Plastic Cards

PVC Plastic Cards, 12mil – White Plastic, 30mil – White, Clear, Frosted, Metallic Plastic as Membership Cards, Gift Cards, VIP Cards, Fundrasing Cards, Phone Cards, Loyality Cards and many, many more applications. Please check our Plastic Cards and Photo ID Cards Pages.

30 mil Clear Plastic

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Graphic Designer – Vancouver

Graphic Designer – Pre-press
Vancouver

The Company: Allegra Print & Imaging (www.allegrapress.com)

We’re a growing, locally owned, Allegra Print & Imaging operating from our Vancouver location. We are constantly looking for ways to make our service more environmentally and financially sustainable while continuing to prioritize customer service and present an exceptional quality
product.

Your energy and creativity will contribute to the creation and design of various projects, production and pre-press of client work, from concept to final printing and/or the internet, advertising materials, POP, signage, and new media while ensuring that the integrity of the corporate identity is maintained. You are a team player who possesses the ability to work on multiple projects within tight timelines in a detail-driven, fast paced environment.

This is an entry level position with various additional responsibilities – customer service, phone calls, bindry and some delivery duties.

Duties
Reporting to the Production Manager, you:
· Design and layout all print media;
· Re-design and maintain website;
· Design and produce electronic media (newsletter, e-invites, etc.);
· combine existing graphic elements with created graphic elements into new or modified graphic projects;
· provide input for website updates and manage the process to implement updates;
· organize, catalogue and maintain existing and new computer files
· maintain graphic design equipment including computers, scanner, software, camera equipment and accessories – research and propose opportunities for improvements;
· remain fluent in software applications and graphic trends
· provide view illustrations from sketches and photographs using appropriate computer graphic systems;

Education/Skills/Experience Required

Experience
This position will appeal to a creative individual recently graduated from a recognized design program. Familiarity with desktop publishing, design, signage, and POP is a definite asset. In-depth knowledge of Adobe Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop – CS2, CS3 or better) is essential in a Mac and PC environment as well as Microsoft Office. Familiarity with Mac-based webtools is an asset. You are able to work independently, anticipate requirements, and take ownership of processes. Professional and dependable, you take initiative to pursue issues to resolution or suggest ideas to improve and deliver a consistently high standard of work.

Skills
Our dream candidate:
· Is able to conceptualize, design and produce : brochures; posters, packaging; ads, signage, banners, labels, websites, etc.
· Has strong concept, drawing and visual creative ability
· Has excellent attention to detail, time management and multi-tasking skills
· Is self-directed, can work without supervision 
and problem-solve while on-the-go
· Has a ‘can-do’ attitude
· Can pitch in with our team where needed and 
hit the ground running

Software Proficiency
· Experience with Mac environment is a requirement.
· Strong knowledge of Macintosh Computer production environment and all software programs related to the production process (Adobe Suite CS2, CS3 or better).
· Strong knowledge and experience with MS Office product suite.

Education
Graduation from a recognized design program or equivalent work experience.

Assets
· Website and electronic media design experience
· Pre-press and production experience

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is negotiable and depends on experience.
Medical and dental benefits are provided after successful completion of 3 months.

To apply: Please send your resume along with cover letter and portfolio to:

Via email

Or fax resume and cover letter to 604-681-5036, Attention: Graphic Designer position

HP DesignJet Z3100 Photo Printer

Large Format and Fine Art Printing with HP DesignJet Z3100 Photo Printer.
 

