Print Shops
Choosing the best print shops for your needs:
Commercial print shops offer dependable, high quality printing for all your business and personal needs. They are the obvious choice for large batch printing, employing the latest lithographic and digital methods for a high turn-around on a wide range of products, from catalogues and business cards to wedding invitations and personalised greeting cards.
With so many print shops on the market, it’s important to choose the one which best supplies your overall printing needs. Write down the main features you are looking for (does their product range cover all your needs, do they offer a graphic-design service, etc) and then look for affordable options in your area.
While many print shops offer an online service, it’s important you can see real-life examples of previous work, which can differ radically to what is perceived on screen. The best print companies have both a website and accessible, bricks-and-mortar premises. This allows customers to place orders quickly and easily, and also to visit the print shop in person.
The best print shops can handle anything – but check they have the work to show for it. They should have a healthy portfolio containing examples of recent commissions, and a busy order book. You should look at both the size of order they can handle, and the quality of their work. Remember – the portfolio is the printer’s CV, and will contain the best they have to offer. If you are unimpressed by what’s on show, you’re unlikely to be happy with any work they do for you.
Every commercial print company has different capabilities, so check the one you’ve chosen can supply all your needs. The best print shops offer both a lithographic and digital printing service, meaning they can handle a wide range of products, of all sizes. However, check they have the experience and capability to handle a print run of your size, if you are placing a particularly big order.
