## Details about Price Tables There are generally four different standard pricing tables (views or forms) for each paper in this Crouser Small Press Guide. The first pricing table is for a one color small format press (or one pass on a multi-color press where indicated) and the second pricing table is for a one color small format pass equipped with a second-color head (mainly Townsend head). You may easily and quickly switch from one form to the other. To Change Forms (Views, Pricing Tables): access the various pricing tables from the Pricing Table Dialogue Drop Down menu in the upper horizontal drop down menu bar. Highlight the pricing table you wish and click to change forms. So your basic choices within text/offset and card/cover therefore are: Standard Pricing Table 2, 3 and 4 on Tables 2 Color Head Tables Short Form Pricing Table (4 price tables on a page) Carbonless Pricing Table Process Color Table ## Overview of the Pricing Tables (Forms, Views) Standard Pricing Table: All pages are headed with section information. In this case, all Bond/Offset papers in the size of 8.5x11 or 8.5x14 can be valued from the tables found in this Tab (Tab 2, Bond/Offset 8.5x11/8.5x14). Note that this specific price table is for paper costing $10.00 per thousand and is from the low (X) cost book (see X1000 to the upper right of the table). Base Paper Cost The base paper cost per 1,000 sheets of paper is coded on every press table. For example, a paper stock costing $10.00 would be coded in Book Y as Y1000. The Y indicates the book and the 1000 indicates the dollar value of the paper stock with the decimal point removed for coding purposes. This coding, as opposed to publishing a specific dollar value such as $10.00 on the price page, was preferred by users of the Guide. The dollar value represented by the code is the cost (without markup) of the paper being valued. Cutting required to cut from a parent size to a press size sheet should be added to the base cost of the paper to adjust the price per 1,000 sheets before the appropriate table is located. Page All pages within the Guide are numbered. The page number tells you the Book, the Section within the book, and the Page within the Section. For instance, X Sec 2-1 indicates you are in Book X (low), Section 2, Page 1. Quantity The first column to the very left of the page indicates Quantity. This is the quantity of sheets to be valued. Within this Guide, you are always working with the finished quantity (the quantity the customer ordered). One Pass This column is the value for one pass through the press using black ink and a direct image (acetate) master on the type of stock indicated by the section and on the cost of stock indicated by the table value (i.e. X600). Should a metal plate be used add from Section 11 (Pre-press). Two Passes Regular This column is the value for two passes through the press using black ink and a direct image (acetate) master. This could be printing on the front and back of a sheet or it could be printing black and one color on the front side of the sheet. If colored ink is used, a washup charge would be added from Section 11 (Pre-press). If metal plates are used, additional charges would be added from Section 11 (Pre-press). Regular in the title "Two Passes Regular" indicates the registration required. Regular registration is normal registration and not close registration required for some two pass work such as close registering color. Add'l Pass Regular Register This column values additional passes in regular registration on the same sheet of paper. For example, two passes one side (black and a color) and one pass on the other side can be valued by adding column two (Two Passes Regular) to this column (Add'l Pass Regular), then adding for an ink washup from Section 11 (Pre-press). Add'l Pass Close Set/Reg This column is for an additional pass in close register and carries an approximate 15% premium over an additional pass in regular registration in addition to additional set-up time. To value two passes in close register, add column one (One Pass) to this column (Add'l Pass Close Register) and add for colored ink washup if required. Please note in some instances, close register work requires even more setup time and even slower running speeds. You should add additional for these types of jobs as required. What Is Close Register? Close register is where the precise placement of the image on the page is required. This usually occurs where two colors of ink are being placed side by side and any deviation in placement would cause the image to be distorted or viewed as odd. A circle being printed within a larger circle would require such close register in order to be visually correct. Close register also occurs sometimes between parts of a multiple part form. Other circumstances may also require close register printing. Valuing Close Registration When Not Provided In tables where the Additional Pass Close Set Up and Register Column is not available, you may approximate its value by increasing the Additional Pass Regular Register by 15% and adding $5 for additional set up. 4 Passes Regular Register This column values a total of four passes in regular registration and is typically used for two passes on two sides of the sheet. It also can be used for four passes in regular registration on the same side of the sheet. Add for colored ink washups and metal plates as required. 