HOW TO ORDER PAPER LIKE A PRO
COLOR MATERIALS USAGE GUIDE
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How to Cut Your Costs
Paper is one of the largest expenses of a print job. You can reduce
your costs significantly by following a few simple guidelines.
Ten ways to keep your costs down
1.
Use standard sizes: Design your printed pieces to take maxi-
mum advantage of common sheet sizes. For example, in the
USA think in multiples of 8.5 x 11”.
2.
Explore on-demand printing: Print up-to-the-minute forms,
manuals, catalogs, reports and other printed materials that are
suited to an on-demand print environment. This will reduce
over-runs and storage costs.
3.
Use paper specifically designed for the equipment you’re
using: For example, paper designed specifically to optimize the
performance of xerographic equipment may significantly reduce
waste due to jamming and offer a better surface for dry ink
adhesion.
4.
Reduce basis weight: Heavier basis weight sheets cost more
per sheet than lighter ones. Lighter weight stocks will also
reduce mailing costs.
5.
Keep paper wrapped when not in use: Make sure paper is
wrapped in a moisture proof container to avoid moisture prob-
lems which may cause jamming, curl, and waste.
6.
Consolidate print runs: Think about ways to consolidate jobs
so that you can order larger quantities of paper. Higher quanti-
ties will reduce your per unit cost.
7.
Reduce size: Smaller sizes mean less paper (if within standard
sheet size dimensions). Look for ways to reduce the size and/or
number of pages in your printed piece.
8.
Ask about price breaks: When planning a print job, ask your
paper retailer about ways to take advantage of price breaks. For
example, partial cartons cost 15-60% more than full cartons.
9.
Use house sheets: Printers keep huge quantities of basic
papers in stock. Because they buy in volume, they are able to
get better prices and pass a savings on to customers.
10. Select the right paper for the job: Choosing the right paper is
key. Consider factors such as image quality, brightness, equip-
ment choice, and end use (is folding required?). Then select a
paper that will ensure the best results.
