Tech Pubs Client Questionnaire

Client Name: Date: Please rename and then save this file to your computer. Complete the questionnaire and then return it to us via email. If you have questions about the information below, call Chris Wyman at 973-764-9421.

1. Project / Document Description (for additional project items / deliverables, see Section 19)

 Project / Document Title:

 Production Start Date:  Date Needed:

 Overview / Project Description:

2. Target Audience

 Ender User  Technician  Other:

 Audience Flesch–Kincaid Grade Level: 8 / 10 / 12 / 14 / 16 / ESL / Other:

 Desired / Approximate / Maximum / Minimum

3. Deliverables (all document related files are included)

 Preferred DTP Program for Document: Word / FrameMaker / Other:

 Document File  PDF File*  Both  All Project-related Files  Include Drafts

 * If possible, attempt to limit PDF size to no more than: MB  Camera Ready Art at 300 DPI (Black on White and Grayscale ONLY): YES / NO

 Other / Additional:

4. Document Page Format

 Portrait  Landscape  8-1/2  8-1/2 x 14  6 x 9  5-1/2 x 8-1/2 x 11

 Other:  Artwork bleeds off page: YES / NO / Cover(s) Only / All Pages

 Crop Marks Required (common for pages smaller than 8-1/2 x 11): YES / NO

 Special Requirements:

5. Document Design / Overall Appearance

Client has existing Corporate DTP Style Sheet and Documentation Samples: YES / NO If YES, person responsible for supplying:

 Design and Develop Customized Document Look / Format for Client: YES / NO

 Copyright / Disclaimer Page: YES / NO  Include Corporate Promo Section: YES / NO

 Total page count to be divisible by: 1 / 2 / 4 / 8 / Other:

 Label any blank pages “This page intentionally left blank.”: YES / NO   Make any blank pages “ruled” “NOTES” pages: YES / NO / Last Page Only

 Last page in document to be “NOTES” page / Blank / Logo  Notes pages: 0 - 1 / 1 - 2

 Divide document into Sections / Chapters / Parts  Start on right page only: YES / NO

 Left and right page headers and footers: YES / NO

 Pages to be: Condensed / Open and User-friendly / Considerable White Space

 Other / Special / Header and Footer information:

6. End User Printing Preferences / PDF Version (How will the end user print the document?)

 Color  Black on White and Grayscale  Both

 On-line: Centered on screen. (Left and right headers and footers may not be a consideration.)

 Print the document for a two-sided booklet: Pages suitable for a double-sided printer or double-sided printing or copying. (Left and right pages with different margins and  corresponding headers and footers.)

 Print the document as a one-sided document: All pages printed with binding side on the left only. (Left and right headers and footers should all be the same.)

 All three versions as detailed above (let end user choose)

 Not Applicable / Other / Special:

7. Document Final Production (client’s responsibility, unless printing broker to be arranged)

 Final document will be: Photocopied / Printed Offset / Computer Printed / PDF by Client  Document will be produced in: Black on White and Grayscale / Color

8. Document DTP Production — Outside Covers vs. Text Pages

 Document Cover: Black on White and Grayscale / Color  Front AND Back Covers  Document Text Pages: Black on White and Grayscale / Color

9. Document Illustrations on Text Pages

 Document Illustrations, Photos, Screen Captures: Black on White and Grayscale / Color

 Screen Captures saved as larger BMPs and then exported as JPGs: YES / NO

 Use alternative screen capture method:

10. Corporate Fonts (if required, uncommon corporate fonts to be supplied by client)

Corporate Font Names:

 If uncommon, are the fonts available from client for PC applications? YES / NO*

 * If NO, authorize purchase of Font(s): YES / NO

11. Corporate Colors

 Corporate Colors (PMS):  (RGB):  (CYMK):

 Sample Color(s) from Corporate Logo for RGB: YES / NO

 Use corporate colors in artwork, headers and footers, if suitable: YES / NO

12. Corporate Logo

 High Resolution Corporate Logo(s) Available: YES / NO*

 * If NO, authorize us to re-create logo: YES / NO  Scaleable Vector Graphic  JPG

 Person responsible for supplying logo(s):

13. Document Numbering

 Publication Numbering: YES / NO / Number for Project:

 Illustrations, Photos, Screen Captures ID Numbering: YES / NO

 If YES, Numbering System Details:

14. Trademark and Registered Trademark Information

 Details: 

 Person responsible for supplying:

15. Existing Documentation / Word Files / Graphics / Photos / Etc. to be edited / used

 Description:

 Person(s) responsible for supplying:

16. Project Communication Liaison / Reviewers

 Primary Communication Liaison:

 Secondary Communication Liaison:

 Reviewer Names / Email Addresses:

 Supply review copies as: PDF Files / Document Files / Other:

17. Data and File Transfer Information

 Use client’s FTP file upload / download site (client to arrange): YES / NO

 Use Tech Pubs Solutions FTP file upload / download site: YES / NO

 End of project CD / DVD with all project-related files to be mailed to client: YES / NO

18. Anticipated Additional Upcoming Projects / Time Frame

 Secondary Project:

 Start Date / Details:  Tertiary Project:

 Start Date / Details:

19. Additional Project Items / Deliverables

 First Additional Project / Document Title:

 Overview:

  Second Additional Project / Document Title:

 Overview:

20. Requested Payment Arrangements and Terms

 P.O. Number:

 Purchasing Department Contact:

 Accounts Payable Contact:

 Guru.com SafePay Escrow  Guru.com SafePay Invoicing

 Booking Agent / Agency  NET 14 days with Weekly Invoice

 50% down - 50% before files delivery  40% down - 30% with draft - 20% final delivery

 Other:

NOTE: All payments are to be made to “Christie W. Wyman” who is the sole proprietor of Tech Pubs Solutions. All project-related files on CD/DVD are mailed to the client or otherwise delivered AFTER the project has been paid for in full. All document files are formatted for higher-resolution printers. If page layout problems occur when the document is opened, change the printer settings for higher-resolution printing. If lower-resolution printing suitability is required, specifications MUST be submitted before project start.