What is a Professional File Check?

For a small fee, an expert member of our technical team will manually review your artwork before it goes to print so you can press 'go' with complete confidence. If you've ordered multiple products, you can choose to add a Professional File Check to individual jobs or your entire order. We'll check your file for common print setup issues and, where possible, fix them before production. If we find anything that needs your attention, we'll contact you and place your order on hold until you've updated and re-uploaded your artwork. We'll check things like: Image resolution for print quality Bleed and safe areas Page count and page order on folded products Corrupt, blank or password-protected files Templates left on artwork Folds, cut lines, drill holes and binding areas (where applicable) Foil alignment and minimum line widths (where applicable) Personalisation files and version quantities (where applicable) A Professional File Check doesn't include: Spelling, grammar or proofreading Design, layout or text sizing advice Colour accuracy or colour mode checks (RGB/CMYK) QR code testing Calendar date checks Post-print quality inspection beyond our standard production processes See a full list of what's included here . Adding a Professional File Check won't delay your estimated delivery date, unless we need you to amend and re-upload your artwork after we've reviewed it. To upgrade to a Professional File Check, simply select the option when you upload your artwork. We'll take care of the rest and let you know if we spot anything that needs your attention before your job goes to print.

How do I design effective Product Packaging?

Effective product packaging starts with understanding your brand and audience. Here’s how to make it impactful: Keep it simple and striking: Avoid clutter and focus on showcasing your product’s value. Prioritise readability: Use clear fonts and colours, easy to read from a distance. Consider functionality: Design for practicality, protecting your product and being easy to handle. Highlight your brand: Use your logo, brand colours, and a cohesive design.

What are Eco Friendly Packaging options?

If you're looking for sustainable solutions, we offer a variety of eco friendly packaging options across many of our products. These include: Recycled Materials: Packaging made from post-consumer recycled content. Uncoated Paper: Provides a natural, recyclable finish. Kraft Options: A durable, eco-conscious material that's fully recyclable. To ensure your packaging remains as environmentally friendly as possible, avoid special finishes like foiling, as these can make recycling after use more difficult. For more guidance on eco-friendly customisation, visit our Sustainable Print Page .

What is the best paper for writing?

If you love smooth, effortless writing, our Uncoated paper is a must-try—it’s absorbent and allows your pen to glide beautifully across the surface. Prefer something with a bit of texture? Go for Tintoretto Gesso or Acquerello—perfect for adding personality and that unique touch to your custom packaging.

Versions are available on selected products and let you print multiple product packaging designs with the same specifications, like size, orientation, or material. For example, if you have five different care card designs for your product line, you can print them all in one order. By selecting Versions, you increase your total quantity and lower your cost per unit. Here’s how it works: Select "Yes" when asked, "Do you want to include more than one design?" during the ordering process. The quantity you choose applies to each design (or "Version"). For instance, selecting a quantity of 2 with 5 Versions means you'll get a total of 10 pieces. Ideal for creators, businesses, and gift-givers seeking stylish, budget-friendly packaging that adds a special touch!

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Looking for custom packaging that makes a lasting impression? Printed.com offers everything you need to elevate your brand packaging. Whether you’re a small business or retailer, our range of personalised options such as Mailer Boxes, Gift Boxes, Tags, and Belly Bands help tell your brand’s story. With no minimum order and full-colour packaging printing, bring your packaging ideas to life with ease. From product packaging that protects, to finishing touches that wow, we specialise in customised packaging solutions to enhance your unboxing experience and showcase your brand in style.

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Frequently asked questions

Got a question? We might have answered it here. If not, feel free to get in touch with The Team, we’re here to help!

How long will my print take to arrive?

Find out how quickly you can get your print by filling in your selected options in the product builder, and check out the delivery options at the bottom. You can also explore the available delivery options from your basket once you’ve added a product.

You’ll notice that if you put multiple items into your basket, they may be sorted into “delivery groups” based on delivery days, in order to help us ship your items as quickly and efficiently as possible. Find out more about delivery groups here.

Once your order has been dispatched you’ll get an email from us which includes a tracking code. You can also easily track the status of your delivery at any time by logging into your Account and checking the Orders page.

Find out more about our delivery services here, including details of delivery options based on your region.

What should I know before preparing artwork for print?

Here are the 7 key things you need to know before preparing your artwork to be printed with us:

1. We provide downloadable templates:

On most of our product pages, you can find free downloadable templates to help you set up your artwork for print. They’re available in AI, IDML and PDF formats to suit the design software you’re working in. Our downloadable templates include key information on creating artwork as well as instructions on how to save out your print-ready PDF.

2. You need to include bleed:

Bleed is an area of print outside the document that must be added to your artwork before it’s sent off for print. By adding the all-important bleed (a minimum of 3mm on all edges), there’ll be no risk of white space left on your document and it'll be trimmed correctly without cutting into any design. Some products require a different amount of bleed, so be sure to check our downloadable templates to find out the correct amount.

3. Keep in mind the safe area:

The safe area is the space inside where your print will be trimmed. Keeping any important parts of your design away from this area will make sure that they aren’t accidentally trimmed off due to the natural movement while your print gets finished. Our downloadable templates will indicate the recommended amount of safe area for your print.

4. The difference between RGB and CMYK:

RGB is the colour gamut used to display images on a computer screen, and stands for Red, Green and Blue. CMYK is the colour gamut used for conventional printing, and stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black. Unless you’re printing Gicée Fine Art Prints, Photographic Prints or Mugs, please set up your artwork in CMYK.

5. Embed your fonts:

If you don’t embed fonts and your document is opened on another computer system that doesn’t have access to the original fonts, different fonts will be substituted instead. This could really affect the look of your finished print. Embedding fonts into your original design will stop them from changing. Find out how to embed your fonts here.

6. Check your image resolution:

For the best print results, all artwork files should be at least 300dpi (dots per inch) when saved at the actual size they will appear in your design. This ensures that your final printed project is sharp and clear, not blurry or pixelated.

7. How to export a PDF:

Exporting your design into a print-ready PDF is easy. We’ve created some handy video guides which will take you through the process which you can find here.

Find lots more artwork tips here, including if you’re printing any special finishes such as foiling. For products with multiple pages, such as Brochures or Booklets, explore our book printing guide here.