Good print starts with a plan. This guide covers how to prepare a custom printing order, and why paper that lands in a mailbox still earns a place next to your digital channels, especially when your customers live nearby. Bring the idea; we will talk through specifics.
What printing does for your business
Printing turns your artwork, words and photographs into a physical piece using ink or toner on paper or another suitable material. A business card introduces you, a flyer explains an offer, and a postcard puts your message directly in someone’s hands. The right size, material, finish and readable design make the piece useful for its purpose.
At Ole Star Graphix, start by telling us what you want the finished piece to do. We can discuss the design, print specifications and available options with you before you place a custom order.
What to decide before you order
Artwork
Share your design file or describe what you need. Print-ready files save time.
Size
Postcards, flyers, cards and larger pieces each suit different jobs.
Paper
Weight and finish change how a piece feels and how it holds up in the hand.
Quantity
Know roughly how many you need, and who will receive them.
Deadline
Tell us the date it must be in hand so timing can be confirmed.
Proof
We discuss proofing so you can review the details before production.
Why Every Door Direct Mail still helps
USPS Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) lets a business reach homes and businesses along chosen areas without buying an individual mailing list. For a local shop, contractor, church or event, reaching the neighborhoods around you can matter more than reaching everyone.
- You select USPS carrier routes by geography, rather than building a list of individual names.
- Your message arrives as a physical piece people can hold, set on the counter or keep on the fridge.
- Paper can work alongside email, social posts and your website: the mailer introduces you, and a web address or QR code carries people online.
Why paper still matters in a digital world
People spend much of their day looking at screens. A well-made printed piece offers something different: it is tangible, easy to share and available without a battery, login or notification. A card can stay in a wallet, a menu can sit on a counter, and an invitation can be kept as a reminder.
Paper does not need to replace your digital marketing. It can introduce your business in person, communicate your brand through its feel and finish, and lead someone to your website with a clear web address or QR code. Useful information and a clear next step make printed materials worth keeping.
A print inquiry, step by step
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Describe the goal
Who is it for, what should they do, and when do you need it?
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Share artwork and specs
Size, paper, quantity and any mailing requirements you have researched.
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Review the proof discussion
Confirm details and timing before your order is made.
Planning a print project?
Let’s talk about printing and mailing specifications. Custom orders are final sale.