initial meeting time frame preparing files copyright revisions editing design/composition photographs/illustrations cost estimates/prices printing press approvals labeling/mailing delivery billing comments Once quantity, content, and design elements are determined, we can supply an estimated printing and imaging cost for the publication. Such an estimate is not a guaranteed price, however, particularly if any of the specifications used in determining the estimates are revised substantially (i.e., quantity needed, number of ink colors used, paper stock change). Publications produced by University Publications are printed by the university’s Printing Resources Center (PRC). If, however, due to size, formats, and quantity issues PRC cannot produce your publication, University Publications will contract with and supervise a commercial vendor, in accordance with university purchasing guidelines. This may include obtaining bids from several potential vendors. The price quoted by the winning bidder will then be the price you pay for printing the publication if it matches exactly the specifications used in obtaining the bid. Changes to final proofs, additional copies, and other revisions will affect the final price. Client: Alumni Association Project: Macy's Band Trip Once your publication has been sent to either the Printing Resources Center or a commercial vendor, the staff in University Publications will be responsible for review of all bluelines and composite color proofs (if applicable) and will subsequently attend a press check on your behalf. Client: Office of Undergraduate Admissions Project: Computer Initiative Announcement Contact the manager, University Mail Services, at 740-593-1851, for information about their labeling and mailing services. If you publication is printed by an outside vendor, University Publications will help you coordinate labeling and mailing. The Printing Resources Center delivers your publication, free of charge, to the place(s) you specify. Outside vendors also will deliver your publication according to your specifications. Client: Media Services Project: Ohio Today Upon completion of your publication, you will receive a Billing Summary from the Printing Resources Center for electronic imaging, printing, and/or color copying. You also may be charged for shipping if an outside vendor provided electronic imaging. Additionally, you will be billed for photo processing if new photographs were taken for your publication, and/or for custom artwork if it was ordered from an outside source. Once your job is completed and delivered, comment cards will be sent to you by both University Publications and the Printing Resources Center (if applicable). By completing and returning these cards, you will help us improve our service to you.