Some Typical Prices


Estimating Time and Materials

Unlike most products in the marketplace, every printed piece is unique.  The number of variables inherent in the printing of any one piece make it difficult to estimate the time and materials required, and hence the production cost until the graphic design and all specifications are finalized.  Because it is often helpful to get a general idea of what a printing project will cost at some point before the job is ready to go to the printer, we have included a few tables with "rough" estimates of our prices for some common items.

Assumptions

These estimates make certain assumptions about the time and materials which will ultimately be required.  They should not be viewed as limitations.  Any one, or all of them, can be changed at nearly any point in the process, and we can easily provide adjusted estimates based on a different set of assumptions.  Our assumptions:

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The graphic design is relatively simple
] There are no bleeds
] There are no bleeds
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The original(s) will be provided as camera-ready positives
] Imageset RC paper or
] Laserprinter output or
] Hand-produced artwork
] Any photos are scanned and included in originals
] Business cards are "4-up" with crop marks

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For multiple colors (including black plus color(s))
]   ] Colors are easily maskable
] There is no tight registration

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Photo-direct (SilverMaster) plates can be used
] Maximum line screen is 120 lpi
] Screens and halftones are "flattened" to a range of 10% to 90%

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Shipping is not included but doesn't have to be expensive
] Free pickup and delivery is generally available in the Seattle area
      from I-90 North to the Snohomish County line and East to the Snoqualmie Valley

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Sales Tax (8.6%) for orders delivered to a Washington State address is not included

Again, these assumptions should not be viewed as limitations.  Any one, or all of them, can be changed at nearly any point in the process.

 

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