Versions
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'Versions' are what we call different types/designs of the same product.
Rather than ordering each item separately, you can save £££ with StressFreePrint's unique 'versions' function.
Ordering versions is easy! Customise your colour and paper options, then enter the total number of products you need (in other words, add up the quantities for each version and provide us with the grand total). Then, tell us how many versions you require.
Later in the ordering process you will be asked how the total quantity should be split between the versions. If required, you will be able to specify a unique quantity for each version.
All versions of a product must be printed at the same time, at the same size and on the same type of paper.
StressFreePrint are fairly unique for an online print company. Whilst some of our competitors charge £40+ for a printed proof, we offer one FREE with every order. Why? Because we think it's important that you see how your document will look BEFORE we print it.
We'd prefer you to see a printed proof as it provides a much better impression of how your finished document will look when printed. However, if don't have time to wait for a printed proof to drop through your letterbox, we can supply an on-screen (PDF) proof via email instead.
Please note that our proofs are not colour accurate. We provide proofs so that you can double check the content and layout only.
We cannot begin to print your order until we receive your approval of our proof.
Unlike some printers, we don't charge based on the number of individual colours you want to use. Instead, we print everything in amazing full colour which means you can really go to town - include as many colours as you like and add colour photographs or illustrations if you wish. No extra charge!
If you only want black-and-white printing this is slightly cheaper. Select 'black' from the drop down menu.
For more information about full colour printing, read Tom The Printer's blog article: What is full colour (CMYK or Process) printing?
As well as our high quality 'standard' papers, you can now specify recycled papers for many of our products.
The recycled paper we use is of amazing quality. It's so good you won't believe it's recycled! But we guarantee it contains at least 50% recycled fibers (if you select an uncoated paper finish) or 75% recycled fibers (if you select a gloss art or silk art paper finish)
For more information about paper, read Tom The Printer's blog article: Choosing paper for your print project.
Depending upon which product and paper type you've selected, you may be able to choose from a range of different paper finishes:
Glossy finish (gloss art paper) - most leaflets, magazines and brochures are printed onto gloss art paper. Its smooth, glossy finish makes it ideal for reproducing full colour photographs and illustrations.
Semi-gloss finish (silk art paper) - silk art paper is similar to gloss art but has a slightly less glossy finish.
Matt finish (uncoated paper) - uncoated paper is normally reserved for items which are designed to be written on such as forms and questionnaires. It is also used for stationery items such as letterheads and compliments slips.
Greetings card / Postcard board - this sturdy 380 micron card has a semi-glossy finish to the front and a matt finish to the rear. It has been specially designed for greetings card and postcard applications.
For more information about paper, read Tom The Printer's blog article: Choosing paper for your print project.
Depending upon which product and paper type you've selected, you may be able to choose from a range of different paper weights:
'GSM' is an abbreviation for 'grams per square metre' which indicates the weight - and therefore the thickness - of a sheet of paper. For example, a typical photocopier paper is 80gsm, a good letterhead paper might be 120gsm, a postcard is usually about 300gsm.
For more information about paper, read Tom The Printer's blog article: Choosing paper for your print project.
All products, apart from brochures, booklets and some leaflets, are standard rated (you have to pay VAT at 20%).
A leaflet is usually VAT zero rated (you do not have to pay VAT) unless:
- It contains an area designed to be written on
- It can be used to gain admission to an event or premises (e.g. 'free entry with this flyer')
- It can be used to obtain a discount on goods or services (e.g. '10% off with this flyer')
For further information about VAT, read Tom The Printer's blog article: UK VAT rules for printed leaflets, flyers, brochures, booklets etc.
Once we've received your approval of our proof, most orders are despatched within 2 working days. Presentation Folders, Letterheads, Compliment Slips and Brochures/Booklets are despatched within 3 working days.
If you request a printed proof, it will be sent via First Class Royal Mail post on the same day we receive your order*
If you request an on-screen (PDF) proof, it will be emailed to you on the same day we receive your order.*
Please note we cannot begin to print your order until we receive your approval of our proof.
You can track the progress of your order at any time by logging into your account and selecting 'view/track orders'.
*Applies to orders received before 2pm Monday-Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). If we encounter problems with your artwork, there may be a delay whilst these are resolved. If we're creating artwork on your behalf, an initial on-screen (PDF) proof will be supplied to you within 2 working days, so please allow extra time for proofing and amendments. All orders are delivered via Interlink overnight courier. Deliveries can take place at any time between 8.30am and 5.30pm. A signature is required.
We can print directly from most popular PC and Mac file formats, including:
When we receive your artwork we'll check your files for compatibility and let you know if we find any obvious problems.
StressFreePrint.co.uk specialise in full colour printing using state-of-the-art digital printing technology. Unlike conventional 'litho' printing, it only takes us a couple of minutes to get our presses up and running. We simply press 'print' and out pops the first sheet of paper, printed in stunning full colour (well it's a bit more complicated than that but hopefully you get the idea).
This means we can keep our set-up charges really low (compared to a printer using a litho press who may charge a couple of hundred pounds just to cover the time it takes him to set-up his machine).
However, unlike litho printing, the running costs of a digital press are relatively high. So our digital technology is ideal for short print runs of a few thousand copies, whilst larger runs are better suited to conventional litho printing - you will find local specialists listed under 'printers and lithographers' in the Yellow Pages or at www.yell.com.
We have every confidence in the quality of our work. So much so that we now offer a 100% money back guarantee. If you're not completely satisfied with the quality of your order, simply contact our Customer Support Team on 0845 389 1710. They will arrange for your order to be collected from you and reprinted. Alternatively, we'll give you your money back.
Our guarantee does not cover problems associated with client supplied artwork... things like typos, spelling mistakes and low resolution graphics. So please check your artwork carefully before uploading it and get in touch if you require any assistance.