We have been getting quotes from a variety of sources. The objective is to get the lowest price. To do this we need options where the whole process is automated for the printer.
Option 1
1:600,000 folded, not laminated, paper weight 100 g/sq m [Comment - printer can not auto fold laminated paper] - 1189mm x 841mm
Option 2
1:600,000 flat, laminated, paper weight 130 g/sq m [Comment, sent as a roll in a tube - user will have to fold] - 1189mm x 841mm
Option 3
1:500,000 flat, not laminated, paper weight 130 g/sq m [Comment, sent as a roll in a tube - user will have to laminate and fold] - 1400mm x 1100mm
Our preference is for Option 3 for the following reasons:
The size is aeronautical standard
The detail will be that much clearer than the smaller size
It is easy to apply the self adhesive film laminate (bought from most craft shops)
The user has freedom to decide how he wants the map to be folded.
In volume, the pricing of the options are very similar, around $12 - $15 (not including postage)
We can only get these prices because of volume, so will not be happy if we only sell a few hundred!