Score before print?

s.shieldhouse
on 4 Nov 12 (05:13)

Is it okay to score cards before printing? I have a 2C/2C A2 job, and I’d like to score the cards while waiting for the plates. I’m printing on a Vandercook U1. Thanks in advance for any insight.
-stephanie

modernman
on 4 Nov 12 (10:03)

It’s tricky to score before cutting, printing doesn’t really matter, but because you have to do it before you cut down the cards, you should print first

s.shieldhouse
on 4 Nov 12 (11:00)

Thank you, modernman. Hmm… I’m confused. Do you cut both ends of the cards after scoring AND folding? I’ve been cutting cards to size (except for 1/2” gripper allowance on one end) before I score. Then I fold the card and trim that one end. Is there an easier way? thanks.

dickg
on 4 Nov 12 (11:18)

if its a short run i run my jobs to size sometimes i print first sometimes i score first, the score can give you a problem feeding but not always.

James Carpenter
on 4 Nov 12 (11:52)

dickg is right. I prefer to print first. Sometimes, you can’t, as explained in this case.

s.shieldhouse
on 4 Nov 12 (17:13)

Thank you, all. I will wait and print first.