Paper. Printing. Design. Knowledge. Ed's your friendly educator for all things paper, printing and design. He's here to help you communicate your ideas, on-press and on paper. He's your source for information - and inspiration - that will impress your friends and clients, make you look good, and help you achieve the results you're looking for.

  • #1 Metallics »

    Ed is a continuing education series sponsored by NewPage. Ed is dedicated to delivering technical wisdom to a broad range of communication specialists, that is to say, people who spend the better part of their days designing with, specifying, buying, or printing on paper. Ed is here to help you understand the amazing things that paper can do. More »

  • #2 Quadtones »

    This time, the topic is quadtones—four-color black and white images that offer everything from new shades of meaning to new ways of seeing the world. After spending some time with Ed, youʼll see that the choices are endless. And the knowledge is yours. More »

  • #3 Stochastic / Conventional »

    Ed is back, with a new look at stochastic printing processes—and how they compare to conventional halftone printing.  Thanks to recent improvements, todayʼs second order (second generation) stochastic printing finally may be a viable alternative to the conventional halftone, which has ruled color reproduction for more than a century. Certainly, youʼll be seeing more of the new processes in the years ahead. More »

  • #4 Protective Covering »

    Ed wants to keep your work and you looking good—with protective coverings. Ed will present several major types of protection available today, explain their benefits and drawbacks, and help you make the right choice for your project. More »

  • #5 Enhancing Color »

    Ed surveys the world beyond four-color printing. Ed will look at many of the ways that graphic arts professionals are applying the capabilities of today’s presses to enhance images, create powerful special effects and win the battle for the viewer’s attention. More »

  • #6 Embossing / Foil Stamping »

    Ed looks at two of the most popular finishing techniques—embossing and foil stamping. Embossing can add a new level of interest to projects, while foil stamping can help your message come shining through. Ed will give you an overview of both techniques—and how to combine them; what to watch out for if you give them a try; and how to make finishing work for you. More »

  • #7 Retouching »

    Ed looks at retouching. You’ll learn a little of the long history of manipulating photos, see some outstanding examples of the art, both old and new, and find some tips about how to make it work for you. More »

  • #8 Digital Variables »

    Ed explores digital printing—and how it is revolutionizing the way that businesses reach out to customers. Ed looks at how digital printing differs from conventional offset printing, and why it is fueling the growth of one-to-one marketing using variable data printing, or VDP.  More »

  • #9 Understanding Ink »

    So Ed thinks it’s time to take a closer look at inks. In this issue, you’ll see what goes into ink, learn about some of the many types of ink, and gain a better understanding of how to apply it for maximum impact. And while Ed can’t make you an expert overnight, you just might discover something new to bring to your next project. More »

  • #10 Prepress »

    Ed can give you a hand, right from the start. In this issue—and the next—Ed will look at the printing process, from your initial talk with the client through the final press OK. Ed will explore how to work with printers, how to get the most out of electronic prepress technology—and avoid some common mistakes—and how to get the exact results you’re looking for.  More »

  • #11 Print It »

    Ed can help by taking some of the pressure out of press OKs. Ed will tell you why press checks are important, introduce the different types of presses you’re likely to encounter, and tell you what to look for, what to bring and how to get the best results. And while Ed can’t make you an expert overnight, you’re almost sure to find some useful tips for your next trip to the printer. More »