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What kind of services does Choice offer?
Choice specializes in 4 color sheet fed and web press printing. We offer in-house pre-press, printing, and binding services to our clients and can deliver your project to virtually any city around the world.
What kind of products do you produce?
We produce hardcover and softcover books, magazines, catalogues, brochures, illustrative books, textbooks, children’s books, and DMs. Many of our clients include globally recognized brands like National Geographic, Costco, Car and Driver, BMW, Mercedes, Dell, Philips, and more
What is Choice’s mailing address?
Choice Development, Inc.
9F,288,Sec,6,Civic Blvd.
Taipei 11087,Taiwan (R.O.C)

Tel: 886-2-8768-1999
Fax: 886-2-8768-1966
How do I send artwork?
Artwork may be submitted via FTP, CD or DVD. To submit artwork directly through our FTP, our FTP address is ftp://60.248.103.67. Upon placing your first order, Choice will provide you with an individual id and pin, which will allow you to logon to our servers to submit your files. Once on our FTP, just copy and paste the files into the folder. To mail CD or DVDs, please send package to the following our mailing address above. See Uploading Files for more details.
I am interested in visiting Choice Taiwan for a press-check. What hotels should I book?
Because our factory is located in an industrial district about 30-40 minutes outside of Taipei city, we recommend booking hotels nearby our head office in downtown Taipei then taking a company shuttle directly to our factory. Our company shuttle travels back and forth between our factory and office 8 times a day. Below are three hotels that we recommend in Taipei:

1. Grand Hyatt Taipei- Located right next to the Taipei101 skycraper and the Taipei World Trade Center in a nice upscale commercial district. 5 minute taxi to our head office. 5 stars. About $200USD per night
http://taipei.grand.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp

2. San Want Hotel - Located on one of the busiest streets in Taipei. A lot of shopping malls and restaurants nearby. Very convenient. Subway entrance right outside of hotel. 5 minute taxi to our head office. 3 stars. About $100USD per night.
http://www.sanwant.com/en/index.aspx

3. United Hotel- The closest hotel to our office. 2- 3 minute taxi ride to our head office. Located next to a large park and subway system. 3 stars. About $100USD per night.
http://www.unitedhotel.com.tw/en/index.php

What information do I need to provide in order to get a quotation?
We will need the following information about your project to provide a quote:

a. Finished Size: Width x Height (preferably in centimeters)
b. Pagecount: Text + Cover
c. Quantity
d. Cover stock (preferably in GSM), cover coating & finishing
e. Text stock (preferably in GSM), text coating & finishing
f. Binding method
g. Shipping method: FOB (shipment to our local port), CIF (shipment to customer’s local port), DDP
(shipment to door)

How quickly can I receive a quotation for my project?
Quotes can be generated instantly through our Instant Quote system. Get a quote now. Custom Quotes take from 1-2 days to complete, depending on the complexity of job and method of delivery.
Is there a minimum order quantity?
We have no minimum order quantity although the higher the quantity, the lower your unit cost and vice versa. We generally recommend that orders don’t fall below 1,000 units.
Does Choice provide design services?
We have no minimum order quantity although the higher the quantity, the lower your unit cost and vice versa. We generally recommend that orders don’t fall below 1,000 units.
How many times can I make artwork corrections after reviewing the first round of proofs?
We offer three rounds of proofing at no additional cost. After proof approval, your job will begin production and no more artwork corrections can be made.
What are Choice’s most cost effective sizes?
Most Cost-Effective Sizes for Single-sheets Printed on Sheet-fed
ISO Size Centimeters Inches
A1 59.4 X 84.1cm 23.39 x 33.11in
A2 42 x 59.4cm 16.5 x 23.39in
A3 29.7 X 42cm 11.69 x 16.5in
A4 21 x 29.7cm 8.25 x 11.69in
A5 14.8 X 21cm 5.83 x 8.25in
A6 10.5 x 14.8cm 4.13 x 5.83in
B3 35.3 X 50cm 13.9 x 19.69in.
B4 25 x 35.3cm 9.84 x 13.9in
B5 17.6 X 25cm 7 x 9.84in
B6 12.5 x 17.6cm 4.92 x 7in
 
