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do I add items to an order?
Due
to the nature of the product, each and every
job is managed separately. If you have more
than one orders to place, please place them
separately.
Once an order
is placed, you cannot add additional products,
please place a new order.
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Selecting
a shipping method
When placing your order you
will be asked to select your shipping method.
Using the shipping calculator provided on
the site, you can get an estimate of your
shipping cost.
While your
job is in process you can request a change
in the shipping method by emailing us at
info@bargainprinting.com.
When selecting
your shipping method keep in mind the days
it takes in transit in addition to the turnaround
time.
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Verify
order has been placed
You can always log on to your
account to verify that your order is placed.
As long as you are given an order number,
you should be certain that your order is
in our system.
When logging
in you will be able to view the order you
placed, however, that does not provide you
with up to date status info.
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How
do I order multiple pieces?
To keep things simple, please
place a separate order for each different
printed piece you want produced. For example,
if you would like to place an order for 5
different lots of 1000 postcards each, you
will have to place 5 orders of 1000 postcards.
By placing one order of 5000 cards is NOT
the same. Each different artwork, has to be
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How
do I place a re-order?
To reorder a product we printed for
you in the past, please enter a new order
in the system and you will be provided a space
to type in the original job # we are reprinting.
Placing the order is necessary, but it is
not necessary to provide us with your files
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How
do I place an order and have my graphic designer
upload my files separately?
When placing your order, indicate
that the files will be send via another method
rather than attaching them to the order form.
Provide your designer your order number and
he/she can email them to us, upload them on
the Bargainprinting.com ftp, or mail them
to our office. |
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Do
I have to re-create my order form every time?
Every time you have an order
to place, you will need to fill out the order
form; however, you will not need to sign up
if you have your user name and password available. |
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How
do I add items to an order?
Due
to the nature of the product, each
and every job is managed separately.
If you have more than one orders to
place, please place them separately.
Once
an order is placed, you cannot add
additional products, please place
a new order.
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Selecting
a shipping method
When placing your order
you will be asked to select your shipping
method. Using the shipping calculator
provided on the site, you can get
an estimate of your shipping cost.
While
your job is in process you can request
a change in the shipping method by
emailing us at info@bargainprinting.com.
When
selecting your shipping method keep
in mind the days it takes in transit
in addition to the turnaround time.
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Verify
order has been placed
You can always log on
to your account to verify that your
order is placed. As long as you are
given an order number, you should
be certain that your order is in our
system.
When
logging in you will be able to view
the order you placed, however, that
does not provide you with up to date
status info.
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How
do I order multiple pieces?
To keep things simple,
please place a separate order for each
different printed piece you want produced.
For example, if you would like to place
an order for 5 different lots of 1000
postcards each, you will have to place
5 orders of 1000 postcards. By placing
one order of 5000 cards is NOT the same.
Each different artwork, has to be treated
an a separate order. |
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How
do I place a re-order?
To reorder a product we
already printed for you in the past,
please enter a new order in the system
and you will be provided a space to
type in the original job # we are reprinting.
Placing the order is necessary, but
it is not necessary to provide us with
your files again. |
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How
do I place an order and have my graphic
designer upload my files separately?
When placing your order,
indicate that the files will be send
via another method rather than attaching
them to the order form. Provide your
designer your order number and he/she
can email them to us, upload them on
the Bargainprinting.com ftp, or mail
them to our office. |
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Do
I have to re-create my order every time?
Every time you have an
order to place, you will need to fill
out the order form; however, you will
not need to sign up if you have your
user name and password available. |
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Attach
the file to the order form-while
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Upload
files on the Bargainprinting.com
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your files to info@bargainprinting.com |
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can mail them on a CD via courier
or snail mail (view section H
for our address) |
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How
well will my job match what I see on
my monitor?
Although
we are trying to match the colors as
closely as possible, the colors of the
final piece might differ from the colors
you see on your screen or a printout
from an inkjet or laser jet. Because
of the wide differences in monitor calibration
and the different technologies used,
some printed colors may not exactly
match the colors on your specific monitor.
Please pay attention on the color values
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Will
you match a sample I print out on my
own printer, or a previously printed
sample?
