Guide
Practical knowledge about printing, binding and custom printing – straight from our everyday work in the copyshop
Thesis binding: which binding suits your work?
Embossed hardcover, perfect binding or wire ring? What sets the binding types apart, what examination offices expect, and when each binding is worth it.Submitting your thesis in Thuringia: what universities require
Three bound copies, digital only, or perfect binding mandatory? All ten Thuringian universities compared – from Bauhaus-Universität to the dual university, including dissertation deposit copies and a source for every figure.
Preparing print-ready files: the checklist
Why PDF is the best format, what 300 dpi really means and when you need to think about bleed — the checklist for print-ready files.Sending large files: a link instead of an upload
Anything above 3 MB arrives most reliably as a link: which cloud service works, how to set sharing correctly and why the password belongs in your message.T-shirt printing: the methods compared
From screen printing to heat-press transfer: how the methods differ in durability, colors and run size — and what fits your design.Poster & large-format printing: making the big appearance work
Why a poster doesn't need 300 dpi, when vector data is a must, and what to consider for formats up to 50 meters.Printed hoodies: choosing materials & caring for the print
Which hoodie material suits you, and the simple care rules that carry your print through many washes.Designing a photo mug: tips for the perfect image
Sharp photos, smart placement and the right mug type — how a picture becomes a gift that gets used every day.Laminating: when it's worth it — and when it isn't
Laminating protects against creases and stains — but not everything belongs in foil. The honest overview, including the cases where scanning is smarter.
Gift ideas: personalized gifts for every occasion
A gift with a photo, name or your own design beats any voucher: t-shirts, hoodies, bags, mugs, posters and photo calendars – the best ideas sorted by occasion.