General:
The mission of University of Nebraska Printing Services is to support the educational objectives of the University and enhance the University's image through quality publications. Effective printed communication is a prerequisite for educational recruitment and information sharing. The Print Shop consistently provides the necessary quality and effectiveness in our production of publications and we are dedicated to accomplishing our mission with every piece we print.

University of Nebraska Printing Services can create and produce materials fast- from duplicating a simple information sheet to producing a showy, full-color publication. In addition to duplication and printing, we will consult with you at any stage of the process, from conception to design, typesetting, layout, paste-up, printing, embossing, binding, addressing and mailing. Special requirements, such as creation of color separations, are contracted with qualified providers.

Prepress:
Printing Services offers a variety of electronic pre-press services which include scanning, image assembly, printing film or RC paper, and color separations. Our services are designed to help all levels of designers using various kinds of software to produce projects ranging in complexity from one-color postcards to full-color brochures.

UNL Printing Services supports both the Macintosh and PC platforms. However, software prices prevent us from directly supporting all possible software packages. If the application you use most frequently does not appear on this list, you may be able to create either a postscript file or export your work to a format which we can use. Call for advice: 472-4639

Estimates:
You can obtain a free estimate from one of our customer services representatives by contacting our office. For an accurate estimate it is also important to let the customer service representative know if the project is new or a reprint. If it is a reprint, please indicate if changes are necessary. After processing this information the customer service representative will be able to provide you with an accurate cost and production time estimate for your project.

Ordering Business Cards, Letterhead, Envelopes:
Business cards may be ordered through Printing Services. Information on special paper, inks or logos for non-standard cards may be obtained directly from Printing Services. To order cards send a printed sample, and requisition containing the following information to Printing Services. For expedited service you can FAX your requisition to Printing Services. In order to produce business cards in a timely and cost effective manner, proofs are not normally sent before printing. Proofs, however, may be obtained by requested and will involve an additional cost.

Letterhead is customarily 8 1/2" x 11" and printed on UNL bond paper. The standard size for envelopes is a #10. They are available in both plain and window styles, a variety of other sizes and colors may be special ordered to meet your department's needs. Letterhead and envelopes are distributed in quantities 500 or multiples of 500. To place an order send a printed sample and a requisition containing the following information to Printing Services: Quantity, Red & Black or Black Only, Printing Envelope Size and Style, Copy of Information to be Printed, Other Pertinent Information, Previous Job Number from Last Printing. For orders that are new or require changes before printing, you can utilize the above chart for pricing and add $9-18 to an item's price for an approximate cost. An estimate may be obtained from Printing Services for non-standard orders.

Starting a job:
Estimate:
You can obtain a free estimate from one of the customer services representatives by contacting the Printing Services office. The following information should be included in your estimate request: Number of pages to be printed, quantity desired, page size, paper weight and color, colors of ink, type of artwork submitted (i.e. camera-ready, digital files, or hard copy to be typeset), design information (i.e. bleeds, screens, reverses, or photos), finishing work (i.e. folding, stapling, inserting, mailing, etc.) For an accurate estimate it is also important to let the customer service representative know if the project is new or a reprint. If it is a reprint, indicate if changes are necessary. After processing this information the customer service representative will be able to provide you with an accurate cost and production time estimate for the project.

Submitting job:
Once your publication is ready for print, submit the following materials: requisition from your department, artwork (i.e. camera-ready, digital files, or hard copy to be typeset), sample copy (composite proof as well as separations if using more than one color of ink), after the project is received you will be contacted to look at a proof if necessary before it is printed. Anytime throughout the printing process you can call Printing Services to check on the status of the project.

Electronic Files:
Printing Services can accept files created in a variety of software packages and file formats. The following links will help you through the process. Some items to remember when sending electronic files: fonts, linked image files (i.e. eps, tif, jpg, etc.), printed sample.
Relationship between the UNL Departments/Clients,
Purchasing Department (PD), and Printing/Copy Services (PCS):
Currently, there is no mandatory requirement that UNL Departments/Clients use PCS. Upon Client request, PCS will provide a quotation on any project to be printed or copied. If a Client desires to use an external vendor, they are free to do so. The Client can use the UNL Procurement Card for projects under $1,500.00. For those projects $1,500.00 or higher, the Client works directly with the PD by submitting a Purchase Requisition. The PD and the Client determine quotation/bid applicability, and subsequently issue a Purchase Order to the vendor. There are projects, generally those jobs having special requirements, where the Client requests PCS to handle or provide certain assistance in working with the external vendor. This PCS service results in a 10% fee, up to a maximum of $1,000/transaction, charged to the Client for this work. This fee is charged to a project only if the Client requests the assistance/services of PCS.
Copy Center's Cost Per Copy Program