We are trying to match the colors as
much as possible. Please check the color
values with a PMS book if you have any
questions how a color is coming off
an offset press. Due to calibration
issues, your screen, or printer might
display colors differently. |
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What
do I do if my job requires a precise
color match?
In
this case, we recommend that you order
a match print, which is a color proof
that comes off an offset printer. We
will send the match print to you via
overnight delivery service, and once
you approve it we will print your job,
or make adjustments as per your instructions.
This process is costly and adds more
days in yout job's turnaround time. |
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Can
I send you documents created in MS Word
or PowerPoint?
We will gladly accept files created in word or powerpoint. However, due to the nature of the programs, a proof is required to confirm layout and positioning. |
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What
other file formats can you take?
We accept most Mac or PC
version formats, or any file output
as a PDF. Some of the best formats are
QuarkXpress, Photoshop, Illustrator,
Pagemaker, InDesign, Distiller, CorelDraw,
Fireworks, Freehand, and most MS files. |
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What
is the difference between the RGB
and CMYK color format?
RGB refers to the primary
colors of light, Red, Green and Blue,
that are used in monitors, television
screens, digital cameras and scanners.
CMYK refers to the primary colors
of pigment: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow,
and Black. These are the inks used
on the press in "4-color process
printing", commonly referred
to as "full color printing".
The
combination of RGB light creates white,
while the combination of CMYK inks
creates black. Therefore, it is physically
impossible for the printing press
to exactly reproduce colors as we
see them on our monitors. For this
reason, we request that you convert
your colors from RGB to CMYK if your
tools allow you to. By doing it yourself,
you have maximum control over the
results since you can do adjustments
if a difference in color occurs during
the conversion.
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I'm sending a Publisher file, should
I compress it with "Pack and
Go," or should I just send the
normal *.pub file?
We prefer that you submit
the native .pub file rather than compressing
it. However, we recommend that you
zip together all graphics or files
associated with your job and submit
them all together. If you are using
a font that is not included with Publisher,
please send it along with your Publisher
file.
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How
much bleed should I have for an envelope?
Whenever your projects have
bleeds, please allow an area of 1/16
inch on each side for cutting or trimming. |
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Do
I need to impose my business cards 8-up
or 10-up if they will be printed more
than 1 to a sheet?
We prefer to receive a
single layout and we will be setting
the run on our end. |
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How
should I take pictures with my digital
camera?
If you are planning to use
images taken by a digital camera on
an offset printer, please keep in mind
to shoot the pictures using the highest
resolution possible. This may require;
using larger storage space on your disk
and longer downloading time, but the
quality will be better. The resolution
should be of at least 300 dpi. |
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Where
can I get some more tips on designing
my material?
You can visit CreativeBlvd.com
for great information on designing,
software and tips on your setting up
your artwork. |
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How
long will it take to upload my files?
It will vary depending
upon your file size, the speed of your
Internet connection. It usually takes
from a few seconds to a few minutes
using a fast connection. You will receive
a Thank You page once the file is uploaded. |
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Why
are the files I submitted incomplete
or corrupted?
Occasionally, a user
will quit an application or power
down the system before the application
completes the writing process. In
addition, operating systems can experience
errors that result in "unexpected
end of file" or data that was
not written to disk (or written incorrectly).
If linked
imports are not included in the submission
of an order the file may only contain
low-resolution images, which will
reproduce poorly. If 1-bit or 4-bit
vector imports are embedded in some
applications they can convert into
part of the background and display
previously "hidden" qualities.
These
and many other problems can occur
in the composition, saving and transmission
process which make it impossible to
use the data received to image a job.
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Why
can't I use spot colors for full color
jobs?
As with RGB, spot colors
were not intended for the process (four
color; CMYK) environment. These colors
were developed by pigment designers
who license a color to manufacturers
to produce ink that has the exact hue
match to a specified color. Chip charts
are provided either digitally (in the
color selection portion of layout applications)
or physically (on material printed with
that specific ink; Pantone chart or
chip books) and the user makes their
selection and assignment. Some spot
colors do exist within the CMYK gamut,
but many do not. These colors cannot
be produced accurately using any combination
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What
are "Bleeds", and why do I
have to set them?
