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A down payment of 50% of the estimated printing and binding cost is required when a job is submitted. The balance is due when the books are completed and ready to be picked up or delivered. Universities, colleges and governmental institutions may provide a purchase order to initiate a project. 
Shipping Books
When books leave Morgan Printing by UPS or common carrier freight line, the books become the property of the customer. For customer protection, we insure all books at customer cost. Lost or damaged books are not usually a problem, but if any difficulties arise, the customer should notify UPS or the freight line immediately so damage can be assessed, and then contact us for assistance.
Book Overages
United States book printing trade customs allow printers to deliver plus or minus 10% of ordered quantities, unless the customer specifies the exact amount that must be delivered. An order for "no-less-than" adds 5% to the estimate; if no overage will be accepted, the estimate will increase by 2%; exact count adds 7%. Morgan Printing seldom delivers fewer books than a customer orders, but we often deliver 1% to 5% more books. These "extra" books are billed to the customer at 80% of the per book cost.
Sales Tax (Texas Residents only)
Sales tax will be added to your bill unless (1) you sign a Texas Sales and Use Tax Resale Certificate showing that the books are produced for the purpose of resale and giving your 11-digit Sales and Use Tax Permit Number or (2) your organization is tax exempt and you provide us with a signed Texas Sales and Use Tax Exemption Certificate. To apply for a Sales Tax Permit, contact the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts at 512-463-4865 or 800-252-5555. You may get a Sales Tax Permit while you wait at the Austin office, 1711 San Jacinto Blvd., Suite 180. For more information or to apply online, visit www.window.state.tx.us/taxpermit/.
Camera-Ready Copy
Camera-ready copy means that all spelling, editing, layout, and content are correct, and all text pages and cover (including spine) mechanics are ready to be shot on silvermaster or metal plates. Any typesetting, paste-up, stripping, etc. that Morgan Printing performs to bring text pages or cover mechanics up to camera-ready standards will be charged accordingly. The customer will be notified before production begins if additional costs are necessary to complete the job. If during pre-press we find halftones or covers are not sized properly or needing adjustment, we will advise the customer of the cost to make the corrections.
Printing Proofs
Text printed from paper plates -- If text is printed from silvermaster plates, we provide the actual printed text pages for review. The customer checks the printed pages to ensure pages are in order and printing is acceptable. If we make any printing mistakes, we print the pages over; if the customer finds a mistake in content that must be changed, we can reprint that particular signature at a minimal cost.
Covers and text printed from digital plates (metal or polyester) -- For text and covers printed from digital plates we provide pre-press digital laser proofs before printing.
Target Date for Completion
Once your camera-ready copy and deposit arrive, you and Morgan Printing agree to a target date for completion. This date may change, depending on unexpected delays in production, reprints, or proofing of printed copy, but we will inform you of any changes as soon as they become apparent. We are capable of scheduling jobs months in advance; if your project requires a critical due date, please reserve time in our schedule several weeks prior to bringing in your originals.