Why use WebCRD?
- Priority Scheduling: Online orders enter our workflow immediately.
- Live Tracking: Monitor your job's progress from start to finish.
Easy Reorders: Access your past projects with one click.
Placing An Order With WebCRD
USER GUIDE
For assistance with navigating the WebCRD ordering system, please refer to the guide below. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Center for Print Production at prepress@ithaca.edu.
If you choose to place an order via email, please note that your order will be entered manually by staff as availability permits. This means it will not immediately enter the work queue, which may increase your lead time.
Understanding Bleed And Why It Is So Important
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Standard Turn Around Time
Completion Time: The completion time begins upon receipt of print-ready files or approval of the proof, if one has been requested. If the Center for Print Production is unable to complete your request within the standard time frame, we will notify you.
Proof Requests: The first proof will be provided within 2 working days after receiving all necessary files, including requisition forms, production files, bulk mail requests, address files, and any other files required for the project.
Print Quantity: The printed count is based on the number of pages or clicks. For example, 12 copies of a 3-page document result in a total of 36 prints.
BLACK & WHITE PRINTS
Simple Black & White prints; flat or stapled only (up to 1000 total prints): next day completion if submitted by 10:00 am
Black & White (1000 - 5000 total prints, bindery needed, folding, booklets, etc.): completion within 2-3 working days
Black & White (5000+): completion within 3-5 working days
WIDE FORMAT
Wide Format printing only (no bindery, laminating,
mounting, etc): completion within 2 working days for print-ready files
Wide Format (with bindery, laminating, mounting, etc): 1-2 additional days depending on quantity
BINDING
Add one additional day for bindery options. More may be added depending on order size.
Laminating / Cutting / Padding
Bookbinding / Perforating / Scoring
Die-cutting (please call us with questions, as we have many die-cut stocks for your use)
COLOR PRINTS
Simple Color prints; flat or stapled only (up to 250 total prints): completion within 2 working days
Color (250-2500 total prints): completion within 2-3 working days
Color (2500+ total prints): call for estimated completion time
VARIABLE DATA
Bulk Mail - USPS file processing time only: completion time depends on job details
New proofs (digital or printed) required: completion within 2-3 working days for proof (pending file sizes and address quantities)
Previously created files (merging processed data files with previously saved production files): completion within 1-2 working days for proof
RUSH JOBS
“Rush” jobs are orders with request dates less than the standard completion time frame. These jobs are not guaranteed to be completed upon request date and may have price increases of up to 40% due to overtime. Pricing for jobs requiring a rush charge will be corrected in the online system and provided to the customer.