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Proofs

Typogram offers fast, calibrated proofs for ads and overseas printing. Check specific production requirements, but in general the GraCol profile is used for sheetfed offset, and the SWOP profile is typical for magazine ad proofs.

Hard dot proofs (Kodak Approval, Fuji) photographically produce the offset rosette dot pattern* on a thin piece of film which is laminated to a paper base. These proofs are the most accurate, and most expensive, and are typically used for high-end commercial and fine art projects where color matching is critical. *Hard dot stochastic proofs are not currently available.

Soft dot proofs Soft dot proofs (Inkjets) do not proof the offset dot pattern, but do proof cmyk colors. These proofs are less expensive, and are generally used for general commercial work. Most magazines now accept appropriately-profiled soft dot proofs with ad file submissions.

Press proofs Offset proofs are the most accurate proof, and can be cost-effective when including client time and transportation to a press check as the alternative. Digital press proofs are available at no additional charge for completed digital print orders.

Proof type	Size	Price	Schedule	Avail Ink	Line screen	Paper	Notes
Soft dot	9x12	$75	8hrs	CMYK	None	Gloss, semi-gloss, uncoated proof paper
Soft dot	12x18	$125	8hrs	CMYK	None	Gloss, semi-gloss, uncoated proof paper
Soft dot	17x22	$150	8hrs	CMYK	None	Gloss, semi-gloss, uncoated proof paper
Hard dot	9x12	$125	24hrs	CMYK, PMS, metallics	65-200L	Actual paper	PMS/metallics addl
Hard dot	12x18	$175	24hrs	CMYK, PMS, metallics	65-200L	Actual paper	PMS/metallics addl
Hard dot	17x22	$350	24hrs	CMYK, PMS, metallics	65-200L	Actual paper	PMS/metallics addl
Digital press proof	12x18	$35*	24hrs	CMYK	None	Actual paper	*$75 min charge
Offset press proof	See press sizes	Custom quote				Actual paper

Typesetting and font development

Typogram offers typesetting, page production, and custom font kerning and format conversion

Item	Hourly rate	Notes
InDesign templates and production	$75-125/hr	Rate depends on complexity. Minimum 1/2 hr.
MS Word template development	$125/hr	Minimum 1 hr.
Custom font development	$125/hr	Custom characters, ligatures, kerning, Mac/PC conversions.

Scans and color correction

Item	Size	Price	Schedule	Notes
Drum scan*	4x5	$55	2-3 days
Drum scan*	8x10	$95	2-3 days
Drum scan*	11x14	$150	2-3 days
Color correction/retouching		$75-125/hr		Rate depends on complexity. Minimum 1 hr.

Schedule is business days from receipt of all original material.
Ask about quantity discounts.
*Originals must be flexible (unmounted), and will be removed from protective sleaves during scanning.