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How Printing Prices Are Calculated
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How Printing Prices Are Calculated
Printing price is a combination of setup cost, material, process time, finishing, wastage, packing and delivery—not only the number of sheets.
PRACTICAL GUIDE
What to know before you specify it.
Size affects sheet yield. Quantity affects setup cost per piece. Material and GSM change paper or board cost. Colour count, plates, dies, lamination, foil, UV, binding, gluing and other finishes add process steps. Urgent work can reduce scheduling flexibility. The fastest way to compare quotations is to make sure every supplier is pricing the same specification.
USE IT IN A REAL JOB
A guide is not a substitute for the production specification.
The final choice depends on size, quantity, artwork, substrate, end use, finishing, budget and delivery timeline.