http://mimeo.pmhclients.com/index.php/site/index/ en jgrill@mimeo.com Copyright 2009 2009-10-12T23:15:50+00:00 Subscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with Pageflakes http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mimeolounge/~3/MI5yeQUDpEo/ http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/mimeo_survey_-_help_us_improve_our_next_newsletter/#When:22:15:50Z Help us improve the Mimeo Insider Newsletter and the Mimeo Service. Please take a moment to fill out this brief survey. The Mimeo Insider 2009-10-12T22:15:50+00:00 http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/mimeo_survey_-_help_us_improve_our_next_newsletter/#When:22:15:50Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mimeolounge/~3/ziANtiliz70/ http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/same_day_printing_and_delivery_for_our_neighbors_in_new_york_new_jersey/#When:22:00:47Z Sending a print order to an address in the New York/New Jersey area? Now, if you order bound documents by 10 a.m., materials can be on your recipient’s desk by 5:30 p.m., the same day. Same day delivery is a perfect way to keep pace with the speed of New York business. It’s ideal for delivering up to the minute investor presentations to Wall Street, marketing collateral to the Javitz Convention Center or distributing flyers in Times Square. When on business in New York, forget about waiting on long copy shop lines or hunting for a hotel business center, since Mimeo is now right around the corner. Our new Newark 80,000 square foot print center makes all of this possible. If your office is within the 30 mile radius depicted above, the order can be delivered the same day. Same day delivery is not automatic and needs to be added as a feature on your account. Just call 1.800.466.4636 and tell our customer care team that you would like the New York/New Jersey same day option. The Mimeo Insider 2009-10-12T22:00:47+00:00 http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/same_day_printing_and_delivery_for_our_neighbors_in_new_york_new_jersey/#When:22:00:47Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mimeolounge/~3/Hi1ZHuzrhoc/ http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/new_free_shipping_on_qualified_orders_over_100/#When:21:45:30Z We are always looking for ways to improve customer value, including the cost of shipping. With this in mind, we are now able to offer free shipping on all qualified orders over $100. This in combination with premium materials, industry leading quality (99.7% flawless) and customer service (top 5% of all U.S. companies), makes choosing Mimeo for your next print project an even easier decision. Taking advantage of free shipping is easy: 1. Order $100 or more in printing for each recipient address. 2. Each recipient address must be in the contiguous United States. 3. If the order qualifies, a free shipping option will appear during checkout. 4.Place your order. This offer does have a few restrictions, such as accounts that pay for shipping directly. Of course, any questions can be easily answered by our customer care team. Call 1.800.466.4636. The Mimeo Insider 2009-10-12T21:45:30+00:00 http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/new_free_shipping_on_qualified_orders_over_100/#When:21:45:30Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mimeolounge/~3/jvP4ws97CnY/ http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/tip_of_the_month_-_keep_your_tabs_from_bending/#When:21:30:06Z Tabs are an ideal way to organize a document with the end user experience in mind. The problem with tabs is that they look great when printed, but since the tab extends out past the edge of the paper, the tabs themselves can tear and bend. Documents that looked great when printed can quickly look worn. A simple solution is to specify an over-sized cover and back that extend out past the paper’s edge to the edge of the tabs. Said another way, use a 9"x11” cover and back on an 8.5"x11” document. Not only will this protect the tabs, it will create a professional, highly finished look that will surely impress. TIP: Try This Combination of Covers and Binding for a Professional Look For an 8.5"x11” sized document with tabs, we suggest using 9"x11” covers printed with bleed color on gloss cardstock. Bind the document with silver or black twin loop wire. Here’s a quick overview of what this means: - Bleed: Refers to color that goes all the way to the edge of the page instead of having a small white border. - Cardstock:  Heavier paper will make the document feel substantial and durable. - Gloss: This is a coating placed on the paper by the manufacturer. It will give the finished product a shine. Ordering Instructions: 1. Call Mimeo customer care at 1.800.466.4636 and let them know that you will be printing over-sized covers to protect the tabs in your document. Ask them to add the following special instructions to your account: - 9x11 Front Cover / MIM-D-0623 - 9x11 Back Cover / MIM-D-0012 - Full Bleed Front/Back Cover - Color Only / MIM-D-0602 2. Upload the document to your Mimeo library or skip this step if already uploaded. 3. Select the file(s) you need in the “Build A Document – Your Document” screen. Load the front and back cover as separate files if they are the only parts of the document that will be printed in color. Add the files to the “Your Document” area in the order that they will appear in the finished document. Select color or B&W (black and white), Single-sided or Double-sided. Click “continue” when ready. 4. In the “Build a Document – Finishing Options screen select: a. Binding Type: Twin Loop Wire (other options include spiral, tape or velo) b. Cover: White Card Stock Front & Back (100# glossy, bright or 100% recycled) 5. Click on the “special instructions” tab on the same screen. Select the special instructions indicated above (MIM-D-0623, MIM-D-0012, MIM-D-0602). 6. Proof the document in the Proofing Screen and then press “continue”. Note that you will not see the oversized covers in the on-screen proof. 