Able Printing & Graphic Design

Professional Copies and Printing

Here at Able Printing and Graphics, we pride ourselves off of our abilities and service. Whether you need ten copies or 10,000, single- or double-sided, we have the equipment and experience to get your job done right and on time. We also offer a variety of paper weights and sizes to suit any job. If you need digital copies of your order, we can output direct from your digital files for in-house plate and film processing.

We can design and print business cards that incorporate your personal or company identity. These can range in format from basic black & white to impressive, full-color designs. We can also create a corporate identity package for you, with an integrated system of business cards, letterhead, and envelopes. Our range of service is wide from NY to CO to CA if you need your order there and we finish our projects on time and with the greatest of accuracy. Contact us today about your printing needs!

We Are Able! Whatever the job, large or small, Able Printing and Graphics can do it all!  And with online 24/7 ordering, Able Printing and Design will receive your order regardless of what time in the day or night you get your design ideas!

• Online 247 ordering

Your Graphic Design and Commercial Printing Place At Able Printing and Graphics, we excel in commercial printing and graphic design work.  But that does not mean we cater solely to companies.  We can do work for any industry, whether you are commercial, educational, or otherwise!

• Commercial printing
• Graphic design

Based a short drive south of Denver in Centennial, Colorado, Able Printing and Graphics is never far from your local Colorado business or residence.  You can always visit us or call us to tell us what sort of work you need done, and to get an estimate on the cost and time for us to complete your project. Even when we close our doors and go home at night, we are still just a point and click away. Our Customer Service Center provides clients with 24-hour access to our services. From here you can request an estimate, place an order, transfer a file, or review a proof, all from the convenience of your office or home. Your Printing and Copying in Expert Hands Whatever your printing and copying needs, from convention printing and copying to professional training materials and even simple black and white copies or 4-color printing from our self-service copying station, Able Printing and Graphics is here to help.  With 21 years of service, the friendliest staff available and the latest printing and graphic design technology, your work is in more than capable hands!

• Convention printing and copying
• Professional training materials
• Black white copies
• 4 color printing
• Graphic design

We utilize the most current technology in our industry. Our state-of-the-art equipment allows us to provide our clients with high-quality products faster and less-expensively than our competition. We realize that most people could care less about what models of equipment we use, so long as they receive what they ordered. Still, we can`t help being proud of our toys. Once you see how great they make you look, we hope you`ll be proud of them, too! Personal Stationery, Custom Envelopes and More Whether you need custom envelopes, specialized labels or letterheads, we create personal stationery to suit all of your needs.  We at Able Printing and Graphics will design your personal stationery using a variety of paper stocks, ranging from black-and-white to full-color layouts if you need it.  We are dedicated to enhancing your corporate identity however you see fit.

• Custom envelopes
• Specialized labels
• Letterheads
• Personal stationery
• Legal copies

Combine these with our self-inking specialized stamps, which we can design to include things like a return address or even your signature, and you have a full-function personal stationery kit for all of your business or personal needs!

• Personal stationery
• Specialized stamps

We can also put together a custom corporate identity package with an array of custom work, from business card printing to custom labels.  Whether you need mailing labels, price tags, or reusable static labels, we can help.  We can produce custom labels of various shapes and sizes that adhere to almost any surface indoor and outdoor. Able Printing and Graphics can design and print business cards that incorporate your personal or company identity. These can range in format from basic black-and-white to impressive, full-color designs.

• Business card printing
• Custom labels

To Teach and Train Need printed material for employee training?  Are you a teacher in need of educational material?  No problem.  Able Printing and Graphics can print anything you need.  Overhead transparencies, manual printing or training booklets, you can count on us to take care of it all with unmatched speed and quality!

• Overhead transparencies
• Manual printing
• Booklets

Overhead transparencies can be produced from virtually any document, black-and-white or full-color. Bring us an original or your digital files and we can produce high-quality transparencies.

• Overhead transparencies

Manuals and booklets can be made at any size and with any style in mind.  The graphic design team at Able Printing and Graphics will work with you to create the look and feel that suits you!

