THE PRINT LAB · FREE PRINTABLE PLANNER
Small Business Print Planner.
Plan a year of printing on three sheets: a calendar of what to think about each month, a quote comparison sheet that makes prices comparable, and a checklist of the mistakes worth catching before you order.
12 month print calendar
Work back from the day you need each piece in hand. See shipping and returns for how an order is handled and sent, and leave yourself spare days for checking the artwork and for the unexpected.
Quote comparison sheet
Only compare quotes that match on every row. A cheaper quote on thinner stock or without shipping is not cheaper.
| Detail | Quote A | Quote B | Quote C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Printer | |||
| Product and size | |||
| Quantity | |||
| Paper stock and weight | |||
| Finish or coating | |||
| Sides printed | |||
| Proof included | |||
| Production time | |||
| Shipping cost and speed | |||
| Total delivered price | |||
| Price per piece |
Order checklist
Before you design
- One clear goal for the piece
- Where and how it will be handed out
- Size chosen for that setting
- Date needed in hand written down, with spare days
Before you order
- File includes bleed on every edge
- Images at 300 PPI at final size
- Every phone, email and link tested
- Someone else read the artwork out loud
- Quantity and stock confirmed
Keep the size cheat sheets next to this planner. A person checks every file before printing.
Keep the planner. Get one print tip a month.
Add your email and we will send you a link back to this planner, plus one seasonal print reminder each month. Reply to any email to stop.