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A: One Color of Flat Stamping (non-registered)
B: One Color of Flat Stamping (registered to print)
C: Embossing – Non-registered (no foil)
D: Embossing – Registered to Print (no foil)

A: One Color of Flat Stamping (non-registered)

Question 1: 1-up Letterheads
The overall average time spent on makeready was 44 minutes
  Short runs averaged 1692 sheets per hour
  Long runs averaged 1929 sheets per hour

  • Those using a Clamshell press spent an average of 55 minutes on makeready
    Short runs averaged 1528 sheets per hour
    Long runs averaged 1734 sheets per hour

  • Those using a Windmill press spent an average of 26 minutes on makeready
    Short runs averaged 1955 sheets per hour
    Long runs averaged 2240 sheets per hour

Question 2: 1-up Covers for 8.5×11″ booklets
The overall average time spent on makeready was 40.5 minutes.
  Short runs averaged 1515 sheets per hour
  Long runs averaged 1742 sheets per hour

  • Those using a Clamshell press spent an average of 51 minutes on makeready
    Short runs averaged 1467 sheets per hour
    Long runs averaged 1656 sheets per hour

  • Those using a Windmill press spent an average of 30 minutes on makeready
    Short runs averaged 1658 sheets per hour
    Long runs averaged 2000 sheets per hour

Question 3: 1-up 9×12″ standard pocket folders (pre-converted)
The overall average time spent on makeready was 77 minutes.
  Short runs averaged 1650 sheets per hour
  Long runs averaged 1848 sheets per hour

  • Those using a High Speed Platen press spent 78 minutes on makeready
    Short runs averaged 2050 sheets per hour
    Long runs averaged 2480 sheets per hour

  • Those using a Clamshell press spent 71 minutes on makeready
    Short runs averaged 1069 sheets per hour
    Long runs averaged 1238 sheets per hour

Question 4: 4-up Dust Jackets for 6×9″ hardbound books
The overall average time spent on makeready was 154 minutes.
  Short runs averaged 1845 sheets per hour
  Long runs averaged 2109 sheets per hour

Question 5: 8-up Folding Cartons (pre-converted)
The overall average time spent on makeready was 232 minutes.
  Short runs averaged 2470 sheets per hour
  Long runs averaged 2870 sheets per hour

B: One Color of Flat Stamping (registered to print)

Question 1: 1-up Letterheads
The overall average time spent on makeready was 44 minutes
  Short runs averaged 1711 sheets per hour
  Long runs averaged 1927 sheets per hour

  • Those using a Clamshell press spent an average of 52 minutes on makeready
    Short runs averaged 1600 sheets per hour
    Long runs averaged 1829 sheets per hour

  • Those using a Windmill press spent an average of 30 minutes on makeready
    Short runs averaged 1906 sheets per hour
    Long runs averaged 2100 sheets per hour

Question 2: 1-up Covers for 8.5×11″ booklets
The overall average time spent on makeready was 46.5 minutes.
  Short runs averaged 1607 sheets per hour
  Long runs averaged 1826 sheets per hour

  • Those using a Clamshell press spent an average of 30 minutes on makeready
    Short runs averaged 1000 sheets per hour
    Long runs averaged 1000 sheets per hour

  • Those using a Windmill press spent an average of 47 minutes on makeready
    Short runs averaged 1634 sheets per hour
    Long runs averaged 1864 sheets per hour

Question 3: 1-up 9×12″ standard pocket folders (pre-converted)
The overall average time spent on makeready was 73 minutes.
  Short runs averaged 2065 sheets per hour
  Long runs averaged 2397 sheets per hour

  • Those using a High Speed Platen press spent 90 minutes on makeready
    Short runs averaged 2860 sheets per hour
    Long runs averaged 3375 sheets per hour

  • Those using a Clamshell press spent 58 minutes on makeready
    Short runs averaged 1335 sheets per hour
    Long runs averaged 1500 sheets per hour

Question 4: 4-up Dust Jackets for 6×9″ hardbound books
The overall average time spent on makeready was 158 minutes.
  Short runs averaged 2621 sheets per hour
  Long runs averaged 3058 sheets per hour

Question 5: 8-up Folding Cartons (pre-converted)
The overall average time spent on makeready was 230 minutes.
  Short runs averaged 2304 sheets per hour
  Long runs averaged 2708 sheets per hour

C: Embossing Non-registered (no foil)

Question 1: 1-up Letterheads
The overall average time spent on makeready was 42 minutes
  Short runs averaged 1925 sheets per hour
  Long runs averaged 2202 sheets per hour

Question 2: 1-up Covers for 8.5×11″ booklets
The overall average time spent on makeready was 43.5 minutes.
  Short runs averaged 1738 sheets per hour
  Long runs averaged 1978 sheets per hour

  • Those using a Clamshell press spent an average of 30 minutes on makeready
    Short runs averaged 1000 sheets per hour
    Long runs averaged 1000 sheets per hour

  • Those using a Windmill press spent an average of 44 minutes on makeready
    Short runs averaged 1787 sheets per hour
    Long runs averaged 2043 sheets per hour

Question 3: 1-up 9×12″ standard pocket folders (pre-converted)
The overall average time spent on makeready was 64 minutes.
  Short runs averaged 1910 sheets per hour
  Long runs averaged 2352 sheets per hour

  • Those using a High Speed Platen press spent 70.5 minutes on makeready
    Short runs averaged 2218 sheets per hour
    Long runs averaged 2798 sheets per hour

  • Those using a Clamshell press spent 45 minutes on makeready
    Short runs averaged 1063 sheets per hour
    Long runs averaged 1125 sheets per hour

Question 4: 4-up Dust Jackets for 6×9″ hardbound books
The overall average time spent on makeready was 166 minutes.
  Short runs averaged 1857 sheets per hour
  Long runs averaged 2629 sheets per hour

Question 5: 8-up Folding Cartons (pre-converted)
The overall average time spent on makeready was 197 minutes.
  Short runs averaged 1929 sheets per hour
  Long runs averaged 2886 sheets per hour

D: Embossing Registered to Print (no foil)

Question 1: 1-up Letterheads
The overall average time spent on makeready was 49 minutes
  Short runs averaged 1400 sheets per hour
  Long runs averaged 1594 sheets per hour

Question 2: 1-up Covers for 8.5×11″ booklets
The overall average time spent on makeready was 60 minutes.
  Short runs averaged 1706 sheets per hour
  Long runs averaged 2008 sheets per hour

Question 3: 1-up 9″x12″ standard pocket folders (pre-converted)
The overall average time spent on makeready was 75 minutes.
  Short runs averaged 2095 sheets per hour
  Long runs averaged 3105 sheets per hour

Question 4: 4-up Dust Jackets for 6″x9″ hardbound books
The overall average time spent on makeready was 165 minutes.
  Short runs averaged 1933 sheets per hour
  Long runs averaged 2483 sheets per hour

Question 5: 8-up Folding Cartons (pre-converted)
The overall average time spent on makeready was 203 minutes.
  Short runs averaged 2017 sheets per hour
  Long runs averaged 2867 sheets per hour

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