1. Colour Models
CMYK, RGB, Hexachrome, Spot Colour, PMS Pantone Matching system,
2. Formats
ISO Paper sizes, A & SRA sizes - SRA is slightly bigger to allow for bleeds
Imperial (North America), Tabloid (compact) Broadsheet, Berliner, Envelope 'C' sizes.
3. Artwork
Document set up, File formats / expand typefaces, Spell check, colour specification, printer marks,
4. Stock
Weights GSM (Grams Square meter), Finish - Gloss / Silk / Matt / Coated / Un-Coated, Laid or Wove, Boards, Carton, Plastics & Acetates
Weights GSM (Grams Square meter), Finish - Gloss / Silk / Matt / Coated / Un-Coated, Laid or Wove, Boards, Carton, Plastics & Acetates
5. Processes
Lithographic, Gravure, Screen print, Flexography, Pad Printing, Six Colour, Laminate - Gloss / Matt
6. Finishing
6. Finishing
Binding, (what type) - Ring, Paddle, Folding, Creasing, Die stamping / Drilling
7. Costing
Get a quote early before you start the job if possible, Identical spec for 2 print estimates to work on, Learn roughly what things cost, understand viable minimum quantities, Extras / Authors
7. Costing
Get a quote early before you start the job if possible, Identical spec for 2 print estimates to work on, Learn roughly what things cost, understand viable minimum quantities, Extras / Authors
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