Costings print manual

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This section helps the designer understand the basic costs involved when using commercial printers. It looks at some of the costs and considerations that should be taken when preparing the files and design that could make the job more cost effective through the form of useful tips.

a few helpful tipsAll factors of costing are related to either time or materials. The cost of producing digitally printed pieces has been steadily declining as the ethnology improves and the market shares increase. Engage with the printer in the project at an early stage to keep costs within the budget throughout the whole process. Suggest that when designers are asking they should give an idea of what the final publication would look like so that this can be calculated within the print.

Print jobs that are printed in regional centres that allow easier distribution throughout the country are often less expensive because of reduced delivery costs, something to consider with any piece of design. A large expense may be incurred with an upgrade in the substrate that is used for the print.