Equipment:
Aduprint has a wide variety of facilities ranging from a full line of pre-press equipment, printing presses, binding machines, surface-finishing machines and other print production equipment. Our company has been investing heavily in the adoption of the latest printing & media technologies performed by the following machines:
Equipment model |
Equipment function |
Year of Installation |
Country of Origin |
Agfa Avalon N8 |
B/1 and B/2 CTP |
2008 |
Japan |
Heidelberg SM 102-5-P |
B/1 (72x102cm) printing press |
2009 |
Germany |
Heidelberg SM 102-4-P |
B/1 (72x102cm) printing press |
2015 |
Germany |
Polar 115 |
Trimming machine |
2006 |
Germany |
Heidelberg Stahlfolder |
B/1 folding machine |
2009 |
Germany |
Heidelberg Stahlfolder II |
B/1 folding machine |
2011 |
Germany |
Wohlenberg City-e |
Perfect binder |
2007 |
Germany |
MüllerMartini Ventura MC160 |
Sewer machine |
2018 |
Germany |
Heidelberg ST-100 |
Saddle-Sticher |
2002 |
Germany |
Axis Control |
Color measurement system |
2009 |
Germany |
Cordoba Petratto |
Rill-folding machine |
2009 |
Italy |
MBO 540 |
folding machine |
2003 |
Germany |
The standard operational procedures:
The standard order procedure at Aduprint is to place written order has to contain evidently and identifiably:
- Aduprint’s quotation reference
- the label and the name of the ordered product
- the specification; especially with regards to the number of the copies, requested material, color, extent, binding method, packaging- and delivery instructions
- the Customer’s name, address (seat), registry number
- in case of difference, the account’s owner’s name, address (registered office) and registry number
- the settlement deadline
- The distribustion and layout of pallets must be agreed not later than print production has started.
The standard operating procedure at Aduprint is to require the following quality -check procedures:
- If possible, the client shell provide a hard copy of the print product for color reference
- Alternately, the client shell provide printed color-proofs for reference
- In absence of color references, Aduprint considers standard process offset values based on ISO 12647-2.
- All files are flight-checked using “Pitstop”, from which we get an “Errors and Warnings” report. Major problems with files are flagged up to you by email or we can send you a copy of the report. If changes are required by any party, we ask that you make the change on the source file and make a new PDF.
- Aduprint will provide the client with a PDF imposition softproof gone through rip-process, that need to be confirmed and approved by the customer. On request of our customer Aduprint provides a paper version (Plots) of the softproofs for a cost of EUR 40,- incl. delivery to EU countries. This imposition proof is not intended to proof color, only the content and layout of the print product.
- Once a job is approved for printing, the job starts to run. We pull and save sheets at consistent intervals. If the schedule allows, Aduprint provides the client with printed and hand-fold (but non-surface-finished) sheets prior to binding for inspection and approval for free.
- Aduprint provides 2 advance copies to the hands of the customer prior to delivery of printrun free of charge.
- As a job is packed and shipped, our shipping manager reviews each client’s packing and shipping specifications to ensure compliance.
How to send us your files: There are several ways of getting files to us. The most common are:
- sFTP à We provide an SFTP server: an individual account will be set up with dedicated login and password. For reaching our SFTP server, additional apps might be installed onto your computer.
- Online Filesender à we accept files sent via online file transfer that is a free service offered by the internet. (ie. WeTransfer)
- CD/DVD à You can send us your files on a CD/DVD
Delivery of printed books: Number of pallets will be be announced with 3 day’s notice at the receipt’s warehouse. Each consignment must be accompanied with a delivery note apart from the usual freight papers, which will carry the following Information:
- Exact delivery address
- Date of leaving Aduprint
- Exact title
- Number of pallets per title/article
- Number of Items per pallet
Packing: In case of no individual packaging was agreed, Aduprint provides following concept:
- All goods will be delivered on standard 1000 x 700 mm pallets. If Euro-Pool Pallets (1020 x 720 mm) are requested, Aduprint intends to collect pallets in exchange at the delivery place or alternatively will charge EUR 9,- per pallet.
- All goods will be packed lose or in bulk foil-packages or in brown boxes based on the choice of the customer. Different types of packing are subject of individual agreement.
- Layers of goods will be stacked on one another in a staggered fashion. Printed sheets of any arbitrary artwork shell be placed between the layers in order to avoid sliding.
- Packaged goods will not exceed at any point the clearance of the pallet: blocks of books must have a minimum distance from the edges of the pallet of at least 3 cm.
- Both the pallet and the blocks of books will be protected by stretch film to prevent slipping of goods.
Under- or overdelivery: Aduprint is authorized to depart from the number of the copied issues set in the contract not more than plus 3 % or minus 3 %.