PAPO get our maps printed on account at CQ (Copy Quality). https://cq.co.nz . They offer a very good service, notify them a few working days before the event, for CQ to fit the print job into their schedule. Maps are generally printed on the Thursday/Friday before the event once pre-entry numbers are known. Ben Scott regularly prints PAPO’s maps at CQ and he will ensure they are printed in the correct way, so address the email to Ben when sending the prints.

PAPO has two main types of paper which are used for events.

• Standard 100gsm paper is used for smaller events (club events, summer sprints etc).
• A higher-quality waterproof paper, Teslin is to be used for OYs and larger events such as Canterbury Champs, Canterbury Schools champs, South Island Champs, Nationals etc. As Teslin is waterproof, it should also be used for smaller events if the weather forecast is looking bad.
• Control descriptions should be printed on standard paper.
• If in doubt about which paper type to use, or for help with printing maps, contact the PAPO Mapping Coordinator.

In order to ensure that we get the best prices, it is best to:

1. Combine files to minimise download fees, so order all your printing at once rather than spreading it out over several days, and combine Control Description pages into one multi page .PDF, rather than several.
2. Send the files you need printed directly to [email protected]. (As maps are usually printed on Thursday/Friday, notify them earlier in the week to reserve a spot in their schedule).
3. Use the description of the paper type required that they use:

• For control descriptions, request A4 B&W 80gsm Single Sided.
• If using standard paper for maps, request A4 or A3 Full Colour 100gsm Single/Double Sided.
• If using Teslin for maps, request A4 or A3 Full Colour Teslin Single/Double Sided from PAPOs supply.