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ResearchColour modelsFormatsArt workStockProcessesFinishingCosting
Colour Models
CMYKRGBHexachromeSpot colourPMS Pantone matching system
Formats
Standard ISO paperA and SRA sizesImperial (North America versus metric (rest of the world)Tabloid (compact) broadsheet, BerlinerEnvelope 'C' size
Stock
Weights (gsm)Finish - gloss, silk, matt coated or uncoatedLaid or woveBoads, cartonPlastic and acetates.
Art work
Document set upFile formats and fontsSpell checkColour specificationPrinter marksPre flight checkMock upsProofSign off (really important)
Print Processes
LithographGravureScreen PrintFlexographyPad printingSix colourLaminate - gloss / mattFoil blockingEmbossing / debossingSpot UV varnish
Finishing
Binding (what typeFolding and creasingDie stamping / drillingOutside is die cut (cut round)Inside is die stamp (cut out)
Costs
Get quote very early on before you start the job so you know what you are working to.Identical specification for 3 print estimators to work to.Learn roughly what things cost (unit cost)Understand viable minimum quantitiesExtras / Authors corrections - these cost moreDelievery?