How long will it take?
Depends…
We strive to complete all jobs in a timely manner – however there are varying factors that determine the amount of time required for a job. Some general guidelines are:
Setup
• Simple – proof in 2-3 days
• Complex – proof in 4-5 days
All production time estimates are from “approved artwork” & are based on business days (larger quantities may require more time).
Print ready digital files
• Printing only – Next day
• Printing with cutting only – 2 days
• Printing with cutting & additional bindery - folding, padding, scoring,
perfing, booklet making, etc. 3-5 days
• Specialty paper orders add 3-7 days depending on availability
Offset printing - under 5000
• Unaltered reprint or truly “print ready” files with cutting & packaging – 5 days
• Print jobs with additional services: folding/padding – 6 days
• Numbering/booking, etc. – 8 days
Offset printing - over 5000
• Generally 10 working days from proof approval
• Complex bindery and buy-outs may add additional days
Wide format & signs - From proof approval
• Print only – 2 days
• Print/Laminate – 3 days
• Print/Mount – 3 days
• Print/Laminate/Mount – or other finishing – 4 days
• Cut lettering, transfer taped – 2-4 days
• Vehicles decaling, large sign installs, etc. 10 working days (+/-)
Subcontract
• Generally 10-12 Working days (depending on complexity, holidays and shipping)