Detailed Explanation: Four Forms (Views)Difference: There are four basic digital printing forms within the Crouser Guide. Each form returns the same value (price) as another. The difference in forms (views) is that they are easier to use for specific purposes and/or contain expanded information. Example: the combination form includes prices for B/W Multiple Page Originals (black image only) in three groups: up to 49 originals; 50 to 99 originals: and 100+ originals. However, the Multiple-Page Document Form or View contains breakouts for the following number of originals: 10, 30, 50, 100 and 200+. Additionally this view shows both one side and two side imaging on the same form (view) and is preferable for a user who prices multiple page original jobs. Likewise, the combination form includes values on 2 on, 4 on, 6 on and 8 on as well. However, the Number On Form (view) organizes the number on prices in a different format and presents black only and full color side by side which is usually easier for the user when having to price a large number of various cards or other jobs that run so many on or out of a press sheet. The Carbonless form (view) contains information that is specific to carbonless such as both the number of impressions as well as the corresponding number of sets in order to be easier to use for the reader. The prices in these forms contains a value for carbonless padding as well. It is the fact that various forms (views) may be used for various purposes by the user that drove the decision to provide multiple views (forms) of the same data. Now, let’s get into the details of each of the forms (views).
![]() This form is also known as the Combination Form (View) but naming it Combo allows us to use less letters and make it easier for you to find in drop down menus and other prompts within the program.
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Combo Form (View)Combo Form (View): this most standard of all forms (views) and displays both black imaging prices as well as full color prices for the same paper on the same sheet and, in effect, combine two price pages into one resulting in the name of Combo form. Black imaging prices are grouped to the left and surrounded by a gray border while full color imaging are to the right and surrounded by a colored (pinkish) border. Black Imaging Column details (left to right): Quantity (Finished Sets): the first column in the far left column shows the number of finished pieces per original being valued. Two originals (files or pages) to be reproduced (either 1/0 or 1/1 depending upon the price list you are using) and 500 copies (finished pieces) would be valued by taking the Single column price for 500 and multiplying by the number of originals (files or pages). In this case it would be 2 (pages each of 1/0 or 1/1) multiplied by $(500 price) = $(Total Price). Single: this second column fro the left is used to value specific number of impressions of either 1/0 or 1/1 (depending on the price list you are using). Should you have more than one 1/0 or 1/1, multiply the quantity value by the number of sheets (pages or files). You may value multiple page originals by using the Single column if desired however this will not take into consideration the additional RIP time required for large numbers of documents. To take that into consideration, use the B/W Multiple Page Original columns (next three columns) or use the B/W Multiple page Form (View). B/W Multiple Page Originals: the next three columns are for multiple page originals such as a report. The value is the price per sheet (either 1/0 or 1/1). This value is multiplied by the quantity price to give the total price. These price tables consider RIP times. The greater the number of originals, the greater the RIP time and thus RIP time is longer proportionally for multiple originals. For instance, a single original will produce the first image faster than a single original which is part of a 100 original report. Therefore the B/W Multiple Page Original values are valued at more than the Single original. Should you wish to NOT charge for the additional RIP time; then multiply the Single original value times the number of originals. Up to 49: Use this column for up to 49 1/0 originals or 49 1/1 originals if using the two side (1/1) price list. If valuing 1/1, the Up to 49 originals column will indicate up to 25 finished pages as 49 originals 1/0 will result in 25 1/1 sheets. Up to 50+ Pages (use for 50 through 99 originals): Use this column for 50 or more 1/0 originals or 50 or more 1/1 originals if using the two side (1/1) price list. If valuing 1/1, the 50+ Pages column will indicate 25 or more finished pages as 50 originals 1/0 will result in 25 1/1 sheets. 100+ Pages (use for 100 or more originals): Use this column for 100 or more 1/0 originals or 100 or more 1/1 originals if using the two side (1/1) price list. If valuing 1/1, the 100+ Pages column will indicate 50 or more finished pages as 100 originals 1/0 will result in 50 1/1 sheets. Number On, Number Out: these Number On columns (2 on, 4 on, 6 on, 8 on) show various numbers of images on a single press sheet and often is referred to as Number Out. Both refer to the number of finished pieces in relation to the press size sheet (four on or four out of a press sheet = four finished pieces for each press size sheet).
