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What is a normal term for plate contracts? Does anyone do a 1 or 2 year contract? We are getting ready to sign a plate agreement but leadership is not comfortable with the 3 year term. Please post your thoughts. Thanks

Have you ever spot varnished over a sheet that has been laminated? Any suggestions on a Matte/Dull vanish that will dry or adhere to the laminate? We are using a printable laminate but our varnish that we use will not dry. Press: SM-52 Stock: 12pt C1S Varnish: INX OSF Dull overprint Varnish

Hello folks, We are running jobs for a large convention that has several printed pieces. The Design firm chose to use Paqntone 021c for the primary color. The jobs are color critical and need to match. Some of them will be going in a kit. We were given files with the CMYK breakdown of...

We are considering purchasing a Horizon Stitchliner 5500. We have two traditional saddle stitchers. Muller Prima Plus and a Harris. We are wanting to purchase something for our short runs (10,000 or less). That would allow us to cut out folding and quicker setup times. Please feel free to...

Is it common for operators to use a check-off list for quality control? If so what would need to be on it? How often should an operator be pulling sheets to check the quality? Thanks

I have recently been placed in our printing plant as the Quality Control Manager. I have worked in the bindery for three years but other than that I have very little experience in printing. At this time the pressmen do their own quality checks and we have no procedures in place. I have been...