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One of the longest established Printers & Stationers in West London.

Address:		Joss Press 2 Elmfield Avenue Teddington Middlesex TW11 8BS UK

Phone Number:		UK 020 8977 4665

Fax Number:		UK 020 8977 6071

eMail:		brian@woodgateoffice.co.uk danny@woodgateoffice.co.uk

Contact Person:		Brian Best

Studio E-Mail: studio@woodgateoffice.co.uk Making good impressions with print design repro & stationery In today's dynamic business environment, it is important to cut overheads and the costs of administration. At Joss Press we understand these pressures and have developed a comprehensive range of business supplies and services to suit your needs.

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In today's "what you see is what you get" digital environment it's easy to forget that putting ink on paper is still basically a mechanical process. No "click the button - see the result" instant gratification here. There are many variables that affect the appearance of your publication.
Paper Color- finish- thickness- texture: there are a multitude of options to consider when selecting a paper. When you add recycled fiber content, even "tree-free" stocks, you are presented with a confusing, array of choices. Many can be narrowed down quickly by considering the following:Does your design contain large solids, graphics or scans that are suited to a coated paper or a smooth finished uncoated stock?
Are there mailing considerations such as weight or paper thickness?
Does your publication contain forms or blanks to be filled-out by the reader. If so, is the paper conducive to writing?
Will your publication require special finishing, such as embossing, foil-stamping, die-cutting, or scoring.

If your publication contains multiple pages, are there bleeds or images adjacent to the trim that will be affected by "creep" or "push-out"?
Will the thickness of your publication affect the binding method you have chosen?
InkUnlike the toners and dyes found in high-speed office copiers and printers, printing inks contain pigments, waxes, and oils that can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, that have differing characteristics on press, and differing drying times once printed. Typically, your printer has chosen formulas that are best suited to their pressroom environment. Most printers also utilize the Pantone Matching System (sometimes referred to as "PMS") when specifying ink colors. When planning your project discuss with your printer, in advance, the following:Are you using "metallic" colors that require special trapping considerations?
Has enough drying-time been allowed in your schedule for the inks and paper being used?
Are there large solids
or colors that require a protective coating or varnish?
Are you trying to achieve special effects or contrasts using spot varnishes or coatings?
Should you consider "environmentally friendly" soy-based inks?
Desktop Publishing Proofing Proofing Inspections Printing Information
Desktop Publishing has given the designer much greater control over many of the tasks previously associated with the printer. Along with that control has come the responsibility to effectively communicate how your files are prepared.
The following suggestions are not geared towards particular programs or platforms, but are meant as guidelines for preparing any graphics files for submission to your printer. For software or platform specific advice, try some of the links shown below or check our links page for a more extensive list.Want a smooth, trouble-free production experience? Call your Bladen Litho representative to schedule a review of your project before it enters production. We'll analyze the layout, discuss the details, and address any scheduling, budgetary, or file preparation concerns. Consider the peace of mind you'll have knowing that your files are in good shape, the estimate is accurate, and that everyone understands the needs of your project. Desktop Publishing

What Type of Proof?
While every attempt should be made to insure that your publication is correct before it goes to the printer, the proof will be your final opportunity to make corrections before the job is printed. By selecting the right proofing method you will avoid potentially costly errors.LasersPrinting color-separated lasers is an inexpensive and easy way to see how and where your colors will print. It's also a great way to preflight a project before submission to your printer. Often a file that appears correct on a composite laser will not output properly as color separated film. This is because a composite laser print represents color as either shades of gray or as a build of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. An illustration that you intended to print in four-color process will appear correctly in a composite laser even if the file is incorrectly saved as RGB or mistakenly contains PMS colors. Color-separated lasers will catch these problems before they cause costly authors alterations or scheduling delays. Digital Proofing

