Seattle Printworks

Name: Seattle Printworks
Address: 1124 NW 53rd Street, Seattle, WA, 98107, US
Telephone: +12066233512

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Local. Seattle. Printers. We love a challenge and solving
interesting and new printing problems.

11/05/2026

Today's question: Can I just send a screenshot to print?

We wouldn't recommend it. Screenshots are usually a much lower resolution than print quality (this can lead to blurry or pixelated prints). If you have the original file, that's always preferred.

Got a question? Drop it in the comments!

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10/29/2026

October Highlights 🕯️

From spooky season to everyday print projects, this month has kept our presses busy!

• Illustrated greeting cards full of personality
• Halloween cocktail menus with a festive twist
• Campaign mailers making their way to mailboxes
• Bardahl information cards packed with the details

A little bit of everything, a whole lot of printing, and plenty of creativity along the way.

10/22/2026

Before you send your file to us, ask yourself this:

Do I have bleeds?
Are my images high enough resolution?
Is my color mode set correctly?

If not, it doesn't mean you're stuck—it just means it's worth doublechecking before hitting print. If you're unsure, send it over and we'll take a look.

10/15/2026

Hey, designers:

• "What do printers wish designers knew?" Bleeds are super important and PDFs are preferred over InDesign or Illustrator files
• "How can I make sure my design prints well?" Construct your files in CMYK and design your file to be the same size as finished print
• "What do you always check before printing?" That the file is CMYK, there are bleeds, the file size is the same as print size and quantity / materials are correct

10/08/2026

Today's question: Do I really need to add bleed?

In short, yes. Bleed gives your design a little extra space past the edge, so when it's trimmed, you don't end up with tiny white borders. Without it, even a slight shift during cutting can throw things off. It's one of those small setup details that really makes a big difference in the final result.

Got a question? Drop it in the comments!

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10/01/2026

September Highlights 🌻

A little look at what came off the press this month: menus made for gathering, art prints made for admiring, perfect bound books meant to be kept, committee passport booklets to keep everyone on the same page, and greeting cards made to say just the right thing.

Different projects, different papers, different purposes—all with one thing in common: they started as ideas and ended up in your hands.

Here's to a September full of good work, good people, and plenty of ink.

09/24/2026

Case Study: La Marzocco

Fun fact: La Marzocco used to rent our building before us! Few names are as iconic in the coffee world as La Marzocco, and we're proud to support their team with a variety of print projects throughout the year.

From beautifully crafted machine Welcome Home books and detailed machine guide books to monthly coffee subscription trifolds and event invitations, it's always a pleasure helping bring the La Marzocco brand to life in print. Every piece reflects the same attention to detail, craftsmanship, and passion that coffee lovers have come to expect from their machines.

Founded in Florence, Italy in 1927 and now deeply rooted in Seattle's thriving coffee community, La Marzocco has become a beloved name among cafés, roasters, and home baristas around the world. Their commitment to quality and innovation has helped shape coffee culture for nearly a century.

We're grateful for the opportunity to partner with a company that values exceptional design, thoughtful customer experiences, and the power of great coffee.

Thank you, La Marzocco, for continuing to trust us with your print projects. Here's to creating beautiful things together—one page (and one cup) at a time.

09/17/2026

Calling all business owners!

• "What should I print first for my business?" We'd recommend business cards or info / promotional material
• "How do I stand out with print?" Look into some letterpress finishing ideas like metallic foiling, emboss or deboss
• "What's worth investing early on?" Business card masters—printing in bulk up front provides better cost efficiency and quicker turnarounds later on

09/10/2026

We get a lot of the same questions in the shop—so we're starting a little series.

Today's question: Why do my colors look different when printed?

Your screen uses light (RGB), while print uses ink (CMYK), which means color can shift depending on how the file is set up. We always do our best to adjust and get things as close as possible to the original, but this is where a hard copy proof comes in handy before printing the whole project.

Got a question? Drop it in the comments!

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09/03/2026

August Highlights ⛱️

August was all about making your ideas look good on paper—and we've been printing some pretty fun projects!

• Custom Seattle tourist maps
• Gold foiled business cards
• Custom DVD slipcases
• Illustrated bookmarks
• And plenty more!

From everyday business essentials to totally custom pieces, we love helping our customers turn great ideas into something you can hold, share, and keep.

What are you printing next?

Address

1124 NW 53rd Street
Seattle, WA
98107

Telephone

+12066233512

Website

http://www.seattleprintworks.com/

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