The printer films the page mechanicals of type and matches the photos with the place specified for them. Once the blueline has been approved by you, the printer will print the publication, fold it, and bind it. There is no such thing as a typical schedule for a publication, nor a typical publication for that matter. When you receive your publications from the printer, open each box and conduct a spot check to see that the printing, binding, and packaging are done to your specifications. Make a general count of the number of pieces delivered and refer to it when your invoice arrives.
Printers often print an overrun in order to allow for some spoilage during the printing process.
The industry standard is 10 percent above or below the ordered print run. When your printed publication is delivered, you should also receive all art, photographs, slides, and mechanicals that you brought to the printer. Most printers send this material directly to you within two weeks of completion of the work. If you have not received the artwork back, call the printer and ask them to send it.