Pricing Estimates:

Probably the most frequently asked question is "how much?" Practical planning is the most important key to reasonable cost and production time. By knowing ahead of time exactly what you want, you will know how much it will cost.

Cost estimates on printing are available. Please remember that these quotations are estimates and may not reflect final cost. Specific information will be required to enable us to determine a reasonably accurate estimate. This includes such information as the number of pages to be printed, number of copies, number of ink colors, and paper stock. Persons interested in obtaining estimates should contact the Department at 662- 325-2251 OR request the estimate on-line when placing your order. We will gladly email you an estimate when requested before starting production. Once you have given us approval, we will complete the job.

When requesting an estimate please furnish the following list of items if possible:

Your schedule
The number of copies you plan to print
The exact size of your publication
The colors you plan to specify
Your choice of finishing and binding (if any)
Your use of bleeds and screens
All of the graphics and fonts in your publication

Cost Controls

To control the actual costs of a printing job, the customer should bear in mind these points:

You can take advantage of savings by using in-stock paper, single-color printing, and standard-sized stocks.
Composition costs can be greatly reduced by having all editorial changes and corrections made before the job is submitted for typesetting or design.
Thorough proofing should be taken seriously and is necessary to avoid costly re-runs. It is suggested that you review the section entitled "Composition/Proofreading" when making corrections. IT IS THE CUSTOMER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO SIGN OR EMAIL US AUTHORIZING PRODUCTION ONLY AFTER A CORRECTED PROOF HAS BEEN REVIEWED.
Getting a maximum press run the first time saves time and money. Produce as many copies of your job as you will need. Once the press is set up, the ink mixed, and the paper ordered (when necessary), it is considerably less expensive to print multiple copies than to run just a small amount with the intention of printing more in the near future.
Map out your work flow and schedule enough time to proof your files and correct any problems you find before going to final output.
Keep your document clean and simple. Avoid placing an item entirely behind another item. Every item, visible or not, has to be processed by the RIP at output. This is the device that processes your files before they are imaged onto electronic press plates or paper.