If the colored background
of a layout extends to the edge of the
sheet it is desirable to have the color
extend or bleed over the intended trim
marks or line. This produces a far more
finished result on the edges of the
page and deters the perimeter of the
page from appearing ragged or uneven
because of the substrate or paper showing.
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What
does PDF stand for?
PDF stands for Portable
Document Format, a universal file format
developed by Adobe that preserves all
the fonts, formatting, graphics and
color of any source document. It allows
a file to read through the use of Acrobat
Reader ( a free program available from
Adobe) regardless of the hardware or
software platform on which the file
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What resolution should my graphics file be?
For best printing results, please make sure that your image file resolution should be at least 300dpi (Dots Per Inch) at actual size of the image to be printed. |
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What
are color separations?
A color separation is an
image that defines where one specific
color will be printed. Colors can be
mixed by overlapping areas of different
color separations, so that one ink is
applied on top of the other. By combining
this technique with halftones, many
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What
does (4 over 1) or (4 over 4) or (4
over 0) mean?
4 over 1 refers to full
color on the front and black & white
on the back. 4 over 4 refers to full
Color on both the front and back. 4
over 0 means full color printing on
one side only. |
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What
does (2 over 1) or (2 over 2) or (2
over 0) mean?
2 over 1 refers to two color (Black and a PMS color or 2 PMS colors) on the front and one (Black or PMS color) on the back. 2 over 2 refers to two Color (Black and a PMS color or 2 PMS colors) on both the front and back. 2 over 0 means two color printing (Black and a PMS color or 2 PMS colors) on one side only. |
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What
is the Pantone Matching System?
The Pantone Matching System,
also known as the PMS color system,
is a popular color matching system used
by the printing industry to print specific
colors. PMS match book are book of color
where each PMS color has its own name
or number that helps you make sure that
your colors are the same each time you
print, even if your monitor displays
a different color or if you change printing
services. |
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How
long does it take for me to get the
proof of my job?
Once you have placed your order, you
should get it within 2 business days
after we receive your electronic files.
If you
are using the Bargainprinting.com
pdf driver, your proof should
be available within 1 hour.
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How
long will it take to get my order?
Most full color jobs will be
shipped within 5 business days and jobs
that require PMS matching are shipped
within 10 business days after you approve
your proof online, or if your job does
not require a proof, after your files
were prepared for printing. UPS
takes between 1 and 7 business days
to get to you depending on your location
and the production plant your order
is getting shipped from. |
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Order
Handling / Turnaround Time:
Full Color printing and
labels require 3-5 business days turnaround
time depending on item and qty.
PMS or 2 color jobs require 7-10 days
turnaround time.
Catalogs or Presentation Folders, 8-10
business days. |
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Does
the Turnaround Time include Shipping
Time?
No, the Turnaround Time
is how long it will take for Bargainprinting.com
to print and finish your print job.
Turnaround Time starts counting from
the moment you accept your proof, or
files were verified good for printing
to the moment we are ready to ship. |
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What
does your pricing include, and are there
any additional fees besides what I see
on the site?
All prices are listed on
our website, and we do not have any
hidden fees. We DO NOT print our name
on any of the items we print. Our prices
vary, depending on the quantity ordered
as well as product options available,
such as paper, ink and graphics. Proofs
and shipping fees are in addition to
the prices listed on the site, but available
for your information on our site. |
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methods of payment do you accept?
Like
most Internet-based businesses
today, we prefer payment by credit
card. Currently, we accept Visa,
MasterCard, Discover and American
Express cards. When placing your
order, simply enter your credit
card information on the Billing
Information page. If you have
reservations about using your
credit card to make purchases
over the Internet, please know
that we provide you with a secure
ordering process using Secure
Socket Layer (SSL) technology.
We will gladly accept a check
for payment, and long as you contact
the accounting department for
special arrangement. |
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Do
you charge taxes on the orders?
Bargainprinting.com
is a New York corporation and
must collect taxes for all the
orders that are getting shipped
to a New York State address. If
you are a tax exempt organization,
please fax us your exemption certificate. |
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How is it that Bargainprinting.com offers such low prices?
