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===Print on an offset printing press or electronically?=== | ===Print on an offset printing press or electronically?=== | ||
Offset presses provide the best print quality, but unless you are printing a lot of books (500 or more), the cost will probably frighten you. Electronic printing (such as a Xerox DocuTech) is the lower cost option for smaller quantities and generally provides the fastest turn-around time. Your publisher will be able to give estimates of both the cost and the time needed for either option. | Offset presses provide the best print quality, but unless you are printing a lot of books (500 or more), the cost will probably frighten you. Electronic printing (such as a Xerox DocuTech) is the lower cost option for smaller quantities and generally provides the fastest turn-around time. Your publisher will be able to give estimates of both the cost and the time needed for either option. | ||
Another option is print-on-demand publishing. This is a technology that allows one book at a time to be printed from a computer file. Most companies charge an up front fee. There are some exceptions such as [http://www.lulu.com www.lulu.com] which charges a fee for each book published rather than an upfront fee. This is ideal for publishing only a few books. Another option is to have your book printed as an e-book. This can be done free at some web sites such as | Another option is print-on-demand publishing. This is a technology that allows one book at a time to be printed from a computer file. Most companies charge an up front fee. There are some exceptions such as [http://www.lulu.com www.lulu.com] which charges a fee for each book published rather than an upfront fee. This is ideal for publishing only a few books. Another option is to have your book printed as an e-book. This can be done free at some web sites such as [http://www.scribd.com www.scribd.com] or [http://www.docstoc.com www.docstoc.com]. Once your book is uploaded, it can be viewed online, downloaded or printed. | ||
===How big do you want your pages?=== | ===How big do you want your pages?=== | ||
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There are many ways you can get help with printing your family history: | There are many ways you can get help with printing your family history: | ||
*[https://printandmail.byu.edu BYU Print and Mail Production Center] has consultants that can answer questions regarding formatting, layout, scanning photos, and general printing questions. | *[https://printandmail.byu.edu BYU Print and Mail Production Center] has consultants that can answer questions regarding formatting, layout, scanning photos, and general printing questions. They help people from all over the country who have questions about how to set up a book they want to print.<br> | ||
*Contact a local printing company to discuss your options with them. | *Contact a local printing company to discuss your options with them. | ||
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