• Booklets
• Graphic design

Stun Them at Your Next Meeting You have an important meeting with a client.  You want your image to stand out, since your image is a reflection of the image of the company.  Who can create dynamic content and company materials to ensure that your meeting starts off with an eye-catching bang? Able Printing and Graphics can.  Our graphic design team will take your logos, slogans and ideas.  We will put them in motion with an array of presentation folders, overhead transparencies and business proposal printing.

• Graphic design
• Presentation folders
• Overhead transparencies
• Proposal printing

Able Printing and Graphics can also work with your annual reports and charts.  Our design staff can produce stunning annual reports using color, photos, charts, and graphics.  Want a pie chart that stands out in bold multi-color?  Able will do that for you!  We will work with your business to provide the look that suits your business needs.

• Annual reports

We will even design custom index tabs!

• Index tabs

We can produce presentation folders in any color or size. These can be printed in a single ink or professionally embossed or foil stamped to create a lasting image. Add business card slits and printed pockets for small but memorable touches.

• Presentation folders

And remember that Able Printing and Graphics is available to speak to about your project needs anytime, by phone or online for 24/7 ordering.

• Online 247 ordering

Around the Office For general, everyday work, we can create custom memo pads and custom note pads, even personalized Post-It notes.  We can put anything you want on them, from company logos to sayings.  And the Post-It notes come in a variety of colors and shapes, from single-color squares to multi-color memo-sized pads.

• Custom memo pads
• Custom note pads
• Post it notes

There is no better way to impress your clients and your employees than with custom business forms and materials from Able Printing and Graphics!

• Business forms

Forms Galore Able Printing and Graphics will make your ordinary forms extraordinary!

• Cutting checks for payroll or accounts payable?  We can stylize your continuous forms to your needs!  Contact us so we can create the perfect look for your roll of continuous forms, from the paper style to the design on each sheet.
• Purchase orders?  Invoices?  Order carbonless forms from Able Printing and Graphics so you can easily keep a clean copy!  With no carbon sheet or backing, your multiple copies will come out without leaving a mess.
• In the medical industry?  You can custom design your printed medical forms through us to be more than your average medical forms!

And more!  No matter what type of business forms your company needs, Able Printing and Graphics will take care of it!

• Continuous forms
• Carbonless forms
• Printed medical forms
• Business forms
• Medical forms

Attract Attention Able Printing and Graphics can help your business with a variety of products to help you show your clients exactly what you have to offer.  Let us take care of your brochure printing, available in a variety of colors and sizes.  We can design it from simple black-and-white copies to full-color foldouts, and with any graphics you would like. Our design staff can take your ideas, words, or images and produce eye-catching promotional pieces. Or, if you already have camera-ready art, we can print or copy your document on a variety of stocks and styles.

• Brochure printing
• Color copies
• Black white copies

Need a printed price list?  No problem.  Able does price list printing!

• Price list printing
• Printed price list

Flyer printing for advertising?  We can create custom flyers for your business.

• Flyer printing
• Custom flyers

Coupon printing to attract customers?  We can do those too, whether as a perforated stand-alone or on included in your brochure printing stock!

• Coupon printing
• Brochure printing

Able Printing and Graphics can even help you with your direct mailing labeling.  And we can create custom post cards, an inexpensive way to reach your audience. They can be anything from simple black and white meeting reminders to a full-color marketing piece.  With our custom post cards, you can keep all of your customers informed on anything that they might want to be a part of!

• Direct mailing labeling
• Custom post cards

With the variety of document work Able Printing and Graphics can do for you, we live up to our name! Tell us how you would like it organized, the color, even design choices.  Then view your proof online and let us know what changes you want made. We are here to make your projects perfect! Members to Remember What better way to keep your friends and clients coming back for more than to offer them a membership into an exclusive club of your design?  And what better way to bring them in than with graphic products from Able! Able Printing and Graphics can help you get your best clients and friends together if you are looking to create a membership club! We can get you what you need to pull your friends, family or your best clients together:

• Invitation printing to entice them to join your exclusive group, or to invite current members to any function you plan.  Have a company picnic?  Wedding?  Whatever the reason, personal or commercial, we can make sure your invitations say it all!
• Membership booklets in any style and size you choose, for whatever reason.  Choose your paper stock, inks, fonts and size to suit the impact your club is aiming for!
• Newsletter printing, to keep members abreast on all that is going on in their group!
• We can even create custom tickets and put together the look for a menu, printing them all with your vision of the perfect member function or dinner in mind!