Specifications
Model size 44 in
Print area/hr, max width, Draft mode, coated 150 ft2/hr
Print area/hr, max width, Normal mode, coated 72 ft2/hr
Mechanical print time, US D color image, Best mode, glossy 15 min/page
Mechanical print time, US D color image, Normal mode, glossy 7.9 min/page
Mechanical print time, US D color image, Normal mode, coated 4.2 min/page
Mechanical print time, US D color image, Draft mode, coated 2.0 min/page
Line accuracy +/- 0.2%
Color accuracy Median < 1.6 dE2000, 95% of colors < 2.8 dE2000
Minimum line width 0.002 in
Maximum black optical density 2.5 maximum black optical density (4 L* min) with HP Premium Instant Dry Photo Gloss media
Short term color stability < 1 dE2000 in less than 5 minutes
Long term print-to-print repeatability With HP premium instant-dry photo Satin media, right after calibration
Print quality/technology
Resolution Up to 2400 x 1200 optimized dpi from 1200 x 1200 input dpi with maximum detail selected
Print head nozzles 2112
Cartridges 12 (light cyan, magenta, light magenta, yellow, red, green, blue, light gray, gray, photo black, matte black, gloss enhancer)
Ink types HP Vivera pigment inks
Ink drop size 4 pl (lc, lm, lg, pK, E, G), 6 pl (M, Y, mK, R, GN, B)
Paper handling/media
Maximum roll length 300 ft
Document finishing Sheetfeed, roll feed, automatic cutter (cuts all media except canvas)
Media sizes, standard A, B, C, D, E
Media types Sheet feed, roll feed, automatic cutter (cuts all media except canvas), photographic paper (satin, gloss, semi-gloss, matte), proofing paper (high-gloss, semi-gloss, matte), fine art printing material (canvas, smooth, textured, watercolor), self-adhesive and vinyl (polypropylene, vinyl), sign and banner (display film, banner, scrim, olypropylene,Tyvek, outdoor paper), bond and coated (bond, coated, heavyweight coated, super heavyweight coated)
Memory/print languages/typefaces
Memory, standard 128 MB
Hard disk Standard
Print languages, standard HP PCL 3 GUI
Connectivity
Connectivity, standard 1 10/100Base-T Ethernet RJ-45 port, 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 certified port, 1 EIO Jetdirect accessory slot
Connectivity, optional HP Jetdirect EIO print servers
Macintosh compatible Yes
Certifications
Power consumption ENERGY STAR® qualified
Compatible network operating systems
Compatible Operating Systems Windows 2000; Windows XP Home; Windows XP Professional; Windows XP Professional x64; Windows Server 2003; Mac OS 10.2 or higher; Novell NetWare 5.x, 6.x; Citrix MetaFrame; Terminal Services
Dimensions/weight/warranty
Dimensions, std.            (W x D x H) 69.7 x 26 x 41.2 in
Dimensions, max.           (W x D x H) 69.7 x 28.8 x 41.2 in
Weight, U.S. 189 lb
Warranty, standard One-year warranty with on-site, next business-day service
What’s in the box
What’s in the box HP Designjet Z3100 44-in Photo Printer, spindle, technical spindle, printheads (6 x 2 colors), ink cartridges, media high gloss photo sample roll (36 in x 15 ft), stand (44 in), rear tray (44 in), adaptor kit (3 in) for spindle (2), quick reference guide, setup poster, USB cable, power cord, HP Start-up kit including printer software and training
Cable included? Yes, 1 USB
Software included Printer drivers, HP Printer Utility including HP Color Center

 

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The tools and techniques necessary for great digital output are now readily available and more affordable than ever. “301 Inkjet Tips and Techniques: An Essential Printing Resource for Photographers” shows photographers of all levels how to make high-quality prints through step-by-step instructions and hundreds of full-color examples from more than 20 professional photographers and other artists. You’ll discover how to choose the right inkjet printer for your output needs, how to save time and select the proper materials when prepping files and prints, how to manage your digital images, how to create captivating portfolios and framed art, and much more. Whether you are a professional photographer or a serious hobbyist this book will help you learn how to enhance and perfect your digital output skills and use your computer and inkjet printer to better express your vision and creativity. You can read the book cover to cover, or only the chapters that feature the specific tips and techniques that interest you. A comprehensive index and a searchable companion web site will ensure that you find the information you are looking for. Additional content for this book, including hundreds of clickable links to many of the resources covered throughout the book can be accessed at: www.inkjettips.com

Legal Copying Services

We specialise in supporting law firms with cost-effective solutions, to high-volume document processing requirements, in a secure and reliable environment. Thanks to our West Pender Downtown Vancouver location, we are in close range to most law firms and courts.

