Printing and mailing services in Birmingham

What specifications do you need from me to make a meaningful enquiry?

Please tell us the: Quantity, finished size, number of pages (pp), paper stock/weights, binding preference and delivery information.

Do you work from PDFs?

Yes we do. In fact, our workflow is optimised to handle PDFs. However, it is your responsibility to ensure that the PDF you provide us is of acceptable print quality and has all fonts and images embedded. If any fonts cannot be embedded then these need to be supplied with the PDF to eliminate font substitution during printing. All embedded images also need to be in hi-resolution CMYK format. RGB and JPEG images only look good on screen! They are not meant to be used for printing.

What sizes do you print up to?

We can produce printed material that varies in size from Business cards to A0. A0 size is 841 × 1189mm and can be imaged longer than 1189mm.

Do you deliver or do we need to collect our order?

We deliver free of charge in the Birmingham (B postcode) area for our account customers. If you prefer to collect your job, then we will ensure that it is suitably packed/palletised and ready for you to collect. Alternatively, we can also offer you a delivery service via couriers at an additional charge.

How do you check for errors?

We use pre-flighting software to identify and rectify any problems that may arise during printing. We will also run out an in-position proof of your job for you to check and approve before printing at no additional cost.

Can I supply my own artwork?

Yes, most artwork files we work with are customer supplied. If you are supplying your own artwork then please ensure that all files are given to us; all font families used in the artwork (printer and screen versions inclusive if necessary), all the hi-resolution images in CMYK format, and any additional plug-ins or xTensions used in the document. Ideally, please supply your files as PDFs (see above).

Can you help us with the Graphic Design?

We do provide a graphic design service. We also provide services such as scanning.

I only need a price at the moment. How long is the estimate valid for?

The printing industry highly dynamic and our supply prices alter quite regularly. Therefore our

estimates are only valid for 30 days from the date of estimate.

Can you print plastic cards?

No, sorry we don’t.

Can we pay by card?

Yes, or by bank transfer.