Writing: Basic Methods for Document Production
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Abstract: This report provides a description and comparison of several methods of document production in order to help the reader choose the best method for a particular document. It gives a description of black and white copying, color copying, one color offset printing, two color offset printing and four color process offset printing, and discusses speed of production, cost, detail, ease of preparation and other considerations for each. It also discusses paper choices, binding and and finishing and traditional and digital methods of producing the original document.
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The highest detail for black and white and spot color is available with any offset press process using negatives and plates. Photocopies run directly from digital files can often supply better detail than those made from traditional paste-ups or printouts. For full color, four-color process provides the most detail, though constant improvements have made color copies a very acceptable method of reproduction. When concerned about detail, ask to see accurate proofs and make your expectations clear to the printer.