Printing & publishing
Run cost, formats, CMYK/Pantone, prepress
Subtopics
Run cost
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Formats & bleed
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Paper
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Color
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Prepress
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Imposition
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Finishing
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Photobooks
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Wide format
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Stickers & labels
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Packaging
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POS materials
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Print shop contract
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Minimum run
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Fonts in print
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Proofing & setup
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Run delivery
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Defects & claims
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Business printing
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Printer's glossary
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Calculators
Run cost
format + copies → SRA3 sheets, cost
Formats & bleed
A-series, SRA + bleed for layout
Paper
gsm × format → sheet and run weight
RGB → CMYK
converter + total ink TAC
Prepress
9 layout checks before print
Imposition
Product format → count per SRA3/B2 sheet including rotation.
Finishing
lamination, UV, foil → price/copy
Photobook Cost
Format + pages + cover → unit cost. Warns on non-multiple-of-4 pages.
Wide Format Print
Size × media (banner, film, canvas) → cost and artwork requirements.
Stickers
size → per SRA3, sheets for run
Box Layout
Dimensions → layout size, cardboard area and indicative cost.
POS Materials Pricing
Roll-ups, wobblers, shelf talkers — prices with volume effect.
Print Contract
Print contract clauses: spec, proof, color tolerances, claim period.
Digital vs offset
break-even run point
Print Fonts Checklist
Outlines/embed, min point size, thin lines, 100K text, ink limit ≤300%.
Proofing & Setup
proof types, offset makeready cost, approving color before the run
Run Delivery
packing, shipping options, EXW terms, acceptance acts
Defects & Claims
Color, misregistration, trim, short count — tolerances and claim procedure.
Business Printing
cards, brochures, stationery, catalogs, POS — specs & budget
Printer Glossary
prepress, paper, printing, finishing, binding — terms