How can I utilize your services?
What can I do to help?
How do I go about planning a print job?
Will I receive a production schedule?
Would I be able to visit your production facility?
Can I proof the final product before you print?
What do I need to know about Color, inks, and Paper?
How can I utilize your services?
Colortech Inc. is a turn-key operation providing print and related services that reach
ever-expanding key markets in food, publishing, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, financial, automotive, construction, transportation, and service industries.
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What can I do to help?
Provide as much detailed information as you can regarding your job specifications, deadline, and budget. Also refer to the ‘Client Guidelines for Electronic File Preparation’ to assist with moving the project smoothly through production.
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How do I go about planning a print job?
Colortech’s dedicated Estimating Department will assist you in determining the best formats, materials, and resources needed to make your project as efficient as possible. Our Project and Production Management Team will continue collaborating with you to ensure a seamless process. Our on-line ProjecTools also provide guidelines on paper, envelopes, brochure folding, bindery, etc., to help get your project underway.
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Will I receive a production schedule?
Colortech’s Estimating Department will provide you with a preliminary schedule based on production days. Our Production Management Team will finalize the timing for your project. They will use specific target dates to illustrate this process. Receipt of art is the first date, second is the approval of the proof date and finally the start date of the actual printing and bindery process.
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Would I be able to visit your production facility?
Colortech is always available to provide a tour of its facility. All you need to do is call your account executive. He or she will coordinate the visit.
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Can I proof the final product before you print?
To ensure customer satisfaction, Colortech insists on obtaining client approval of the final proof before moving on to production.
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What do I need to know about Color, inks, and Paper?
COLOR
The color and appearance of ink will vary depending on the whiteness, brightness, color, texture, and absorbency of the paper being used. Coated and uncoated papers demonstrate the most common occurrence of this difference in appearance.
INK
The types of ink are numerous, but the most common inks are:
Process Inks: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black. (CMYK)
PMS Inks: Variety of colors and tints.
Metallic Inks: Golds, Silvers, and Platinums.
Pastel Inks: A light, pale tint of a color.
Opaque Inks: Available in PMS Colors only.
Varnishes: Used as a coating or an effect.
Colortech’s Production Team can provide you with all the information you will need to make the right choice of ink for your project.
PAPER
Printing papers are available in a variety of Whites, Colors, Finishes, Weights, and Thicknesses. Paper is also available in synthetic materials. The end-use of the product should always be of prime concern when choosing a printing paper.
Paper is usually identified by its weight and finish. (50lb., 60lb., 80lb., etc.) The weight of the paper is further defined as cover weight or text weight. Paper is traditionally bought and sold by its weight. (Per ton or pound.)
Typical examples of coated finishes are Cast Coated, Gloss Coated, Matte, Dull, or Satin Coated. Examples of uncoated finishes are Smooth, Linen, Laid, etc. Uncoated paper can be further defined as texts, opaques, or bond.
Your Colortech Customer Service Representative, as well as the Estimating Services Department personnel can provide samples of all the printing papers available. They will advise you of the best choices to make when selecting a paper for your project.
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