Smart Ways to Save Money on Printing Costs

Printing costs can quickly add up, whether for personal or business needs. The good news? You don’t have to sacrifice quality or convenience to keep your budget in check. With a few smart strategies, you can achieve cheaper printing costs without cutting corners.

Whether you’re looking to save money right now or planning for future projects, check out these print hacks to help you make the most of your budget.

Get savvy with SRA3 sheets

Whether you’re on a budget or prefer to cut and finish your prints at home, our SRA3 sheets are your new best friend. They let you fit multiple designs on a single sheet, which we then trim down for you – saving you money by lowering the cost per item. Plus, our wide range of paper options ensures top-quality results at an affordable price. Ideal for customisation, these unfinished sheets offer a professional finish tailored to your needs.

Order in bulk

Think about all the print you might need as a business over the next few months to a year. While it might seem counterintuitive, it actually makes more sense to order it all in one go if you can. Ordering more at once lowers the unit cost of each product, giving you better value for your money.

Save with Version printing

If you’ve never used our Version printing service, well then, where have you been? This service is perfect when you’re looking to order multiple products of the same specification. For example, if you need Business Cards for different team members or want to print multiple Greeting Card designs at once. It’s available on some of our most popular products, including Greeting Cards and Stickers. Why not give it a go?

Earn rewards as you shop

Did you know you can gain rewards every time you shop with us? Our Printed Points system means you earn points every time you make a full-price order, whatever you buy. You can save yours up and use them for free print, or exchange them for vouchers at places like Amazon.

Creating an account with us takes less than five minutes and then you can start saving up those precious points instantly!

Budget-friendly paper stocks

There are plenty of paper stocks that will make your designs stand out without breaking the bank. Papers such as Silk and Uncoated are great all-rounders, with weights ranging all the way from razor-thin to thick and sturdy. No matter your project, these are the best paper choices to make a saving. 

Free artwork templates

If you need to get things printed quickly or don’t have the resources for a graphic designer, we have plenty of free artwork templates available for a number of our products, including Greeting Cards, Large Format prints such as Posters and Wedding Stationery too.

Additionally, you can make use of free design templates on Canva, a user-friendly design tool that’s perfect for creating professional-looking prints.

For a deeper dive into Canva’s features, check out our wedding Canva tips here.

Swap special finishes for textured paper

If you already buy special finishes like foiling or laminations on your prints, you can still get a luxury premium feel by choosing one of our textured papers. It offers a high perceived value and feels great too – all without the extra cost of special finishes.

Tackle the fade with sturdy print choices

Another way to save money on any print is to make it reusable. Luckily, we offer plenty of sturdy print solutions. For future sales and promotions, Roller Banners, A-boards and Reusable Vinyl easily go up and down and can last you years if you take care of them.

Replacement Graphics

With some print products, you have the option to buy just the print only – like with our Cafe Barriers or Flags. This means you only buy the hardware once and just replace the graphics as you go. It’s a fantastic way to save big, especially if you have seasonal print needs.

Referral Scheme

For every new customer you refer to Printed.com, you’ll earn £10 in Printed Points and we’ll give them 15% off their first order. It’s a great way to earn money off your print but it doesn’t stop there – you’ll earn extra rewards when they continue to shop with us. Find out more about our Referral Scheme here.

So there you have it…our top print hacks to make your budget go further. Make sure you don’t miss out!