Frequently Asked Questions
Answers
How is your company different from other offshore and Asia printing brokers?
Unlike the U.S. based printing brokers who represent several offshore printers in Asia, Lammar Offset Printing LLC is a Sales and Marketing Division of Lammar Group. We have a dedicated staff in the U.S. to provide full client support for you. With multi-lingual staffs in Hong Kong and U.S., we are able to break the language and distance barriers to eliminate communication errors that can often effect the final outcome of the project. Because all aspects of your printing project will be handled within the same printing company, you can rest assured that quality will be consistent project after project.
How much am I going to save?
With our manufacturing facilities located in Hong Kong and China, You can enjoy savings of 20% to 50% off the printing costs compared to projects printed domestically! Usually, if your projects contain high labor content, high customization, or high volume they will benefit from even more savings.
Is Lammar's printing quality up to my standard?
Lammar is one of the highly regarded award-winner printing companies in the industry. We invest heavily in the latest equipment and technology. Our quality control standards are as rigorous as those of the top printers in the U.S. With 40 years of experience under the same management team, we make sure that the quality of your printing project will meet or exceed your expectations.
What will be included in the price?
Unless otherwise requested, the quotation that we provide includes prepress proofs, press production, ocean freight, and insurance.
How long does it take to get an average project delivered?
Depending on the complexity of your project, a typical project will take about 1 week to produce from final approval, 3 weeks ocean freight to West Coast port and customs clearance and 1 week truck-delivery to East Coast destinations. If the project schedule is tight, a partial shipment by air can be arranged.
What kind of paper will I get for my project?
To maximize your cost savings, we use a wide selection of paper stocks which are manufactured in China and Asian countries. We only use paper that meet or exceed the international quality standards. If you have a preferred paper you want to use for the look and feel, we will do the best to match it.
What artwork files do you accept?
We accept most standard desktop publishing files such as QuarkXpress, PageMaker, FreeHand, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and CorelDraw. We prefer PDF files when changes are not needed.
Where should I send my files?
For your convenience, you can upload your files to our secured FTP server directly, or send the files to us with a storage media.
Who do I contact for more information?
Call our office for more information. Toll free: (877) 601-7754.