We are trade printers
and due to the volume of jobs
we print, we leverage our production
and costs and be able to offer
customers tremendous savings on
full color printing. Also, we
are solely focused on Internet
Marketing & Sales that allows
us to keep our overhead costs
down which results to additional
savings for the customers. |
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How
much do you charge for shipping/handling?
We usually ship UPS
and the shipping costs vary depending
on the zip code the order is getting
shipped to and the weight of the
order. We provide a shipping calculator
on the site and is connected with
UPS and will provide you with
close estimate of the shipping
cost. |
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How do I make changes to my account or change my email/password?
If you would like
to do any changes in your account,
you may access your account using
your existing email address, then
select Account Information. This
will enable you to change your
information as you would prefer. |
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What
if I am not satisfied with
my printing?
We
will always do our best
to ensure you are satisfied
and happy with your printing.
However, If Bargainprinting.com
fails to produce printed
products of acceptable standards
due to internal reasons
and not due to problems
with the files the customer
submitted, then Bargainprinting.com
will Re-Run the job at no
cost to the customer. For
more details, please see
our terms and conditions
page. |
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What
if I want to return my order?
Due to the
nature of the product, Bargainprinting.com
does not accept any cancellations
or issue a refund once an
order was processed. We
do not accept any returns
on printed products. |
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What
if I found a mistake in
the artwork?
The customer
is responsible for the
accuracy of all artwork
submitted to us either
by Email or sent by mail.
The customer is encouraged
to proofread the layout,
design and copy carefully
before submitting. If
you notice a mistake before
the order was put into
production, we will work
with you to correct it.
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How
well will my job match what
I see on my monitor?
Bargainprinting.com
will reproduce the submitted
files matching the colors
as closely as possible;
however, we do not guarantee
color matching. Most customer's
jobs match what they see
on their screens. But because
of wide differences in monitor
calibration and the different
technologies used, some
printed colors may not exactly
match the colors on your
specific monitor. Please
see our RGB
- CMYK Information page
for important instructions
on getting the results you
want. Our Design
Hints page has additional
information and illustrations. |
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Do
you check the copyright
of images and text?
You are responsible
for the content of your
print job and confirm that
all images used were not
copyrighted and that you
are the owner or you are
authorized to use them.
Bargainprinting.com does
not sensor the content of
any print job. |
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Do
you share or sell my contact
information?
NO information
we collect for order processing
or from inquiries is shared
with any other company
or website. The customer's
information is only used
to contact them when necessary
in regards to their jobs.
Credit Card information
is only used to bill the
customer for products
and services ordered.
BargainPrinting.com
might distribute samples
of the customer's printed
material but we will never
use them for advertising
purposes.
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Is
your website secure?
BargainPrinting.com
provide customers with a
secure ordering process
using Secure Socket Layer
(SSL) technology. All your
personal and payment information
are encrypted and transferred
via a secure server. |
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How
do I make changes/cancel
to an order?
You
can make changes or
cancel an order before
it gets into production.
Your order is consider
into production when
the pre-press department
finishes inspecting
the files and the
plate is burned. Your
order gets into production
a few hours after
you place it, so please
contact us right away
if you notice any
changes that they
need to be done. |
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Changing
the shipping method
As long
as your order has
not been shipped yet,
we can change the
shipping method. The
accounting department
will make any price
adjustments possible.
Once an order gets
shipped, no changes
are possible. |
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What
if I want to change
something on my order
after I've placed
it or approved the
proof?
You are
able to changes only
before your order
gets into production.
The orders get into
production usually
within a few hours
an order is placed
or a proof is approved.
Please contact us
the soonest
and we will check
your job status. |
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do I view my
proof?
To
view your proof,
please log on
to your Bargainprinting.com
Account, and
click on your
job number.
Your job will
open up and
your proof in
pdf file format
will be displayed
on top. Right
Click and Save
As. on your
computer, Open
and review carefully.
Please note
that proofs
are for positioning
and layout only.
You can accept
or reject your
proof once you
review it. |
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Why
can't I see
my graphics
file in the
file upload
utility?
You
can see only
the files
you uploaded
while placing
your order.