Up, On’s and Out’s
2 On: price for imprinting TWO images on one press size sheet (typically 8.5x11, 12x18, 11x19 or 13x19) and cutting the images apart. 4 On: price for imprinting FOUR images on one press size sheet (typically 8.5x11, 12x18, 11x19 or 13x19) and cutting the images apart. 6 On: price for imprinting SIX images on one press size sheet (typically 8.5x11, 12x18, 11x19 or 13x19) and cutting the images apart. 8 On: price for imprinting EIGHT images on one press size sheet (typically 8.5x11, 12x18, 11x19 or 13x19) and cutting the images apart. Other Numbers On: for numbers on (or out) other than what is indicated in these columns, such as 5 on or 7 on, calculate the number of press images required (total desired / number on = press images) and find the Single column price for that value and add for cutting from the bindery section.
Full Color Imaging Column details (left to right): 1 On: price for imprinting ONE full color image on one press size sheet (typically 8.5x11, 12x18, 11x19 or 13x19) and cutting the images apart. Should you have more than one 4/0 or 4/4, multiply the quantity value by the number of sheets (pages or files). 2 On: price for imprinting TWO full color images on one press size sheet (typically 8.5x11, 12x18, 11x19 or 13x19) and cutting the images apart. Should you have more than one 4/0 or 4/4, multiply the quantity value by the number of sheets (pages or files). 4 On: price for imprinting FOUR full color images on one press size sheet (typically 8.5x11, 12x18, 11x19 or 13x19) and cutting the images apart. Should you have more than one 4/0 or 4/4, multiply the quantity value by the number of sheets (pages or files). 6 On: price for imprinting SIX full color images on one press size sheet (typically 8.5x11, 12x18, 11x19 or 13x19) and cutting the images apart. Should you have more than one 4/0 or 4/4, multiply the quantity value by the number of sheets (pages or files). 8 On: price for imprinting EIGHT full color images on one press size sheet (typically 8.5x11, 12x18, 11x19 or 13x19) and cutting the images apart. Should you have more than one 4/0 or 4/4, multiply the quantity value by the number of sheets (pages or files). Other Numbers On: for numbers on (or out) other than what is indicated in these columns, such as 5 on or 7 on, calculate the number of press images required (total desired / number on = press images) and find the 1 On column price for that value and add for cutting from the bindery section. Quantities Greater than 5,000: prorate the additional M’s (additional 1,000) charge and add back to the 5,000 price. For instance, the price for 10,000 would be calculated as (5 x Add’l M’s) + 5,000 price. Number On (Out) Form or View: the Number On form or view show various numbers of images on a single press sheet. In this form (view) you find categories of columns from left to right for One On, Two On, Four On, Six On and Eight On. There is both a One Side as well as a Two Side imaging price list of this form or view.
![]() Finished Quantity: the first column in each category shows the number of finished pieces per original being valued. The price for 1,000 B/W 1/0 Four On means that the number of press sheets is 250 and four images were cut from each press sheet yielding 1,000 finished quantity. Remember, the prices reflected here include cutting. B/W: the gray bordered second column in each category is B/W or Black imaging only. This contains the values for imaging in black only. Color: the third column surrounded by a colored border in each category is the Full Color value. Should you have a number on that differs from these values, please calculate the base imaging from the One On table and then add for cutting. Multiple-Page Document Form or View: This form is for black imaging only as multi-page documents most typically are produced in black. Here you see values for both 1 Side (form on left) and 2 Sides (form on right) on the same page. Within each of these tables (1 Side and 2 Sides), you find values (prices) for the Single original price as well as the B/W Multiple Page Originals. These prices include RIP times. The greater the number of originals, the greater the RIP time and thus RIP time is longer proportionally for multiple originals. For instance, a single original will produce the first image faster than the same single original which is part of a 100 original report. Therefore the B/W Multiple Page Original values are valued at more than the Single original. Should you wish to NOT charge for the additional RIP time; then multiply the Single original value times the number of originals.
