Tallinn University of Technology

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Ordering publications

TalTech Press acts as an intermediary for ordering printing services from the contracted procurement partners of Tallinn University of Technology. To comply with the Public Procurement Act, please send all orders and price inquiries by e-mail.

TalTech Press mediates printing services on the basis of the following framework agreements:

framework agreement no. 264452, perfect bound publications (books, journals, posters, brochures, bookmarks etc.)

  • Ofset OÜ (EVG Print)
  • OÜ Koopia Niini & Rauam
  • Joon OÜ

framework agreement no. 249749, hardbound publications

  • Trükiteenused OÜ (Auratrükk)
  • OÜ Koopia Niini & Rauam

Requirements for layout files

  • The file must be in PDF format that complies with PDF/X:1-a (2001) standard.

  • All measurements have to be in scale 1:1.

  • The file must contain at least 3 mm bleed.
    Text and other important objects must be placed at least 3 mm away from the edge of the sheet. If the image is intended to extend to the edge of the page, it must be extended at least 3 mm beyond the page, to give it a bleed. The bleeds are needed to avoid white edges on the page.

  •  The pages must be in correct order. It is recommended to align page numbers to the centre.

  • All colors must be represented in CMYK color model.

  • Black-and-white files must be presented black-and-white.

Instructions for ordering

  • Present your order request by e-mail or via JIRA form.
  • Necessary information for price inquiry:
    • format, volume, colour, paper, number of copies, deadline,
    • layout file(s) if you have them.
      If the layout file is not ready, notify us about the date when it will be done.
  • TalTech Press will compile a price inquiry based on the initial data. The lowest tender is always accepted.
  • The timecap between presenting the order and the deadline for receiving the order must be a minimum of three working days for posters, booklets and other small prints; and a minimum of seven working days for other prints or for larger quantities.
  • When the order is ready, it can be collected at TalTech Press, or brought directly to the orderer. In that case, the person who has ordered the publication must notify the TalTech Press that the order has been fulfilled.
  • Any services ordered without first confirming with TalTech Press must be paid for by the person who ordered the service.