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FAQ - Quality
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Why is AsukaBook so great?
What type of printing press is used at AsukaBook?
What is the print quality of a digital on demand press?
Do you have a printer profile available?
How and why should I use ‘Perceptual’ as the rendering intent when soft proofing
my design?
How can I be sure that the color AsukaBook prints matches what I see on my monitor?
Does the color shift during production?
What type of paper is used in an AsukaBook?
What about discoloration and color fading?
What if I am not satisfied with my AsukaBook?
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Why is AsukaBook so great?
AsukaBook’s slogan is “THE ORIGINAL AND STILL PAGES ABOVE THE REST”. Here
at AsukaBook we pride ourselves on superior customer service and the highest quality
of new and innovative products in the industry. All AsukaBook products endure extensive
research, development, and testing to ensure they are the best they can be. All
AsukaBook products are assembled by hand with absolute quality control and care.
As for our staff, we are excited about all AsukaBook products and enjoy sharing
your excitement too!
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What type of printing press is used at AsukaBook?
We use a Digital on Demand printing process. AsukaBook products are printed
on a HP Indigo Digital 6-color press with electronic inks, halftone dot, and 175
lpi. A color profile has been specially developed for the AsukaBook press and can
be linkced
HERE
to download.
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What is the print quality of a digital on demand press?
Digital On Demand printing produces color and texture like an offset press.
Our quality is like any high-quality coffee table photography book you would find
at a large bookstore such as Barnes & Noble.
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Do you have a printer profile available?
Yes. You can now download the printer profile with more information from
HERE
. It is highly recommended that you review your edited images with our
printer profile and calibrated monitor to verify approximate desired color accuracy
and consistency.
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How and why should I use ‘Perceptual’ as the rendering intent when soft proofing
my design?
To access ‘Perceptual’ in Photoshop go to File - Print with Preview - More Options - Color Management – Rendering Intent. Selecting ‘Perceptual’ will give you a "natural" view of how colors should look. This must be chosen to obtain correct/desired color in your layouts.
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How can I be sure that the color AsukaBook prints matches what I see on my monitor?
To ensure that the colors you see on your monitor will closely match your
printed book it is essential to have the appropriate printer profile and a properly
calibrated monitor. To accurately adjust your monitor, a hardware monitor calibration
device is strongly suggested. These devices are available for purchase from most
professional photography and computer software retailers. Please click
HERE
to download AsukaBook’s printer profile and to learn how to check your monitor calibration.
It is highly recommended that you review your edited images with our printer profile
and a properly calibrated monitor to verify approximate desired color accuracy and
consistency.
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Does the color shift during production?
Color consistency and accuracy is our first priority. Our 6-color printing press is calibrated every 100 printed pages. This type of control is very rare in the printing industry. Slight shifts in color can occur from batch to batch, but it is very minimal. Keep in mind that we are printing with a CMYK color space, which requires a conversion process from your RGB files. Slight shifts may occur consequently, which is normal for any CMYK print process. Again, it is highly recommended to view your images and design with the AsukaBook printer profile and proper monitor calibration so you may adjust any possible color shifting before sending your files to us.
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What type of paper is used in the AsukaBook?
AsukaBook uses a glossy paper that is approximately 100lb weight. The printed
pages are laminated with a gloss or matte finish, or a varnish coating is applied
for added protection.
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What about discoloration and color fading?
We use special inks that outlast the life of widely used press inks. A
surface varnish coating or laminate is also applied, increasing durability and quality.
Expect your book to last at least as long as any standard high-quality printed book.
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What if I am not satisfied with my AsukaBook?
We want to ensure you receive the highest quality product we can offer. With allowing our customers to design their own layouts, they have the freedom to express their creativity however they would like. We do review every order before it is sent to production for any noticeable layout concerns, but we do not check for spelling errors, design or color choices. Before placing your AsukaBook order, you must agree that you have reviewed your file(s) and they are ready for print. By doing so you take full responsibility for the layout and content. If your AsukaBook for any reason does not withstand “normal wear and tear” or if your product in any way differs from your designed PDF (color and/or layout), please contact
Customer Care
for more infromation.
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