10 Smart Ways to Save Money on Printing

Printing costs can quickly add up, whether for personal or business needs. The good news? You don’t have to sacrifice quality or convenience to keep your budget in check. With a few smart strategies, you can reduce your printing expenses without cutting corners.

Whether you’re looking to save money right now or planning for future projects, check out these 10 money-saving tips to help you make the most of your print budget.

1. Free artwork templates

If you need to get things printed quickly or don’t have the resources for a graphic designer, we have plenty of free artwork templates available for a number of our products, including Greeting Cards, Large Format prints such as Posters and Wedding Stationery too.

Additionally, you can make use of free design templates on Canva, a user-friendly design tool that’s perfect for creating professional-looking prints. Canva offers a wide variety of drag-and-drop templates to help you get the job done quickly and easily.

For a deeper dive into Canva’s features and tips for maximising its potential, check out our wedding Canva tips here.

2. Earn rewards as you shop

Did you know you can gain rewards every time you shop with us? Our Printed Points system means you earn points every time you make a full-price order, whatever you buy. You can save yours up and use them for free print, or exchange them for vouchers at Amazon.

Creating an account with us takes less than five minutes and then you can start saving up those precious points instantly!

3. Order in bulk

Think about all the print you might need as a business over the next few months to a year. While it might seem counterintuitive, it actually makes more sense to order it all in one go if you can, because ordering more at once will lower the unit cost of each product.

4. Save on delivery

Did you know that you can add up to 10 print jobs to your basket and only pay one delivery cost? A super simple way to make a saving. We also offer a variety of delivery options to suit your budget, including tracked delivery options.

5. Tackle the fade with sturdy print choices

Another way to save money on any print is to make it reusable. Luckily, we offer plenty of sturdy print solutions. For future sales and promotions, Roller Banners, A-boards and Reusable Vinyl easily go up and down and can last you years if you take care of them.

7. Save with our Versions service

If you’ve never used our Version printing service, well then where have you been? This service is perfect when you’re looking to order multiple products of the same specification and is available on some of our most popular products including Business Cards and Stickers. Why not give it a go?

8. Social Media Competitions

We love a good competition, and each month you have the chance to win credit to spend on our site. Oh, and did we mention how easy it is? All you have to do is tag us on Instagram @printedcom and we select a lucky winner each month to win £50 in credit! Follow us on Instagram.

9. Budget-friendly paper stocks

There are plenty of paper stocks that will make your designs stand out without breaking the bank. Papers such as Silk and Uncoated are great all-rounders, with weights ranging all the way from razor-thin to thick and sturdy. No matter your project, these are the best paper choices to make a saving. 

10. Referral Scheme

For every new customer you refer to Printed.com, you’ll earn £10 in Printed Points and we’ll give them 15% off their first order. It’s a great way to earn money off your print but it doesn’t stop there – you’ll earn extra rewards when they continue to shop with us. Find out more about our Referral Scheme here.

So there you have it…our top 10 ways to save. Make sure you don’t miss out!