M&M Digital Printing - Get to Know Us!
We’ve worked with many of our clients for years and relationships are very important to us. Here’s some information about us so that you can get to know us a little bit better. If we haven’t met you yet, we look forward to. — Matt, Sr.
What does M&M stand for?
It stands for Matt&Matt! In marketing and design, some of the best advice is, “Keep it simple.” When we were creating our brand, we decided to stick with that best practice. For our logo, we were inspired by the Adirondack Mountains. The visual paired perfectly with our initials, so it was a winner!
Matt, Jr. and Matt, Sr.
How long have you been in the printing business?
I began my career at a company called Web Graphics in 1997. I am grateful to bring over two decades of experience to our clients. Matt Jr. started at Sheet-Labels in 2011. With his 10 years of expertise backing mine, we have a great blend of talent and tenacity.
What kind of work did you do at Web Graphics?
I started at entry level and worked my way up. Eventually, I ran almost every press in the building. I also traveled the country doing trade shows, and even stayed in Mexico for six months to help their teams improve quality and efficiency.
When did you decide to start your own business?
We had our grand opening in August of 2013.
What are the biggest changes you’ve seen over the years?
Timelines are extremely important to our clients, many of whom need a very fast turnaround on their projects. We pride ourselves on accommodating these types of requests while delivering a very high-quality result. Projects that could take days or weeks with other printing methods sometimes need to be completed in hours. We’re here to help!
What is digital printing?
It is a method of printing from a digital-based image, compared to offset where you use plates and ink. In offset printing, every color of ink needs its own plate. In digital printing, laser printers deposit pigment and toner directly onto the paper and a fuser cures the ink.
What type of printing equipment do you have?
We have commercial Konica Minolta, Mimaki wide format, Kip, HP, and a Mach 6 for printing on envelopes.
And what is wide format?
We use our Mimaki wide format machine to print large banners, posters, and other types of signage. Because we have the equipment to print these items here, we’re able to do them quickly.
Is there anything you can’t print?
While we are able to print a wide variety of items, the few things we do not print are apparel, ad specialty items, or 3D printing of any kind. When it comes to our capabilities, we can print almost anything that is on paper except checks!
When it comes to printing, what are some the questions you are frequently asked?
“Can you print this?” Most of the time, the answer is, “Yes!”
“What size does the file need to be?” This is an important question that gets projects started off on the right foot.
“What is a bleed?” In printing, a bleed is the extra 1/8” of image or background color that extends beyond the print area of a design. For example, if a post card’s finished size is 4”x6” and you want the background color to extend all the way to the edge, we use a bleed. This way when we trim the post card, there’s no white at the edge.
“What file types do you accept?” The most common file types for printing are PDF, EPS, JPG and TIFF.
What do you like to do in your free time?
I like to golf, hike, and spend time with my family and friends. Matt Jr. loves gardening—he has a wonderful green thumb! He also enjoys spending time with his wife and children.