If it is your first commercial printing order then you might be confused about selecting the right services. There are many companies out there offering poor quality printing services.
This article presents a few tips that you have to consider while selecting commercial printing services for your business needs.
Ask for a template: Before giving a bulk order, request the printing service to offer a template. This will give you an idea of the quality of printing. Do not rely on words as each printer works in a different way.
Know about the inks: This depends on whether you need full color on both sides or not. If you choose the 4/4 option, you can have papers with full color on both sides. 1/0 means the paper will be black on one and blank on the other side. With the 4/1 option, you can have full color on one side and black on the other side. There are also metallic and magnetic inks that you can choose. Thus, knowledge about the inks used for effective brochures that best fit your needs.
Type of the paper and the coating used: There are a variety of papers available for various printing jobs. They generally vary in thickness and quality. Select the paper depending on the constraints such as the final weight of the booklet and the price of the paper. Finally, to make the brochure look attractive a shiny coating is applied. Generally, varnish, UV coating, spot varnish, aqueous coating, etc,. are used. UV coating is the preferred coating as it dries fast. Also, know whether the coating is applied on one side or both sides.
Know the cost: The printing costs can be reduced by making bulk orders. Make sure to order the least quantity the printer is ready to offer. If you are ordering below the minimum limit you will be paying more per piece. If you require a very less number then go for a smaller press. Generally, huge printers set the minimum limit as 5000 pieces.
Know whether your order will be printed separately or as a gang runs: In a gang run, multiple works are carried out on a single plate. As a result, printing costs reduce greatly. However, you may have to compromise on the color quality.
Other services you can inquire about are the bindery services offered, embossing work, and whether they use the print bleed or not. Lastly, select commercial printing services that compromise all the mentioned factors to the maximum extent.
PrintArt – Accurate Die Cutting
413 Interchange St.
McKinney, TX 75071
972.562.7921
https://www.printart-adc.com