Of course, these can be designed and printed for any use, not just for memberships.  Your limitations on creating the perfect graphic design work for your company, regardless of what you choose, are based only on the limits of your creativity!

• Invitation printing
• Membership booklets
• Newsletter printing
• Custom tickets
• Menu printing
• Graphic design

Special Events You can put your trust in our hands when it comes to special events in your work or your life.  Like our wedding package, for example. We can create a memorable image for your wedding with an integrated system of wedding programs, invitations, reception cards, napkins, and much more. You can choose from our sample books or have our design department create a customized look from scratch.  Want a light pink theme?  No problem.  Alternating colors?  We can do that, too.  Choose the paper stock for the stationery items and the color, and our graphic design team will put it all together for your approval.

• Graphic design

Able Printing and Graphics can do it all!  And you can always count on us to get your project order with our online 24/7 ordering, so when he pops the question or she is ready to celebrate a milestone, you can always rely on us to make the occasion even more special.

• Online 247 ordering

Our Website We want to make the process of doing business with us as easy as possible. With that in mind, we have created several ways to use our site to get the best service and product possible. Use the site to tell us what you want.  Let us know what you need, the color ideas you have, any graphics you would like added, paper stock…everything you want done with your project! You can also transfer files directly to us.  Thanks to the convenience of our online file transfer module, there is no need to make special trips to our store just to deliver a disk. You can easily send a file from your computer to ours in a matter of minutes. Missing some of the required software to be able to print or compress files for us to view?  Check our site for a list of free software you can use!  The Internet has changed the world of software development forever. Today, there is a whole new market for small and large software developers. Thanks to this development, there are literally thousands of useful shareware and freeware programs currently available on the Web. Once the conception phase has passed, view a proof to see what we have done with your ideas, then change them as you see fit.  Use our Document Library to reorder high-demand supplies and document work for your company, or to simply track your last and most popular purchases.  Able Printing and Graphics has it all at your fingertips! Every industry comes with its own language. We want to know everything about your business so we can provide you with the right final product. And we also want you to feel confident in the processes we employ to get your projects done. So we make every attempt to educate you about our business, including adding a glossary of terms to our website so you can tell us what sort of work you want and how you want it without worries or feeling lost! Some Helpful Tips on Paper Selection Choosing the right paper for a printing job can be a daunting task. It does not have to be though. When selecting the best paper type for a particular job, you are often faced with an overwhelming number of options. Asking your printer for “white” is like asking your waiter for “food” — you will have to be more specific than that. To the educated consumer, the choices do not seem nearly as intimidating. Before you order though, you have got to know the menu. Paper has ten characteristics that affect its cost and appropriateness for a given job. Surface The surface of paper affects its look, feel and printability. When paper is pressed at the mill, it passes through a series of rollers in a process called calendaring. Calendaring affects paper in numerous ways. As the extent of this process increases, paper is made smoother, glossier, more capable of retaining ink, thinner, less opaque and less bright. Why does surface matter? Because people do judge books by their cover. Color The color of paper is perhaps the most salient of all characteristics. White is by far the most popular color and is generally optimal for conventional usage. Not all white is the same, however — it runs the gamut from ultra-severe hues to softer, more antique shades. Photo white paper is best for accentuating the contrast between light and dark hues. Off-white sheets produce less glare, and are best used for publications such as novels or technical manuals that demand long and uninterrupted attention from readers. When comparing color, always examine paper under standard viewing conditions and with minimal atmospheric distractions. Brightness The brightness of paper measures the percentage of light that it reflects. Most papers reflect approximately 60 to 90% of incoming light. Remember: brightness and color are not the same thing. Unlike the color characteristic (which is highly subjective and imprecise), brightness is a strictly quantitative, or measurable, attribute. Brightness is important because it affects readability — high brightness can cause eye strain, while low brightness can produce a blurring effect. Opacity The opacity of paper is the degree to which other printing is visible through the page. High opacity, or density, minimizes the visibility of printing on subsequent pages, thus enhancing readability. Opacity increases with the bulk and weight of paper, and is influenced by numerous other factors, including paper color, ink color, coatings, chemicals and coverage. Grain The grain of paper describes the direction, or alignment, of its component fibers. Paper grain is either grain long or grain short. When fibers are patterned parallel to the length of a sheet, the paper is grain long. When fibers run parallel to the width of a sheet, the paper is grain short. Grain direction is a critical factor for print jobs because it directly affects usage — for example, paper strength, flexibility, tack and versatility are all impacted by grain direction. Weight The basis weight of paper is calculated as the weight in pounds of one ream, or five hundred sheets. Each main grade of paper has a basic size that is used to determine its basis weight. Remember that paper of equivalent basis weight is not necessarily of equivalent basic size. Smaller sized paper that is thicker can possess a basis weight identical to that of larger, thinner paper. Since paper is sold by the pound, understanding paper weight is imperative to successful cost control programs. Caliper The caliper of paper is its thickness. Caliper is measured in thousandths of an inch and referred to as point size. In this system, .001 inch equals one point — and eight-point paper would have a thickness of .008 inch. Do not confuse type point with caliper point. Type point describes the height of a particular font; caliper point describes paper thickness. Bulk The bulk of paper denotes its thickness relative to its basis weight. For example, uncalendared paper would have a higher bulk than gloss coated paper. Remember though that paper may be bulkier or thicker than another grade, yet still have the same basis weight. Size The size of paper describes its physical dimensions. An 8.5 x 11 sheet is 8.5 inches wide and 11 inches long. Access to specific information concerning the range of paper sizes available for any given printing job is essential to containing costs and ensuring efficient usage. Quantity The quantity of paper refers to the number of sheets bought, sold or used. A ream is a standard unit of numerical paper quantity. Paper that is “ream-wrapped” is packaged in a bundle of 500 sheets. Cartons of paper are not defined by exact numerical specifications, but approximate weight. Cartons typically weigh around 150 pounds and are used in practice as a standard unit of sales. Some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• How long does it take for you to complete my order?

