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Guides, how-tos and ideas from your local Marrickville print shop — design tips, sizes, pricing and more.
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Digital Printing What DPI do you need for a sharp poster print?
Aim for 150–300 DPI at the final poster size. Screens only need 72 DPI, which is why an image that looks crisp…
July 20, 2026
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Digital Printing Gloss vs matte: which print finish should you choose?
Gloss makes colours and photos pop; matte is understated, glare-free and easy to write on; soft-touch sits between them. Here's how to…
July 20, 2026
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Apparel How much do custom t-shirts cost in Australia?
Custom t-shirt prices depend on the print method, number of colours, the garment and quantity — and the price per shirt drops…
July 20, 2026
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Apparel Will my custom t-shirt print fade, crack or peel? (and how to make it last)
A properly printed, well-cured t-shirt lasts the life of the garment. Fading, cracking and peeling come down to method, curing and washing.…
July 20, 2026
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Apparel Screen printing vs DTG vs DTF: which is best for custom t-shirts?
Screen printing suits larger runs of simple designs, DTG suits detailed prints in small quantities, and DTF works on almost any fabric…
July 20, 2026
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Digital Printing What paper and GSM is best for printing bookmarks?
The best bookmarks are printed on 300–350gsm coated cardstock, ideally laminated. Here's why the stock matters more than anything else.
July 20, 2026
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Digital Printing What to include on a business letterhead (Australia)
A good letterhead shows your logo, business name, ABN, address, phone, email and website — with the middle left clear for your…
July 20, 2026
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Digital Printing What to put on a tax invoice in Australia (GST checklist)
An Australian tax invoice needs the words 'Tax invoice', your business name and ABN, the date, what was sold, and the GST.…
July 20, 2026
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Digital Printing How to set up artwork for print: bleed, CMYK and resolution
Print-ready artwork needs 3mm bleed, CMYK colour, images at 300dpi and outlined fonts. Here's what each means and how to get your…
July 20, 2026
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Digital Printing Print sizes explained: A4, A5, A6 and DL
A4 is 210×297mm, A5 is half that, A6 half again, and DL is 99×210mm (a third of A4). Here's a plain guide…
July 20, 2026