Printing Services

Welcome to the online presence of UWA’s award-winning Printing Services!

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Our mission is to provide the University and surrounding communities with printing, graphic design, copying, mailing, binding and a host of other graphic visual products — all with the skill of highly trained craftsmen.

You can find a host of printed products, including everything from annual reports and advertisements to raffle tickets and reply cards. We also provide services like bulk mail and perforating. There are way too many to list, so please refer to our Products and Services below, to find out how we can best serve you.

So, why do customers choose us time and again? Here’s what they tell us: 

“Quality of work, customer service and, of course, it’s very convenient.” 

Tim Fox of American Solutions for Business 

“We can always count on you to uphold the University’s graphic standards.” 

Betsy Compton, UWA Director of Public Relations 

“Their prices are quite reasonable and compare favorably to everyone else.” 

Dr. Ervin Wood of the Alabama Counseling Association

While small in size, our staff of professional craftsmen has a combined 85 years of experience in printing and graphics. We will strive to make your project a pleasant experience, not to mention provide a quality product for you, too. 

Please let us know how we can serve you. 

Products and Services 

Printing Services offers a wide range of services and products. Give us a call or come visit our office. We would love to discuss your project and help you find a solution that fits your needs. We’re here to serve you. 

Mailing Guide 

In order to ensure that all standard (bulk) mailings (200 or more pieces) are sorted and mailed at the lowest possible rate and to ensure that address databases are current, all bulk mailings must be processed through Printing Services, which is equipped with software tied to the U.S. Postal Service.  

Departments should contact Printing Services prior to beginning a bulk mail project to ensure that proper graphic and postal standards are met and that the mailing list is current and meets postal regulations.  

Presorted Standard Mail Overview 

Standard A mail (formerly Third-Class or “bulk”) is a term used to denote the mailing of 200 or more pieces of identical mail at reduced Third Class postage rates to continental (and Puerto Rico) U.S. addresses only. The University maintains a pre-paid postage account with the U.S. Post Office for the processing of University mail. When mail is delivered to the Post Office the total amount for postage is charged to the appropriate budget.  

Presorted Standard Mail Basic Requirements  

• Must be 200 or more pieces to qualify as standard mail.  
• Pieces must all be the same size and weight (a single staple or extra insert can make a difference).  
• Advertisements for selling products or services are not permitted when using the “non-profit” permit.  
• The University of West Alabama must appear in the return address.  
• Individual mail pieces cannot exceed .25″ (6.33mm) in thickness.  
• There must be a standard mail indicia printed in the upper right-hand corner of the mail piece and it must read exactly as follows:
  NONPROFIT ORG  
  US POSTAGE PAID  
  LIVINGSTON AL  
  PERMIT NO. 7 

Organizations not affiliated with UWA are allowed to use the standard presorted indicia or supply their own permit if available.

PRSRT STD 
US POSTAGE PAID 
LIVINGSTON AL 
PERMIT NO. 7 

NOTE: This indicia is to be printed on envelopes or self-mailers that are part of a standard mailing as detailed above ONLY. It can not be used on a single mail piece as a “stamp” for outgoing or return mail.

First-Class Presorted Basic Requirements   

• Must be 500 or more pieces to qualify as first class presorted.  
• Pieces must all be the same size and weight (a single staple or extra insert can make a difference).  
• The University of West Alabama must appear in the return address.  
• There must be a First-Class mail indicia printed in the upper right-hand corner of the mail piece and it must read exactly as follows: 
   
  PRESORTED  
  FIRST-CLASS MAIL  
  US POSTAGE PAID  
  LIVINGSTON, AL  
  PERMIT NO. 19  

NOTE: This indicia is to be printed on envelopes or self-mailers that are part of a First-Class presorted mailing as detailed above ONLY. It can not be used on a single mail piece as a “stamp” for outgoing or return mail.   

Addressing   

Mailing addresses are printed directly onto each mail piece from a digital file generated by your mail list database. The preferred file format is a spreadsheet or comma-delimited text file exported from your database. The file can be submitted as an email attachment to printing@uwa.edu. Additional savings in postage are achieved by automatically applying the zip barcode to each mail piece. Folded self-mailers must be tabbed, not stapled or taped, to obtain the maximum reduced rate. 

Pricing 

Listed below are the prices for black and white copies, digital color copies, and finishing. Customer service, convenience and craftsmanship are all included at no extra cost. 

For a more detailed listing, download our Products and Services brochure. 

Black and White Copies 

• Letter Size (8 1/2″ X 11″)   
• White paper (50 minimum; 20#) $0.045 
• White paper (self service; 20#) $0.06 
• Color paper (20#) $0.05 
• Premium paper (60#, 70# or Astrobrite 80#) $0.10 
• Cover stock (white or color) $0.11 
• Cover Premium (Astrobrite 65#) $0.24 
• Legal Size (8 1/2″ X 14″)   
• First 100 copies of 1 (one) original (20#)  
• White paper $0.05 
• Color paper $0.06 
• Tabloid Size (11″ X 17″)   
• First 100 copies of 1 (one) original (20#)  
• White paper $0.055 
• Color paper $0.135 
• Premium paper (60#, 70# or Astrobrite 80#) $0.165 
• Cover stock (white or color) $0.175 
• Cover Premium (Astrobrite 65#) $0.355 

Color Copies 

• Letter Size (8 1/2″ X 11″)   
• 28#; Cardstock; Glossy Paper  
• 1 – 10 copies $0.75 
• 11 – 99 copies $0.65 
• 100 – 150 copies $0.55 
• 151 – 350 copies $0.50 
• 351 – 500 copies $0.45 
• 501 – 750 copies $0.40 
• 750 + copies Call 
• Poster Size (11″ X 17″; 12″ X 18″; 13 X 19″)   
• 28#; Cardstock; Glossy Paper  
• 1 – 10 copies $1.00 
• 11 – 99 copies $0.85 
• 100 – 150 copies $0.75 
• 151 – 350 copies $0.65 
• 351 – 500 copies $0.60 
• 501 – 750 copies $0.55 
• 750 + copies Call 

Award-Winning Projects 

Printing Services has received several awards from the In-Plant Printing Association.  The awards are presented each year in June, so be sure to check back for updates around then. Maybe your next project will end up being a winner! Click on images for easier viewing.

Contacts

Call us: (205) 652-3868 

 

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