## Second Color Head Note Second Color Head Note In general it is not economical to produce less than 1000 impressions using a Second Color Head as opposed to making two separate runs on the press. However, some jobs are better done using the second color head as opposed to making two passes. Therefore, it may well be in many cases printing 1,000 or more may be required before a lower value is obtained from the Second Color Head tables rather than from two pass pricing in the main section. However, the Second Color Head table run lengths (prices) begin at 500 to allow for the occasionally required smaller run length. When valuing jobs of runs of less than 500 which require your use of the Second Color Head, use the 500 run as a minimum charge. In estimating two-color printing of 1,000 or more, it is still preferable to value from the two pass pricing in the main body of the book as opposed to using the Second Color Head Tables. This will result in a higher value except in lower run lengths. However, there are times when you want to "sharpen your pencil" and be more competitive. It is for these “sharp pencil” situations that the Second Color Head tables are provided. Values are given in the Second Color Head tables for Two Color One Pass and Two Color Two Passes as well as the One Pass Estimating Standard. This means that you are laying down two separate colors in one pass on the press. The Two Color Two Passes column would result in four separate colors being laid down on the sheet. Close Registration It is assumed using the two color head will result in providing close registration printing, therefore, no additional penalty is charged the customer. Second Color Head values do not include ink washups but do include two plates and set up required for the two passes. Add for ink washups from Section 11. Finding or Calculating Values Between Tables For a discussion of interpolating (finding values) between two price points or tables, see Calculating Numbers Not In Guide Chapter in Section 1 Index Information.