All files
submitted
through the
ftp server
or via email,
will not be
posted there.
We are hosting
them on an
internal system.
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How
do we use order
numbers?
You will receive
a unique order
number once
you submit your
project for
printing. Keep
that order number
for your records
for ease in
any follow up
that may be
necessary. |
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If I have forgotten my Password, how can I retrieve it?
Your
password can
be accessed
by using our
password retrieval
system. Simply
fill in the
information
required and
we will send
you an e-mail
with your password. |
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If
you are already
a registered
user, how do
you change addresses
and other information?
You
can log on to
your account
and do any changes
necessary to
your account
information
and once you
save them they
will be effective
immediately. |
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What
is your
phone
number
and operating
hours?
You
can chat
live or
call us
at 1-877-624-8110
or 212-244-7504
from 9AM
to 5PM
EST Monday
through
Friday.
You can
send an
email
at any
time at
info@bargainprinting.com. |
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How
can I
reach
someone
for questions
or instructions?
BargainPrinting.com
employees
specialize
in certain
areas
of printing.
When calling
please
specify
if your
question
is in
reference
to pricing,
specs,
ordering
process
or tracking
an existing
order,
and a
specialist
will assist
you. |
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How
long will
it take
for an
e-mail
reply
to an
inquiry?
We
try to
reply
all emails
as they
come in
during
business
hours.
Depending
on the
inquiry,
you should
expect
an answer
within
2 hours.
If you
email
during
the weekend,
we will
get back
to you
before
noon on
the next
business
day. |
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What
is your
address,
phone
number
and operating
hours?
Bargainprinting.com
is located
in New
York.
Our corporate
office
is open
from 9am
to 5 pm
EST Monday
through
Friday.
We have
several
production
facilities
in the
NY area
and other
states
and they
might
operate
on different
schedules.
Please
click
here for
directions
to Bargainprinting.com. |
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Can
I
order
2-color
printing
from
you?
We
suggest
you
get
the
best
value
for
your
dollar
and
go
for
full
color.
Nonetheless,
you
may
use
any
of
our
product
pages
(with
the
exception
of
postcards
and
business
cards)
to
order
2-color
printing.
Simply
place
your
order
as
usual,
then
specify
in
the
comments
section
that
it's
a
2-color
job
and
what
PMS
colors
you
have
selected. |
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Can
you
print
jobs
that
are
different
than
the
standard
formats
that
you
offer?
Yes.
Use
our
form
on
the
Custom
Pieces
page
to
request
a
quote
on
any
job
that
doesn't
fit
our
standard
formats. |
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What
kind
of
paper
will
my
job
be
printed
on?
We
have
several
paper
types
available,
depending
on
what
you
are
ordering.
The
individual
pricing
pages
show
available
options.
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How
well
will
my
job
match
what
I
see
on
my
monitor?
Most
people
are
surprised
at
how
well
their
job
matches
what
they
see.
But
because
of
wide
differences
in
monitor
calibration
and
the
different
technologies
used,
some
printed
colors
may
not
exactly
match
the
colors
on
your
specific
monitor.
Please
see
our
RGB
-
CMYK
Information
page
for
important
instructions
on
getting
the
results
you
want. |
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Will
I
always
receive
exactly
the
quantity
I
order?
Most
of
the
time,
we
ship
you
slightly
more
than
you
ordered,
free
of
charge.
On
occasion,
we
ship
slightly
fewer
pieces
than
you
ordered.
Printing
industry
trade
standards
allow
for
underages
of
up
to
5%.
If
you
plan
to
send
your
print
order
to
a
mailing
list
or
need
a
guaranteed
quantity,
we
recommend
that
you
order
the
next
available
quantity. |
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Do
you
offer
such
low
prices
by
"ganging"
my
job
together
with
others?
We
only
gang
full
color
postcards
and
business
cards.
All
brochures,
and
catalogs
run
on
their
own.
Our
pricing
is
low
despite
if
a
jobs
runs
alone
or
in
a
gang,
due
to
the
high
volume
of
printing
we
do. |
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What
process
/
equipment
do
you
use
at
Bargainprinting.com?
