On behalf of the entire Colortech Creative Solutions team, I'd like to take this opportunity to welcome you as a new client! In short, we are thrilled to have you with us. We pride ourselves on offering our customers responsive, competent and excellent service. Above all, our customers are the most important part of our business. Most importantly, we work tirelessly to ensure your complete satisfaction, now and for as long as you are a customer. - Rick Sullivan, President & CEO
Below, you'll find our process, FAQs and helpful resources to make your job a success.
Likewise, if you need assistance at any time, please contact our customer service team Monday - Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM at csr@colortechinc.com (new tab).
Process Overview
To summarize, we understand that a lot of details go into your project and are each unique. Below, we will apply the same basic steps to ensure we meet your project expectations not only for a new client, but for all clients.
Specs.
Before we can move on to the next step, we'll need to have as many details on what you're looking for as possible - whether for print, design, marketing or mailing. Most often, one of our sales reps can assist you with this phase. If your project involves marketing, we'll jump in right away in this step to see your project through successful completion. If you're not sure where to start, please don't hesitate to reach out to our sales manager, Nicki, at sales@colortechinc.com!
Estimate
After we have the details of your project, our estimator will send you a quote for your job. It's important to read over this quote as it also has all the details of your job. [ 1-2 business days ]
Files + Creative
Once an estimate is approved, if you're supplying files, please email everything, including any necessary documents or mail lists, to our customer service team at csr@colortechinc.com. Meanwhile, if we're working on your creative, your job specs will be sent to our creative department, and they will work directly with you. [ 2+ business days for creative or design ]
Proofing
Each project requires a PDF proof to be sent to you for approval prior to printing. Likewise, some jobs also include a hard copy proof, which will be delivered to you for approval. This proof must come back to us after your approval so we can use it as a reference for our press team members in the final printing stage. [ 1-2 business days ]
Printing
Now, your project is off to print! A typical print timeline is about 2-5 business days for digital runs and 5-7 business days for offset or bindery-intensive jobs. In addition, you can find out more about the different printing processes here. [ 2-7 business days ]
Delivery / Mailing
Once printed, your job will be packaged up for shipping or sent to our mailing department to finish out the remaining steps. We offer mailing services and carrier shipping as well as customer pickup and hand delivery.
Billing
Our jobs are billed after shipping or client pickup. Accounts payable, Janette, is available at 717-273-8107 Mon. thru Fri. from 7 AM-3 PM to take phone calls and credit card payments. In the same vein, you may also come into our office or mail a check. If you have questions with your invoice, please contact your sales rep or Janette Branson at office@colortechinc.com.
Tools + Resources
Meanwhile, are you ready to send your files but are unsure of what we need? To clarify, here’s a handy checklist to help you rest easy that your job will run smoothly.
- Did you package your file to include the correct file formats? (PDF, Ai, Id)
- Do you have a print-ready PDF including bleed?
- Does your packaged file include fonts?
- Are all your colors in 4-color or PMS colors? Do you have all of your black and white images in greyscale?
- Are all your images the best they can be? 300 dpi or higher (we will print lower-res files, but the quality will be diminished)
If you meet all these requirements, then you’re ready to send us your file!
Looking for more info? Likewise, our blog contains a variety of valuable knowledge to aid you in your creative and print journey. Firstly, you can visit our blog in the top navigation. Also, you can check out some of our posts in the quick links below. Be sure to check back, as we update it often with blogs on postage increases, tips to save you money on projects, marketing advice and industry news.
Next Steps
Ready to get your project started? We're here to help! Firstly, fill out the estimate request below. In addition, you can also email your job specs to your sales rep. or estimating@colortechinc.com.