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Printing | | Discover how easy online printing really is | | Martin Print's all new online ordering system has revolutionised print ordering making it so easy you don't even have to leave your office desk.. | | Your business card artwork is uniquely yours | | Your Business Card usually creates the first impression your potential client will have about you which is why it is so important to have a design that is uniquely yours.. | | Creating and uploading your own artwork | | For best print results it is recommended that you provide a PDF file from programs such as Illustrator, CorelDraw, Quark etc.. | | DIY vs. Professional Artwork | | If your first impression is not striking and memorable, they will not remember you no matter how many times you put your message in front of them.. |
Print & General Marketing | | Advertising that STICKS | | Full colour, lively and attractive fridge magnets have become as much a part of a company's visual identity as a business card so they should form part of an overall marketing strategy.. | | Getting the most out of your brochures | | interesting as possible so you know it will be read. You need to ensure that everything from your illustrations to your text is appealing and eye-catching.. | | Business cards - more than just your contact detai | | First impressions are vital when promoting your business and your first impression to a potential client is usually with your business card.. | | Free advertising that actually works | | | | Does your business have a strong visual identity? | | Your stationery design presents your corporate identity to the world and it helps define the style and quality of your organisation.. | | DL / Post Cards - a cost effective marketing tool | | Cards are a cost-effective, simple and attractive yet extremely powerful marketing tool. Let me explain why.. | | Stickers that sell | | In addition to your letterheads, business cards and other stationery items, the sticker is another powerful promotional tool which no marketing toolbox should be without.. | | Boost sales in the new year with Christmas cards | | But as well as sending out your good wishes, post cards are a cost-effective, simple and attractive, yet extremely powerful, marketing tool which will give your Christmas sales a lively boost.. | | Christmas marketing opportunity | | Christmas is a wonderful time to start your marketing campaign so you have work to come back to in the New Year.. | | How to get more repeat business | | It has long been acknowledged that it is easier and cheaper to get more business from your existing customers than it is to get any business from somebody who has never done business with you.. | | The power of one-to-one communication | | Direct mail distribution or letterbox drops have the potential to bring in a significant number of leads making them powerful and cost effective marketing tools for your business.. | | How a communications plan can work for you | | Advertising your products or services is an effective way of getting to your customers but does it go far enough? Does it give you the best return for your dollar?.. | | Enhance your image with presentation folders | | Marketing is all about setting yourself apart from your competition and another versatile and inexpensive way to achieve this is by creating customised Presentation Folders.. | | Marketing - keep it going | | Marketing is not something that can be done once and forgotten so for a continual flow of work, it should be ongoing.. | | How to make advertising campaigns work | | Is your advertising working for you? Do you make more than you spend on your advertising? |
General Business | | How to be more productive and reduce stress | | Successful running of a small business is all about effectively managing your time even under intense pressure.. | | Know your clients and they will buy | | The art of selling a service or product surely must be the art of knowing what people want and need.. | | What makes your business unique? | | If there is nothing different or unique about you, people will only buy from you because of convenience, or price, nothing more.. | | Tax tips | | But it does not have to be a drama if you have an ongoing plan to cater for your end of year tax needs. When tax time comes around, the following tips could help you.. | | Home based business is on the move | | Government, particularly local government, is looking more closely at this sector as it becomes evident that they have a major impact on the.. | | Keeping in touch | | Knowing and keeping in touch with your clients will increase your sales, improve your business, super-charge referrals or word of mouth and give you super human strength (like Spiderman). Well maybe not the last one but it made a good headline. Please read on. |
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| What are your open hours? |
We are open Monday - Friday
(GMT +8) |
| What payment methods do you accept? |
Credit CardsAmerican Express (add 2%)
VISA
MasterCard
Bankcard
Personal / Business Cheque
(Please allow upto 7 days to clear)
Money Transfer / Wire
Cash
(Only if paying in person, do not send through mail) |
| Which is the best payment method? |
The fastest way to pay and receive your order is to pay by direct deposit or credit card over the phone. |
| How do I receive my printing? |
We will send overnight express Australia wide for FREE on all orders over $50.