Digital Color ProofsA pre-film digital proof is a reasonably accurate method for proofing most four-color process publications before incurring film costs. Digital proofs are particularly useful when you have seen your images only on a computer monitor, or when you anticipate the need to make color-corrections to builds or scanned images. Because digital proofs are usually four-color process, they do not represent PMS, or flat colors accurately. Bladen Lithographics utilizes the Kodak Digital Matchprint proofing system with ICC profiles for color management.
Film Color Proofs
A post-film color proof, such as a Chromalin or Matchprint, Is the most accurate method for proofing a full-color publication short of going to press. Because many commercial printers now output large format film, and because even minor corrections on a process project can require outputting four or more pieces of film, corrections to a film color proof can be costly. Most post-film color proofs are limited to four-color process and do not represent PMS or flat colors well. Bladen Lithographics utilizes the Matchprint III proofing system.BluelinesThough simple and inexepensive, a blueline is a film proof that can show you many things that lasers, digital proofs, and color film proofs might not: Among other things, a blueline will show the accuracy of your publications:Pagination
Cross overs .
Trapping
Bleeds
Trim
Often a blueline on a two-color project will represent one of the colors as a lighter shade. If your publication uses more than two colors it can become difficult to tell the difference between the shades. In this case, ask your printer for a composite and a color-broken blueline. Press Proofs / InspectionsThe most accurate proof is, of course, ink on paper. If your budget and schedule allow, your printer may put all, or a representative portion, of your job on press and provide you with a printed press-proof. If that is not possible, most printers will make arrangements to have you or your representative present for an on-site inspection when your publication is printed. Take a look at these suggestions for having a successful press inspection!
Before the press check
Keep your own schedule as flexible as possible. Most printers realize their customers have busy schedules and try to accommodate them. Due to the nature of the production process, however, press times can, and do, sometimes change. Lithographic Printing

Please let your printer know how far in advance of the press check you should be notified so that you can allow sufficient preparation and travel time.Should you be detained or unable to attend a press check, please notify your printer as soon as possible whether or not to: (a) proceed with the run; (b) hold the press; or (c) reschedule the press run. There are usually additional charges for (b) and (c). Inform your printer of any areas of particular interest or concern in advance of the press inspection. They can make sure the pressroom is aware of your concerns and that close attention is paid to them.What to Look For:First! Look for items that require stopping the press to correct.Scan the sheet for overall appearance and look for any glaring errors.
Check to see that final blueline/proof corrections were made.
Check screens, builds, and blends for banding, misalignment, or moiré.
Be sure that colors and color breaks are correct.
Second, look for those items that can be corrected or modified during the press run.
Check registration and traps.
Check color balance, ink distribution, and density.
Check crossovers for alignment and color match.
Check four-color process subjects against proofs.
Check for ghosting, hickeys, slurring, or other print flaws.
Third, look for items which are tolerable or insignificant.Avoid making minor, insignificant changes while on press. They can be costly and time consuming compared with the return they might net.
Sign off!When you are satisfied with the appearance, you will be asked to sign a press sheet. This sheet will be used as the standard for the balance of the press run.
So how do you insure a pleasant, successful press inspection? Through proper file preparation, by communicating effectively with your printer before your project enters production, by choosing the proper proofing methods for your publication, and by having a reasonable understanding of the processes and materials involved

