Based on a model for lithographic printing
Colour models
CMYK
RGB
Hexachrome
Spot Colour
PMS Pantone Matching System
Formats
Standard ISO paper sizes
A & SRA sizes
Imperial (North America) Versus Metric (Rest of the world)
Tabloid (compact)
Broadsheet, Berliner
Envelope 'C' sizes
Artwork
Docuemt set up
File formats & fonts
Spellcheck
Colour specification
Printer marks
Pre-flight check
Mock-ups
Proof
Sign-off (IMPORTANT) Make the client sign so your covered.
Stock
Weights (gsm)
Finish - gloss/silk/matt, Coated or uncoated
Laid or Wove
Boards, Carton
Many many more variations
Plastics and acetates
Processes
Lithographic
Gravure
Screen-print
Flexography
Pad-Printing
Six colour
Laminate - gloss/matt
Foil blocking
Embossing/de-bossing
Spot UV Varnish
Finishing
Binding (what type?)
Folding and creasing
Die stamping/ drilling
Costing
Get a quote very early on, before you start the job in the earnest if possible
Identical specification for 3 print estimators to work to
Learn roughly what things cost (unit cost)
Understand viable minimum quantities
Extras/Authors corrections
Delivery?
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