7. Save the Finished Document to your Library and Check Out. The Mimeo Insider 2009-10-12T21:30:06+00:00 http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/tip_of_the_month_-_keep_your_tabs_from_bending/#When:21:30:06Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mimeolounge/~3/aK4OtKwmjZ8/ http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/customization_comes_to_the_mimeo_document_builder_-_new_opportunity_for_tea/#When:21:15:51Z Customization is a new collaboration tool that is now available to all Mimeo customers. It is designed to give the account administrator more flexibility in how they share and control documents. Now a document owner can predefine areas of each document that can be changed by others. Options include uploaded graphics (such as a logo), text or pictures. This approach is perfect for anyone that allows co-branding of documents or needs to insert event or location specific information. There are many uses for this new technology: Trainers: Courseware often contains the name of the instructor, institution, contact information and the time/place of the class. With customization, the fields of the document that contain this type of information can be identified in a custom template. Anyone ordering the document would be prompted to add the required “custom” information prior to printing. The person ordering can see a proof of the finished document and then order as many as needed. Sales Operations: There is a constant struggle between sales people who want to customize presentations and their managers who want to define what should be in each document based on a set of best practices. Now managers can predefine areas of documents that can be customized by sales employees before printing. This is the perfect way to insert the name of the salesperson, customer name and pertinent information into predefi ned areas of the documents while keeping important information that can’t change, such as the company value proposition, intact. With greater use of customization, sales personnel are more likely to find value in the documents. Customers will appreciate presentations that go beyond boilerplate and contain details which were customized just for them. Retailers: Every store is different, yet promotions are usually uniform across locations. Now targeted offers, merchandise pictures and store hours/information can be inserted by managers into marketing materials before they order printed pieces. Localization will improve customer satisfaction, participation and ROI. In today’s marketplace, every competitive advantage matters. Empowering others to customize documents before printing reduces central office labor costs, while customization itself will improve the impact of every printed piece. Channel Management: Many organizations develop manuals and materials for use by partners. With customization, partners can add simple touches such as a logo or contact information. Experience shows even simple customization such as a logo, will greatly improve partner satisfaction and program adoption. The Mimeo Insider 2009-10-12T21:15:51+00:00 http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/customization_comes_to_the_mimeo_document_builder_-_new_opportunity_for_tea/#When:21:15:51Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mimeolounge/~3/IUgM8B770MM/ http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/the_mimeo_makeover_-_our_interface_and_your_documents_never_looked_better/#When:21:00:43Z You may have noticed some changes throughout the Mimeo application. Some of the changes are subtle, and involve improved aesthetics, while others are much more pronounced. The biggest change is our new document proofing tool. Our “what you see is what you get” (WYSIWYG) document viewer now offers crystal clear resolution and provides an excellent representation of how your finished work will look. Other changes include easier to understand check out screens and more contemporary colors and buttons. Keep sending us your ideas. The “agile” development team welcomes the feedback. (Requires Adobe Flash version 9.0.115 or later.) The Mimeo Insider 2009-10-12T21:00:43+00:00 http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/the_mimeo_makeover_-_our_interface_and_your_documents_never_looked_better/#When:21:00:43Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mimeolounge/~3/wRn6bE5PLTU/ http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/mimeo_fan_page_-_meet_holly_landau/#When:20:55:22Z Starting with this issue, the Insider will showcase a customer that uses Mimeo as a best practice within their company. If you are interested in featuring your business, just send an email to . Our first featured customer is Holly Landau, CEO of Landau Leadership. Her firm is known for their innovation in the Learning and Development fi eld. They operate virtually, with trainers located across the United States. “When the materials don’t show up it is horrifying. I always know for a fact that with Mimeo, the materials will show up.” by Holly Landau Can you tell us a little bit about your company? Landau Leadership designs and facilitates customized training solutions for corporations, non-profits, and government agencies on topics such as project management, workplace communication, innovation, and leadership. We’re launching a Learning Events Division featuring leadership development events open to business leaders in all industries, such as our Leadership Development Cruises. One of our approaches is to take corporate training out of the classroom as a way of helping develop new executive perspectives. How did you first learn about Mimeo? A few years ago, I was working in Leadership Development for a major corporation. My team had to print training materials for thousands of employees. I heard about a company that could save us money and help us ship directly to our work sites around the country, so I scheduled a Mimeo conference call and demo for my entire dept. Once everyone experienced Mimeo first hand, they quickly phased out other printing services. Every time we’d walk into a meeting with Mimeo printed documents, that department would ask how we produced such beautiful materials. Department after department quickly switched to the service. What types of documents do you print with Mimeo?  