Why should I print in Hong Kong?
You can have high quality printing for as much
as 30 - 50% less than the cost to print domestically.
Major publishers have been printing in Hong Kong
for many years. Just like many other high quality
products purchased from Asia.
Is the printing quality as good as in
North America?
Over the years manufacturing has shifted for a
number of goods, to the Asian market. Hong Kong
and China have become one of our biggest suppliers
for all kinds of manufactured goods. Quality printing
is essential for the scrutinizing American public.
High quality art books, travel books and reference
books for universities are mostly produced in Asia
because of the high quality and low cost.
Do I have to know a lot about printing
to work with you?
Not necessarily, we have an experienced staff
to work with you on your project. We will help
guide you with helpful suggestions for everything
from what paper to use to the best kind of binding.
In addition, we provide samples of all materials
that will be used before we begin production.
What is the minimum order?
There is no minimum order. However, the cost to
set up a press is the same for 100 copies as it
is for 2,000 copies so you will experience a greater
savings for a larger number of copies. We usually
recommend that an order of 2,500 copies will save
you a significant amount of money.
Can you print directly to
plate?
Yes, this is fairly new technology and is known
as filmless printing. We can take your files and
provide you with digital proofs that will be used
for color guidance on press. When printing with
this method, it’s important that your files
are prepared correctly and we provide guidelines
to help you with the setup. An
example of a project printed directly to plate
is Racing
to the Table.
How long does it take for completion
of a project including delivery?
It depends on how printing is done and the size
of the project. If you want to print directly to
plate, we can deliver a project in approximately
9 weeks. If we need to supply film and proofs,
this could add another 3-4 weeks to a schedule.
Can you deliver to my door?
Yes, we can take care of importation through customs
and coordinate delivery to your door. We have good
relationships with trucking companies
that take the shipment from the port of entry to
complete the delivery
What if I want to pick up the shipment
myself?
You can do so. Once the shipment arrives, you
can pick it up at the customs port yourself. When
your job is nearing delivery we contact you to
let you know the date it will be ready for pickup.
We can also help coordinate customs clearance if
needed.
What happens if my shipment is damaged
in transit?
Before booking your shipment we make sure to have
adequate insurance to cover any damages while in
transit. Claims are processed through the insurance
company's local office and handled quickly.
If we take care of the delivery to your
door, the shipment will be insured for the entire
journey. If you choose to use your own “to
the door” delivery service, make sure that
you have insurance for this portion of the trip.
Is there a problem with the language
difference?
No, our production staff in Hong Kong is very
well versed in English. You can communicate
either directly with someone on our production
team in Hong Kong or with one of our representatives
in
the U.S.
Can you ship to countries other than
the U.S.?
Yes, Hong Kong is a large shipping port with deliveries
to almost every country in the world regularly.
Many of our clients have shipments going to European
countries as well as to Australia and New Zealand.
We delivered the Solutions & Services
Directory to several
countries including Australia, Canada, the UK,
France, Spain, Hong Kong, and the USA.
Can you print in different languages?
Yes, we can print in any language that you provide
the files for. Sometimes we print the same book
in two languages by creating a black plate change
for the text. This way both books can be delivered
at the same time.
What about specialty packaging, can you
help with it?
We can work with you on ideas that you have and
also suggest some. For example, one job required
a slipcase that we designed. On another, we enclosed
a CD disk on an inside cover. There was a project where we packaged cards and an instruction book
together. We have a team of creative experts with
experience in this field.
I have a book that needs to be reprinted,
can I work with you?
In most countries outside North America, Right
Reading Emulsion Down positive film is used. If
your job was printed in North America, your film
is
most likely Negative film. We can convert this
to positive film and then print without a problem.
Do you have the facility to scan my artwork?
Yes, we have state-of-the-art prepress equipment
that can reproduce your images very close to the
original. We
provide press proofs on the paper
and with the ink that will be used on press for
the best possible match that you can get.
Do you use child or slave labor in Hong
Kong or China?
No, we have a wonderful working relationship among
our staff and would never consider having children
or insufficiently paid labor on our workforce.
Click
here for the Hong Kong Protection of Human Rights
statement.
Can I find out more about Hong Kong
on the internet?
Yes, there are a number of sites that we recommend.
Click here for some of our favorite links!
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