All
full
color
printing
is
done
using
four
ink
colors;
Cyan,
Magenta,
Yellow
and
Black,
it
is
also
known
as
CMYK.
Most
full
color
commercially
printed
material
is
produced
using
CMYK.
We
print
on
a
5
color
Heidelberg
and
a
Ryobi
X. |
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How
do
I
know
my
printing
will
be
of
good
quality?
Our
quality
control
team
checks
every
order
before
dispatch
to
ensure
it
meets
our
strict
quality
standards,
but
you
are
also
covered
by
our
guarantee. |
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What
are
the
common
sizes
for
catalogs
and
booklets?
Most
commercial
printers
will
offer
your
catalog
or
booklets
in
these
standard
sizes
5-1/2"
x
8-1/2",
8-1/2"
x
11",
8-1/2"
x
11,
or
11
x
17. |
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What
are
the
different
types
of
bindings
available
in
the
market? |
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Perfect
binding:
Gluing
the
outside
edge
of
the
signatures
to
create
a
flat
edge.
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Saddle-stitch
binding:
Uses
one
or
more
staples
on
the
fold
of
the
signature.
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Side-stitch
binding:
Stapling
the
signatures
together
on
the
side
rather
than
the
fold.
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Case
binding:
Signatures
are
sewn
together
and
attached
to
the
hard
cover.
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Plastic
comb
binding:
Plastic
teeth
are
fitting
into
a
stack
of
pages.
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Three-ring
binding:
Holes
are
punched
into
the
pages
and
fitted
into
a
binder.
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What
are
the
different
types
of
bindings
available
at
Bargainprinting.com?
1.
Saddle-stitch
binding:
Uses
one
or
more
staples
on
the
fold
of
the
signature. |
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What
are
the
standard
sizes
for
brochure?
There
are
three
standard
sizes
of
brochures
8
1/2x11,
8
1/2x14,
and
11x17 |
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What
are
the
standard
substance
weights
for
envelope?
| 1. |
16
lb.
Used
for
overseas
air
mail
envelopes.
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20
lb.
Used
for
commercial
envelopes
where
strength
and
opacity
is
not
a
factor.
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24
lb.
Used
for
most
open
side
official
and
commercial
envelopes.
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28
lb.
Used
for
most
open
and
catalog
envelopes
and
large
(i.e.
11,
12
and
14)
size
commercial
envelopes. |
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32
lb.
Used
for
heavy
duty
envelopes
and
clasp
envelopes.
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40
lb.
Used
for
large
envelopes,
heavy
duty
envelopes
or
envelopes
used
for
storage
and
frequent
reference. |
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What
type
of
label
is
best
for
outdoor
and
industrial
applications?
Labels
intended
for
outdoor
use
need
to
be
durable
and
have
the
ability
to
hold
up
to
a
wide
variety
of
different
weather
conditions.
Vinyl
and
polyester
are
top
material
choices
for
outdoor
conditions.
The
matte
finish
on
the
vinyl
media
helps
reduce
glare,
while
the
polyester's
glossy
finish
creates
a
sharp,
shiny
image.
Bumper
stickers
are,
typically,
made
of
vinyl.
When
placing
your
order,
please
order
weatherproof/waterproof
labels. |
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What
determines
the
price
of
a
label?
| 1. |
Square
surface
area
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Type
of
material
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Custom
or
generic
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| 4. |
Number
of
colors |
| 5. |
Total
quantity
of
order. |
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What
materials
can
labels
be
made
from? |
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Paper-Uncoated:
Uncoated
paper
can
be
written
on
by
hand
or
by
machine. |
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Paper-High
Gloss:
High
gloss
paper
provides
good
printability,
not
for
hand
writing. |
| 3. |
Vinyl:
Vinyl
is
best
for
an
outdoor
environment
or
if
the
label
is
to
be
applied
to
a
vinyl
surface. |
| 4. |
Acetate:
Acetate
is
best
for
a
clear
look. |
| 5. |
Mylar/Polyester:
Mylar/polyester
is
best
for
a
label
applied
to
an
object
with
sharp
corners. |
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What's
the
difference
between
die-cut
and
butt-cut?
