What printing quantities are the most
competitively priced at Alpine Printing?
We are competitive in completing orders from 50 to 50,000 sheets. (We will estimate higher quantities as well, of course.) Our digital capabilities, as well as our smaller offset presses, allow us to produce smaller jobs for you with very high quality at a very cost-efficient price.
In terms of larger runs, we can also meet your needs with very cost-effective solutions. Our big Heidelberg presses print tens of thousands of sheets with consistent, superior quality in a matter of hours at a very low cost per sheet. Be sure to ask us for an estimate on your next job!
How fast can I get a detailed estimate?
48 hours or less. If you click on the Estimate Request tab, fill out the enclosed form and send it to us – we can respond to you with a detailed estimate within two business days.
Or, if you prefer, you can call us at: 303-424-2089.
What makes Alpine Printing different from other printers?
In a word, trust. At Alpine Printing, we have an established reputation for performing as a partner to help you meet all of your printing needs with superior quality – on time and within budget. We offer performance you can trust, from the first page to the last.
We also offer personal service from the top down. Our President and Owner, Doug Groskopf manages our day-to-day operations, and is always on hand to make sure you receive the quality you expect and the service you deserve.
And finally, all of us here at Alpine Printing share a relentless pursuit for newer, better, faster, greener and more cost-efficient solutions to serve your needs even better. And, it shows in everything we do.
What kind of printing do you specialize in?
We can handle almost any printing assignment you have with consistent quality and cost-effectiveness – from a few hundred business cards, to several thousand four-color brochures to over 100,000 two-color mailers.
From rich, colorful brochures… catalogues and calendars to simpler CD mailers, labels, and postcards… to professional presentation folders and letterhead – we deliver affordable solutions to all of your printing needs.
What is the largest printed sheet Alpine Printing can produce?
The largest sheet we can print is 20” x 28.5”.
What format(s) can I send my art files to you in?
You can send us your artwork electronically via e-mail or from our website – or provide it to us on a CD or USB drive in any of the following PC or Mac formats:
Adobe – PDF, In Design, Illustrator, or Photoshop
Quark – Xpress
Microsoft – Word or Publisher
We can send proofs to you electronically or print them out on our HP digital SpinJet or Matchprint printers. Once you approve your proofs, we create the printing press plates with our process-less Plate Rite 4100 thermal direct imaging plate setter, and proceed with printing your order to perfection.
How do I send you my files?
- Click the browse buttons to attach your files.
- Then click the send button to send the files to us.
- For best results, we recommend you ZIP files before sending them.
- If your files are larger than one gb, please contact us for alternate ways to get them to us.
Do you have Pre-Press Technicians on staff to help me if needed?
Yes. If necessary, you will be able to work with the friendly Pre-Press Technicians in our Digital Pre-Press Department, each of whom have an average of 20 years of design experience in helping you prepare and perfect your art files for printing. Not only will our pre-press experts make sure you are totally satisfied with your project before it goes to press – they can help you brainstorm ideas and work with almost any program to help you produce the right solution for your needs.
How long does the average order take to complete?
As you would imagine, it all depends on the size of your job. Many digital orders can be filled the same day your request is made. Other orders involving multi-phase offset printing and multiple bindery operations may take several days or longer. At Alpine Printing, we strive to help you meet your deadlines. If you have a rush project, chances are we can help.
Does Alpine Printing offer direct mailing services?
Yes. We offer complete direct mail services ranging from target list generation to addressing, packaging, and delivery to the post office.
Does Alpine Printing offer variable data printing?
Yes. Our digital operation is capable of generating the variable information you need to personalize your advertising to increase its effectiveness.
What kinds of printing presses to you have?
We have a variety of digital and offset presses. Our offset machines include both a Heidelberg 429 (four-color) and a Heidelberg 229 (two- color) Speedmaster, which produce literally hundreds of thousands of hours of consistent high quality print. We also have a Ryobi 3302M two-color offset press as a more economical option for smaller, shorter-run printing jobs.
In terms of digital capabilities, our high speed, color digital printer is the most economical option for lower quantities (generally less than 1,000). This printer also allows us to produce variable data to meet your advertising and direct mailing needs. And finally, we also have an extremely fast and economical Halm “Super Jet” envelope printer to produce all of your envelopes to specification.
What is the difference between offset and digital printing?
Offset lithography is the most commonly used high-volume commercial printing technology today. In offset printing, the design image is first imaged onto an aluminum plate, and is then transferred (or offset) from the plate to a rubber blanket, and finally to the printing surface. The lithographic process is based on the repulsion of oil and water. The image to be printed receives its color from ink rollers, while the non-printing areas attract a film of water, keeping them ink-free.
If you have a desktop printer at home, you may already be familiar with the much simpler mechanical process involved in digital printing. Using toner, rather than plates and ink, a digital printer results in a much quicker and more affordable print solution, especially for smaller runs requiring medium to high quality.
What are the individual advantages of offset and digital printing?
Here are the benefits to offset printing:
- Higher image quality and resolution with no streaks or spots.
- More types of paper stock to choose from.
- Superior quality and cost-effectiveness in higher volume jobs.
The advantages of digital printing are:
- Faster turnaround time.
- Lower costs for smaller print runs.
- Option to do variable data printing.
What is Alpine Printing doing to go green?
Everything we can. For starters, we offer high quality recycled and post-consumer content paper to our clients like yourself, to help you go green as well. In addition, we only partner with paper suppliers whose commitment to sustainable forest management is equal to our own.
In 2004, we completely eliminated the use of chemicals in our Pre-Press Department by using process-less aluminum printing plates exclusively, 100% of which are recycled after use.
Furthermore, we use only low volatility inks and press wash solutions; and all of our waste products, including 100% of our paper and cardboard production waste, are recycled. We also sequence our jobs to save ink and energy, re-use paper stock for set-ups and utilize only biodegradable products. For more information on our on-going efforts to reduce waste, conserve energy and save our environment, please don’t hesitate ask us.
Don’t see your question here?
Just send us an e-mail or give us a call at 303-424-2089 or 888-333-4090 – and we will answer your question and maybe even add it to this section.