Print Manual.

Areas i want to cover within my print manual.

1 - Colour

- Terminology
- CMYK / RGB
- Pantone matching system
- Spot Colours


2 - Format

- A Formats
- Envelope formats
- Book sizes
- Poster sizes


3 - Stock 
 
- Coated Uncoated
- Specialist stock (Metal coated etc.)
- Plastics & Acetates
- Weight (gsm)


4 - Artwork

- Document set up
- Bleeds
- Registration
- Types of Black


5 - Print Processes 

- Lithography

- Gravure 

- Flexography

- Pad Printing
- Digital
- Web Printing
- Letterpress
- Screen Printing
- Reprographics


6 - Cost



- Early quotes are better.
- Learn roughly what things cost per unit.
- Understand viable minimum quantities-
- Extras/Author corrections


7 -Binding

- Types of Binding


8 - Folding

- Different way of Folding


9 - Finishes

- Foiling
- Embossing & Debossing
- UV Spot Varnish
- Die Cutting



10. Imposition