4 Passes Close Set/Reg This column values a total of four passes with close setup and register. It may be used for two passes on two sides of the sheet or four passes on the same side. It includes additional allowances for close setup and a slower running speed than the previous column. Add for colored ink washups and metal plates as required. One Pass Estimating Standard This column is a unique feature of The Crouser Guide To Estimating Small Press Printing. The column lists the one pass estimating standard in decimal hours for completing a specific run. For instance, an entry in this column of .781 indicates a run is expected to take 78.1% of an hour. You can convert this to minutes by multiplying the factor by 60 minutes (i.e. .781 x 60 = 46.86 minutes). ## 2 On, 3 On and 4 On Tables Scroll down on the Standard Pricing Tables and you will find the 2 On, 3 On and 4 On Tables These tables are supplied on every Standard Pricing Table. These values include imposition (paste-up) of two, three or four on the press run size sheet (8.5x11 or 8.5x14 in this example) and cutting. Using our example of the 8.5x11 or 8.5x14, this would result in finished sizes of 8.5x5.5, 8.5x7, 4.25x5.5 or 4.25x7 among others which could fit on the press size sheet in two-on, three-on or four-on fashion. Quantities listed in the left hand column of the 2 On, 3 On and 4 On tables represent the number of finished pieces of the required size. In some instances, these tables are dropped in favor of providing more base run tables. How Much Is Included? How much paste-up, etc. is added to 2 On, 3 On and 4 On Tables? Just enough to cover the time required to impose the images using standard software. Complex jobs should not be valued from these tables, but should be figured individually with an appropriate amount of pre-press work. Only "easy" work should be figured here. Price Note There will be a difference between pricing with the 2 On, 3 On and 4 On Tables and calculating the base run and adding for cutting. This is mainly because cutting is added to the 2 On, 3 On and 4 On Tables as a per 1,000 charge and not as a per cut charge. Also, some differences in markups occur in the calculations however, overall, the differences are slight. Number On is often also 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). For instance, one may say there are 4 finished size sheets on a press sheet or they may say they get four finished size sheets out of a press sheet. The Number On or Number Out mean the same thing. Number up however means something slightly different. Here one is speaking of the finished size and not the press size. Normally one would be saying that we can get two finished size pieces up on a press size (two up 8.5x11 would indicate a press sheet of 11x17). However you prefer to say it, please understand our tables here refer to the press size sheet (either 8.5x11 or 11x17 for instance) and indicate the number on or out of that press sheet. Should you have a number on that differs from these tables, please calculate the base printing from the One On table and then add for cutting. Zero Based Tables Within each section, a table is provided which does not include paper cost but represents production values only. These are the Zero based tables and are coded ZZERO, YZERO or XZERO. To use these tables, select your proper run length value and add to that paper with an appropriate markup. See the worksheet provided in this Section for assistance on applying proper markups to paper costs. When using the worksheet, be sure to include both markups. One is indicated on line D-2 of the Estimate Work Sheet and the other is on line H-1. Washups Washups are not included in any section of the Guide. Press washups, if needed must be added separately. ## 2 Color Head Tables Quantity The Quantity in two-color tables is the number of sheets imprinted; not the number of impressions. Therefore, 1,000 is 1,000 finished pieces imprinted with two-colors (or 2,000 impressions). 2 Colors 1 Pass The price for imprinting two colors on each sheet with a single pass using a second color head. Therefore, 2/0 printed pieces would be priced using this column. Ink washup is not included in these values. Add for washup(s). 2 Colors 2 Passes The price for imprinting four colors on each sheet with two passes using a second color head (two passes each 2/0). The result could either be a 2/2 sheet or 4/0 (non-close register nor process color). These may be priced using this column. Ink washup is not included in these values. Add for washup(s). 2 Colors Add’l Pass The price for each additional 2/0 pass. Prices from this column must be added to either the 2 Color/1 Pass price or the 2 Colors/2 Passes price to determine the final price. Ink washup is not included in these values. Add for washup(s). 