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UV offset, digital and wide format printing. We print awesome things for innovative brands and creative people. Let's print something awesome together!

Hiawatha, Iowa
Joined March 2009
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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.
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CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). The 4 inks are mixed to create 1+ million colors. Paper stock also impacts tone, blue-white papers for cooler tones vs creamy-white papers for warmer tones. #Print101 #PrintEducation #PrintTerminology #CommercialPrinting
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It's all in the details! 🔍 From initial specs to prepress precision, every detail shapes your final run. At Cedar Graphics, our team combines technical expertise and high-efficiency production to bring your vision to life. #CommercialPrinting #PrintQuality #CedarGraphics
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Print 101: Let's talk about RGB! 📺 RGB (Red, Green, Blue) uses additive light to create over 16.7 million colors on screens. Because light behaves differently than ink, converting RGB to CMYK is key for print! #Print101 #PrintEducation #PrintTerminology #CommercialPrinting
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Print 101: Let's talk about Tints! 🎨 While artists/designers create a tint by adding white, printers lighten inks using halftone dots. Smaller dots reveal more white paper, visually creating lighter tints! #Print101 #PrintEducation #PrintTerminology #CommercialPrinting
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Welcome back to Print 101! Today we’re looking at Brightness. 💡 Brightness refers to the quality of light reaching your eye. In print, a surface's reflectivity dictates how vivid colors appear versus how easy they are on the eyes!    #Print101 #PrintEducation #PrintTerminology
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Shade makes all the difference in color! 🎨 From bright ambers to deep dijons, mastering these variations ensures your prints pop just right. Stay tuned for more color insights! #Print101 #PrintEducation #PrintTerminology #CommercialPrinting
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Saturation refers to the vividness of a color. High saturation = bright, pure hues; low saturation = muted, dull, tones. Balancing saturation is key to making artwork feel dynamic without sacrificing shadow detail. #Print101 #PrintEducation #ColorTheory #CommercialPrinting
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Welcome back to Print 101! Today we’re diving into the core elements of color theory starting with Hue. 🎨 Hue is simply the name given to a pure color, determined by light wavelength and mapped as a specific direction on the color wheel! #Print101 #PrintEducation #ColorTheory
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Welcome to a new chapter of Print 101: Color! 🎨 Matching digital design to ink on paper is one of printing's biggest challenges. Screens emit light, while paper reflects it, making basic color management key to achieving your vision. #Print101 #PrintEducation #PrintDesign
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VOCs once dominated printing, but eco-friendly shops now use low-VOC and plant-based alternatives to protect operators and the environment. 🌿 Ready to learn about color next week? #Print101 #EcoPrinting
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Welcome back to Print 101! We’re nearing the end of our Types of Ink section with today's term: Viscosity. 💧 Viscosity measures a fluid’s resistance to flow. Getting ink thickness right ensures it moves smoothly through the press and onto paper! #Print101 #PrintEducation
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Solid vs. Screen Tints: A solid means 100% ink coverage for max color impact, unlike screen tints which use halftone patterns for lighter tones. Stay tuned for more print insights! #Print101 #PrintEducation #PrintTerminology #CommercialPrinting
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Huge thanks to Steve at Studiothink for the incredible feedback on a recent custom journal run! 📖 "The final set of printed journals was beyond expectations... The client was beyond excited and blown away!" #ClientTestimonial #PrintProduction #CedarGraphics
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Welcome back to Print 101! Today we're looking at another essential ink term: Coverage. Ink coverage refers to the extent to which ink covers the surface of a substrate, typically categorized as light, medium, or heavy across your sheet! #Print101 #PrintEducation
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Join us in celebrating our very own Hassan Igram! 🏆 At last night’s State of the City Address, Hassan was honored with Hiawatha’s 2026 Fay M. Clark Hall of Fame Award for his leadership, community service, and entrepreneurial spirit! #HiawathaIA #HallOfFame #CommunityLeader
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Welcome back to Print 101! Today we continue with ink related terms: Flood (or Flooding). This refers to printing or coating a sheet with ink, varnish, or protective coating that covers the entire page, delivering seamless edge-to-edge finish! #Print101 #PrintEducation
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Ever battled a huge box for a tiny item? 🤔 Let's spotlight those #PreposterousPackaging moments! While funny, it's a call to rethink packaging for less waste and better experiences. What's the most absurd package you've seen? 📦 #PackagingFail #PackagingProblems
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Curious about curing in printing? ⏳ It's the drying process that locks in vibrant colors and prevents smudging. Whether it's UV, heat, or air, proper curing ensures durability. #Print101 #PrintingTerms
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Print 101 is back! Today’s topic is Dye Ink. Dye inks are standard for inkjet printers. They are water-soluble, have a longer dry time and low UV resistance, making them ideal for vibrant indoor prints, but not outdoor products! #Print101 #InkjetPrinting #PrintEducation
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Welcome back to #Print101! Today we’re diving into Latex Ink. These pigmented, water-based inks use a water-dispersed polymer to apply rich color and protect the substrate. They are typically used in wide-format jobs across a variety of materials! #WideFormat #PrintEducation
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