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ERP for printing presses and sign makers
Artwork, plates, paper, ink, press time and finishing – Fabricus gives every job its real cost and lets you quote any quantity in a minute.
What usually goes wrong
Quotes take too long
Every customer wants a price for 500, 1,000 and 5,000 copies – today.
Artwork changes after approval
The file changes three times and the wrong version goes to the press.
Paper waste in set-up
Make-ready sheets and misprints are never counted in the job.
How Fabricus handles it
- Designs with versions and approval. Artwork files, versions and comments; production starts only after approval.
- Materials per job. Paper, plates, ink, vinyl and lamination on each job with set-up waste.
- Press and finishing time. Each step is timed by the operator, with machine cost per hour added.
- Quantity pricing. The pricing calculator shows the price for any quantity and any margin.
- Proposals and delivery. Send the proposal online; delivery creates the customer invoice in accounting.
Example: one order, the real cost
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Paper and plates | $180.00 |
| Ink and lamination | $42.00 |
| Labour – pre-press, press, cutting | $54.00 |
| Press hours + overhead | $75.00 |
| Real cost of 5,000 flyers → price with 35% margin | $351.00 → $540.00 |
Questions from Printing & signage factories
Can the customer approve the artwork?
Designs are approved inside Fabricus by your team before production; the customer accepts the price proposal online.
Can I quote different quantities quickly?
Yes. In the pricing calculator change the quantity and see the cost and price at once, then save it or apply it to the product.
Does it count set-up waste?
Yes. Set a waste percentage per material and record extra sheets or misprints at each step.