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Xerox DC260

Xerox DocuColor 260

 

Our new addition – Xerox DocuColor 260 is a powerhouse of speed, color, and quality. At 2400x2400dpi, 13×19 inch prints, and up to 60 pages per minute, your jobs are completed in less time, which also means lower cost for you.

Quick Facts

  • Print, Copy, Scan
  • Colour: up to 60 ppm
  • Black: up to 75 ppm
  • Maximum paper size: 13 x 19 in./330 x 483 mm
  • Resolution: 2400 x 2400 dpi
  • Standard paper capacity: 3,260 sheets
  • Maximum paper capacity: 5,260 sheets
  • 250-sheet Duplex Automatic Document Feeder
  • Two-sided output is standard
  • Numerous finisher options for hole punching, stapling, saddle-stitch booklet making, and bi-, tri-, and Z-folding
  • Feed media up to 300 gsm/110 lb. cover stock
  • Five controller options including EFI Fiery, Splash, Creo Spire, and Xerox FreeFlow™ Print Server
  • Scan resolution: up to 600 x 600 dpi
  • Robust security features
  • Windows (including Vista) and Mac compatible
  • Smallest footprint (WxDxH): 65.1 x 36.2 x 54 in. (1653.6 x 921 x 1372 mm)

Competitive Edge

  • Superior print quality with the highest resolution (2400 x 2400 dpi) in its class, enhanced gloss modes, and exclusive emulsion aggregation high grade toner
  • Widest array of colour servers in its class to give users exactly what they need to best do their jobs
  • Standard DADF holds up to 250 sheets – over two-times the competition
  • Faster warm-up time from sleep mode (2.5 minutes) than competitive products to get you working right away
  • Unparalleled ease of use with large colour user interface and intuitive bi-directional print driver

Features that Ensure the Highest Colour Quality

  • 2400×2400 dpi resolution in both copy and print modes delivers razor sharp details and smooth colour transitions
  • Five colour server and controller options provide the colour management and control that is right for your environment
  • Increase your level of gloss when copying or printing with Enhanced Gloss Mode
  • Enhanced image quality at higher speeds with our latest 32-beam laser VCSEL technology

Terms and Conditions

Please ensure you have read and understand the Terms and Conditions below:

ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

NOTICE: PLEASE READ THESE TERMS & CONDITIONS CAREFULLY. BY ACCESSING THIS WEBSITE YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BELOW:

All services provided by Allegra Print & Imaging are subject to Terms and Conditions of use. By viewing or using this website, yourself and the entity you represent (collectively hereinafter referred to as “you”) agree to be bound by all the Terms and Conditions as stated below without modification. If for any reason you do not agree with the Terms and Conditions as stated below, please do not access this site.

CHANGE OF TERMS

Allegra Print & Imaging reserves the right to change the Terms and Conditions at any time and these changes or additions become effective immediately when they become available on allegrapress.com. Allegra Print & Imaging does not assume the obligation to notify you of any changes to the Terms and Conditions. You are responsible for reviewing the Terms and Conditions for any changes and continued use of this site constitutes your consent to these changes.

INDEMNITY

You agree to indemnify and hold Allegra Print & Imaging , its parent and affiliate companies, and their respective officers, harmless from any and all claims, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of your breach of any of these Terms and Conditions or in connection with your use of this site.

COPYRIGHT

Allegra Print & Imaging and all of its content are protected by copyright laws of British Columbia and Canada and international treaty provisions.  Allegra Print & Imaging. All rights reserved. This website, its trademark and associated logos, may not, in part or in whole, be copied, imitated, reproduced, modified, transmitted, translated, distributed, adapted or disassembled in any fashion without expressed written permission of Allegra Print & Imaging.