Most Cost-Effective for Books Printed on Sheet-fed
ISO Size Centimeters Inches
A4 21 x 29.7cm 8.25 x 11.69in
A5 14.8 X 21cm 5.83 x 8.25in
A6 10.5 x 14.8cm 4.13 x 5.83in
B4 25 x 35.3cm 9.84 x 13.9in
B5 17.6 X 25cm 7 x 9.84in
B6 12.5 x 17.6cm 4.92 x 7in
 
Most Cost-Effective for Books Printed on Webpress
Centimeters Inches Closest ISO Size Web Type
28.5 x 42cm 11.22 x 16.5in ~A3 598mm cut-off
21 x 27.5cm 8.25 x 10.83in ~A4 578mm cut-off
21 x 28.5cm 8.25 x 11.22in ~A4 598mm cut-off
21 x 29.7cm 8.25 x 11.69in ~A4 625mm cut-off
14 x 21cm 5.5 x 8.25in ~A5 598mm cut-off
26 x 38cm 10.25 x 14.96in ~B4 546mm cut-off
19 x 26cm 7.48 x 10.25in ~B5 546mm cut-off
 
What is the minimum image resolution required for printed books?
Images should be are produced at 133 line screen for B & W and 150 line screen for color and should be scanned to at least 350 dpi.
What file formats do you accept?
We can accept artwork in their native formats. However, we strongly prefer pdfs for their convenience, ubiquity and reliability. For export jobs, we usually insist that customers sent us their files in pdfs. For more details, please see Artwork Guidelines
Who should I contact about the status of my job?
A Choice sales representative will be assigned to handle your account. Our sales reps will be able to update you on the status of your job as well as assist you with anything else you need for your order.
What about privacy and security?
No information we collect for order processing or from inquiries is shared with any other company or website. Your information is only used to contact you when necessary.
How can I be assured of a high quality job without a press check?
We provide a variety of different proofing method to our clients. Our digital proofs allow you to review and verify the contents of our book before it goes on press. We offer 3 rounds of proofing so you can make adjustments / corrections if necessary. We can also provide press proofs so that you can see exactly how your final product will look like. For more details, please see Types of Proofs.
What is your turnaround time? How do I insure timely delivery if I am on a deadline?
Our production turnaround depends on the quantity, size, and complexity of the job. From proof approval, a typical 100,000 copy, 48 page self-cover, saddle-stitched catalog takes about 4 days to produce. Shipping takes another 2 to 4 weeks depending on destination. For detailed shipping times, please see Shipping and Delivery. If you are on a deadline, we can send you an estimated production schedule for your project. Our schedule can show you when we will need files to be sent to us and when we will need proofs approved so that your shipment can be delivered to you on time.
How will my job be shipped to me?
Your job can be delivered to you by sea or air depending on your budget and time requirements. Shipping by sea is generally the most economical. Air shipping is extremely expensive and is only recommended for shipments in small quantities, such as advanced copies of 10 to 30 books. We do not recommend shipping bulk quantities by air.
What types of shipping methods are offered?
We offer Ex Works (no shipping), FOB (shipment to our local port), CIF (shipment to your local port), and DDP (shipment to your door). For more details, please see Shipping & Delivery
What happens if my shipment is damaged in transit?
All our shipments are insured up to the point we deliver. For FOB, we insure our shipments up to delivery at our local port. For CIF, we insure our shipments up to delivery to your local port. If we take care of the delivery to your door (DDP/DDU), your shipment will be insured for the entire journey. For Ex works, FOB, and CIF deliveries, it is important make sure you have adequate insurance to cover the remaining portion of your transit. Claims are processed through the insurance company's local office and handled quickly.