Preparatory Materials

Electronic Manuscript

The Industry Trade Customs reflect the common business practices of the printing and graphic communications industry.1. Quotation
A quotation not accepted within 30 days may be changed.2. Orders
Acceptance of orders is subject to credit approval and contingencies such as fire, water, strikes, theft, vandalism, acts of God, and other causes beyond the provider's control. Canceled orders require compensation for incurred costs and related obligations.3. Experimental Work(top)
Experimental or preliminary work performed at customer's request will be charged to the customer at the provider's current rates. This work cannot be used without the provider's written consent.4. Creative Work(top)
Sketches, copy, dummies and all other creative work developed or furnished by the provider are the provider's exclusive property. The provider must give written approval for all use of this work and for any derivation of ideas from it.5. Accuracy of Specifications(top)
Quotations are based on the accuracy of the specifications provided. The provider can re quote a job at time of submission if copy, film, tapes, disks, or other input materials don't conform to the information on which the original quotation was based.6. Preparatory Materials(top)
Art work, type, plates, negatives, positives, tapes, disks, and all other items supplied by the provider remain the provider's exclusive property.7. Electronic Manuscript or Image(top)
It is the customer's responsibility to maintain a copy of the original file. The provider is not responsible for accidental damage to media supplied by the customer or for the accuracy of furnished input or final output. Until digital input can be evaluated by the provider, no claims or promises are made about the provider's ability to work with jobs submitted in digital format, and no liability is assumed for problems that may arise. Any additional translating, editing, or programming needed to utilize customer supplied files will be charged at prevailing rates.8. Alterations / Corrections(top)
Customer alterations include all work performed in addition to the original specifications. All such work will be charged at the provider's current rates.9. Prepress Proofs(top)
The provider will submit prepress proofs along with original copy for the customer's review and approval. Corrections will be returned to the provider on a "master set" marked "O.K.", "O.K. with corrections", or "Revised proof required" and signed by the customer. Until the master set is received, no additional work will be performed. The provider will not be responsible for undetected production errors if:proofs are not required by the customer;
the work is printed per the customer's O.K.;
requests for changes are communicated orally. 10. Press Proofs(top)
Press proofs will not be furnished unless they have been required in writing in the provider's quotation. A press sheet can be submitted for the customer's approval as long as the customer is present at the press during makeready. Any press time lost or alterations/corrections made because of the customer's delay or change of mind will be charged at the provider's current rates.11. Color Proofing(top)
Because of differences in equipment, paper, inks, and other conditions between color proofing and production pressroom operations, a reasonable variation in color between color proofs and the completed job is to be expected. When variation of this kind occurs, it will be considered acceptable performance.12. Over Runs & Under Runs(top)
Over runs or under runs will not exceed 10 percent of the quantity ordered. The provider will bill for actual quantity delivered within this tolerance. If the customer requires a guaranteed quantity, the percentage of tolerance must be stated at the time of quotation.13. Customer's Property(top)
The provider will only maintain fire and extended coverage on property belonging to the customer while the property is in the provider's possession. The provider's liability for this property will not exceed the amount recoverable from the insurance. Additional insurance coverage may be obtained if it is requested in writing, and if the premium is paid to the provider.14. Delivery(top)
Unless otherwise specified, the price quoted is for a single shipment, without storage, F.O.B. provider's platform. Proposals are based on continuous and uninterrupted delivery of the complete order. If the specifications state otherwise, the provider will charge accordingly at current rates. Charges for delivery of materials and supplies from the customer to the provider, or from the customer's supplier to the provider, are not included in quotations unless specified. Title for finished work passes to the customer upon delivery to the carrier at shipping point; or upon mailing of invoices for the finished work or its segments, whichever occurs first.15. Production Schedules(top)
Production schedules will be established and followed by both the customer and the provider. In the event that production schedules are not adhered to by the customer, delivery dates will be subject to renegotiation. There will be no liability or penalty for delays due to state of war, riot, civil disorder, fire, strikes, accidents, action of government or civil authority, acts of God, or other causes beyond the control of the provider. In such cases, schedules will be extended by an amount of time equal to delay incurred.16. Customer Furnished Materials(top)
Materials furnished by customers or their suppliers are verified by delivery tickets. The provider bears no responsibility for discrepancies between delivery tickets and actual counts. Customer supplied paper must be delivered according to specifications furnished by the provider. These specifications will include correct weight, thickness, pick resistance, and other technical requirements. Artwork, film, color separations, special dies, tapes, disks, or other materials furnished by the customer must be usable by the provider without alteration or repair. Items not meeting this requirement will be repaired by the customer, or by the provider at the provider's current rates.17. Outside Purchases(top)
