Magazines are a great way of reaching a specific market. Whether your magazine is mainly about a particular topic like fishing for example or a broader range like health and beauty the most important thing is that the cover clearly represents the majority of the content. A Magazine is also an ideal media for advertising so much so that that could in fact be the main purpose of the magazine. What ever your need or product Artletic Brand Engineering will be able to design and print your magazine to the precise specifications you need.
The print process made easy
Changing print firms or selecting a new press for a magazine or any publication can be a major decision. If you currently publish an existing magazine it would be additionally helpful to send us the last issue you printed. A sample will give us an idea of the kind of the title you're currently producing - even if you're planning to upgrade. Our team is eager to make suggestions or recommendations that can be helpful to your title and to get the best configuration to optimize pricing for a magazine printing press.
We will provide you initial cost quotes for your magazine title. The costs are generally returned to you via e-mail. You can always
contact us if you have any questions.
Selecting a firm
Whether you publish an existing magazine/catalogue or starting a new title we can provide a variety of creative and production alternatives. We understand that one of the most important decisions made by a publisher is selecting their printing partner. We can handle all your print requirements from start to finish.
Factors that drive every magazine title
TIME
With deadlines, print schedules, and advertisers' late submissions - days cut off the finishing cycle can make a great final impact.
MONEY
Every rand saved on pre-press, printing, and mailing is profit in your corporate account.
QUALITY
We use the latest technology to produce the best quality prints.
Preparing and submitting your digital files for print
Once you have finalized your printing specs it is time to prepare your magazine files for print. This is critical factor in preparing a quality digital file that is in hi-resolution format that will deliver a quality magazine publication.
It is recommended that you are clear on the files preparation before you build your magazine layout which can avoid any possible delays in print file submission. Even if you have already mastered hi-res digital file preparation we would encourage seasoned publishers to send test file pages to review and approve or offer suggestions.
The major magazine design programs generally submitted in magazine layouts are:
- Quark Xpress
- Adobe In-Design
Approve colour proofs
Once your digital files have arrived, we will flight check, paginate, and courier you colour print proof sheets for your final approval. We require customers to review, sign and return proofs including any new files for changes made. Keep in mind changes made at this stage could result in additional charges from the digital department. We highly recommend that your job is thoroughly proofed before ever submitting initial files for print; however, this is your last chance to make changes.
Print
When your proofs are returned - it is time to print. Artletic Brand Engineering ensures your access to the latest technologies in magazine production and printing. High speed, full web colour offset presses produce your title on printing systems that expand publications flexibility and deliver quality finished magazine titles.
Courier delivery
Artletic Brand Engineering understands that producing a quality publication is only part of the process. Timely distribution is equally important. We will oversee all the final distribution requirements your title has to reach its end destinations. Artletic Brand Engineering offers labelling and mailing that takes advantage of the best postal rates to service your subscribers. For bulk shipments, we offer a variety of delivery options to meet your newsstand or shipment requirements.
