From Design Into Print: Preparing Graphics and Text for Professional Printing

Chapter 18. Output Specifications

When you go to a print service provider’s Web site or visit them in person, they give you a job form to fill out. If you have never done it before, filling out this form can be intimidating because there are all sorts of strange terms you may not understand. Fortunately, if you’ve read this far in this book, you should be somewhat familiar with the terms.

But since I can’t be with you all the time, let’s fill out a sample form to see what the various topics are all about !

Filling out the form

Completing an output specifications form doesn’t have to be a frightening experience. All you’re doing is asking them to print ...