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Can you archive my artwork? Q:
Can you match any color? Q:
Do you have a price sheet? Q:
Do you offer any design assistance? Q:
How can I get a quote on my project? Q:
How can I set up an account with you? Q:
How long will it take to complete my job? Q:
What kind of quantity should I order to get the lowest
price? Q:
What kinds of digital files can you accept? Q:
How should I prepare digital files for print?
Q: Can you archive my artwork? A: Not
only can we archive your artwork, but through our online ordering system,
you will also be able to access your documents and reorder them as needed.
Many of our clients utilize this service because it is so time and cost
effective.
Q: Can you match any color? A: We
will do our best to match the color you need. If you are using a PMS
Pantone spot color, we can absolutely match it. However, some process
colors are more difficult to match than others, especially certain shades
of reds and blues. Some things to consider that affect color match include
screen calibration, substrate (what it is printed on), output device
(where it is being printed from), the light source, and, believe it or
not, the age and gender of the person viewing the document.
Q: Do you have a price sheet? A: On
standard work, yes, we can approximate what a project will cost. However,
most of our jobs are customized projects requiring specific methods of
production. In these instances, we will provide an individualized estimate
based on your particular specifications.
Q: Do you offer any design assistance? A:
If you can picture it, we can help you design it. Our graphic designers
can create anything from a simple direct mail piece or newsletter to a
complete product brochure. We will work with you during every phase of the
project, helping you to select paper stock, ink colors, graphics and fonts
to create a piece that will make you stand out from your competition.
Q: How can I get a quote on my project? A:
The best way for you to get a quick, accurate quote from us is to use our
online ordering and quote request service. When we receive your request,
we will review your specifications and either e-mail or phone you with a
quote. Or, if you prefer, you can call us (our phone number is listed on
our home page). We can work with you over the phone, you can stop in to
our location, or one of our representatives can come to see you.
Q: How can I set up an account with you?
A: If you think you will be placing frequent orders and would like to
establish an account with us, you may do so using our online ordering
capability. Once you fill out all of the initial information, you will be
assigned a log-in and password that you can use anytime you would like to
place an order. If that does not work for you, we encourage you to stop by
our location and pick up a credit application.
Q: How long will it take to complete my
job? A: It really depends on the amount of work involved. Once
we receive the order, discuss the specifics (such as whether or not design
work is involved), and you approve the artwork, we can give you a more
accurate completion date. If a job comes on a disk, we will review it,
preflight it and make it print-ready, and then contact you with an
estimated completion date. If we are missing any element of a file, we
will contact you or someone at your organization as soon as possible to
get the missing information, so please be sure to provide accurate contact
information with your incoming order.
Q: What kind of quantity should I order to
get the lowest price? A: We recommend that you simply order
what you really need. As much as 30 percent of what you have printed can
become obsolete before you use it, so what may appear to be cost effective
in the short run may prove to be costly in the long run. That is why it is
important to consult with us so we can learn more about you, your product,
its life cycle, and the end user, to recommend more accurate and effective
solutions.
Q: What kinds of digital files can you
accept? A: We work with a variety of software programs,
whether you use a PC or a Macintosh. Our prepress department supports most
recognized graphic software programs, like PageMaker, QuarkXpress, Corel,
Illustrator, PhotoShop, Microsoft Office, Publisher and others. If you are
working with software that you do not see listed here, please give us a
call. There is a good chance we will still be able to use your artwork.
Q: How should I prepare digital files for you?
A: We have both PC and MAC capabilities, so there is no need
for you to convert your file in order to get it produced. Always provide a
hard copy of your project to ensure that it comes out exactly the way you
envision. Also, find out how your file should be saved. The most common
file formats that we use for graphics are JPEG, EPS, and TIFF, although
others can be used. To have a full-color image printed, make sure you put
it in the correct color format on your disk, as there is a difference
between RGB and CMYK color printing processes. If you are not sure how to
do that, bring your disk into our location and ask one of our graphic
designers to help you format your file correctly. Check to make sure any
links in your project are also included on your disk along with the
printer and screen fonts you used in your piece, unless you want our
graphic designers to re-design your project. If you have any more
questions about what to include with your file, do not hesitate to ask.
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