Print Guides
Practical, plain-English guides to help you get the best out of your print.
Document Printing & Binding: Dissertations, Reports & Manuals
Printing and binding for dissertations, reports, training manuals and proposals: comb, wiro, thermal and hard binding compared, plus turnaround and file tips.
Event & Exhibition Printing Checklist: Everything to Order and When
The complete print checklist for events, markets and exhibitions: what to order, realistic deadlines working back from event day, and budget priorities.
Local Print Shop vs Online Printing: Costs, Speed & When Each Wins
Honest comparison of local print shops and online printers: real total costs including delivery, turnaround differences, file-fixing, and which jobs suit which.
What Does GSM Mean? Paper Weight Guide from 80gsm to 400gsm
GSM means grams per square metre — the weight and feel of paper. What 80, 130, 170, 250, 350 and 400gsm feel like, and which weight suits each print job.
UK Paper Sizes Explained: A0 to A7 Dimensions in mm, cm & Inches
Every standard UK paper size in one table: A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7 and DL in millimetres, centimetres and inches — plus which size to use for what.
T-Shirt Printing: DTG vs Screen Printing vs Vinyl (Costs & Which to Choose)
The three main t-shirt printing methods compared: DTG for small full-colour runs, screen printing for volume, vinyl for names and numbers. Costs and minimums explained.
Business Card Printing: Costs, Paper Choices & Finishes Explained
What business cards cost (250 from £48), which paper weight to choose, matt vs gloss vs soft-touch, and how to supply artwork that prints right first time.
How Much Does Flyer Printing Cost in the UK? (2026 Price Guide)
Flyer printing costs explained: 500 A5 flyers from £65, what changes the price, paper weights compared, and when litho beats digital.
How to Set Up a Print-Ready File: Bleed, CMYK & Resolution Explained
The complete pre-flight checklist for print-ready PDFs: 3mm bleed, CMYK colour, 300dpi images, embedded fonts — and the mistakes that delay print jobs.
Same-Day Printing in Ipswich: Cut-Off Times, Prices & What's Possible
Need printing today in Ipswich? Order by 1pm for same-day collection from Tacket Street. What qualifies, what it costs, and how to send print-ready files.
Business Card Artwork Guide
How to set up print-ready business card artwork — sizes, bleed, fonts and file formats.
How to Choose the Right Flyer Paper
A practical guide to choosing paper weight, finish and size for flyers that get read and kept.
A-Boards & Pavement Signs: Types, Rules & What to Put on Them
Choosing a pavement sign: A-boards, swingers and forecourt signs compared, changeable vs printed panels, UK pavement rules, and what actually stops passers-by.
Calendar Printing: Wall, Desk & Promotional Calendars for Business
Business calendar printing: wall vs desk formats, wiro binding, photo selection, when to order for January delivery, and why calendars outlast every other giveaway.
Envelope Printing & Business Mailing: Sizes, Types & What to Print
Envelope sizes decoded (DL, C5, C4), window vs plain, printed envelopes vs labels, and practical mailing tips including Royal Mail size bands.
Funeral Order of Service: What to Include, Formats & Timings
A gentle, practical guide to printing a funeral order of service: what goes inside, page counts, paper choices, how many to print, and realistic timings.
Lamination & Print Finishing: Matt, Gloss, Soft-Touch & Encapsulation
The difference between lamination and encapsulation, matt vs gloss vs soft-touch, when each finish is worth paying for, and which products benefit most.
Letterheads & Business Stationery: What to Order and Why It Still Matters
Letterheads, compliment slips and matching stationery: paper choices, what belongs on each item, legal must-haves for UK companies, and how to order.
NCR Pads & Duplicate Books: Invoice, Receipt and Order Forms Explained
What NCR (no carbon required) means, duplicate vs triplicate, pads vs books vs loose sets, numbering options, and how trades use them for invoices and job sheets.
Postcard & Greetings Card Printing: Sizes, Stocks & Uses for Business
A6 postcards and folded greetings cards for marketing, thank-yous and retail: standard sizes, card stocks, envelope pairings and what drives cost.
Presentation Folders: Styles, Capacity & When They're Worth It
A4 presentation folders explained: interlocking vs glued, capacity spines, business card slots, stock and finish choices, and when folders beat a stapled document.
Foamex, Correx & Rigid Board Signage: Which Material for Which Job
Foamex vs Correx vs Dibond vs acrylic: costs, durability, indoor vs outdoor use, and how to choose rigid signage for shops, sites and events.
Sticker & Label Printing: Materials, Shapes & Costs Explained
Paper vs vinyl stickers, gloss vs matt, sheets vs rolls vs die-cut shapes — which to choose for packaging, products and promotions, and what drives cost.
Flyer vs Leaflet vs Brochure vs Booklet: What's the Difference?
A flyer is a single unfolded sheet; a leaflet is usually folded; a brochure is a folded or bound marketing piece; a booklet is stapled pages. Full comparison.
Leaflet Distribution: Response Rates, Costs & What Actually Works
Do leaflet drops work? Typical response rates (0.5–2%), what distribution costs, GPS-tracked delivery vs Royal Mail door drops, and how to design for response.
Menu Printing for Restaurants, Cafés & Takeaways: Formats & Costs
Which menu format fits your venue: laminated A4, folded takeaway menus, booklet menus or placemats. Materials that survive daily handling, and cost drivers.
Outdoor Banner Printing: PVC Banner Sizes, Costs & Fixing Options
PVC banners for outdoor use: common sizes, what affects cost, hemming and eyelets, wind considerations, and how they differ from indoor roller banners.
Wedding Invitation Printing: Costs, Paper Choices & Timeline
What wedding invitations cost to print, which card stocks and finishes suit which styles, what goes in the suite, and when to order each piece.
Booklet Printing: Costs, Page Counts & Binding Options Explained
A5 stapled booklets from £85 for 50. How page counts work (multiples of 4), saddle-stitch vs perfect binding, paper choices, and artwork setup.
Poster Printing: Sizes, Prices & Paper Explained (A4 to A0)
Poster printing costs from £35 per 100 A4 posters. Every standard size compared, paper choices for indoor and outdoor use, and same-day options in Ipswich.
Roller Banners: Price, Sizes & Artwork Setup (Complete Guide)
Roller banner with stand for £75. Standard sizes, how to design artwork that works at 2 metres, and how roller banners compare with other display options.