Formats for IPC standards

When you order IPC standards from Document Center Inc., you have a number of choices when it comes to delivery formats.  Let’s review your choices and the pros and cons of each.

IPC standards in paper format.  IPC standards can be purchased in paper format.  These are copyright editions, so further replication is prohibited.  However, for the paper copies of IPC standards, you can share a copy with multiple folks as long as you use the IPC original copy.  Document Center Inc. sells the paper copies of IPC standards for the same list price as you’ll receive from IPC.  If you’re a member of the organization, Document Center will honor the member discount.  Just let us know when you place your order.

IPC standards in pdf format.  IPC standards can also be purchased in pdf format.  This results in faster delivery than paper and reduced shipping costs.  However, the IPC pdf format standards are copyright and sold as single user editions.  This means that they are for the use of 1 person on 1 computer only, not on a network.  Also, the print function has been suppressed so you will not be able to print any of the publication.  As with the paper copies, Document Center Inc. sells the pdf editions for the same price as IPC and will honor the IPC member discount if requested.

IPC standards in CD Rom format.  IPC standards are also available as CD Rom copies.  These CD’s are single user editions, not for networking.  They also have their print function suppressed, so you will not be able to print any paper copies from these CD’s.  Prices are as above — List price or member price with confirmed membership in IPC.

IPC standards in Kit format.  The Kit editions of IPC standards offer you discounted pricing for 2 copies of your standard — One paper format copy and one CD Rom edition.  This allows for the benefits of both formats since the CD Rom can be used on a computer, but the paper copy has the flexibility of being portable.  Prices are again the same as you would receive from IPC, since Document Center Inc. is an authorized distributor of these publications.

So the next time you need an IPC standard, look to Document Center Inc. and the variety of formats available from us.  You’ll be able to search for and order your copies online at our webstore, www.document-center.com.   If you have any questions, just get in touch with our staff by phone (650-591-7600), fax (650-591-7617) or email (info@document-center.com).  We’re here to assist you with all your standards questions.  Make us your Standards Experts!