Frequently
Asked Questions
Below are answers to some common questions
we receive.
If you
don't
see your question here, just give us a call or email. We'll be happy to
help.
Toll free: 866-217-9740
Email: info@morrisprint.com

What
is your minimum
print run?
Do
you offer any
typesetting and cover design services?
My
book is setup in
Microsoft Word. Can I submit my publication in that file format?
What
Electronic file
types do you accept?
Can you print my project from
an existing book rather than using electronics files?
Where
do I get my ISBN,
Library of Congress, and Copyright info?
What
is C1S cover stock?
Should
I have my books
shrink-wrapped?
What
is a bleed, and
why do you ask if there are any bleeds on the text pages of my project?
What
does the acronym
PPI stand for?
Do
you use acid free
paper?
My
book binds along
the short side. Can you do that type of binding?
What
does the acronym
PMS stand for?
What
is a good page
count for my book?
What
are your standard
trim sizes?
What
is the difference
between cover coatings; Lamination, UV Coating, and Varnish?
How
should I provide my photos...
as JPEG or TIFF files?
Do
you manufacture children's board books?
Do
you offer distribution or marketing services?
Can I get
my book printed on recycled paper?
Where
can I
purchase a single ISBN number? R.R. Bowker (the ISBN agency) wants to
sell me a block of numbers.

Q.
What is
your minimum print run?
A. We will produce as few as 100 books, but the
larger your
print run the lower the unit cost (price per book) will be. But we
understand that sometimes you might not need more than 100
books.
Q.
Do
you
offer any typesetting and cover design services?
A. We don't offer those services directly, but we
can give you some
recommendations of good qualified typesetters
and designers that can
assist you with file preparation.
Q. My book
is setup in Microsoft Word. Can I submit it in that file format?
A. Microsoft Word is not a program we support. You
will either need to
convert your Word files to a print ready PDF (with all fonts and
graphics embedded), or use another compatible file type. There is a
free PDF program you might want to try for converting your Word files
to PDF. Click the link for more information about Pdf995.
Q.
What
Electronic file types do you accept?
A. We support current versions of the following
applications on both Mac
and PC. Adobe PageMaker, QuarkXPress, Adobe InDesign, Adobe
Illustrator, Macromedia FreeHand, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat. If
the software you are using to create your pages is not listed above,
you can supply your files as PDF. Adobe has helpful information on
creating PDF files from various software programs. You can search for
yours in their customer support database at www.adobe.com.
Q.
Can you print my project from an existing book rather
than using electronic files?
A.
Yes. We often get requests to scan
hardcopy pages, or a
copy of an existing book. Sometimes customers no longer have the
original
electronic files to submit. That's Ok. We can scan your text pages, and
in most
cases scan and recreate an existing book cover as well. Do keep in mind
we will
need to disassemble an existing book, so it will be destroyed in the
process.
Q.
Where do
I get my ISBN, Library of Congress, and Copyright information?
A.
You can find more information about these topics by visiting our links page.
Q.
What is
C1S cover stock?
A. C1S is an abbreviation for Coated One Side. C1S
stock is the most
commonly used cover stock on perfect bound books. C2S stock (coated two
sides) is also available, and sometimes used for publications that have
printing on the inside cover.
Q.
Should I
have my books shrink-wrapped?
A. Shrink-wrap
is a cellophane like material. When heated it shrinks to fit snugly
around a book. Books are shrink-wrapped prior to boxing and can be
wrapped individually or in groups. We do recommend shrink-wrap for
publications that use matte lamination and the cover prints in dark
colored inks. Matte lamination is much more likely to scuff than is
gloss lamination. The scuffing on matte lamination becomes considerably
more noticeable on dark colored covers.
Q. What
is a bleed, and why do you ask if there are any bleeds on the text
pages of my project?
A. A
bleed is a printed image that extends to, or very near, the edge of the
text page. Depending on the trim size of your book, it could cost a
little more to have bleeds on your text pages. A larger press sheet
size may be needed to accommodate bleeds.
Q.
What
does the acronym PPI stand for?
A. Pages Per Inch. The spine bulk of a book is
calculated by taking the
total page count and dividing it by the PPI.
Q.
Do you use acid free paper?
A. Yes... all the book manufacturing companies we
work with use acid free
papers.
Q.
My book binds along the short side.
Can you do that type of binding?
A. Yes. We can do horizontal or
landscape binding. Please specify your
binding configuration when requesting a quote. The estimators will need
to know if your book binds along the short side to quote the project
accurately.
Q.
What
does the acronym PMS stand for?
A.
PMS stands for Pantone Matching System. This is a widely used system in
the graphic arts industry for matching colors. There are hundreds of
Pantone colors to choose from. A PMS book shows what a specific color
will look like when printed on coated or uncoated stock.
Q. What is a good page count for
my
book?
A. Ideally the most economical page
count, for
a project produced by offset printing, is one that is divisible by 16
or 32.
That would allow your book to be produced in full signatures.
As long as your page count is divisible by 4 that will work too. For
digitally printed books the page count just needs to
be divisible by 2. There
are minimum page count requirements for certain types of
binding. Give
us a call, or email us specific questions regarding your page count.
Q. What
are your
standard trim sizes?
A. Most
common trim sizes are 5.5 x 8.5, 6 x 9, 7 x 10 and, 8.5 x 11. These
sizes also fit best in standard shipping cartons that most book
manufacturers stock. We can do a wide variety of sizes. You aren't
limited to the ones listed above.
Q. What
is the difference between cover coatings; Lamination, UV Coating, and
Varnish?
A.
Lamination - is a very durable film that is applied to covers
and dust
jackets to prevent ink from scuffing and creates a very nice finished
look. Lamination is applied using heat and pressure. Lamination is
available in gloss and matte finish. Keep in mind that matte lamination
is more likely to scuff than gloss lamination. Scuffing is especially
visible on dark colors.
UV
Coating - is a liquid coating process and potentially
scuffs more
easily than lamination.
Varnish
- is an inexpensive coating that is applied mainly to seal ink
and expedite the drying process of a printed press sheets. We do not
recommend this coating as it provides little protection
against
scuffing or scratching.
Q. How should I provide my
photos... as JPEG or TIFF files?
A. TIFF format is
the
standard for most commercial and professional printing needs. We also
recommend that all halftones and 4-color photos be scanned at a
resolution of 300 dpi (dots per inch).
Q.
Do
you manufacture children's board books?
A. We do not currently have a manufacturing source
that
produces children's board books in the United States.
Q. Do
you offer distribution and marketing services?
A. We
specialize
in book manufacturing only, but many of our customers have set up
marketing arrangements with Amazon
Advantage. For
Warehousing and distribution you might want to contact Ware-Pak,
Inc.
located in Illinois.
Q. Can
I get my book printed on recycled paper?
A. Yes.
We offer
recycled text and cover stocks options. Recycled papers do cost a bit
more than virgin paper.
Q. Where
can I purchase my ISBN number?
A. R.R. Bowker (the ISBN agency) offers a single ISBN or a block of numbers.

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