2 Color Table Close Register For close register between two passes, add 15% to the 2 Colors Add’l Pass column and add to the 2 Colors 1 Pass column. Ink washup is not included in these values. Add for washup(s). ## Carbonless Tables (Form or View) Standard Price Tables in Section 7 covers all carbonless papers as well as several different kinds of tables. Beginning with table 7-1, the Carbonless Standard Price Tables have a couple of differences from the basic table. Please note that the table is based on the cost of 1,000 sheets of carbonless rather than 1,000 sets. Further, the carbonless form (view) includes standing carbonless padding within the price shown on the table. Column one indicates the number of sets which is the way customers typically order precollated carbonless. Column two indicates the number of printed sheets required to make up the collated sets. This is provided for you as an aid in assuring the proper quantity is printed. Columns three through five include one pass regular registration. These are the same as in previous sections. Column six is for an additional pass close set up and register. Add this column to the one pass pricing to obtain a close register and set up run. Be sure to add for ink washup and metal plates if required. What Is Close Register? Close register is where the precise placement of the image on the page is required. This usually occurs where two colors of ink are being placed side by side and any deviation in placement would cause the image to be distorted or viewed as odd. A circle being printed within a larger circle would require such close register in order to be visually correct. Close register also occurs sometimes between parts of a multiple part form. Other circumstances may also require close register printing. Column Seven is provided for your assistance in valuing crash numbering of one number per set. These values are the same as those found in the bindery section (Section 12). To value two or more numbers per set, go to Section 12, Bindery. Column Eight is the One Pass Estimating Standard and has previously been discussed. This estimating standard is for printing the required sheets of paper to provide the proper number of finished sets. Run Values include fan apart padding for the main table. The 2 on, 3 on and 4 on tables include not only fan apart padding but imposition and cutting as well. The quantities in the 2 on, 3 on and 4 on tables are for the number of finished sets. Example: Printing 1000 finished sets of 2 part carbonless printed 3 On is calculated as follows: (1,000 sets x 2 parts / 3 On = 668 impressions). Likewise, 1,000 finished sets of 4 part carbonless 4 on is calculated as: 1,000 sets x 2 parts / 4 On = 500 impressions. Additional Passes For 3, 4, 5 and 6 part precollated carbonless, the second pass assumes the proper sequence of carbonless is being used (reverse or straight) which will result in only two passes through the press. If an improper sequence is used, an additional pass through the press will be necessary to properly sequence the job. Therefore, you would add for an additional pass. Two part carbonless can be used for two passes regardless of sequence and placed in proper order by removing the top sheet and placing it under the bottom sheet. 11x17 Precollated Each page contains four tables valuing precollated 11x17 stock followed by the appropriate 2 Color Head Table. Two through six parts are included. In each, the number of sets, the number of impressions, one pass, two passes regular and the one pass estimating standard columns are used. CF, CB, CFB These tables value printing 8.5x11 or 8.5x14 single sheets carbonless which is coated front (CF), coated back (CB) or coated front and back (CFB). These tables include columns for quantity (number of sheets as no sets are involved), one pass regular, two passes regular and the one pass estimating standard. To value collating into sets, add from the Collate-Carbonless table in the Bindery Section 12. Tables using a 2 Color Head follow the main table in this section. Tag Carbonless These tables value the printing of Tag or Index Carbonless. These tables also include columns for quantity (number of sheets as sets are not involved), one pass regular, two passes regular and the one pass estimating standard. To value collating into sets, add from the Collate-Carbonless table in Bindery Section 12. Tables using a 2 Color Head follow the main table in this section. ## Process Color Table (Form or View) Standard Price Tables in Section 10 includes a section on Process Color on a two-color press. Process Color assumes the same estimating standards regardless of the size of stock or the type of stock being produced on two color presses such as the Ryobi 3302, Itek 3985, Hamada 2 color or the A.B. Dick Century classes of presses. The price for an additional 1/0 pass using a true two color press. Prices from this column must be added to either the 1 Pass 2/0 price or the 2 Passes 4/0, 2/2 price to determine the final price. Ink washup is not included in these values. Add for washups.