Copyright laws also pertain to the content you submit to Allegra Print & Imaging. Unlicensed or misuse of copyrighted material from books, magazines, newspapers, photographs, web content, writers, artists, composers, publishers, and other authors is strictly prohibited. Allegra Print & Imaging will not assume the responsibility of checking the content of its client’s submitted materials for copyright violations. Therefore, Allegra Print & Imaging will not be held accountable for any illegal use of copyrighted material by its clients.

CUSTOMER CONTENT

You, as the buyer, understand and agree that all content/information (including but not limited to text, graphics, information and messages) are the responsibility of the sender of that content/information and not Allegra Print & Imaging. Furthermore, you are responsible for all information and content that you acquire and/or use from the allegrapress.com service.

In addition, you agree to abide by all rules and regulations pertaining to on-line decency and appropriate and acceptable content. This means that you agree to the following with regards to any product coming from Allegra Print & Imaging:

You will not upload, post or send any content through the Allegra Print & Imaging service containing adult or child pornography, or anything indecent, lewd, or obscene; material that threatens to kidnap or injure anyone, threatens to damage the reputation of anyone or harm their personal property, threatens to accuse anyone of a crime, threatens to announce that a person has violated law/s of British Columbia and Canada, or threatens blackmail; encourages or suggests forcible resistance to any law of British Columbia and Canada, insurrection, or treason; includes fraudulent, libellous or hurtful remarks directed at any other person or business; or infringes upon the intellectual property rights of Allegra Print & Imaging or any other party.

Let it also be known that Allegra Print & Imaging does not control, nor certify the legitimacy, accuracy and/or quality of any information or content posted by our customers. Allegra Print & Imaging will not be held liable under any conditions or circumstances for any information, content or material that you may find indecent or offensive.

Allegra Print & Imaging provides services and products only for your personal use and you agree to refrain from using such services and products, as well as messages or correspondences for any unauthorized purposes including but not limited to promotional materials, advertising, spam, or any other form of solicitation.

You must have a registered account. Protection of passwords and controlling account access is your responsibility. Allegra Print & Imaging will not be held responsible for any password or access problems. Furthermore, all orders, actions, etc., placed through your registered account are your responsibility and not the responsibility of Allegra Print & Imaging.

Allegra Print & Imaging reserves the right to remove or refuse any content or information that violates the Terms and Conditions agreement or may otherwise be considered unlawful or objectionable. Out of respect for the employees and guests of Allegra Print & Imaging, we define objectionable as any content that is not child-friendly. We reserve the right to refuse to print any such objectionable content. In the event your order is rejected for objectionable content, we will issue a credit for the full value of your order minus 10% to cover processing fees, OR, upon request, we will issue a promotional code for the full value of your order for use on a future project. If you wish for us to review content prior to placing your order, please contact Customer Service.

In addition, you agree that content and or information obtained by Allegra Print & Imaging may be kept and disclosed if Allegra Print & Imaging is required to do so by law, or if Allegra Print & Imaging believes, in good faith, that it is necessary to disclose such content in order to comply with any legal proceeding or processes; uphold or enforce the terms of our services; respond to any claims that the content or information is or may be in violation of the rights of another party; that the content or information may be objectionable or offensive; or that the content/information is necessary to protect the rights or property of the public or Allegra Print & Imaging in any way.

SUBMISSION OF ARTWORK OR GRAPHICS

All files must be submitted in CMYK format, except for 1 and 2 color letterhead and envelopes. Any files not in CMYK may color shift when processed. A minimum resolution of 300 dpi is required for all raster art and images. Artwork of a lesser resolution may not print as sharp and clean as desired.

We strongly suggest that all items except for background images be at least 1/8″ from the trim line. Items falling closer to the trim line may be cut off. Please refer to the templates provided on our site for guidelines.

The Customer guarantees the legal propriety of all matter submitted to Allegra Print & Imaging for printing and/or publication; and will indemnify Allegra Print & Imaging against all claims and responsibility arising from the printing and/or publication of such matter, including the legal expenses and disbursements incurred by Allegra Print & Imaging in contesting the same.

Allegra Print & Imaging will not be liable for any damages arising out of violation of laws or illegal use of trade names or slogans in material supplied by the Customer.