We print all of our training materials with Mimeo. This includes double-sided, full color pages that use either binders or spiral bound covers. We’re also talking to many possible sponsors for our Leadership Development Cruises so we’re printing proposals. We’re presenting to major brands like Coca-Cola, so our proposal materials have to be really impressive and Mimeo always comes through for us. Why did you choose Mimeo? What is your Mimeo workflow? Mimeo is an affordable solution for us and we like to customize everything and operate as a virtual office. Mimeo makes that easy. My team is scattered throughout the US and I like that one of my curriculum designers in Miami can access the site just as easily as I can from Pennsylvania. One person on the team can create a draft for everyone to review and we can discuss a project during a web meeting before we place an order. Mimeo makes collaboration across multiple locations easy. What are the benefits of using Mimeo vs. your previous method? We’re really into process improvement and streamlining steps in our work processes. When dealing with small local print companies, there were too many in-person meetings to discuss changes. Then they would create a new mock-up and schedule another review meeting. We had to wait for the finished product, hoping they made all the updates correctly. When they delivered the finished product to us, we’d have to ship everything to our training sites. The process was cumbersome and frustrating. When we went to large copy centers, we had to wait for them to finish the job and we’d have the added step of shipping. With Mimeo the entire process is faster, easier, and more cost-effective. We know exactly what our finished product will look like before we order it. Our printed training materials are meant to be used over and over again by the people we train. Mimeo’s quality meets our high expectations for quality, durability and shelf life. Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your experience with Mimeo?  Our training materials help us build our brand. Landau clients always comment on our beautiful materials. We always tell our clients about Mimeo and then quickly direct them to our Account Representative, Chris Dahlen. Just the fact that we have an account representative who is a subject matter expert makes our job so much easier. He guides us when we need some project advice. Mimeo has really helped me succeed in business. To learn more, visit http://www.landauleadership.com or contact Holly Landau at 570-985-7068, email . The Mimeo Insider 2009-10-12T20:55:22+00:00 http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/mimeo_fan_page_-_meet_holly_landau/#When:20:55:22Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mimeolounge/~3/qiaU0A9Un-Q/ http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/take_a_bigger_byte_out_of_files_with_our_new_64_bit_print_driver_for_micros/#When:20:44:52Z We’ve just released a new 64 bit version of the Mimeo print driver in addition to our current 32 bit version. The new driver is designed for 4GB computers that run the 64 bit version of Microsoft Vista or XP. For those not familiar with the Mimeo driver, it is the recommended method for PC users to upload documents to Mimeo. It is designed to preserve all of the color and detail of the original document as it uploads into the Mimeo system. If you are confused, just think about a cheeseburger. If a computer could eat, a 32 bit computer takes many small bites when eating a cheeseburger. A 64 bit computer takes bitter bites. Bigger bites mean you’ll be done eating faster. To learn more about which print driver is right for your computer and to download the latest version visit http://www.mimeo.com/printer/ The Mimeo Insider 2009-10-12T20:44:52+00:00 http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/take_a_bigger_byte_out_of_files_with_our_new_64_bit_print_driver_for_micros/#When:20:44:52Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mimeolounge/~3/FzW-5UNpEUc/ http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/ask_charlie_-_add_a_professional_shine_and_improve_document_durability/#When:20:20:45Z “Ask Charlie” is a feature that showcases customer questions and the thinking of our resident print expert, Charlie Corr. If you have a question for Charlie, please send it to askcharlie@mimeo.com. Here, Charlie discusses the many options available to give documents a finished, professional look. “A document isn’t done until it is finished.” by Charlie Corr There are many finishing options for printed sheets. Choices range from film lamination to various types of coatings. The choices are confusing. There are often multiple document requirements and overlapping finishing attributes. Cost and functionality differ as well as the environmental impact. We finish all types of documents including prints, posters, brochures, book covers, presentation folders, calendars, maps, menus, sell sheets and guides. The most common requirement for finishing is to add functionality or to improve aesthetics. Functionality requirements include protection from weather and wear. We may want to prolong the life of an image, to add rigidity to a printed piece or provide tear resistance. Aesthetic requirements include protecting an image from wear, increasing the gloss level, or adding a design element. If you have been using any particular finishing option you should consider alternatives. Matching your requirements with the best solution can save time and money. Matching your requirements with the best solution can save you time and money. Our print experts will gladly help you choose the best finishing option for your documents. Finishing Check List A checklist for deciding the right solution: - Type of printing technology - 1 or 2 sided - Edge Seal (extends beyond cut printed piece) - Rounded Corners (to avoid lethal weapon effect) - Rigidity - Increased Gloss - Increased Durability - Image life - Bright lighting - Readability - Special graphic effects - Cost - Environmental concerns - Run length (number of finished pieces required) - Size - Delivery requirement The Mimeo Insider 2009-10-12T20:20:45+00:00 http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/ask_charlie_-_add_a_professional_shine_and_improve_document_durability/#When:20:20:45Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mimeolounge/~3/3IiPZu8UgMc/ http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/mimeo_on_twitter/#When:20:18:54Z Mimeo has joined the Twitter revolution. Here’s all the ways to Tweet with us. We look forward to tweeting with you. MimeoPrinting – All the news that is Mimeo MimeoEvents – Where we will be in weeks ahead MimeoService – The easy way to ask a question about your Mimeo order JeffatMimeo – Our lead tweeter The Mimeo Insider 2009-10-12T20:18:54+00:00 http://lounge.mimeo.com/index.php/mimeo/archives/mimeo_on_twitter/#When:20:18:54Z