Seven Ways to Speed Up Your Next Print Project

You have a deadline to meet and you need your printing projects to be done as fast as possible. However, the printing company can only go as fast as their machines would allow. If you want to hasten the process, you need to improve your project handling skills first.

Here are some ways with which you can considerably speed up your next print project:

Plan ahead and communicate early with your printer

Despite being a no-brainer, early planning and communication is something that most people still overlook when starting a print project. Communicate with your printer and get their input regarding the design, estimated delivery time, and other such details that can directly impact the speed with which your project is finished. As soon as you sort these things out, you'll be able to prepare a work schedule which you need to stick to, religiously.

Use reasonable designs

Don't go overboard with the design. If you're short on time, design something that is easy on the eyes and easy-to-print. Simple graphics and fonts will do. Even better is if you already have designs and templates on-hand (that you've used in other printing projects) that you can easily edit or touch up.

Print in standard sizes

Use common paper sizes (e.g. anything that is in the multiple of 8.5 x 11 inches) for your projects. Not only are these types of paper faster for your printer to acquire (chances are your printer already have these in stock), you can reduce paper wastage too (since there won't be any need for unnecessary paper cutting).

Buy pre-made templates and designs

If you don't have design skills of your own, buy pre-made templates off the Internet. If you want a more customized design, you can try hiring designers on online job marketplaces like Fiverr. On Fiverr, for example, you can have a simple logo or business card designed within a couple of days for only five bucks.

Take advantage of printers' special offers

There are printers who can do same-day printing services. Though it might be more costly, this is the perfect solution if you want your projects done in no time. Also great are companies like miamiflyers.com who can do everything- design, printing, and shipping- in house. All you need to do is provide the necessary details like the text you want on the print, the size of the paper, the number of prints, etcetera, and you can then choose from templated designs that the company provides on their website. You just need to wait for your prints to be done and shipped to you.

Avoid alterations once the design has already been sent out

Check your design before sending it to the printer. Proof everything before sending it out. Every alteration or edit will cost you valuable time. Once the design has already been received by the printing company, there should be no need to make changes unless it is very necessary to do so.

Print digitally

Running something through an offset press will take too much time. Digital printers are much faster, and if needed, you can easily make changes to your design.

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