Allegra Print & Imaging reserves the right to use any printed product for Allegra Print & Imaging publicity including reproduction. The Customer will not necessarily be notified.

IMPORTANT! If you choose “NO PROOF – PROCEED AS IS” you assume full (100%) responsibility for printing outcome(s).

If customer supplied artwork requires technical or design re-work, charges will apply at the rate of $100 per hour with 1/2 hour minimum. If customer elects to fix the files themselves and avoid these charges, our template must be used to re-submit the file. Templates are available for download at http://www.allegrapress.com site.

COLOR PROOFING & MATCHING

Allegra Print & Imaging cannot be held responsible for matching colors or ink densities on screen proofs approved by customers. Screen proofs can be used to help display layout, text accuracy, and image placement and proportion, but not color or density. Weekends and Holidays are not considered part of the 24 hour proof turnaround time period.

Allegra Print & Imaging will make every effort to match the gradient density of each colour, however, we cannot be held responsible for the final appearance of a colour. Due to different printers, ink, coating and media, not all colours can be precisely duplicated.  We will do our best to come as close as possible to the colours you request.  We cannot guarantee exact colour matches. We strongly recommend ordering a printed hard proof to approve any color matches.  PMS color matches start at $15.00 per match.

Digital printers print colour differently from day to day, there is no way of guaranteeing an exact colour match of previously printed materials.

ORDER PROOFS

It is the client’s responsibility to review the final proof and layout of all orders prior to actual printing. Once the final proof has been confirmed by the client, no further changes can be made to that order. On orders placed with the NO PROOF option, no changes or cancellations may be made to the order after the order status is changed to Approved Work In Progress. The order is then ready to Schedule for Printing and we cannot accept any changes. This includes changes to bindery and shipping. Please review the final proof carefully prior to completing your order. Allegra Print & Imaging will not accept responsibility for typographical errors, errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, graphics, fonts or content. Allegra Print & Imaging will not be held responsible for client errors in finished product sizes, wrong cuts, or missing or incorrect folds. Important Note: Hard copy Epson proofs are always printed on a specialty paper with a satin finish called “Oris Select Proof” paper stock. This proof paper is used for all hard copy Epson proofs regardless of the paper selected for your print project.  This is a standard and accepted print industry policy and procedure. If you order an Epson hard copy proof, it will not be printed on the actual paper stock you’ve selected for your print project.  

If you need to make changes to your artwork, after receiving your proof, please resubmit your files. There will be a $10 resubmit fee charged to your account. If you wish to receive a new proof, a fee of $5 for PDF proof will also be charged. For a new hard copy proof, please contact our customer service department as the proof prices vary by specific product order(s) placed.

OVER / UNDER

You agree that there is a possibility of a difference of up to 5% between the ordered and the shipped quantity within a product and that you will not claim any compensation for this difference. Likewise, Allegra Print & Imaging or you do not have the right to claim anything for any difference when the shipped quantity is greater than 95% of the ordered quantity. We consider any order filled within 5% over or under ordered quantity to be delivered in full.

ORDER CANCELLATION

Orders cannot be cancelled except upon terms, which compensate Allegra Print & Imaging for all work done, proof preparation, graphic design, mock-ups, materials used or specially acquired to complete the order, to the date of the cancellation. Cancellation requests should be submitted through email or fax.

RETURNS AND REFUNDS

Customer orders have no re-sale value. Therefore, ALL SALES ARE FINAL. If the error is verifiably due to Allegra Print & Imaging, we will re-print the order at our cost. No Refunds or Credit. Any defect/s discovered in your shipment must be reported to Allegra Print & Imaging within 10 days of your order’s receipt. To qualify for a free replacement order, you must return your entire product (at your own expense) within 15 days from the time THE product was delivered. All Charges related to expedited orders (rush printing or shipping) are NON REFUNDABLE UNLESS UPS FAILS DELIVERY OR DELIVERS DAMAGED PRODUCT. ANY CREDIT DUE WILL BE PROCESSED WITHIN 4 to 6 WEEKS. If a change is made to an existing order that results in a credit, a processing fee equal to 10% of total credit amount will be charged to cover transaction costs related to this credit. Upon request a promo code for the full value of the credit can be issued in lieu of a credit, if we are contacted prior to the credit processing date.

