As your projects begin to take shape, you will want to make sure that it is actually possible to execute your plans with a reasonable budget. You will also want to cross reference several sources to make sure you are getting the best possible value.
For next week, investigate the pros and cons of different printing facilities. Choose one printer from one of the lists posted on our website, or find a more appropriate facility for your specific project. Provide the following information from your chosen companies website (or from a quote if necessary):
Size:
Pages:
Cover type:
Binding:
Type of press it will be printed on:
Number of colors:
Paper finish:
Paper weight:
Paper brightness:
Color profile:
Bleed:
Set up costs:
Proof costs:
Minimum quantity:
Total cost:
Cost per unit:
Pros:
Cons:
Post your responses to the website, as per usual. Also, this is an individual assignment but it might be helpful for your group to look into several different options, so plan accordingly!
Fall2012 PRINT PRODUCTION 
Size: 5.5″ x 8″
Pages: 44
Cover type: 160 lb Silk Text
Binding: Perfect Binding
Type of press it will be printed on: Leaser Printer
Number of colors: CMYK
Paper finish: Matt
Paper weight: 120 lb
Paper brightness: dull
Color profile: n/a
Bleed: 0.125″
Set up costs: 0
Proof costs: 0
Minimum quantity: 5
Total cost: $100~150
Cost per unit: $25~38
Pros: n/a
Cons: n/a
Latimel Rodriguez
November 2, 2012
Print Production
Size: 7” x 7”
Pages: 20
Cover type: Image wrap
Binding: Saddle Stich
Type of press it will be printed on: Blurb & Remsen Graphics for Proof
Number of colors: n/a
Paper finish: Proline Pearl Photo Paper
Paper weight: thick
Paper brightness: Glossy
Color profile: n/a
Bleed: .125pt
Set up costs: 100$
Proof costs: 23.94$
Minimum quantity: 1
Total cost:< 150$
Cost per unit: $87.00
Pros: We get a well printed good quality book from blurb.
Easy to use
Templates for custom design
also provides blurb templates for easy and fast development
(remsen)- Good customer service
Fast
Inexpensive
bind- saddle stitch + Spiral bind
print proof- without charging you
edit your files and are willing to do it
give advice
Cons: (blurb)-Too expensive for a proof
to long to deliver
Size: 6″ x 9″
Pages: 50
Cover type: hardcover
Binding: Casewrap
Type of press it will be printed on: n/a
Number of colors: CMYK color spectrum on paper for photos
Paper finish: gloss
Paper weight: 105 gsm
Paper brightness: 70#
Color profile: CMYK
Bleed: 1/8″
Set up costs: n/a
Proof costs: n/a
Minimum quantity: 1
Total cost: $23.35
Cost per unit: $23.35
Pros: lots of options in printing paper and offer express shipping
Cons: not sure of the production time.
Size: 7×7 inches
Pages: 20
Cover type: Hardcover, ImageWrap
Binding: Stitch
Type of press it will be printed on: Laser
Number of colors: 5
Paper finish: Luste finish
Paper weight: Heavy
Paper brightness: 96+
Color profile: Unknown
Bleed: 1/8
Set up costs: Unknown
Proof costs: Unknown
Minimum quantity: 1
Total cost: $200
Cost per unit: $50
Pros: Blurb offers software
Cons: Takes time in delivery
Size: 7 x 7
Pages: 26
Cover type: Hardcover
Binding: Perfect binding
Type of press it will be printed on: laser
Number of colors:
Paper finish: Standard Paper
Paper weight: 80
Paper brightness: smooth semi-matte finish
Color profile:CYMK
Bleed:1/8
Set up costs:0
Proof costs:0
Minimum quantity: 1
Total cost:$18.34
Cost per unit:$18.34
Pros: Images are proofed by Blurb software before the file is accepted for printing. No minimum requirements.
Cons: To have the book printed in time the file must be sent at least 2 weeks prior or pay an extra fee for rush delivery
Size: 8.5 in. by 11 in.
Pages: 16
Cover type: cardstock with matte finish (semi-gloss cover)
Binding: saddle-stitch binding
Type of press it will be printed on: Laser
Number of colors: 5 to 7
Paper finish: standard matte
Paper weight: N/A
Paper brightness: bright
Color profile: RGB/CMYK
Bleed: 1/8 in.
Set up costs: 0
Proof costs: 0
Minimum quantity:
Total cost: $35.76+ shipping costs from Lulu.com
Cost per unit: $8.94 from Lulu.com
Pros: Low price, Different publishing methods
Cons: Not many choices of paper
Size: 5 ½ ‘’ X 8’’
Pages: 44
Cover type: card stock paper
Binding: stitching or perfect bound
Type of press it will be printed on: paper
Number of colors: CMYK
Paper finish: glossy
Paper weight: medium weight
Paper brightness: pearl white
Color profile: CMYK
Bleed: 1/8 ‘’
Set up costs: 0
Proof costs: Complete unbound proofs are $15-$45 each from Edition One Books
Minimum quantity: 5
Total cost: $442 from Edition One Books
Cost per unit: $78.4 from Edition One Books
Pros: minimum 5 books to print
Cons: high price but good quality
Size:7×7 inches
Pages:26
Cover type: heavyweight
Binding:saddle stitch
Type of press it will be printed on:Laser printer
Number of colors:CMYK
Paper finish:glossy, matte
Paper weight: standard
Paper brightness: bright
Color profile:CMYK
Bleed:1/8 inch
Set up costs: 0
Proof costs: test prints plus changes $50
Minimum quantity: 5
Total cost: $262.25 from Lulu
Cost per unit:$52.45 from Lulu
Pros: Professional quality finish
Cons: High price
Size: 7×7 inches
Pages: 24 + cover
Cover type: softcover books heavy weight glossy coated card stock
Binding: side-sewn and perfect-bound
Type of press it will be printed on: Paper
Number of colors: 4/4cp
Paper finish: coated
Paper weight: glossy text 100#
Paper brightness: 100
Color profile: Adobe RGB98
Bleed: full Bleed (Bleed Margins: extend 1/8 inch)
Set up costs: press-ready PDFs with complete bleeds, links, and fonts included (otherwise $150 per hour)
Proof costs: pdf (Upgrade to printed and sewn proof for $150.00 plus standard $30 UPS 2-day shipping)
Minimum quantity: 5
Total cost: $299.00
Cost per unit: 5books: $59.80 / 10 books: $37.00 per book
Pros: they run minimum quantity (from 5 books) Their clients include museums and artists.
Cons: Paper Chase is in Los Angles, CA, so it will takes time to receive books.
Also, to have a printed and sewn proof, it costs $150.00
Size: 8.5 x 11
Pages: 16
Cover type: Paperback / cardstock with matte finish
Binding: Collated
Type of press it will be printed on: Laser jet printer/ Offset printing
Number of colors: The rainbow
Paper finish: matte/ glossy
Paperweight: bright
Paper brightness: High quality bright paper
Color profile: RGB/ CYMK
Bleed: 1/8
Set up costs: 0
Proof costs: 0
Minimum quantity: 1
Total cost: $290.00 Quote by Print Place
Cost per unit: $5.18
Pros: Proofs have fast turnover rate, affordable prices.
Cons: Shipping order instead of a local print shop.