What
quantity should I order for my print
project?
If your print
project is timeless, meaning the information
is unlikely to change over time, then
ordering a high quantity at one time
will end up saving you a lot of money per
printout. For most jobs, the bulk of the
cost of printing is involved in actually
setting up the printing plates; therefore,
printing 500 of something may cost a certain
amount, but to get 1,000 may only cost
you a few dollars more. When I quote printers
for you, I usually will quote a range of
quantities so you can see how the costs
break down as the quantities go up.
I can work
with your needs to find you the right printer
at the right price. I can get you multiple
quotes from quality printers that I have
worked with in the past so you're guaranteed
a quality job within your timeframe at
a quality price. Beyond simply price, the
specific project itself and what it requires
influences the type of printer you should
end up deciding on.
No. Printing
costs are the responsibility of the client.
The final steps of any print project are
final approval by the client followed by
gathering print quotes.
What
is the difference between PMS colors
and 4-color process?
PMS colors
are pre-mixed Pantone colors that are guaranteed
to print the same color every time. Four
color process is the way that all the colors
of the rainbow are created through mixing
Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and blacK. The problem
is, CMYK mixing doesn't necessarily produce
the same precise color across all printers.
Depending upon the settings of the printer,
the mixing of the 4-color process might
vary, which causes some obvious shifting
of color. For pictures and such, this problem
isn't very noticeable nor is it cause for
worry, but when it comes to corporate colors,
they should be exactly the same across
all materials; this is where the consistent
treatment that PMS provides comes in handy.
Are
there any restrictions as to what I
can do in terms of die-cutting, embossing,
metallic inks, elaborate folds?
The only limitation is our imaginations.
Specialty jobs are my forte because
they are exciting and cutting edge.
There are a few great printers I know
who can pull off these projects with
beauty and precision. The sky is the
limit, and I'm here to help you
reach it.
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