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Do I have to be a printing "expert" to buy offshore printing goods?
No, If you're unfamiliar with buying printing, printing terminology or the production process, we'll walk you through it. We have an experienced team of staff who can explain everything and make it an easy and seamless experience.

Is the Asian production quality up to my standards?
Yes. You'll get printing that is as good as or better than what you are able to buy locally. Our offshore partnered printing facilities invest heavily in the latest equipment and technology. Their quality control standards are as rigorous as those of the top printers in North America or Europe. Many have ISO certifications.

What is the standard delivery time for doing jobs in Asia?
Production time frames are competitive (it's not uncommon for printing plants in Asia to work 24 hours a day, seven days a week). Normal production time is 5 to 10 days after receiving your approval of the press proofs, depending on the size and complexity of the job. You must also factor in the freight time: allow an average of 14-21 days for shipping by sea to Australia and an additional 3-5 days for customs clearance and local delivery.  If you need it faster, we can ship a partial by air for the cost of the airfreight.

Is there a minimum order?
If it is a single-color product, you normally need to print at least 5,000 for cost effectiveness. If it is full-color, significant savings can occur in quantities as low as 1,000. It depends greatly on the page count, the binding and the overall project complexity. Most of our jobs range from $10,000 to $200,000. If you have questions about the feasibility of your project, just send us an e-mail.

What format can I use for the artwork?
Just about any format you want. Our pre-press capability is state-of-the-art. We can accept all of the standard media (Zip, Jaz, CD, DVD or upload to a factory server) and graphics software (QuarkXPress, PageMaker, Photoshop, PDF).

How can I be assured of a high-quality job without a press check?
We do not print a final run without a press check approval by you.  We provide a complete set of press proofs for all jobs, as well as a bound sample using the exact materials that you specified. Your final job will not be printed until you have approved the press proofs. In addition, either we or one of our associates can be at the press check.