• What is the best way to supply my digital file to you?
• Can I send my file electronically?
• If we provide digital files rather than camera-ready copy will that make a significant difference in either turnaround time or cost?
• Will our printed piece look better than the digital proof?
• Since the digital proof is reproduced in "low resolution" will the finished product be "high resolution"?
• Will my job get done faster with the new digital equipment?
• How do paper and cover or board stocks compare during the printing process?
• Why does it smell like chemicals in the pressroom area?
• Are we a sheet fed or web press operation?
• How does the ink get on the paper?
• How do I get started to get my book printed?
• How long does it take to get a book printed?


What is the best way to supply my digital file to you?

A PDF file eliminates the need to supply fonts and graphics, but limits the printer's capabilities to make any corrections. The best way is to include the native document with fonts and graphics and a PDF along with the manuscript or hard copy. If you are not sure or haven't provided files to us in the past, please check with us first. This may make your job go more smoothly through the operation. Smoother is better.


Can I send my file electronically?

Yes, either by e-mail or to our FTP. We can also send a soft proof to you electronically.


If we provide digital files rather than camera-ready copy will that make a significant difference in either turnaround time or cost?

Yes. Digital files compared to camera-ready copy bring significant savings in time and money. This is especially true now that Evangel Press has invested in a digital workflow from beginning to end of the pre-press operation. We will maintain camera capabilities, but customers can save a lot if they change over to providing manuscripts, photographs, and artwork in a digital format such as PDF.


Will our printed piece look better than the digital proof?

In most cases, the printed sheet will look better than the proof.


Since the digital proof is reproduced in "low resolution" will the finished product be "high resolution"?

If the correct resolution of 300 dpi is supplied to us, the final reproduction will be a "high resolution" image.


Will my job get done faster with the new digital equipment?

Digital proofing allows savings in time and materials that may provide a faster turn around. Of course, the total schedule required for printing a project is dependant on a wide variety of other variables, including the timely return of proofs from customers.


How do paper and cover or board stocks compare during the printing process?

Paper, cover and board stocks, or more commonly referred to as substrates, do respond quite different from each other. Moisture (humidity), temperature and other factors in the storage and pressroom must be maintained to a certain level. Even though a plant may be climate controlled, the changes of the outside atmosphere can play a big role in how a substrate may respond during the printing process. Especially in the drastic changes from cold, dry winters to hot, humid summers. Generally thicker cover stocks have fewer problems than thin text stocks. However, if pressure, ink and water settings are not correct, there can be problems with any type of stock, such as paper curl and stretch. Remember these are just a few variables that affect paper and other substrates during the printing process.


Why does it smell like chemicals in the pressroom area?

Although the odors in a printing plant can be offensive, be assured that what you are smelling is not toxic or unsafe. The air circulation system insures the vapors or solvents do not get to a dangerous level. Like most industries, odors occur during the process of production. Employees working in these industries will tell you they don't even notice the smell because they have become used to it. Evangel Press strives to make sure the air quality is kept at safe levels by maintaining a good ventilation system. The odors in our plant are produced mainly from the printing presses which use soy and oil based inks. Isopropanol alcohol and other solvents are also used. We can produce perfect bound books using a hot melt glue binding system. The melted adhesive produces an odor that can be quite offensive, but is very safe when ventilated properly. We monitor our air quality to insure the environment in our plant is safe for our customers and employees.


Are we a sheet fed or web press operation?

Evangel Press is entirely a sheet fed operation. Some printing plants are just web press operations and some have both sheet fed and web capabilities. We print on paper packaged in cartons or on large skids. Web presses print on paper from a large roll varying in several widths and lengths.


How does the ink get on the paper?

This is one of the most common questions asked by people who have limited knowledge of printing. The process of printing a job is quite lengthy and realistically would take some time to explain. The general act of putting ink on paper is simple. But the process it takes to get the job to press is easier explained with a tour of an actual printing plant. We welcome customers and visitors to tour our plant most any time. If you have a job you are interested in having printed or just want to satisfy your curiosity, please call, e-mail or write our facility to arrange for a free tour.


How do I get started to get my book printed?

The first thing you will need to do is have us provide you with a quote. Just go to our Request For Quote (RFQ) page on our web site and fill out all of the information. Once you have all of the information entered, click on the "submit" button and your RFQ will automatically be transmitted to our offices. It will then be assigned to one of our professional and courteous sales people. They will be in touch with you as soon as a quote has been prepared. In most cases we can have a quote e-mailed or faxed to you within 24 hours.


How long does it take to get a book printed?

Once we have a signed RFQ and the job materials in our possession, we can have a perfect bound or saddle stitched book delivered in two (2) to three (3) weeks. Hardbound books usually take six (6) to eight (8) weeks. Of course these times are estimates and the actual delivery can be affected by several circumstances including prompt return of the proofs by the customer. Most proofs are returned to us within 48 to 72 hours.