SHIPPING AND DELIVERY OF PRODUCTS

Allegra Print & Imaging will always strive to avoid any delays in production or shipping, however, we will not be held responsible for any consequences or damages due to delayed production or delivery. Our shipment and delivery dates are based upon estimates provided by our shipment suppliers. Allegra Print & Imaging will not be responsible for delays in shipments due to shipping company delays, international customs issues, weather conditions or any other circumstances beyond our control. Allegra Print & Imaging will strive to ensure that all delivery schedules are met in a timely manner. However, Allegra Print & Imaging assumes no liability whatsoever to customers for any lost business or other damages, real or constructive. Buyer assumes full risk of possible delivery delays. There will be an additional charge if any changes to the shipping address must be made after the order is placed.

However, unexpected production or shipment delays may occur as a result of technical problems or equipment malfunction or failure. Rush charges/fees will be refunded or waived by Allegra Print & Imaging, where applicable, for a delay caused by technical difficulty. However, order cancellations will not be allowed due to technical difficulty.

NOTE: Production time is estimated only and should NOT be confused with delivery guarantees.

SHIPPING ERRORS & LOST PACKAGES

In order to file a lost or damaged claim the following must apply:

Claims can only be placed within 30 days from package shipment. Allegra Print & Imaging cannot be held responsible for shipping errors, delays or lost or damaged products due to 3rd party errors. In the case that a customer supplies the wrong address causing a package not to be delivered on time, Allegra Print & Imaging will reship the package (to the corrected address) with an additional shipping fee for the re-shipment.

LIMITATIONS & LIABILITY:

OUR LIABILITY IS LIMITED UP TO THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF YOUR PURCHASE (AT THE SPECIFIC TIME AND DATE OF YOUR PURCHASE) AND SHALL NOT INCLUDE ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR DAMAGES FOR PROFIT LOSS.

Allegra Print & Imaging or its licensors, suppliers, or vendors, their officers, directors, employees, or agents SHALL NOT be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages of any kind, or for any damages whatsoever resulting from loss of use, data, or profits, whether or not Allegra Print & Imaging has been advised of the possibility of damage, arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the site or of failure to provide products or services that you order from Allegra Print & Imaging or its affiliates, including without limitation, damages arising from error, omission, virus, delay, or interruption of service.

WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO HOLD CUSTOMER PROPERTY (a lien) AS SECURITY FOR UNPAID BILLS.

Allegra Print & Imaging reserves the right to refuse service to any party for any reason it deems fit.

PLEASE NOTE: ANY SUPPLIED MEDIA WILL NOT BE RETURNED. PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY ORIGINAL MEDIA.

ESTIMATES, PAYMENTS, RETURNED CHECKS

Pre-payment is required on all orders. You must pay by credit card, paypal account, or debit card at the time of order. Payment will be taken in full at the time of the order.

The price of any product is the price in force at the date and time of your order.

You undertake that all details you provide to us for the purpose of purchasing products which may be offered by us on our website will be correct; that the credit charge, paypal account or debit card which you use is your own and that there are sufficient funds or credit facilities to cover the cost of any products. We reserve the right to obtain validation of your credit charge, paypal account or debit card details before processing your order.

The contract shall not have been concluded until we have received your valid credit card charge, paypal charge, or debit card payment details.

We are entitled to refuse any order placed by you.

All prices are based on receiving RIP-Ready files. If your files are not RIP-Ready, they will incur additional charges and possible delays.

Taxes are additional.

NSF cheques are subject to a fee of $25.

OFFICE HOURS AND STATUTORY HOLIDAYS

Office hours are Monday-Friday from 8AM to 5 PM PST, excluding statutory holidays.  

