- What is a catalogue?
A catalog is a great way to showcase and provide information about products and services. Often used as a direct sales tool or as trade literature, a catalog is perfect for attracting new customers and business.
- What are the most common catalogue sizes?
The three most requested sizes are 5.5″ × 8.5″, 6″ × 9″ and 8.5″ × 11″.
- What is the minimum order for a custom catalogue?
There are no minimums for catalogs. However, we will have to charge accordingly for set up/press time.
- Can you produce a press sample before printing all of my catalogue?
Yes, a press sample can be produced prior to final production. However, we will have to charge accordingly for set up/press time. A 50% credit for the press sample will be applied to the final invoice, if the project is officially approved for production.
- Can I see a digital proof before final production?
Yes, our pre-press department will provide two rounds of digital proofs for approval prior to final print production.
- What is the standard turnaround time catalogue?
Once final proofs are approved, standard production time is 3-4 business days.
- Can I pick my own design/image for custom catalogue?
Yes, if you provide high resolution artwork, we can print your custom design.
- What is the best resolution to submit my artwork?
The preferred format for final artwork files/logos is a vector EPS file, with all type converted to outlines with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi. Any resolution lower will make the logos/images look pixelated or blurry. Please make sure to include a packaged InDesign file that includes all typefaces/links.
- Do you offer a variety of paper stocks/materials?
Yes, we offer are a variety of paper stocks/materials. Options include gloss, matte, coated, uncoated, silk, linen and texture papers/materials.
- Do you offer various binding options?
Yes, we offer coil, spiral, wire-o, loop stitching, velo and plastic comb binding.
- Do you offer perfect binding?
Yes, we offer perfect binding. However, there is a minimum of 48 pages required.
- Do you offer clear acetate front covers?
Yes, we offer clear acetate covers.
- Do you offer black board backing?
Yes, we offer black board backing.
- What are the most common shrink wrapping quantities?
The three most requested sets are 25 units, 50 units and 75 units.
- Do you offer specialty printing options?
Yes, we offer letterpress, embossing, foil stamping and thermography specialty options.
- My order is a rush, is a 24-48 hour turnaround possible for custom catalogue printing?
Please contact us as soon as possible, so we can check with our production department. Please note, rush turnaround will be billed accordingly.
- How can I pay for my catalogues?
We accept all major credit cards and company checks. Please note, a job ticket must be created and payment is required before we can start proofing/final production.
- Can you ship paper/printed samples for my review?
Unfortunately, we can not send out paper/printed samples without a job ticket being generated into our system.
- Can I schedule an appointment to review sample/paper stocks?
Yes, We can schedule an appointment for you in our Jersey City showroom/production facility. There you can review various printed samples, paper stocks, and consult with a production specialist.