Run through this before you print and ship us stock. It is the fastest way to avoid a grain-wrong setup charge or a reprint.
Best stock weight for smaller sizes like A-style and #10 is 60# to 80# text with a caliper of approximately .0045 to .0068.
Best stock weight for large booklets and open-end catalogs like 9 x 12 and 10 x 13 is 70# to 80# text with a caliper of .005 to .0085.
Follow the grain direction requirements shown on the layout template. Grain wrong setup charges will apply.
An over run for setup and waste is required. Minimum for A-styles and #10 is 300 or 10%, whichever is greater of the finished count. Minimum for large booklets and open-end catalogs is 400 or 10%.
Check the layout templates for the correct position on the press sheets.
Mark the grip and guide position on your press sheet.
Full outside or inside ink coverage requires no ink or varnish in glue and gum areas. Adhesion is not guaranteed if ink or varnish is printed in these areas.
The characteristics of certain stocks and inks may result in scuffing or cracking.
Provide a blue line proof, rule-up or previous sample with your order and instructions.
Allow 7 to 14 days production time for most orders. Quantities over 50,000, or large size booklets and catalogs, may take longer.
Charges to know about
Trim cutting if press sheets need sizing: $100.00 per hour, half hour minimum.
Grain wrong setup: $100.00 standard sizes, $150.00 open-end catalog and large open-side booklet.