Sheetfed Press. Web Press. Digital Press

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1 Flat Work Printing

2 Sheetfed Press Web Press Digital Press

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4 Feed individual cut sheet through press Generally print on one side of the sheet with each pass through press (non-perfecting) Some sheetfed presses capable of printing on both sides of sheet in single pass (perfecting) Generally suited for lower quantities Produce generic letters, inserts, brochure and replies that will in next production phase go through folding equipment. Produce materials that will in next production phase trim to cutsheet laser compatible size, remain flat and laser personalize on cutsheet lasers.

5 Types of Web Presses- Cold, UV and Heatset Feed rolls of paper through press Generally suited for higher quantities Produce generic letters, inserts, brochure and replies that will in next production phase go through folding equipment. Capable of finishing as flat press sheets, fanfolded continuous forms or rewind on rolls as continuous form.

6 Size Paper Colors/Inks Perfs Finishing

7 Length and Width Number of sheets and number of pages (sample pack- example #1)

8 Basis Weight Shade/Color of Paper Paper Finish

9 Number of colors on each side of sheet For example-- Prints 2 over 2 (2/2), PMS 485 (red), black over black, PMS 287 (blue) For example- Prints 4-color process over 4- color process, 4cp/4cp Commonly Missed Details relating to Inks/Colors- Ink Coverage- Light, medium or heavy, large solids, screens Tight registration Bleeds Halftones or duotones

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14 Determine if component is generic or if it requires personalization cutsheet lasering, continuous form lasering or ink-jetting. If Generic- component can deliver from printer to lettershop folded or trimmed to size ready to go right to Inserter If personalizing piece need to determine best method of personalization which impacts how final piece finishes.

15 How does piece fold? 1s/2p- fold in thirds, head out 2s/4p- slit, nest, folds in thirds, head out double parallel (half and then half again Trim to size, flat (if inserting flat) Provide details on how to correctly back up front to back.

16 Continuous Form Personalization-- Fan Fold or on Rolls When quoting provide final trim size and printer/mailshop will help work up correct cont. form layout. Example- 8-1/2 x 11 trim size--- Cont form layout- 18 x 11, 2-up cont, including pinfeeds Pinfeeds are generally 1/2 left and 1/2 right OR 9/16 left and 7/16 right. Pinfeeds sizes are determined by mailshops laser equipment capabilities

17 See sample 2 Size: 8-1/2 x 11, 1s/2p Stock/Paper: 60# White offset Vellum Colors- Prints 4cp/2 - Light Ink coverage -Bleeds off top Finishing: Folds in thirds, head out to fit a #10 outer

18 See sample 3 Size: 7 x 10, 1s/2p Stock/Paper: 60# White offset Vellum Colors- Prints 2/2 (021,K / 021,K) Light to medium Ink coverage Halftones No Bleeds Finishing: Folds in thirds, head out to fit a #10 outer

19 See sample 4 Size: 17 x 11, 1s/2p Stock/Paper: 70# Matte Text Colors- Prints 4cp/2 Heavy Ink Coverage No Bleeds Finishing: Folds Double Parallel, East Coast side of Map OUT

20 See sample 5 Personalized Continuous Form Letter Size: 18 x 11, 1-up cont. form (final trim to 8-1/2 x 11,2s/4p letter Stock/Paper: 60# Canary Colors- Prints 1/1 (K/K) Light Ink coverage Finishing: Cont. Form- Fan 11 with 1/2 left and right pinfeeds (or on rolls if mailshop prefers.

21 See sample 6 Personalized Continuous Form Reply Size: 18 x 11, 4-out cont. form (final trim to 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 Stock/Paper: 60# White Offset Vellum Colors- Prints 2/1 (021, K/K) Medium Coverage Finishing: Cont. Form- Fan 11 with 1/2 left and right pinfeeds (or on rolls if mailshop prefers.

22 See sample 7 Size: 8-1/2 x 14, 1s/2p Stock/Paper: 60# White offset Vellum Colors- Prints 4cp/2 (K and orange) Medium Ink coverage Uncommon Bleeds left and right Finishing: trim to 8-1/2 x 14, flat for cutsheet lasering