There really is not a short answer to this question. Some jobs can be produced in minutes and some jobs may take days. Let us know when you need your job completed and we will let you know if it can be done. We go to great lengths to meet your most stringent demands.

• What is a "proof"?

A proof is a way of ensuring that we have set your type accurately and that everything is positioned according to your requirements. Typically, we will produce a proof which will be sent to you online or printed on paper which can be viewed in our store or delivered to you in person. On multiple color jobs, we can produce a color proof on our color output device to show how the different colors will appear.

• Why do I need to look at a proof if I`ve already given you everything I need to have done?

We employ human beings to produce your work and, last time we checked, humans are not perfect. Your approval on the final proof is assurance that you have looked over every aspect of our work and approve it as accurate. It benefits everyone if errors are caught in the proofing process rather than after the job is completed and delivered.

• Do I still need to approve a proof if I bring my work in on disk?

It may seem like a proof would not be needed in this case but it really is. Output devices process digital information using a variety of processing languages. Your approval of the proof which we will provide assures that the output device used has correctly interpreted and processed the information you have provided.

• How do I go about getting an estimate from you?

Outside of using our homepage to request an estimate for us, the best way to ensure that we get all the information necessary to do an accurate quote, give us a call and talk with one of our customer service representatives. A Little about Us It`s extremely important to us that our clients know whom they`re doing business with. Once you take the time to find out what we`re all about, we`re confident you will like what you see. Gaylin and Colleen Poulson have owned and operated Able Printing & Graphics since February of 1986. From small businesses to large corporate accounts, we welcome all jobs; no job is too big or too small. Gaylin and Colleen are in their 45th year of marriage. They have worked together in this business now for going on 20 years. They have 5 children and 20 grandchildren living in 5 different states which allow them to visit exciting areas often. One daughter lives in Hawaii, having moved from Alaska a year ago. Our staff is knowledgeable, professional, and caring. We credit our success to delivering quality work in a timely manner. We are proud to offer you quality services and exceptional value. We are pleased to be able to offer valuable services in our graphic arts, printing and copying departments. We also own Action Innovations which prints the DTC and Inverness coupon books and also neighborhood coupon books. Professional Copies and Printing Here at Able Printing and Graphics, we pride ourselves off of our abilities and service. Whether you need ten copies or 10,000, single- or double-sided, we have the equipment and experience to get your job done right and on time. We also offer a variety of paper weights and sizes to suit any job. If you need digital copies of your order, we can output direct from your digital files for in-house plate and film processing. We can design and print business cards that incorporate your personal or company identity. These can range in format from basic black & white to impressive, full-color designs. We can also create a corporate identity package for you, with an integrated system of business cards, letterhead, and envelopes. Our range of service is wide from NY to CO to CA if you need your order there and we finish our projects on time and with the greatest of accuracy. Contact us today about your printing needs!

