Printing Project Sequence of Events (The Project Cycle)

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1. Inquiry-customer has new project
2. Quote the project (see contact page)
3. Customer issues purchase order for pre-press work and production
4. Electronic file received by Andex
   1. Electronic file is preferred - (see Electronic Imaging Checklist)
   2. UPC number
5. Preflight
   1. Confirm file is useable and complete
   2. Compare file data to quote specifications
   3. Re-quote if necessary
6. Provide customer with a proof (customer driven changes may result in additional charges)
   1. Digital proof for original artwork
   2. PDF for simple copy changes
   3. Press proof available for custom applications upon request, at additional cost
   4. Layout sheet for skin board applications
      • If job uses existing cutting die, customer needs to supply die strike with cards taped in place
      • If new cutting die is required, production press sheet should be used by customer to produce skin board cutting die
7. Customer approves proof and returns signed approval form.
8. Prep work is completed
   1. Printing plates are made
   2. Cutting die is made, if required
9. Production order is printed and coated, if required
10. Production order is die cut or paper cut
11. Production order is packed and shipped

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