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I've done that also. Back when my booklet maker was a Xerox Workcentre 7775 I had a job for 32# linen books. That machine couldn't print on the heavier textured stock worth a darn so I printed on another machine and ran it back through the 7775 for fold and stitch. I was pretty proud of...

Hi Keith, I did PM you a few weeks ago, but haven't heard back. Maybe you didn't notice the message.... Thanks, Joe

This is more of what I was asking. My graphic designer feels that if a customer pays us to design a card for them, they do not have the full rights to his digital files to use anywhere they wish. He tells me that is something we should be charging extra for. Thoughts? I am curious as this...

I hear you. I'm more wondering what's standard practice is so I'm not giving away, or undercharging for our work as logo designs usually cost more than $50... In the example above the customer wants business cards and has nothing. We charge 30 minutes design time and printing. If they want...

Hi all, When your company is paid to design for a customer, who owns the rights to said design? Are you allowing them to incorporate your design into other documents or websites, or do you retain the copyright and digital files? Is there an extra charge beyond the hourly design rate for full...

Ok, fair enough. So my basic equation of: (qty * (click charge * x)) + (qty * (paper price * y)) + press rate + makeready + waste + prepress + post press determines my job cost. Marking up X & Y is not the ideal way to go.. So in a nutshell with cost plus I take that job cost and add a...

Hi Hal, Yes, I agree. It's one thing to have set copy prices that account for clicks and paper. But trying to break them apart into MF can be confusing. I still have no idea how anyone is charging for, or marking up clicks. I'd love to have some idea of what's reasonable and fair. I can...

I know I'm opening a nasty can of worms here and I've done it before but... I'm still struggling with pricing.. Is there a typical formula to use when pricing digital? Such as: (qty * (click charge * x)) + (qty * (paper price * y)) + press rate + makeready + waste + prepress + post press...

I'm actually very close to signing on a new ImagePRESS C700 myself. I haven't been able to find much on the web - probably because it's so new. I'd love any insight anyone has on the machine before I commit. I'm also curious about maintenance and service issues. On my Xerox I can change...

Hi all, What are your staple stocks that you run in your 300 GSM digital machines? Ours currently are: Neenan Classic Linen Lynx Smooth Text 80# Finch Fine Color Copy 32# Futura Laser Gloss Text and Cover 80# & 100# Cougar Digital Smooth Cover 100# and occasionally 110# KromeKote C2S The...

Hi guys, I started a small, 3 man copy & print shop about 6 months ago to replace a Staples that closed. We have a Time Capsule backup, an offsite backup through Crashplan, two iMacs, a Windows PC, and various copiers, printers, laminators, etc.. We do quite a bit of work for architects and...

Hi guys, I'm a bit confused about pricing strategies. I'm trying to figure out if "products" such as flyers, brochures, postcards, etc. should be priced exactly the same as copies / prints. For example, I have established copy / print pricing for my Xerox machines for B&W and color on various...

Actually, it seems I don't need full imposition software at all. I just need something that can convert spreads into single pages while keeping the page order intact. That's all. Pitstop Pro can split pages, but can't retain the proper page order. Anything simple that can? Thanks! Joe

Hi guys, I run a small digital print shop which does general office copying, printing & binding on our Xerox copiers (presentations, flyers, business cards, booklets, etc..); blueprints on our Canon iPF825 MFP M40; as well as high quality posters and signs on our Canon iPF8400. Our two main...

Awesome, thanks. It looks like I'm going to have to add Pitstop Pro to our toolbox.

That's what we've been doing by hand in InDesign which is quite time consuming. Is there an inexpensive, automated way to convert 2up pdf pages to 1up?

No, this machine has no fiery. The print driver won't let me do a bifold and staple unless I'm in booklet mode... Awesome, eh?

PDF from computer. I was able to print a straight copy then run it through the feeder with fold & staple but I couldn't figure out how to do it straight from a PDF. And to make matters worse we figured out that the job was designed in color to look B&W. It naturally had a full range of colors...

Hi guys, I've got a Xerox 7775 with saddle stitch booklet finisher and am new to booklet printing. The booklet feature in Xerox seems to be designed for standard 1up documents. It'll shrink down a normal page, rotate it, and place it in the proper page order 2up with a bifold and staple. I...

Hi Guys, I think the title says it all! I run a small, full service copy & print shop in NJ. I'll admit -- I'm new to the game and just learning the ropes! We've been quite busy the first three weeks and do have our profitable jobs - event posters, invitations, graduation banners, menus...