Every question our customers ask us, answered honestly and in one place. What print really costs, how to get your artwork right, which paper and finish to choose, and exactly what happens to your job once you order.
Written by our team in Paisley, drawing on decades in print. No jargon, no sales pitch, and no question too basic.
Start Here: The Journey of a Job
New to ordering print, or just want to know how it all works? Follow these four steps in order.
1
Choosing a Printer
Online or local, in-house or broker: what the difference really means for your job.
2
Working Out the Cost
Real prices, what changes them, an honest comparison with the online giants, and the hidden cost of late delivery.
3
Getting Your Artwork Right
The mistakes we see most, why print never quite matches your screen, and how we check every file.
4
From Order to Delivery
Quotes, proofs, payment, printing, finishing and delivery, stage by stage.
Guides by Product
Everything you need to choose and order with confidence: sizes, papers, finishes, comparisons and artwork specs for each product we print.
Jump to: Brochures · Folded Leaflets · NCR Forms · Flyers · Business Cards · Posters · Roller Banners · Display Boards · Outdoor Displays · Table Top Displays · Fabric Displays
Brochures
Bindings, sizes, papers, page counts and finishes.
Folded Leaflets
Seven folds, seven papers, and how to choose.
NCR & Duplicate Forms
Parts, pads or books, sizes and numbering.
Flyers
Sizes, standard or eco-friendly stock, and artwork.
Business Cards
From everyday cards to raised foil and Spot UV.
Posters
From A4 to giant 6 sheet, indoors and in windows.
Display Boards
Foamex, Correx, shaped boards and sizes.
Outdoor Displays
Banners, pop ups and outdoor roller banners.
Table Top Displays
Table talkers, show cards and desktop banners.
For Designers and Agencies: Every Artwork Spec in One Place
Bleed, safe areas, colour profiles and file setup for every product we print. Our recommended profile is Coated FOGRA39, with rich black at C60 M40 Y40 K100. Start with how we pre-flight your artwork: why we ask for CMYK PDF/X-4 files, every check our preflight runs, and the colour settings we use in the studio.
Can't Find Your Answer?
Ask us. If you're wondering about something, someone else probably is too, and the best questions become our next guide.
Call 0141 237 1924, email hello@printstudioscotland.com, or get in touch. You're also welcome to visit the studio in Paisley, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.