CUTTING PRINTING COSTS

Here are eight helpful cost-effective ways to help keep your printing costs down:

1 -- Know what you want before you talk to the printer.

2 -- Print in quantity to save on make ready and ink wash-up costs.

3 -- Design for standard-sized paper.

4 -- Avoid bleeds, screens, and halftones.

5 -- Use black ink on white paper.

6 -- Give the printer very neat, very clean artwork or paste-ups.

7 -- Know exactly what you get for the price and what is extra.

8 -- Always request a proof and check thoroughly.

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