Die-cut
labels
have
round
corners
and
spacing
between
each
label
on
the
roll.
Butt-cut
labels
have
square
corners
and
no
spacing
between
each
label
on
the
roll. |
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What
is
engraving?
One
of
the
oldest
and
most
elegant
processes
for
printing.
Engraving
involves
etching
the
text
onto
a
copper
plate.
During
the
printing
process,
the
plate
is
coated
with
ink
and
then
compressed
onto
the
paper,
creating
the
printed
text
in
a
slightly
raised
impression.
Engraved
stationery
is
considered
to
be
the
epitome
of
good
taste
and
sophistication.
The
process
is
relatively
expensive
but
the
finished
product
is
first-rate. |
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What is raised printing?
Raised printing is also known as thermography. Thermography produces raised printing similar in appearance to engraving but using a different process. In thermography, a special powder is added to the ink printed on the paper. The printed piece is heated and the powder and ink mixture dries to form a raised effect on the paper. |
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What is flat printing?
Flat printing is also known as offset printing. Offset printing is a printing technique whereby ink is spread on metal plate with etched images, then transferred to a rubber blanket, and finally applied to paper by pressing the paper against the blanket. |
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What
is
scoring?
This
process
involves
partially
cutting
through
the
card
stock
so
it
will
fold
more
neatly.
We
recommend
scoring
any
card
stock
paper
that
will
get
folded,
otherwise,
if
it
gets
folded
without
scoring,
the
paper
will
break. |
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What
are
embossed
or
de-bossed
printing?
Embossing
or
de-bossing
refers
to
the
surface
of
the
paper
being
either
raised
or
lowered. |
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What
is
the
standard
window
measurement
for
business
envelopes?
The
window
in
most
commercial
business
envelopes
is
1-1/8
x
4-1/2. |
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What
type
of
envelope
should
I
use? |
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| 1. |
Business
Envelopes:
Regular,
Window,
Booklet,
Clasp,
and
Printed
Business. |
| 2. |
Square
Envelopes:
Colored
Square
and
Regular
Square. |
| 3. |
Social
&
Invitation:
Square
Flap,
Pointed
Flap,
Black
Square,
Foil
Lined,
and
Colored
Translucent. |
| 4. |
Colored
Envelopes:
Commercial,
Open
End,
Booklet,
Square,
and
Clasp. |
| 5. |
Specialty
Envelopes:
Coin,
Full
Face
Window,
Florist,
Airmail,
and
CD
envelopes. |
| 6. |
Shipping
and
Packaging
Envelopes:
Paperboard,
Tyvek,
Corrugated,
Bubble,
and
Plastic. |
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are
the
postal
requirements
for
my
envelopes?
It
is
important
to
keep
in
mind
U.S.
Postal
Service
requirements
when
designing
your
envelopes.
All
mail
.25
inches
thick
or
less
must
be:
1.
Rectangular
in
shape,
2.
At
least
3.25
inches
high,
and
at
least
5
inches
long.
A
mail
piece
must
be
at
least
.007
(7
pt.)
inches
thick
when
it
does
not
exceed
4.25
inches
in
height
and
6
inches
in
length.
A
mail
piece
must
be
at
least
.009
(9
pt.)
inches
thick
if
it
is
either
greater
than
4.25
inches
in
height
or
greater
than
6
inches
in
length
or
both.
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What
is the difference between Matte and
Gloss Paper Stock?
Matte
stock is a coated paper that has a dull
finish. It is often used to make pages
easier to read that are text intensive
or that contain numerical charts. Gloss
stock is a coated paper with a shiny
or highly reflective finish. It is most
often used in 4-color printing to help
full color photographs, images and graphics
appear more vivid, real and appealing.
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What
is the difference between Offset and
Coated (Matte or Gloss) Paper Stock?
Offset stock is uncoated
paper which is most commonly used for
1-color pages in books, reports, letters
and business forms. Offset stock is
usually less expensive than coated stocks. |
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What
is the difference between Cover Stock
and Body Stock?
Cover stock is the outside
page and is thicker than body stock.
Body stock is the inside pages and is
less thick than cover stock. |
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What
is the difference between Body Stock
and Text Stock?
