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A litho order is a manufacturing instruction, not a numerical guarantee. This guide explains why good copies can arrive slightly above or below the ordered figure, how spoilage allowances are agreed, and what to check before the quotation is signed.
Grain direction is easy to leave off a specification and expensive to discover after printing. This article explains how grain affects folding, scoring, binding and stability, and how UK buyers can pin it down before the plates go on.
Paper is a manufactured good with a production schedule of its own, and that schedule has no interest in your launch date. Here is a practical framework for choosing house stocks, planning around mill lead times, and approving substitutions that protect the job rather than undermine it.
Print buyers often equate heavier gsm with a more premium result, but bulk, caliper, coating and stiffness often matter more. This guide explains how to judge stock by hand and gives worked examples where a lighter uncoated sheet can feel more substantial than a heavy coated board.