters, brochures, postcards, folders – you name it – simple!

• Direct Mail
• Sales Literature, Brochures & Flyers
• Booklets
• Folders
• Note Pads
• Envelopes & Letterhead
• Forms & Manuals
• And Much More!

Digital Printing

When you need a project printed quickly, or in a smaller quantity – our digital presses offer the perfect solution. Digital printing technology maintains a high degree of quality, with the flexibility to produce smaller print runs. It even allows for variable data printing which means each sheet can be unique page to page.

And with the ability to print on a wide variety of substrates – including full color envelopes, pearlized paper, vinyl adhesive, rigid PVC and synthetic paper – this printing technique can give your project a unique look or fit your special application. From menus, postcards, brochures, manuals, invites or business cards – let us take your print file to press!

• Menus
• Direct Mail
• Sales Literature, Brochures & Flyers
• Business Cards
• Envelopes & Letterhead
• Invites
• Forms & Manuals
• And Much More!

Wide-Format

So you need something printed BIG! We offer a range of wide-format solutions geared to your specific applications. Wide-format printers are capable of printing on both roll and rigid media. Not sure of the right material for your need? Just ask and we would be happy to suggest an appropriate product.

Wide-format printing is perfect for vinyl banners, paper posters, yard signs, banner stands & tradeshow backdrops, adhesive backing applications, popup displays, presentation boards and more. Properly setting up your print file is key to ensuring your large printed project turns out great. Use high resolution images and set your document size to the actual print size or correctly scale for output. Not sure how to correctly setup your wide-format file? Let us help! We would be happy to provide design and setup services.

While too numerous to list them all, some popular substrates we offer include – vinyl banner (13 oz, 15 oz, or 18 oz), indoor smooth vinyl banner, canvas prints with gallery wrap framing, poster paper, mesh banner, polyester fabric, HDPE banner, low-tack adhesive graphics (window, floor & wall), vinyl & PVC film adhesive graphics, 30 mil outdoor magnets, a variety of dry erase products, a variety of rigid products (coroplast, foamcore, gatorfoam board, PVC board, 30 mil polystyrene, aluminum (.040 & .080 gauge), backlit 10 mil polycarbonate film, and a variety of trade show display products. Contour cutting (to your specific shape) is also available on certain products.

When it comes to larger than life printed material, the details are everything. We can ship most sizes but some restrictions do apply. Contact us today and let us help provide a solution for your unique application!

• Banners & Signs
• Presentation Display Boards
• Trade Shows
• Signicade A-Frames
• Reflective Sign Products
• Menus
• Contour Cutting
• And Much More!

Promotional Products

Looking for that perfect hand out for your company event? Want a customized pen branded for your business? As an authorized BIC Graphic Distributor, The Messenger Press offers a range of quality promotional products for our clients. We are here to assist in the design, setup and fulfillment of your promotional product order. We make the process simple and answer any questions you may have regarding the product or art setup.

From writing instruments to drinkware – browse the complete online catalog by visiting https://www.bicgraphic.com/. And once you’ve found the perfect product, contact us today to order your next promotional item!

• Writing Instruments
• Bags
• Outdoor & Leisure
• Drinkware
• Tools & Automotive
• Golf Products
• Awards
• And Much More!