HOW

WE WORK

Printing that Tells Your Story.

At Journal Graphics, we craft high-quality, impactful print materials that tell your brand’s unique story. A well-produced publication or brochure offers a tangible experience that digital content simply can’t replicate—and this is where we excel. Our team brings together advanced printing technology, premium paper, vibrant ink, and expert craftsmanship to bring your message to life and connect with your audience.

Prepress

Printing and Binding

Mailing and Fulfillment

Digital Editions

OUR PROCESS

Here’s a step-by-step overview of our workflow.

Your Account Executive submits a quote request detailing your project to our estimating team.

Step 1

Quote Request

Our estimating team prepares a quote for your project.

Step 2

Quote Created

Your Account Executive requests a production schedule for your project.

Step 3

Schedule Request

You confirm the production schedule and return signed quote to your Account Executive.

Step 4

Quote and Schedule Approved

If your project includes mailing, we process your mail lists and email you a postage request. Your packaging and distribution details are finalized.

Step 7

Mailing Lists and Distribution Details

Using our web-based Apogee WebApproval system, you submit your final print files to our prepress team.

Step 8

Final Print Files

Prepress creates proofs of your print files for your final review and approval.

Step 9

Proofs

Your job is printed, bound, and prepared for mailing.

Step 10

Production

Your order is planned, scheduled , and paper ordered.

Your sales order is created by your Account Executive and submitted to production.

Step 5

Sales Order to Production

Step 6

Order Planned

Your job is complete!

Postage is due prior delivery of your mail to the Post Office.

Step 11

Mail Delivery to Post Office

Step 12

Shipping

Resources

Our process is simple and straightforward.  To ensure your files print as expected, here are a few links to improve your workflow and file creation.

Upload your project files through our Apogee WebApproval.

Upload Files

Download our File Preparation Guidelines for essential tips on preparing your files for production.

File Preparation

Still have questions about file preparation? Visit our Prepress page for more information on the process and detailed guidelines.

More Information

 FAQs

  • Contact us with a description of your project, along with your name, title, phone number, and location. One of our Account Executives will reach out to discuss the details and gather the information needed to submit a quote request to our estimating team.

  • Production time varies based on project specifications. At Journal Graphics, we prioritize efficiency and quick turnarounds. Connect with an Account Executive and discuss your specific needs.

  • Journal Graphics offers complete in-house mailing services. Our capabilities include inline and offline inkjetting, polybagging, labeling, direct shipping to USPS SCFs and DDUs, multiple mail list processing options, postage discount evaluations, custom mail lists, and foreign mail processing.

  • While magazines and catalogs are a significant part of our business, we also print a variety of other projects, including folded maps, visitor guides, flyers, rack cards, and brochures. Contact us with your project details to see how we can help.

For additional questions or inquiries about specific project details, email us at salesinquiry@journalgraphics.com, and we'll connect you with an Account Executive.