Question:
How long does it take to produce a colour brochure?
Answer:
It really depends on how well organised you are. We can prepare the design, copy, layout and print the brochure to suit your requirements. However an average brochure from concept to completion will take from 2-3 weeks.

Question:
Can I use colour prints / photos in my brochure?
Answer:
Technology changes mean that we can scan colour prints effectively for use in the brochure production. Always ensure either transparencies or colour prints are of the highest quality. It is possible to enhance or change elements in these images, however this type of work may attract additional charges.

Question:
What kind of paper is best to use?
Answer:
It all depends on the type of collateral being produced. Tourism brochures tend to be produced on 'coated' gloss stocks. Sometimes a sophisticated matt finish is better suited to a product. Coated stocks will always reproduce a more defined and brighter image. Uncoated stocks absorb the printers ink and the result is a subtler, environmentally friendly look. Paperweights are also critical in our climate. Paper is presented in gsm eg. 150gsm is a common weight for brochure.

Question:
Is colour printing expensive?
Answer:
A brochure can be produced to a clients budget . . . just ask our advice if your budget is minimal. Don't forget a well designed 1 or 2 colour product can be just as effective and much cheaper.

Question:
I want to use the same design as my brochure on my website, is this possible?
Answer:
When we prepare artwork for your brochure we can also provide it in a lower resolution format for your specialist web designer. This should be advised to us before production is completed. Please note that web pages are in low resolution and when down loaded are not generally suited for brochure production.

Question:
What is a Gang-Up run?
Answer:
A gang-up run is a great opportunity for customers to have four colour business cards, postcards or brochure cards produced at great savings. The quantity produced is 1,000 and clients share a sheet of A1 Art Board and the production costs are basically shared. Ask us for a quotation.

Question:
I just did a painting and would like 5 copies of it, how do we go about this?
Answer:
We would advise you to produce these digitally. Digital printing is not as precise as offset printing, however it is more than adequate and is suitable for small quantities of prints, posters, menus etc. If a high quality limited edition print is required, then more traditional methods of reproduction are necessary.

Question:
I have just designed a brochure on my PC, can you print from artwork supplied in this format?
Answer:
If you want to know the answer to this question one of our sales executives would be more than happy to assist you. Our prepress industry is generally Macintosh based, however there are steps that you can take to ensure that 'your' design can be utilised. Good advice and help is always available . . . just ask us.