• Digital copies

Our Staff Although we`re proud of our products, services, and technology, nothing matches the pride we have in our staff. You see, we learned long ago that we are really in the business of building relationships. For that reason, we put a premium on hiring only the most qualified individuals to serve on our team. Every person on our staff is committed to providing excellent customer service and producing high-quality products and services. As you work with us in the future, we`re confident that you`ll find this to be true. Steve Scott, Press Operator Steve Scott is one of our printers and bindery experts. He has been in the printing and binding industry since 1991. He works with our coupon books. Steve Tolle, Vice President, Operations Steve began working for Able Printing and Graphics in 1990. He has been in the printing industry since 1967. In 1984 he and his wife, Donnis, moved to Denver from Minneapolis to become production manager at Denver Dry Goods which later was bought out by May D & F. His wife, Donnis works for Great West Life. Steve manages the overall operation of the printing, copying and graphics departments. He received his bachelor`s degree in Graphics Art from Mankato State. Steve is married with two children. His son, Joshua graduated this year, (2005) from C.S.U. His daughter, Jessie, is a sophomore at C.U. Denver majoring in orthorpedic surgery. In the many years Steve has worked in the industry, he has seen vast changes and has kept up with the rapidly changing industry. He enjoys his work here with Able Printing and Graphics. Steve enjoys spending time with his family here in the mountains and back in Minnesota. He likes to golf and fish and is an avid bowler with two sanctioned 300 games. Timothy O`Byrne, Manager Coupon Books Tim came to us when we purchased Action Innovations. He takes care of the DTC Coupon books and several neighborhood coupon books. He is a dedicated employee with the desire to make the coupon books the very best they can be. We are happy to have him on our staff. Mission Statement Our mission is to exceed client expectations by providing the highest-quality product possible in a timely manner. We create long-lasting, prosperous relationships with our client partners in order to help them reach their goals and objectives. Company History We are proud of the strong roots we`ve built in our community. We pride ourselves on being a complete source for all of your business communications needs and have always been on the leading edge of technology. We understand that an investment in technology can actually save money by improving efficiencies. We will continue to evolve as a diversely skilled, fast-moving team of professionals ready to learn from each other and meet whatever challenges our clients may face. We launched this cutting-edge Web site to make it easier for our clients to request estimates, place orders, check proofs, or transfer files online. We hope you find it as helpful as we do. Contact Us Now Is your project ready for production? Are you still kicking a few ideas around? Do you need to budget for your next project? Whether you are still sketching on a napkin or have camera-ready art on disk, we can help with the next step. Contact or visit us for an estimate!  Able Printing and Graphics is here to help you with all of your graphic design and commercial printing needs, so let us know what you need and how soon, and we will do our best to get your project done with the speed and care it deserves.

• Graphic design
• Commercial printing

Visit Us: 7330 S. Alton Way Bldg. 12 Unit L Centennial, CO 80112 Contact Us: Phone: 303.694.1071 Fax: 303.694.2910 info@able-printing.com

Business Hours: Monday - Thurs: 8:00pm - 4:30pm Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Sunday: Closed Or visit us at http://ableprintingandgraphics.com or http://able-printing.com and send us a message through our Customer Service Center! No matter what you need, from customized and personalized business forms to specially made personal stationery, Able Printing and Graphics will do it for you!

• Business forms
• Personal stationery