A College Press worker cuts papers. The guillotine-like machine cuts several blocks of
paper at a time for efficiency. There were several stacks of paper on the other side of
the machine. Wednesday, October 27, 2021. (Photo by: Xander Ordinola)
The College Press is an independent print shop located behind Southern Adventist University on Colcord Drive.
Howell said older equipment like the die cutter are still effective even though it was built in the 1950s. Wednesday, October 27, 2021. (Photo by: Xander Ordinola)The coloring presses process sheets of paper. These six presses can run 10,000 sheets of paper per hour. Wednesday, October 27, 2021. (Photo by: Xander Ordinola)A dual color printer processes paper. While an older type of machine, it can produce higher
quality products compared to digital printers. Wednesday, October 27, 2021. (Photo by: Xander Ordinola)The mailing machine allows the College Press to process more than 60,000 pieces through
USPS per week, according to Howell.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021. (Photo by: Xander Ordinola)The coloring presses process sheets of paper. These six presses can run 10,000 sheets of paper per hour. Wednesday, October 27, 2021. (Photo by: Xander Ordinola)Prepress artists work on imposition before printing aluminum press plates or creating a digital press file, according to Rob Howell of the College Press. Special software must be used once a client delivers their printable product that adjusts the document to ensure proper printing.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021. (Photo by: Xander Ordinola)
Xander Ordinola is a mass communication major with an emphasis in photography. He has worked with the Accent before as a lead reporter but this year he is taking on the position of photo editor. Xander is the guy who is always with a camera in his hand, recording all school events as a photojournalist.