Nothing, body and text
stock both mean the inside pages of
a book or catalog.
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What
does the # in 70# or 80# paper mean?
It is the basis weight
in pounds of a text stock type or the
weight of a ream (500 sheets) of 25"
x 38" sheets. For a cover stock
type, it's a ream of 20" x 26"
sheets. With that in mind you now know
the reason that 100# cover is heavier
and thicker than 100# text stock. |
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What
is the difference between 70# and 80#
of the same type text paper?
The difference between
70# and 80# is the weight and thickness
of each sheet of paper. The 80# would
be slightly thicker and heavier than
70#. See question 6 above for further
detail. |
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Does
weight of the paper stock effect durability
and quality?
Yes, but only within the
same type. For instance, let's assume
you chose 70 # vs. 50# offset text stock
for a newsletter. The 70# stock would
be more durable over time and result
in less show through of the printed
image from on side of a sheet to the
other. However, let's assume you choose
70# gloss text vs. 70# offset for your
newsletter. The gloss stock would be
more durable and result in greater ink
holdout and glossier images than the
uncoated offset stock. |
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What
are the grades of paper and the basis
weight of each?
The standard weight of
a paper is defined by the weight of
500 standard-sized sheets in pounds.
These are the different grades of
paper and their respective basis weights.
Bond
:
Usually reserved for letterheads,
business forms, and quick printing
jobs. 16# for forms, 20# for copying,
and 24# for stationary.
Text:
A high-quality sheet with a lot of
texture. Ranges in weight from 60#
to 100#, but the most common weights
are 70# or 80#
Uncoated Book:
The most common sheet for offset printing.
Usually a 50# to 70# stock.
Coated Book:
A glossy sheet that yields vivid colors
and excellent reproduction. Generally
goes from 30# to 70# for web, 60#
to 110# for sheet fed.
Cover:
Used for book covers, postcards, and
business cards. Coated or uncoated.
Come in 60#, 65#, 80# or 100# weights.
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What
are the most common card stocks used
in postcards?
Bargainprinting.com is
a high-end printer and uses for the
postcards and business cards #12 Point
c2s (coated two sides) which is a luxurious
premium sheet with brilliant finish. |
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What
is cover stock?
A term used by paper manufacturers
for a heavy paper that is suitable for
catalogs and other folders. Cover stock
can come in "coated" which
has a smooth surface, or "uncoated"
in its original rough surface. |
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What
is the difference between 100# text
stock and 14pt card stock?
100# text is measured in
weight. 14 pt is measured in thickness.
It can be hard to differentiate between
the two unless you know both weight
and thickness. The size paper comes
from the mill is called "parent"
or "basis" size, and it differs
for different kinds of paper. This is
why "80# cover" is heavier
than "100# text." The point
system, on the other hand, measures
paper thickness, not weight, and is
typically used with coated papers. Make
sure you ask the printer before they
begin your work. |
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What
is the difference between coated and
uncoated stock?
Uncoated stock is a rough
porous type of paper. It is normally
used in newspapers and tends to be less
expensive. Coated stock has a smooth
glossy finish. Printing on this type
of paper will sharpen your text and
graphic layouts. Coated stock, however,
can be a bit more expensive. |
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What
kind of paper do you use?
We use several different
papers, depending on what you are ordering.
The individual pricing pages show all
of the standard options. We use a high
quality sheet for all orders. For example:
we use 100# gloss text for brochures
and 12 pt stock for postcards. |
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Do
you offer templates that can help me
with my jobs layout?
Bargainprinting.com
offers a library of templates that include
bleed, folding and all necessary crop
marks to help you with the layout of
your job. Click here to download
one. |
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Do
you have any design tips?
If you are designing your
own brochure, postcard or any other
printed material, we recommend that
you visit CreativeBlvd.com for tips
on software and other resources. |
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Can
you design my project?
Unfortunately, Bargainprinting.com
does not have the resources to design
your project in-house, but we recommend
that you visit FindDesigners.net, where
designers can provide you with quotes
and you will be able to find a designer
fast and at very affordable prices.
Please mention to the designers that
you found them on Finddesigners.net.
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