HOW TO ORDER
It is important to remember that all indexing is cut from bound
and trimmed books.
- If paper covered, the book should be furnished with a
paper cover affixed.
- If hard or flex covered, Ross-Gage can work with book blocks
or finished books.
- If we are to index case bound books, the books must have a good
flexible joint so that covers can be folded back.
HOW TO ORDER-ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
1. How Bound
2. Quantity
3. Trim Size
4. Bulk
5. Weight and Type of Paper
6. Type of Indexing
7. Scheduling - Production Requirements
8. Kind of Packaging
9. Shipping Requirements
THUMB CUT OR (EUROPEAN CUT)
How Many Cuts
How Many Banks
Radius-Size
Tab Printed on Text
Tab to be Applied - (Ross-Gage makes the tabs.) Standard tab color is Black. Any PMS color can be matched for a small additional charge.
Tab Copy (Hot Stamped)
Tab Color & Stamping Color
Tab Locator Marks Printed
STEP INDEXING
How Many Cuts
How Many Banks
Type of Cut
Style
How Deep (Face to Spine)
How Long (Head to Foot)
Locator Marks Printed?
STYLE AND DESIGN COMMENTS
While style is a matter of personal preference, certain guidelines are of help to maximize the effectiveness
of indexing.
- Begin by giving thought to what you want to accomplish by indexing.
- Ease of use.
- Highlight certain important areas.
- Help organize.
- Put yourself in the users eye...see the product as
the user sees it.
- Generally speaking, the larger the book, the larger the diameter or tab area should be.
- If a product contains advertising (such as a telephone directory), consider placing ads or important information on the lead or first page of the tabits the one with the greatest exposure.
- If a diary or address product, consider having Ross-Gage print the tab
copy after tab cutting. This assures perfect register and a professional looking product.
- Keep tab copy brief.
