Questions answered
Prices, file checks, artwork, delivery and returns in plain English.
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Questions answered about ordering, prices, artwork and delivery. Every product page also has its own questions and answers.
Can’t see your question answered here? Read our buying guides for help choosing a size or material, check delivery charges and timings, or see returns and refunds.
Ordering and prices
Is the price on the product page the final price?
Yes. We are not VAT registered, so no VAT is added to the product price. Delivery is added at checkout: £7.95 to UK mainland addresses, free on orders of £99 and over.
Why does the price change when I pick options?
Each size, material, finish, quantity and turnaround has its own production cost. The configurator works out the exact price for your combination as you choose, starting from the lowest priced option.
Can I order a size that is not listed?
Custom size products let you type any width and height within the limits shown. For anything else, contact us with the size and quantity and we will quote it.
Do you offer discounts for large quantities?
Prices for larger quantities are already lower per item in the configurator where the product has quantity options. For very large runs, contact us for a quote.
Why does a single item cost more each than several?
Setup and file preparation are paid once per order: checking your artwork, setting up the press and the finishing. Extra copies of the same design only add print and material, so the price per item falls as the quantity rises. Where a product has quantity options, a short guide under the price shows what 1, 2, 5 and 10 cost with the options the page opens on. Those figures are the prices the calculator gives.
How do I pay?
By debit or credit card at checkout. Payments are processed securely by Stripe and we never see or store your full card number.
Artwork and file checks
What file should I send?
A PDF at the finished size is best, with fonts embedded or outlined. We also accept AI, EPS, SVG and high resolution JPG, PNG or TIFF files. See our artwork guidelines for resolution and bleed.
Do you check my artwork before you print?
Yes. If you design online, you see exactly what you’ll get on screen, and that is what we print. If you upload your own file, a person from our team checks it will print well (resolution, size and bleed) and tells you if anything needs fixing. Our paid design services include 1 design + 2 rounds of changes. Production time starts when your order and artwork are confirmed.
I do not have artwork. Can you design it?
Yes. Choose the artwork help option on the product page where it is offered, or contact us and our designers will set up your file.
Design files
Is the online designer free?
Yes. Designing and previewing on screen is free. Previews carry a small "InstantBanners preview" mark; the print file never does.
Do I get the print file when I order printing?
Yes. When you order printing with a design you made in our online designer, the high-resolution PDF is attached to your order. Once your order is paid you can download it from My Account > Orders and from your order confirmation email.
Can I buy just the design file?
Yes. In the designer, finish your design and choose "Buy the print-ready PDF". It costs £9.99 per design. You get a print-ready PDF at the exact size with bleed and outlined text, for your own use (not for resale). There is no printing and no delivery charge. The download appears in My Account and in your confirmation email once payment is received.
Can I cancel or get a refund on a design file?
A design file is digital content. At checkout you ask for it straight away and confirm that your right to cancel ends once the download starts (Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013). If the file is faulty, for example it will not open or is not the size you ordered, contact us and we will put it right or refund you. Please check spelling and details before you finish your design.
Delivery
How much is delivery?
UK mainland delivery is £7.95 per order and free on orders of £99 and over (goods subtotal). Oversize items (banners over 3 m on any side, boards larger than A0) add £15 per order. Northern Ireland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands and the Isles of Scilly need a delivery quote before ordering.
How long will my order take?
Each product shows how many working days it takes to be ready for dispatch for each turnaround option. After dispatch, standard courier delivery usually takes 1 to 3 working days.
Can I get my order faster?
Many products have an Express turnaround option with a shorter production time. It is shown with its price in the configurator.
Returns and problems
Can I return a printed item if I change my mind?
Items printed to your specification cannot be returned for a change of mind, because the 14-day cancellation right does not apply to personalised goods. You can cancel for a full refund before we start making your order.
What if my order arrives damaged or wrong?
Contact us within 48 hours with photos. If it is faulty, damaged or does not match the design you made or the file you supplied, we will reprint it or refund you.
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