Cedar Graphics Inc

Proof, Print, and Ship all online with our newly redesigned online printshop. Visit shop.cedargraphicsinc.com for industry leading pricing on posters and postcards, fast turns, and high quality.

We 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: bit.ly/4bZ46lW #utahart #moabartist

#PRESSPROOF: Your final checkpoint before hitting print! Plates are exposed, the job is setup on the press, and printed once for client approval. If something changes, the process is repeated. It's high stakes for unmatched accuracy.  #Print101 #OffsetPrinting #CedarGraphics

Can AI really fix images for print with upscaling? 🤔 While AI upscaling saves the back-and-forth and can make an image look sharp, it risks hallucinating details. While the tech is impressive, nothing beats a high-res original. Would you trust #AI to fix an image for print? 👇

#Print101: The Contract (Hard) Proof 📄💎 The definitive final check before we head to the pressroom. 📍 Color-calibrated to match offset press. 📍 High-quality digital proofer precision. 📍 The final sign-off before plates are made. #GraphicDesign #CedarGraphics #Prepress

Eid Mubarak to all celebrating! 🌙 Wishing you a day full of joy, family, and wonderful festivities. #EidAlFitr #EidMubarak

Print 101: The Content Proof ✍️📄 We provide these to clients for: 📍 Text & Data Verification 📍 Final Typo Hunting 📍 Streamlined Approvals Catch the error now; print with confidence later.  #Print101 #GraphicDesign #CedarGraphics #Prepress

Why 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. #G7Master #CedarGraphics #BrandManagement

Print 101: 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.

Screens 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.

Print 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 #CedarGraphics

Why do print embellishments boost sales? It's psychology! Tactile experiences create emotional bonds. At Cedar Graphics, we've seen how spot gloss & specialty papers increase perceived value. What finish has impressed you? #PrintDesign #MarketingMagic bit.ly/4kQyC5w

New #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 #PrintTips

We'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. 🖨️

Ramadan 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.

Print 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 #CedarGraphics

Print 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 #CedarGraphics

Print 101: What does {N}-Up mean? 📖📐 It’s how many copies of an image we print on a single sheet. 4-Up = 4 copies per sheet. Why do we do it? ✅ Less paper waste ✅ Faster production ✅ Better cost-efficiency #Print101 #GraphicDesign #CedarGraphics

"Why the setup fee?" 💸 Because every professional print job, whether 50 or 50k copies, requires the same expert preparation. 🛠️ From plate-making to ink calibration, the setup is where the precision happens. No shortcuts, just quality. #PrintLife #GraphicDesign #CedarGraphics

⚠️ SHIPPING ALERT: FedEx has issued a National Service Disruption due to winter storms at key hubs. Shipments with a Jan 28 or later commitment may see delays throughout the week. ❄️📦 #ShippingUpdate #WinterStormFern #CedarGraphics

Print 101: What is Imposition? 📖 It’s the prepress "puzzle" of arranging pages on a single large sheet (a flat) so they appear in the right order after folding and binding. Efficiency + Accuracy = A perfect print run. #Print101 #GraphicDesign #CedarGraphics