  • New Year’s Day
  • Good Friday
  • Easter Monday
  • Victoria Day
  • Canada Day
  • British Columbia Day
  • Labour Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Remembrance Day
  • Christmas Day

MAILING SERVICES TERMS AND CONDITIONS

We are not responsible for lost or non-delivered mail. Our responsibilities end when Canada Post accepts your mailing from us. We are not responsible nor do we guarantee a response to your mailing. Industry average is a 1 – 2% response rate. Your results may vary.

We understand that your list is privileged and confidential. It will not be used or sold for any purposes other than your mailing. Upon request we may archive your list but will not be held responsible of system failure. You should always have a copy of your list with you.

In the event of a mistake or error, we will only accept liability up to the cost of goods and services provided. By using our services we will not accept liability for any loss of revenue, business or implied damages.

PAPER STOCK POLICY

In order to maintain the most competitive print prices, we must utilize a number of paper stock sources and paper mills. We reserve the right to change our paper suppliers as necessary to assure you the best quality paper stocks available at the industry’s most competitive prices. We will make every effort to assure our online paper stock offerings remain consistent, reliable and predictable over time. However, we cannot control or be held accountable for paper production variances caused by independent paper mills and sources which are beyond our control. Although the stated weights of our featured paper stocks will remain constant, there could be a slight difference in caliper, brightness or texture. Slight differences may or may not be evident when printing the exact same project, on the exact same selected paper stock, and using the exact same art file but ordered and printed on a different date. For example, you order a print project today (we’ll call it ABC Brochure project) and you order it printed as 4/4 on 100 lb. Text Gloss stock. Three months from today, you place the exact same order, exact same art, same named paper stock, same project (ABC Brochure). When you receive the project, you notice a slight difference in the paper stock (be it caliper, brightness or texture). The slight difference will be within print industry standards for paper stock and mill industry tolerance levels (very similar to slight dye lot variations common in the carpet or fabric industry). We will not be held personally responsible or accountable, in any way, for these slight differences. Our position is a common print industry policy with regard to paper stock grades, paper mills and the varying slight differences from one source or mill to another concerning like weight and like named paper stocks purchased from different manufacturing resources.

Allegra Print & Imaging sells products made out of several different types of materials: Variety of Paper Stock, Corrugated Plastic, Aluminum, Art Board, Art Paper, Large Format Media, Hot and Cold Laminate, Digitally Printed Vinyl, Cling, Adhesives, Vinyl Banner, and many, many other.

You agree that you have read and/or researched independently and that you know what each of these materials is and what you are buying. You agree that Allegra Print & Imaging is not responsible for products received that are made of materials thought by the purchaser to be something other than advertised. As an example, you agree Allegra Print & Imaging is not responsible if the Corrugated Plastic received by the purchaser is not what the purchaser envisioned Corrugated Plastic would be.

You agree that all products produced and sold by Allegra Print & Imaging are for novelty purposes only. Allegra Print & Imaging does not make any claims about the legal compliance or registration of signs, license plates, ads and marketing materials, or any other products sold by Allegra Print & Imaging. You agree to check with any applicable legal authority for the standards, rules and regulations governing the types of signs, license plates, or other products permitted for your particular use.

This site contains links to other sites. Allegra Print & Imaging is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such websites.

Print Communications: Leader of the Pack

Businesses everywhere use a variety of media to reach their target audiences. Though budget constraints will impact your plan, every marketing mix is designed to meet a range of objectives: boost sales, generate leads, strengthen relationships and build brand identity.

The choices available to today’s marketers seem ever-growing, from traditional television, radio and print advertising to a multitude of electronic opportunities including Web sites and e-mail. While each has its place in a comprehensive program, direct mail remains the most personal and effective way to reach your customers and prospects.

E-mail, for example, can be inexpensive to create and distribute. Just don’t be fooled into thinking that it’s the best or only way to market your product or service.

People choose direct mail and other print vehicles over e-mail because they are more dependable and are viewed as more authoritative. Nothing can replace well-designed print marketing because nothing else is as portable, personal or reliable.

