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American Printing strives to offer its customers as many tips and tools as we can to assist you in designing your projects.

Below you will find a list of PDFs that are free to download (you will need Adobe Acrobat to view them).

Check back here frequently, because we are adding new tools as often as we can.

If you don't see something here that you need, CALL US! We know computer programs. We can help!

Digital Printing Price List
Download a PDF copy of our Canon Imagerunner digital printing price list.

Layout Templates
This guide shows you how to lay out flyers, brochures, postcards, and business cards multi-up on a sheet with correct margins and trim marks.

How to Write a PDF
If you have Acrobat Distiller on your computer, this guide takes you through the step-by-step process of writing a PDF from programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Publisher, Adobe Pagemaker and InDesign, and Quark Express.

Optimized PDF Settings
This guide teaches you how to set up and save the perfect PDF settings in Acrobat Distiller. An absolute must for high-quality results!

Quarterly Newsletter
Download the lastest copy of American Printing's newsletter, filled with helpful articles and tips.

Pagemaker Tips
Learn some cool basic functions like auto page numbering, using style sheets, multi-paste, power-paste, and how to mask a photo to a box.

Photoshop Tips
Some basic black and white photo tips, such as sharpening a photo, adjusting levels, removing spots and scratches, and using the cloning tool.

What's the Diff Between a JPEG and a TIFF?
Finally we answer the age old question: "What's better? An EPS, a TIFF or a JPG? What difference does it make?" This article explains.