5 Ways to Maximize Your Print Budget Without Compromising
2. Gang your runs. By placing many projects on the same sheet, or piggybacking on an unused portion of a sheet, we can reduce manpower, plates, and prep time.
3. Think "down the line." Changes become more expensive the further along you are in the print job. Everyone who needs to approve your files should do so before you submit them for printing. Proofread your copy multiple times. Confirm that you've prepared your digital files properly, keeping in mind that the resolution of digital files varies greatly.
4. Tweak your paper. Paper can account for 30%–50% of your printing costs, and there are a number of cost-saving measures you can take without adversely affecting your results.
• Reduce the size and number of pages. By targeting and segmenting your mailings and information packets, you can often save a lot of money over time.
• Use thinner paper. Changing the weight can save 10%–15% of your paper costs.
• Opt for the house paper. Paper prices fluctuate often, but you can save time and money by using papers we purchase in high volume. Ask us for samples.
5. Talk to us early and often! When it comes to print production, you want your print job to be uneventful once it hits the pressroom. To make this happen, keep the communication flowing from the earliest stages of your project.
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