Guidelines for Faster Action on Digital Printing Estimates

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Guidelines for Faster Action on Your Quotes

Speeding up the estimating process remains a top priority on Copresco’s corporate agenda.
To give you faster action, we need your help to make the quoting system more effective.

The Problem

Missing and/or incomplete information is the single biggest problem Copresco faces in delivering prompt, accurate estimates.

All the Facts

In a phone conversation, we can make sure that we have all the facts.
Faxes and e–mail messages are efficient ways to communicate if you make sure that you furnish complete job specs.

Here’s What We Need to Know

   Files. Will you be furnishing properly prepared PDFs for print? If not, what? InDesign, Quark, Word, PowerPoint, Frame?
   The version, such as Adobe CS3 or Office 2008, is useful.
   Paper. Paper has a big impact on cost and appearance of your book or manual. We can get you just the right sheet for your job.
   If paper doesn’t matter, please let us know.
   Quantity. You may not believe that the quantity is frequently left out of quote requests.
   Color. Is the job full color? Black only? Most typically, books have four–color covers with all–black bodies, but don’t make us assume!
   If your project has a mix of color and black pages, we need the collating order. Are all the color sheets together, or are they scattered throughout the book?
   Page Count. Every sheet or “leaf” of paper has two pages: 50 sheets = 100 pages. Does your job require 100 leaves or 100 pages? Please clarify.
   Size. Copresco produces much more than 8 1/2” x 11” documents. We need the final trim size of your publication, book or manual.
   Bleeds. No bleeds? Bleeds on the face (side opposite the bind edge) only? Bleeds all sides? Bleeds cover only?

Other Details

Provide the name of your project so we can identify it in the future. Also, please give us the name of the contact person along with cell, direct phone and fax numbers.

Give Us a Call

As we’ve said, e–mail is a good communications tool for job estimates.
However, please call us if you haven’t received your quote in a day or so. Our spam–filtering system may have diverted your message.

Quick on the Trigger

So, when you need help with digital publications, books and manuals, contact Copresco and give us the ammunition we need.
Armed with all the facts, we’ll get your estimate to you on the double and get your job produced in a flash.

Seven Habits for Print Success

   A properly prepared print file is the key to digital printing success.
   Copresco’s TechTopics No. 13 describes our “Seven Habits for Highly Successful Documents.”
   The technical bulletin provides important guidelines for documents preparation and production.

Job Insurance

   You will find seven basic rules to ensure that your job runs smoothly. Tips for document format, software, fonts and printer drivers are included.
   The bulletin will be helpful to anyone involved in document creation and production who wants to save time, money and aggravation.
   For a free TechTopics subscription, complete the form on our website.

Memorial Day

Copresco will be closed on Monday, May 26, in honor of Memorial Day.

Internet Addresses Mentioned In This Issue

Want to be greener with your print, but not sure where to begin?
Paper is the logical place to start. Visit these websites for more info.

Environmental Paper Network
http://www.environmentalpaper.org

Forest Stewardship Council
http://www.fscus.org
http://www.fsc.org

Sustainable Forestry Initiative
http://www.sfiprogram.org

Uncle Sam
http://www.federalsustainability.org

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