SayPro Monthly January SCMR-13 SayPro Monthly Printing: Select appropriate paper stock and finish by SayPro Brand Material Office under SayPro Marketing Royalty SCMR

SayPro SCMR-13: Printing Process

SayPro Monthly – January Edition

Curated by: SayPro Brand Material Office under SayPro Marketing Royalty SCMR

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1. Introduction to High-Quality Printing at SayPro

• Overview of SayPro’s visual and print branding standards
• Why high-quality printing matters for SayPro’s public image and client communications
• How SCMR-13 integrates into broader SayPro marketing workflows

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2. Budgeting for High-Quality Printing Projects

• 2.1. Establishing Printing Goals
  • Define purpose: internal communication, marketing, training, etc.
  • Estimate volume: limited run vs. mass distribution
• 2.2. Determining Print Specifications
  • Size, layout, page count, and color complexity
  • One-sided vs. two-sided printing
• 2.3. Budget Components to Consider
  • Design and prepress setup
  • Printing costs (based on paper, ink, run size)
  • Binding and finishing (lamination, die-cut, etc.)
  • Shipping and distribution
• 2.4. Creating a Print Budget Proposal
  • Templates and checklists from SayPro Finance
  • Cost estimation tools recommended by the Brand Material Office
• 2.5. Approval Process at SayPro
  • Submitting budgets to SayPro Finance & Brand Material Office
  • Aligning with SCMR compliance requirements

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3. Selecting the Right Paper Stock

• 3.1. SayPro-Approved Paper Types
  • Glossy, matte, silk, recycled, and uncoated options
• 3.2. Matching Paper Stock to Project Purpose
  • Brochures vs. business cards vs. training manuals
  • Environmental considerations and sustainability goals
• 3.3. Weight and Thickness Guide
  • GSM (grams per square meter) breakdown
  • Durability and perceived quality
• 3.4. Consistency with SayPro Brand Guidelines
  • How paper affects color fidelity and print sharpness

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4. Choosing the Right Print Finish

• 4.1. Types of Print Finishes
  • Matte, gloss, UV coating, soft-touch laminate
• 4.2. When to Use Each Finish
  • Use cases: luxury branding, product packaging, mailers
• 4.3. Cost vs. Impact Analysis
  • Value of finishes in premium marketing materials
• 4.4. Brand Standard Recommendations
  • SayPro-approved finishes for specific asset types (e.g., business cards, flyers, posters)

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5. Working with Vendors and Internal Print Partners

• 5.1. SayPro-Preferred Print Vendors
  • Approved list and evaluation criteria
• 5.2. Internal vs. External Printing
  • When to print in-house vs. outsource
• 5.3. Quality Control and Proofing
  • Best practices for file setup (CMYK, bleed, resolution)
  • Prepress checklist for SayPro materials
• 5.4. Vendor Coordination
  • Timeline expectations, delivery standards, and feedback loops

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6. Compliance with SayPro SCMR Standards

• 6.1. SCMR-13 Printing Protocols
  • Documenting specs, revisions, and versions
• 6.2. Brand Alignment and Auditing
  • How SayPro audits printed materials for compliance
• 6.3. Filing Printed Collateral for Recordkeeping
  • Archiving physical samples and digital print files
  • Tagging and filing under the SCMR library system

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7. Print Project Case Studies

• Successful SayPro campaigns and the role of premium print
• Budget vs. impact analysis: what worked, what didn’t
• Lessons learned and recommendations from SayPro Brand Leads

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8. Resources & Templates

• Budgeting worksheet (SayPro Standard Template)
• Print production checklist
• Vendor comparison chart
• Sample paper stock swatches (digital and physical)
• Quick reference guide: Paper Types & Finishes