Before printing… check-off these 3 things

If you scroll through MCRL’s 5 Star Google Reviews and Testimonials you’ll see a theme in the comments. Shout-outs to real people. Fab, Taylor, Jamie, Carol, Lori and Mankit truly care about your project. It’s why so many clients take the time to write reviews and print with MCRL year after year.

Whether you’re an established publisher or it’s your first time printing, our team will personally:

• Take the time to explain terminology, features and best practices
• Inspect your files and final product

Get the best of both worlds! Real people in North America managing your project. And overseas offset printing for competitive pricing.

Before you print…

Significant time, frustration and money can be saved by checking-off these 3 things BEFORE going to print (with us or another printer).

1. Hire a graphic designer or book formatter

Bringing a graphic designer or book formatter experienced with the Adobe Suite into your project early can save you significant time and prevent costly rework when preparing files for print. It also means far less frustration dealing with formatting and technical details.

A publishing professional will ensure your content is laid out correctly according to your vision, provide colour and typography recommendations, and design unique features that enhance your book. In our experience, working with a professional from the start leads to a smoother production process and a more polished final product.

Need Design Help?
Visit our Hire a Pro page to find trusted professionals who have been recommended by our clients and who we’ve successfully worked with in the past.

2. Get a couple quotes

We recommend requesting quotes from 2-3 experienced printers.

Ask peers in your industry for recommendations on local and overseas printers. This way you can compare the difference in price, timeline and quality.

Make sure you are comparing apples to apples.

It’s important to understand what is/isn’t included in each printer’s quote. Here’s what’s included in every MCRL Overseas Group quote.

In order to get an accurate quote, a printer will need to know the following information about your project:

• Finished page size
• Inside page count
• Paper weight
• Type of binding
• Hard cover or soft cover
• Cover material (there are great sustainable materials on the market today)
• Unique features
• And any add-ons…as an offset printer, MCRL can pretty much print anything

Request an all-in quote from us here.

3. Book a follow up call

Book a one-on-one call with your potential printers. This is a great way to test their responsiveness, patience and knowledge.

You will be working closely with your printing partner so you want to ensure a good rapport and working relationship.

Here are 6 tips to help you evaluate printing partners.

Our team is happy to jump on a call to answer questions.

Quite often we have ideas and features clients hadn’t ever considered.