By workingitout May 22, 2014
The staff is reliable, friendly and fast. Our copier was down when I called and within 3 hours they had arrived and had it up and going again! great rates and great service ...read more
By Samantha A. July 19, 2011
Not only did we purchase a copier from MP Copiers, they also service and provide supplies for our other branch offices. ...read more
By Sue T. March 03, 2011
Great customer service. I am glad we found this company to service our copiers. ...read more
We are all too familiar with deadlines and the havoc they can often wreak on your life when one is missed! It is incredibly frustrating to spend hours and hours designing your work, only to have it printed and get back something far from what you had envisioned. These last-minute problems do more than increase your stress levels and blood pressure, they̢۪re actually hugely damaging to your productivity. Evolution wants to help you get your project printed right. The first time. If we have questions regarding your project, we ask them. If you have questions or concerns regarding your project, we're here to answer them. We know that everything needs to be perfect to save you time, money, and protect your reputation. We are here to help! Enter our tips and tricks section where we will share with you our knowledge on how to get the most out of your printed piece, either from files you are providing us or files we are creating for you. Our most recent email mentioned the importance of sending us files with proper margins and bleeds. Margins and Bleeds are some of the most important elements in helping us deliver a final product that meets your expectations. WHAT ARE BLEEDS? A document has bleeds when it has images or background printed to the edges of the paper without a white border. This is a commonly seen practice in flyers, brochures and business cards. The standard bleed for your document should be .125 inches to allow for any variations in paper shifting during the printing and cutting processes. When you create your document, the bleed amount needs to be specified and all artwork that is intended to bleed, needs to extend to this new bleed line. Exporting your files to send to us with bleeds is easy. Simply go to your export option and select Marks and Bleeds in the left column. If your document was created with .125 inch bleeds, simply check the "Use Document Bleed Settings" option in the center of the menu. If your document was not created with bleeds, you will need to manually enter the value and ensure that your images are pulled past the edge of your document. WHAT ABOUT MARGINS? Margins are just as important as bleeds but the amount will vary depending upon the size of the final printed piece. All important text should be kept within a smaller area than the document size to avoid any of that being cut off during the printing and cutting processes. At Evolution, we request that business card margins be no smaller than .1875 inches. For flyers and brochures, margins should be no smaller than .25 inches and on multi-page programs or booklets, margins should be no smaller than .375 inches or more depending on page count. For more specific information, please contact us regarding your project to find out what size margins we require for your project. WE ARE HERE TO HELP! We are always more than willing to help you with any questions you may have when sending us "PRINT READY" files for printing-- just give us a call! We hope that this information has been helpful and answered the question "Bleeds? What are bleeds!?!?" and then some! Next time, we'll discuss image resolution and color modes! ...read more
By Evolution Printing June 18, 2018
We've just published a new edition of our newsletter! You can check it out on our website and get the latest information from The UPS Store (Mailboxes & Shipping). Let us know what you think! Read It Now Here ...read more
By The UPS Store (Mailboxes & Shipping) January 03, 2011
Monday, December 6, 2010Contact: Hiram AndradesThe UPS Store 4988Phone: 703.367.8955The UPS Storehelps Customers handlethe logistics of the holidaysMANASSAS/MANASSAS PARK, VA December 6, 2010 –This time of year, customers have a ton on their plates, and we don't mean delicious turkey and stuffing. The experts at Hiram Andrades'located at Signal Hill Shopping Center, 9532 Liberia Avenue, Manassas, VA 20110 or online:www.theupsstorelocal.com/4988can ease holiday stress by helping with customers' holiday logistics."Customers are busy running from point A to point B making all the necessary preparations for the holidays," saidfranchisee Hiram Andrades. "Whether it's packing and shipping gifts to loved ones, shipping luggage ahead to grandma's house, opening a mailbox to receive all those online orders, or printing the family's holiday newsletter, we're a one-stop shop that can handle many of our customers' holiday logistics."Andrades and his team offer professional packing and shipping of your gifts so they arrive safe and sound. For the die-hard DIYers, [Andrades and his staff offer customers the following tips to pack like a pro:Begin with the proper materials, including: a new cardboard box designed for shipping (no gift boxes); professional-grade packaging tape (no cellophane, masking or duct tape); and packaging material like foam peanuts or bubble cushioning (no newspapers or real popcorn).Include a label inside the package with both the destination and return addresses.Use a shipping option, like , that provides a package-tracking number.Take batteries out of toys, electronics, etc. before shipping.Ship wrapp gifts ahead to your destination, especially if traveling by air."It's also important to use the right size box," Andrades said. "You want to leave at least two inches between your gifts and the walls of the box and fill the space with adequate packaging materials.""Of course, if you're in doubt, it's always good to turn to the professionals. That's why we're here," [insert franchisee last name] said. "Our assistance is particularly important if you're shipping fragile or unusually shaped items."The Storealso offers the Pack&Ship; Promise, which reimburses customers the cost of packaging materials and service as well as shipping costs in the event a center-packed item shipped via is lost or damaged (subject to the lesser of actual value, replacement or repair cost). More information is available atwww.theupsstorelocal.com/4988.In addition, with only 20 shipping days between Thanksgiving and Christmas, good timing is critical. Mondays are typically the busiest shipping days and Dec. 13-17 is expected to be the busiest week of the year."But procrastinators need not fear. You can ship as late as Dec. 23 for delivery on Dec. 24," Andrades said.Customers also have an opportunity to help the environment this holiday season. "Don't hassle with trying to figure out what to do with all of those pesky packaging peanuts," Andrades said. "Bring them to us. We accept clean packaging peanuts for reuse."The Storecarries a full array of shipping supplies. They also can assist with printing holiday newsletters, programs and invitations. You can even have more time to shop by getting a mailbox at , where holiday helpers can accept all of your online and catalog orders from any carrier and notify you via e-mail or text when you have a package waiting.is located atlocated at Signal Hill Shopping Center, 9532 Liberia Avenue, Manassas, VA 20110 and has convenient extended holiday hours: Mon-Fri 8:30AM – 7:30PM, Sat 10:00AM – 5:00 PM and Sun 10:00AM – 2:00PM. For additional information, visitwww.theupsstorelocal.com/4988or call 703.367.8955.About the UPS Store:With more than 4,300 locations in thenetwork comprises the nation's largest system of retail shipping, postal, printing and business service centers.locations in the are independently owned and operated by licensed franchisees of Mail Boxes Etc., Inc., a subsidiary. For additional information, please visitwww.theupsstorelocal.com/4988. ...read more
By The UPS Store (Mailboxes & Shipping) December 12, 2010
In any small office there are a variety of inexpensive ways to not only store your supplies, but use the storage as a decorative element. You won’t have to sacrifice style for functional storage. There are many great ways to store your office supplies that do not make it look like a traditional ... ...read more
Photocopiers are expensive purchases, but they can last a long time with the proper care and maintenance. The key to getting the most use out of a photocopier is operating, cleaning and maintaining the machine by the guidelines provided by the manufacturer. ...read more