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Ray Prince

Press re-runs can be a bottom-line back-breaker.
March 21, 2008

Question: We are going back on press (again) to make up a shortfall of 550 pieces for a job. The cost is killing us because we have to do this on a regular basis. Not many customers will pay for overs any more. Suggestions?

Answer: Coming up short off press or out of the bindery is a significant problem. Too many is not as bad as not enough. Accurate counts are vital. These are normally obtained by weigh counting.
Going back to press is expensive, takes time, and may or may not match in color. Thus, many printers are using digital color or black-and-white units to make up the difference. This is cost effective and fast. In the case of books, there may be binding issues that will have to be thought out.

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Posted by Ray Prince on March 21, 2008 | Comments (1)

Industries: Digital Printing, New Products, Press

March 24, 2008
In response to: Press re-runs can be a bottom-line back-breaker.
SteveB commented:

Making up a short count on a job, while not a pleasant fact of life, is a lot less expensive than losing the client and less expensive than throwing a couple hundred overs in the trash. I believe most shops figure some overs in the quote, so is that really a loss?