Dispatch
What, Why & How?
Same Day Printing offers a variety of fast printing options
to help you balance deadlines and budget. Available turnarounds may vary by printed product line.
Which Service Aligns with Your Project's Needs?
Same Day Dispatch Service +40%
Pay & supply press-ready art by 10am for pickup/dispatch by 4pm Mon-Fri.
Post-10am orders dispatched next day. Need it faster? See Emergency Printing Service.
Example: Confirmed payment & press-ready art by 10am Monday, Dispatch by 3pm Monday. If you're confirmed payment & press-ready artwork is not received by 10am your order may not be processed and ready the same day. You will need to call us to see if we an help you make it happen.
Next Business Day Dispatch Service +25%
Pay & supply press-ready art by 10am Mon-Fri for pickup/dispatch by 4pm the next business day. Post-10am orders or delays in artwork will affect dispatch.
Example: In by 10am Monday/ Dispatch by 4pm Tuesday. In by 10:05am Monday/ Dispatch by 1pm Wednesday.
2 Business Day Dispatch Service* +12.5%
Pay & supply press-ready art by 12pm Mon-Fri for pickup/dispatch by 1pm in 2 business days. Post-12pm orders or delays in artwork will affect dispatch.
Example: In by 12pm Monday / Dispatch by 4pm Wednesday. In by 10:05am Monday/ Dispatch by 4pm Thursday.
4 Business Day Dispatch Service* (Standard)
Pay & supply press-ready art by 10am Mon-Fri for pickup/dispatch by 4pm in 4 business days. Post-10am orders or delays in artwork will affect dispatch.
Example: In by 2pm Monday / Dispatch by 4pm the following Friday. In by 12:05pm Monday / Dispatch by 4pm the following Monday.
7 Business Days Dispatch Service* - save 10%
Example: In by 2pm Monday / Dispatch by 4pm the following Wednesday. In by 10:05am Monday / Dispatch by 4pm the following Thursday
Emergency Printing Service
If you need your job printed faster than the Same Day service allows, we do have emergency printing services. To enquire, please email your requirements and files to helpme@samedayprinting.com.au with "Emergency Service" in your subject line.
A Visual Guide to Dispatch Times
Ensure your urgent business cards, postcards, marketing cards, stickers, flyers, greeting & specialty cards, booklets, books, retractable banners, promotional stickers, product labels, posters, outdoor banners, t-shirts, caps, aprons, shelf wobblers, bottle necker, door hangers and much more, are printed quickly and accurately in high resolution, on premium quality stock, and dispatched on time with the Same Day Printing team.
Example: If you placed your order on a Monday.
Before cut-off
If you have settled your payment and artwork approval by 10am your timeline is:
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Past cut-off
If you have settled your payment and artwork approval after 10am your timeline is:
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Critical Guidelines:
Cut-Off Times:
All services (except emergency printing) adhere to a strict 10am cut-off. For your order to enter production, two conditions must be met by this deadline:
- Full payment confirmation.
- Upload and sign-off of 100% press-ready artwork.
Artwork Assistance:
If your artwork requires tweaks or isn't press-ready, the chosen turnaround begins once it's approved. Keep in mind this might lead to a delay. In such cases, you can opt for a later dispatch date or consider upgrading to a faster service.
Ordering Multiple Items:
If you purchase various printed products in one transaction, dispatch will align with the item having the longest turnaround. For swifter delivery of certain items, place them as individual orders or contact us asap if you need part of our order sooner, happy to see if we can help, additional delivery charges will apply.
Timing Excludes Delivery:
Dispatch time marks the completion and packaging of your prints, prepped for sending. We provide various pickup and delivery options. From Uber and Same Day Couriers in Melbourne and Geelong to Next Business Day and Road Express for other regions. Remember, delivery time isn't in our control once the order is out of our premises. Always plan for potential transit delays.
Exceptions & Quality Promise:
While we strive to say "yes" to every request, there may be times when we need to decline orders received before the cut-off times due to technical challenges in producing a job on time or reaching our daily capacity.
Our top priority is always quality and timely dispatch for every order we accept. If, for any reason, we’re unable to take on a job, task, or project, we’ll be transparent and let you know upfront.
Ultimately, our goal is to work together and ensure we meet your needs without ever leaving you in a difficult spot, delivering on our promises every time.
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