While Web sites, another component of e-marketing, can be relatively inexpensive to create and maintain, existing is not enough. They need to be promoted so potential customers will visit them. Print communications are an excellent way to direct prospects and customers to a Web site.

When you can do it, a broad mix of media will provide you with the widest range of opportunities to communicate with your audiences and to make a lasting impression.

As always, you must determine your communications objectives to choose the most effective strategies.

5 Ways to Maximize Your Message

  • Be consistent in portraying your company’s identity.
  • A single graphic look and a uniform writing style add value and strength to your company’s identity in all visual media.
  • Type, color and images should be consistent throughout for greater memorability.
  • Use print communications (flyers, ads, brochures, direct mail) to provide support for e-marketing. Ask your customers for their e-mail address in your direct mail pieces via a business reply card or when they respond to a free gift or special offer. Similarly, with the customer information you gather online, plan targeted mailings as follow up.
  • Coordinate your delivery schedules so your communications complement one another rather than compete for attention.

What Color Can Do For You

When you hear the terms, four-color or full color process, it means you are able to produce any color combination. Four-color process is a system where an image is separated into four different color values with the inks cyan (blue), magenta (red), yellow and black to reproduce the original color image.

If your budget prohibits this quality of color reproduction, be aware that many cost-effective opportunities exist to add “punch” to your printed materials. Designers often manipulate color to create interest and variety from a single image. Following are a few terms to help you know your color options.

Glossary of Terms

  • Spot color – Adding one or more single flat colors to a printed piece. You can also create monochromatic (single color) photos.
  • Halftone – A pattern of dots of different sizes used to simulate a continuous-tone photograph, either in color or black and white.
  • Duotone – Created by printing a photographic image in two colors. They often possess greater depth and warmth than photos printed in one color. Most are printed using a hue naturally dark in color (i.e. black or blue) and a naturally light hue (i.e. gray or yellow).
  • Tritone – A halftone using three colors to produce more contrast and detail than a duotone.
  • Mezzotint – Computer-generated reproduction of an engraver’s method which creates various textures and patterns to create artistic effects.
  • Posterized – The color palette of an image is manipulated and recreated using only flat colors.
  • Traps – Trapping is a term that describes the method used to make two colors fit together perfectly without any white gaps between them.
  • Screens – Varying the screen percentage can give you the illusion of printing with multiple colors. For example, a 50 percent screen of a solid red creates the illusion of pink.

Ten Ways to Cut Your Printing Costs

  1. Stick with standard finished sizes to reduce paper waste and minimize your costs.
  2. Be careful when using bleeds, that is, color or images that run to the edges of the paper. Sometimes they require larger sheets that need to be trimmed, resulting in higher costs and longer production time.
  3. Use color to print a large quantity of “shells.” Then, customize the text as your projects come up throughout the year with one color of ink.
  4. Similarly, spread the cost of color between several jobs. For example, design a series of brochures that share the same colors, and print them at the same time. It can be cheaper than paying separate setup charges for each.
  5. Before placing a special order, ask if there is a paper stock in inventory that might be right for your project.
  6. Choose the right type of binding. Saddle stitching (stapling the piece along the center fold) is one of the least expensive and most popular types of binding.
  7. On larger quantities that are printed on two sides, lay out both sides on one larger sheet. This is called printing “two-up” and can reduce costs by about 25 percent since press time is cut in half.
  8. If you are designing your materials on computer disk and/or providing a digital file, make sure your printer outputs a sample to check the accuracy of the layout and any color separations. In addition, make any revisions before you turn your layout or digital files over to the printer. Revisions are costly once a job is in production.
  9. Consider digital color output. Though printing small quantities (under 400) of a full-color brochure is usually cost prohibitive for many organizations, consider short-run digital printing instead. If set up correctly, your project can be output directly from your digital files and the press time is cut in half.
  10. Avoid rush charges. Find out what length of time is required from your printer for production, printing and added processes like folding and die-cutting. Stay on deadline to avoid rush charges, which can be as high as 50 to 100 percent above the normal quote.