[bob]

Originally Posted by gographics

ahhh...just got it, divide first then add the six. haha

so my print cost would be 6.16/sq ft.

then just figure out the mark up on the materials and add that to the print cost

I like that idea... so what should I mark up the material... I will search the forum to see what others are charging.

Thanks!

I routinely mark up media and substrates 100% and, as others do, if I have to buy a whole sheet of substrate or a roll of obscure media, they get to pay for the entire thing as well. 100% markup. Moreover I figure media on the total linear feet unrolled for a job, not merely the image area. Your milleage may vary.

As regards the $6.16/sqft, that's using my numbers which work for me in my situtation. You might want to contemplate your own mininum and maximum square foot prices that will work for you. Just ask yourself what is the absolute minimum for which you'll work, that's the minimum. Then ask yourself if someone wants a single 12"x12" print, how much you want to fire up the printer, load media, etc. for just that one piece. That becomes your maximum.