![]() Table details (left to right)-columns are same in both right hand and left hand columns Quantity (Finished Sets): the first column in the far left column shows the number of finished pieces per original being valued. Two originals (files or pages) to be reproduced (either 1/0 or 1/1 depending upon the price list you are using) and 500 copies (finished pieces) would be valued by taking the Single column price for 500 and multiplying by the number of originals (files or pages). In this case it would be 2 (pages each of 1/0 or 1/1) multiplied by $(500 price) = $(Total Price). Single: this second column from the left is used to value specific number of impressions of either 1/0 or 1/1 (depending on the price list you are using). Should you have more than one 1/0 or 1/1, multiply the quantity value by the number of sheets (pages or files). You may value multiple page originals by using this Single column if desired however this will not take into consideration the additional RIP time required for larger documents. To take that into consideration, use the B/W Multiple Page Original columns (next five columns). Originals -> 10: use this column for more than 10 and up to 30 1/0 originals or 10 to 30 1/1 originals if using the two side (1/1) price list. If valuing 1/1, the 10 originals column will indicate 5 finished pages as 10 originals 1/0 will result in 5 1/1 sheets. Originals -> 30: use this column for more than 30 and up to 50 1/0 originals or 30 to 50 1/1 originals if using the two side (1/1) price list. If valuing 1/1, the 30 originals column will indicate 15 finished pages as 30 originals 1/0 will result in 15 1/1 sheets. Originals -> 50: use this column for more than 50 and up to 100 1/0 originals or 50 to 100 1/1 originals if using the two side (1/1) price list. If valuing 1/1, the 50 originals column will indicate 25 finished pages as 50 originals 1/0 will result in 25 1/1 sheets. Originals -> 100: use this column for more than 100 and up to 200 1/0 originals or 100 to 200 1/1 originals if using the two side (1/1) price list. If valuing 1/1, the 100 originals column will indicate 50 finished pages as 100 originals 1/0 will result in 50 1/1 sheets. Originals -> 200+: use this column for more than 200 1/0 originals or 200 1/1 originals if using the two side (1/1) price list. If valuing 1/1, the 200 originals column will indicate 100 finished pages as 200 originals 1/0 will result in 100 1/1 sheets. Carbonless Form or View: this view yields both number of impressions as well as number of sets to assist the user. Additionally, please note that the table is based on the cost of 1,000 sheets rather than 1,000 sets. Further, the carbonless form (view) prices includes standing carbonless padding.
![]() Prices for black imaging of carbonless sheets is to the left of the form (view) and surrounded by a gray border while full color is to the right and surrounded by a colored (pinkish) border. 1 Sided (1/0) Impressions (or 2 Sides 1/1 if using those tables): the first column in the far left column shows the number of finished pieces per original being valued. 2 impressions or sheets are required for 1 2-part carbonless form. Number 1/0 Sets (or 1/1 Sets if using 2 Side Tables): the second column in from the left indicates the number of finished sets which are yielded from the specific number of impressions. 1 finished set is yielded for every 2 impressions if dealing with a 2-part form. 2 On (2 Out): price for imprinting TWO images on one press size sheet (typically 8.5x11, 12x18, 11x19 or 13x19) and cutting the images apart. Price includes padding. 4 On: price for imprinting FOUR images on one press size sheet (typically 8.5x11, 12x18, 11x19 or 13x19) and cutting the images apart. Price includes padding. 6 On: price for imprinting SIX images on one press size sheet (typically 8.5x11, 12x18, 11x19 or 13x19) and cutting the images apart. Price includes padding. 8 On: price for imprinting EIGHT images on one press size sheet (typically 8.5x11, 12x18, 11x19 or 13x19) and cutting the images apart. Price includes padding. Other Numbers On: for numbers on (or out) other than what is indicated in these columns, such as 5 on or 7 on, calculate the number of press images required (total desired / number on = press images) and find the 1/0 Sets (or 1/1 Sets) column price for that value and add for cutting from the bindery section. Full Color Image Carbonless Columns Number Sets: the first column in the Full Color table shows the number of finished SETS per piece. The number of impressions creating those sets may be found in the far left hand column in the Black Image Only table. 1 Sided (1/0) Impressions (or 2 Sides 1/1 if using those tables) FULL COLOR: this column shows the value (price) of finished FULL COLOR sets being valued. 2 impressions or sheets are required for 1 2-part carbonless form. 1 Sided (1/0) Impressions (or 2 Sides 1/1 if using those tables) FULL COLOR + NUMBERING: this column shows the value (price) of finished FULL COLOR sets being valued including NUMBERING (one number per form) and padding. 2 impressions or sheets are required for 1 2-part carbonless form. 2 On (2 Out): price for imprinting TWO FULL COLOR images on one press size sheet (typically 8.5x11, 12x18, 11x19 or 13x19) and cutting the images apart. Price includes cutting and padding. Does not include numbering. Add for numbering from bindery. 4 On: price for imprinting FOUR FULL COLOR images on one press size sheet (typically 8.5x11, 12x18, 11x19 or 13x19) and cutting the images apart. Price includes cutting and padding. Does not include numbering. Add for numbering from bindery. 6 On: price for imprinting SIX FULL COLOR images on one press size sheet (typically 8.5x11, 12x18, 11x19 or 13x19) and cutting the images apart. Price includes cutting and padding. Does not include numbering. Add for numbering from bindery. 8 On: price for imprinting EIGHT FULL COLOR images on one press size sheet (typically 8.5x11, 12x18, 11x19 or 13x19) and cutting the images apart. Price includes cutting and padding. Does not include numbering. Add for numbering from bindery. |