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all outside purchases as requested or authorized by the customer, are chargeable.18. Terms / Claims / Liens(top)
Payment is net cash 30 calendar days from date of invoice. Claims for defects, damages or shortages must be made by the customer in writing no later than 10 calendar days after delivery. If no such claim is made, the provider and the customer will understand that the job has been accepted. By accepting the job, the customer acknowledges that the provider's performance has fully satisfied all terms, conditions, and specifications.The provider's liability will be limited to the quoted selling price of defective goods, without additional liability for special or consequential damages. As security for payment of any sum due under the terms of an agreement, the provider has the right to hold and place a lien on all customer property in the provider's possession. This right applies even if credit has been extended, notes have been accepted, trade acceptances have been made, or payment has been guaranteed. If payment is not made, the customer is liable for all collection costs incurred.19. Liability(top)
1. Disclaimer of Express Warranties: Provider warrants that the work is as described in the purchase order. The customer understands that all sketches, copy, dummies, and preparatory work shown to the customer are intended only to illustrate the general type and quality of the work. They are not intended to represent the actual work performed.2. Disclaimer of Implied Warranties: The provider warrants only that the work will conform to the description contained in the purchase order. The provider's maximum liability, whether by negligence, contract, or otherwise, will not exceed the return of the amount invoiced for the work in dispute. Under no circumstances will the provider be liable for specific, individual, or consequential damages.20. Indemnification(top)
The customer agrees to protect the provider from economic loss and any other harmful consequences that could arise in connection with the work. This means that the customer will hold the provider harmless and save, indemnify, and otherwise defend him/her against claims, demands, actions, and proceedings on any and all grounds. This will apply regardless of responsibility for negligence.1. Copyrights. The customer also warrants that the subject matter to be printed is not copyrighted by a third party. The customer also recognizes that because subject matter does not have to bear a copyright notice in order to be protected by copyright law, absence of such notice does not necessarily assure a right to reproduce. The customer further warrants that no copyright notice has been removed from any material used in preparing the subject matter for reproduction.To support these warranties, the customer agrees to indemnify and hold the provider harmless for all liability, damages, and attorney fees that may be incurred in any legal action connected with copyright infringement involving the work produced or provided.2. Personal or economic rights. The customer also warrants that the work does not contain anything that is libelous or scandalous, or anything that threatens anyone's right to privacy or other personal or economic rights. The customer will, at the customer's sole expense, promptly and thoroughly defend the provider in all legal actions on these grounds as long as the provider:promptly notifies the customer of the legal action;
gives the customer reasonable time to undertake and conduct a defense.
The provider reserves the right to use his or her sole discretion in refusing to print anything he or she deems illegal, libelous, scandalous, improper or infringing upon copyright law.21. Storage(top)
The provider will retain intermediate materials until the related end product has been accepted by the customer. If requested by the customer, intermediate materials will be stored for an additional period at additional charge. The provider is not liable for any loss or damage to stored material beyond what is recoverable by the provider's fire and extended insurance coverage.22. Taxes(top)
All amounts due for taxes and assessments will be added to the customer's invoice and are the responsibility of the customer. No tax exemption will be granted unless the customer's "Exemption Certificate" (or other official proof of exemption) accompanies the purchase order. If, after the customer has paid the invoice, it is determined that more tax is due, then the customer must promptly remit the required taxes to the taxing authority, or immediately reimburse the provider for any additional taxes paid.23. Telecommunications(top)
Unless otherwise agreed, the customer will pay for all transmission charges. The provider is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or extra costs resulting from faults in the transmission.

Glossary

Glossary

Definitions

Printing:

1: the result of the printing process; "I want to see it in black and white"

2: a picture or design printed from an engraving
3: a visible indication made on a surface; "some previous reader had covered the pages with dozens of marks"; "paw prints were everywhere" [syn: mark]
4: a copy of a movie on film (especially a particular version of it)

Lithogram

adj : of or produced by or involved in lithography; "lithographic
reproduction"

Of or pertaining to lithography; made by lithography; as, the
lithographic art; a lithographic picture.

Stationery:

paper cut to an appropriate size for writing letters;
usually with matching envelopes

Poster

a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement; "a
poster advertised the coming attractions

Photocopying

: a photographic copy of written or printed or graphic work
v : reproduce by xerography

Leaflet

a small book usually having a paper cover

Design

something intended as a guide for making something else; "a
blueprint for a house"; "a pattern for a skirt"