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How to Order Products and Choose Options
ColorFX offers several options for ordering to help you get the exact product you need. Please note that some ordering options are available only for certain products.
1. To begin ordering, select your product from the left-hand sidebar of the ColorFX home page.
a. The instant pricing calculator will appear on the right-hand side of your computer screen, where there are two tabs: the Standard Size tab is blue and the Custom Size tab is green.
2. Select a size for your product.
a. On the Standard Size tab, you may choose from the sizes in the drop-down menu.
b. On the Custom Size tab, enter the custom size that you want for your product.
i. After you enter your custom size, a red “Attention” box may appear on the instant pricing calculator which will let you know what the possible size range is for the product. This occurs if the dimensions you have entered are outside the given range.
3. Note that with each order change reflected on the instant pricing calculator, the updated cost of the product will be reflected at the top and bottom of the instant pricing calculator.
4. If a color option is available, there will be a “Color” section under “Size.” If the color option is available, choose the desired option for your product by using the drop-down menu.
5. Select a quantity for your product.
a. On the Standard Size tab, you may choose from among the quantities in the drop-down menu.
b. On the Custom Size tab, enter the custom quantity that you want for your product.
6. Select your option for proofing your product. Choices include:
a. No proof.
b. Electronic (PDF) Proof.
c. Digital (Hard Copy) Proof. There is an additional charge for the digital proof.
7. Select a type of paper for your product from the drop-down menu.
8. For each product, you can select a turn-around time that works best for you. Keep in mind that the longer the turnaround time, the better the price for you.
9. There are Finishing Options on many products, and they vary for the different types of products – some have more finishing options than others, and some have no finishing options. Carefully select the finishing options that you want for your product to be sure that you end up with exactly what you need. Some of the options include: hole-drilling options, coating, folding, drilling location, shrink-wrapping, and perforation.
Kodak Lotem 800II
In keeping with our commitment to provide our customers with excellent products, ColorFX uses quality equipment.
The pre-press equipment used at ColorFX is the Kodak Lotem 800II. Mac and PC online orders go directly to the Lotem; this is computer-to-print (CTP), direct-to-plate technology. The Lotem 800 device is a cost-effective platform that features continuously variable resolution to match each job’s requirements. Continue Reading…
Designing a Powerful Catalog
The good thing about catalogs is that people keep them for months or until new copies have arrived. When designed with your logo and business name, this will give a good opportunity for your business to generate brand recognition.
However, not every catalog out there gets the chance to be read and kept. Yours should have the essential design elements and persuasive content to stir up the interest of your prospective clients. Continue Reading…