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Production Services
Production Services
Production Services Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
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PRODUCTION SERVICES
Responsibilities
Production Services responsibilities include:
- Print and paper purchasing
- Setting and maintenance of production schedules
- Quality management for all ACP Publications.
This encompasses the coordination of editorial and advertising pages, third party work such as inserts and the negotiation of schedules with outside suppliers. Each Production Controller is directly responsible for the management of a group of titles and works closely with Editors, Production Editors and Advertising Managers.
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Quality Control
Quality control ensures all editorial proofs are approved, dyeline proofs are received and distributed prior to printing and that all printed sections are inspected and approved prior to the magazine being bound.
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Technical Advice
Production Services provides a range of technical services and advice regarding:
- insert specifications
- film specifications
- binding specifications
- wet sachet specifications
- general magazine production requirements.
Complaints
Print complaints (editorial and advertising) are also investigated by this department and where applicable compensation negotiated with suppliers.
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PRODUCTION SERVICES FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
1. What types of products can be attached to/bound into ACP Publications?
2. What types of products can NOT be attached to/bound into ACP Publications?
3. Why does ACP require samples of inserts prior to production?
4. Why do supply quantities sometimes vary dramatically from estimates?
5. Where and when do inserts need to be delivered?
6.Can a run of book advertisements carry a PMS (5th) colour?
7. Does ACP provide any ancillary printing services?
1. What types of products can be attached to/bound into ACP Publications?
Many standard products are described within the various sections of ACP's insert and sachet specifications, however, these cannot possibly cover every variation. As a general rule we will test and endeavour to provide a cost-effective method to insert many different products upon application and submission of an appropriate quantity of samples.
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2. What types of products can NOT be attached to/bound into ACP Publications?
Generally we do not accept dangerous items/highly flammable or poisonous substances or liquids contained in packaging which does not strictly comply with ACP's "Wet Sachet" specifications. Very bulky products tend to cause physical damage to the magazines & may create transportation or packaging difficulties and are therefore discouraged.
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3.Why does ACP require samples of inserts prior to production?
Samples are required for two main reasons: to ensure that the contents/copy comply with Editorial & Advertising policies of ACP; to ensure that the inserts can be attached by the method requested and to determine the cost of such attachments. Please note that for mechanical insertion up to 200 samples may be required to facilitate a "live" binding trial.
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4. Why do supply quantities sometimes vary dramatically from estimates?
Approximate supply quantities are often requested months in advance of the required issue. Production Services staff are able to provide estimates based on budgeted figures, however, final print runs are not set until shortly before the magazine goes into production. Supply figures also include an allowance for wastage and, in many cases, this cannot be provided until actual samples are submitted.
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5. Where and when do inserts need to be delivered?
Upon receiving official notification of an insert booking, Production Services will issue an "Instructions to Suppliers of Inserts" form. This form contains all information required including delivery address and contacts, quantities and latest possible delivery dates. Inserts must not be delivered more than 2 weeks prior to this date as we do not have storage facilities to accommodate large volumes. Inserts must conform to all requirements contained in ACP's insert specifications in regard to packaging and labelling.
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6. Can a run of book advertisements carry a PMS (5th) colour?
No. As a general rule, the text of ACP magazines prints on 4 colour printing presses and cannot carry more than the four process colours (magenta, cyan, yellow & black).
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7. Does ACP provide any ancillary printing services?
ACP Production Services is able to provide advice/quotations and arrange the printing of inserts produced for our publications on behalf of our clients and agencies. We are also able to arrange the printing of run-ons or reprints from inserts or run of book advertising.
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