Orders upto 5kg are sent by overnight courier. Orders over 5kg are sent by road (or sometimes overnight). |
| How do I place an order? |
Simply click on the  button next to the product you wish to order in the 'Products & Prices' section. If you are ordering printing that is not on the list, please just click 'Place an Order' above. |
| How do I send my artwork? |
Artwork can be uploaded as you place your order. Please be patient as large files can take some time. Files up to 1000mb are fine. |
| What payment methods do you accept? |
Credit CardsAmerican Express (add 2%)
VISA
MasterCard
Bankcard
Personal / Business Cheque
(Please allow upto 7 days to clear)
Money Transfer / Wire
Cash
(Only if paying in person, do not send through mail)
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| How & when do I pay? |
We will ask for payment after artwork has been approved. An email will be sent to you with payment options and details. |
| I don't live in Australia can you ship overseas? |
Yes, we are happy to ship anywhere in the world.
Please ask for a shipping quote. |
| How much does it cost to send 500 business cards to New Zealand? |
Approx. $15 and takes 3-4 work days. 1000 cards cost approx. $28. |
| How much does it cost to send 500 business cards to United States? |
Approx. $23 and takes 4-6 work days. 1000 cards cost approx. $44. |
| Which is the best payment method? |
The fastest way to pay and receive your order is to pay by direct deposit to our bank account using your Internet banking or credit card over the phone. |
| How do I receive my printing? |
Your order will be delivered to your door by courier. Please inform us if nobody will be available to sign for your order on arrival. |
| I want to use Adobe Photoshop, what do I need to know? |
Please read this article for more information: Creating and uploading your own artwork |
| I want to use Publisher, what do I need to know? |
Publisher is not made for commercial printing.
We accept Publisher files but please note that a minor artwork charge of $19 will be charged to resetup your artwork based on your Pub file. |
| I want to use Jasc Paint Shop Pro, what do I need to know? |
Please read this article for more information: Creating and uploading your own artwork |
| I want to use Corel Draw, what do I need to know? |
We recommend using the CorelDraw blank bleed templates in the downloads section.
Remember to use CMYK colours and export as EPS or PDF (all fonts converted to curves). |
| I want to use Illustrator, what do I need to know? |
We recommend using the Illustrator blank bleed templates in the downloads section.
Remember to use CMYK colours and export as EPS or PDF (all fonts converted to curves) |
| What is CMYK or RGB? |
CMYK stands for Cyan Magenta Yellow Black. The CMYK colour model is based on printing and ink absorbing into paper. To gain the greatest number of printable colours, from the fewest number of inks, CMYK colour printing is used. By using varying amounts of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black, a great number of colours can be printed. Most full colour printed materials, magazines, posters, packaging, are printed using just the 4 CMYK inks. Here the level of ink is measured from 0% to 100%. As an example, orange would be represented by 0% Cyan 50% Magenta 100% Yellow and 0% Black.
RGB stands for Red Green Blue and are the colours used to create colours on TV's / monitors etc. |
| 'Bleed' and why its important! |
Bleeds enable you to print right to the edge of the paper. To create your own bleed template make your work area 3mm bigger around the outside and draw a border, this is where the guillotine will chop your job.
Always force your design over the bleed area if you want to print to the edge.
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| What software should I use? |
This is up to you. We recommend using a vector based software like Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw, Quark etc. If your software can export to PDF/EPS (fonts converted to curves) or TIFF this is fine. It is recommended that you work in CMYK colours as the colours may change slightly when we convert to this. |
| What is a 'Proof'? |
A proof is a sample of what your printing will look like. Based on this you give us the go-ahead on a job. A proof is usually e-mailed to you or sent as a hard copy. |
| How do I approve a 'Proof'? |
Simply click the APPROVE button when viewing the proof you wish to approve for printing. |
| How many DPI (Dots per Inch)? |
600DPI is 600 pixels/dots per inch or approx. 236 pixels/dots per centimeter. So 236 pixels on your screen will convert to 1cm when printed. |
| What stock (/paper) do you print on? |
As we specialise in full colour printing, it is recommended to use white stocks. However this is up to you. Please request a quote if you require speciality stocks. |
| How long do I have to wait for my printing? |
Most printing takes approx. 4-6 working days. |
| Can I see a hardcopy before the print? |
Yes, we can send you a press mimic proof up to A3 size. This costs $20. You must request this, as we usually e-mail proof's. |
