How do I contact Printing Control?  
(206) 575-4114
Toll Free: (888) 575-4114
Fax: (206) 575-3098
or via email sales@printingcontrol.com 

What are your operating hours?
Office hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Plant hours: 24 hours Monday - Friday
Weekends as necessary

What type of printing do you offer?
High quality Offset Sheet-Fed, Web-Fed, and Digital printing. In addition, we offer many other services, such as mailing, fulfillment, procurement, full bindery and internet-based services. 

Do you have web-solution capabilities?
Yes, In today's world, the Internet plays a crucial role in every business and organization. Whether it's used for promotion, research, education or commerce purposes, the Internet is a widely used and critically important medium.

Printing Control has a proven track record of developing successful Internet solutions for both commercial and non-profit organizations. These solutions range from designing web sites to programming interactive tools.

What other file formats can you take?

What types of storage media do you accept?

What is the difference between RGB and CMYK and why can’t you exactly match my monitor?
RGB refers to the primary colors of light, Red, Green and Blue, that are used in monitors, television screens, digital cameras and scanners. CMYK refers to the primary colors of pigment: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black. These are the inks used on the press in "4-color process printing", commonly referred to as "full color printing".

The combination of RGB light creates white, while the combination of CMYK inks creates black. Therefore, it is physically impossible for the printing press to exactly reproduce colors as we see them on our monitors.

Many programs have the capability to convert the layout/images from the RGB color space to the CMYK color space. We request that you convert your colors from RGB to CMYK if your tools allow you to. By doing it yourself, you have maximum control over the results. You may notice a shift in color when converting from RGB to CMYK. If you do not like the appearance in CMYK, we recommend that you make adjustments while working in CMYK (usually lightening). Generally, you should specify CMYK color builds that look a little lighter than you want, since the dots of ink "fatten up" on press, giving you more pigment on paper than you see on your monitor. Be especially careful to keep backgrounds light if there is black or dark colored text over it, so that the text remains readable.

How much bleed should I build in?
1/8” standard

Which FSC logo should I use?
There are many different logos that coulc be used based on the type of stock chosen for you job. Please download the Choose FSC form below and email it back to your sales representative. Our Prepress department will then place the correct logo for you stock based on the style you choose.

Choose FSC Logo PDF Form - (<1 MB) Requires Adobe Reader

Other useful FSC resources and information:

FSC Product Labeling Guide - (<2 MB) Requires Adobe Reader

What is your standard turn time?
Typically 5-7 days after receipt of proof for Sheet-Fed/Web-Fed jobs, and 1-2 days for Digital jobs. Of course, we want to be as flexible as possible to meet your needs!

What are your proofing methods?
Epson digital color proofs, HP "Spin-Jet" mechanical proofs, and PDF electronic proofs

Do I need my own bulk mail permit to mail?
No, we have our own bulk mail permit account and number that we maintain and can print on your piece. This is helpful if you do not want to pay the initial permit application fee, and the annual account fee to keep your account active.

How do I pay for the postage if I use your permit account?
Once we have determined your estimated postage amount due, a postage invoice will be sent to you payable upon receipt via check payable to Printing Control. Payment must be received prior to mailing drop date.

What if I already have my own bulk mail permit or want to obtain one?
That's great, we can print your permit number on your piece, and once we've calculated your postage we will let you know so that you can fund your account.

Check out the USPS website for more information

When do you need my mailing list?
72 hours prior to your mail drop date. The sooner we recieve the list, the sooner we can determine your postage, and/or inform you of problems with the data.

What format should the mailing list be in?
Preferably Excel 2003, or 2007, Comma Seperated Value (.CSV) or a delimited text file format.

Click here to download an Excel template.

Can you purchase a mailing list for me?
Yes, please let your sales representative know you would like us to purchase your mailing list and they will work with you and our estimating department to procure a mailing list.