About Printing

We offer complete design, format, and layout services and will work with you to create your project from scratch.  Just give us a sketch of your concept and let us do the rest.  Contact us to discuss our design services.

If providing your project to us, please choose from the topics below and read the information About Graphics.  For advanced instructions, read the MHS Print Guide booklet "General  Print Ready Information, Guides, Proofing, Terms and Conditions."

Software We Use, PC or MAC	Job Media Formats
Your Checklist	Proofing Procedures
Providing Files	Advanced Instructions  MHS Print Guide Booklet (PDF)

• Software We Accept
  When creating a project to submit to MHS, we are compatible with the following PC and MAC software.  For other software, call to ask.
  • Adobe PageMaker and these applications in the Adobe suite:
    Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Freehand, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat
  • Quark
  • MS Word/Office
  • MS Publisher
  • Corel Draw
  • Print Master
  • Word Perfect

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• Job Media Formats
  When providing us job files, we can accept the following:
  • Camera Ready Copy
  • Electronic Media such as CD, DVD, Floppy Diskette, Zip Disk
  • For other media formats, call us first.

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• Your Checklist
  When providing us materials for your project-
  • Provide the cleanest, clearest and most detailed hard copy and originals to save us time and you money in touch-ups.  (Do not use facsimiles for detailed original copy.)
  • Provide examples or copies of other printed materials that are similar to the look you desire, if available. 
  • Provide specific details of the project; e.g., final product, how many, folded, stapled, paper, type size, type style, line length, exact positioning of copy or layout.  
    You can never provide us too many details.  Your vision for your project is exactly what we are after, too.
  • Keep a copy of everything you provide us so when we discuss it with you, we are both using the same materials.
  • Last but not least, provide complete contact information of the individual(s) we are to work with in creating and printing your project.

  Note:  Do not assume we will know/understand what you want. Make SURE we DO know by providing us detailed information.

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• PROOFING PROCEDURES
  Proofread carefully for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and wording.  Double check math and figures, copy and line position in relation to crop marks.  Look at the type style and size, position of text and graphics, and captions.  Make sure no information is missing, that letter and word spacing is conforming, and multiple pages appear in the correct order.
  • Mark alterations in red ink only on the photo copy of your job - do not mark on any original art work/material. We will only alter those areas marked on your returned proof.  Please remember to return the originals, negatives, and other materials given to you for proofing.
  • After changes and corrections are made proofread the entire copy again using fresh eyes. 
    • NOTE: We cannot print until a copy of the proof with appropriate instructions for changes is returned with your approval. Any delay in returning the proof or additional proofs will change the date printing can be completed.
  • The proof we provide may be a photo copy or a fax; it may not show the final appearance of the printed work, paper type, paper color, or ink colors.

  Your Complete Satisfaction is always our goal.

  Each alteration from original copy/instructions and each additional alteration in subsequent proofs may incur additional charges for our time and materials.  Therefore, be aware that the proofing process is a major task in the work's timeline.
  
  
  It is your responsibility to make sure all the specifications and proof(s) are correct - we cannot and will not be responsible for undetected errors - yours or ours.

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• Providing Files
  Create a folder on your desktop and name it. Inside that folder create folders named "images," "fonts," and so on.  In these folders place the file to be printed, images and art work, photos, fonts and other material accordingly. You can also create a folder called "working folder" to separately house working files you wish to send.  
  
  By Mail or in person:
  When providing us job files, we can accept the following:
  • Camera Ready Copy
  • Electronic Media such as CD, DVD, Floppy Diskette, Zip Disk
  • For other media formats, call us first.
  • Include a hard copy of the project to give us a visual presentation of your requirement(s).

By Internet File Upload:
Compress your folder with WINZip or Stuffit and use our Upload link to send.

Please let us know specific details of your project such as its final printed size, colors to use, quantity, paper, etc.  Contact Us at 301-261-0522 or 410-793-3890, or Visit Us at 2410 Crofton Boulevard, Crofton, MD 21114.

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MHS delivers custom color offset and digital printing products. We have 
thousands of sizes, paper choices and product options to choose from. You can choose from single color, Pantone and full 4-color process printed solutions.

Note.  All product names are registered trademarks and copyrights of the owners.