THE PRINT LAB · FREE PRINTABLE PLANNER
Small Business Print Planner.
Plan a year of printing on three sheets: a calendar that tells you what to order and when, a quote comparison sheet that makes prices comparable, and a checklist that catches mistakes before they reach the press.
12 month print calendar
Order about three weeks before you need anything in hand. That covers proofing, production and standard shipping with room to spare.
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
- Deadline written down with three weeks of buffer
Before you approve
- File includes bleed on every edge
- Images at 300 PPI at final size
- Every phone, email and link tested
- Someone else read the proof out loud
- Quantity and stock confirmed
Check any print file for free with the PDF health check, and keep the size cheat sheets next to this planner.
Keep the planner. Get one print tip a month.
Add your email and we will keep a copy of this planner on file for you, plus send one seasonal print reminder each month. Reply to any email to stop.