Before you buy

Shopping with Pixartprinting

Choosing the right product type

The catalogue spans print, packaging and promotional items, so start with the end use. Business cards, leaflets and stationery suit everyday marketing, while posters, banners and roller banners work better for events and in-store displays. Labels and stickers cover product labelling, and bags, boxes and envelopes cover dispatch and retail packaging.

Checking your artwork before ordering

The site provides a template and instructions for setting up print-ready files, and it offers a free online design editor if you would rather build a design on screen. Previews are available as 2D views for most products and 3D views on some. For multi-page products such as books and magazines, a page-through preview lets you check each page. The system also applies automatic fixes to bleeds, scaling and orientation and flags proximity to the trim line and page-count errors, but a quick check of your own file still saves reprints.

Packaging for dispatch

For shipping, mailing boxes and shippers suit heavier or bulkier goods, while crash lock and locking-tab mailers suit faster packing. Plastic mailing bags work for lightweight soft goods, and rigid cardboard envelopes protect documents and flat items. Pixartprinting describes its shipping packaging as available from a single copy, which can help small sellers test a design without committing to a large run.

Compare before committing

Because the catalogue is so large, compare the configuration options such as paper stock, finish and quantity before you place an order. Check the quote shown at each step so you know the full cost before paying.