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You're about to learn everything about "Custom Quotation Requirements" — without the jargon, without the fluff, and with at least one dad joke that'll make you groan. Grab your coffee. Let's go.
Key Takeaways
2 min read
- 1What you need to know before printing
- 2Common mistakes to avoid
- 3How to get the best results
Need a custom quote? Here's exactly what we need to get you accurate pricing fast.
The faster you get us the right details, the quicker we can turn around your quote. No back-and-forth emails asking for missing information.
<AcademyProTip>Copy and paste the template below into your email to support@printulu.co.za — just fill in your specific details and you'll get your quote much faster than starting from scratch.</AcademyProTip>
Here's your copy-and-paste template:
- 1\*Product Name (e.g. <a href="https://www.printulu.co.za/product/flyers" class="internal-link text-[#007756] hover:text-[#005d42] underline font-medium">Flyer</a>):
- 2\*Portrait or Landscape
- 3\*Flat Size of artwork OR just the artwork for us to check the size.
- 4\*Quantity (e.g. 100):
- 5\*Paper (e.g. 100gsm gloss):
- 6\*Size (e.g. <a href="/blog/paper-size-guide" class="internal-link text-[#007756] hover:text-[#005d42] underline font-medium">A4</a>, A5, etc):
- 7\*Colours (Full Colour / B&W)
- 8\*Refinement (e.g. Gloss Lamination on One Side):
- 9\*Finishing (e.g. straight cut, round corners):
IF BOUND PRODUCTS (Purbind Brochures): • <a href="https://www.printulu.co.za/product/brochures" class="internal-link text-[#007756] hover:text-[#005d42] underline font-medium">Brochure</a> Pages: (1 Leave = 2 pages –> e.g. 8 pages; note for saddle stitch & pur bind books only multiples of 4 are possible, for wiro books only multiples of 2) Binding (e.g. Saddle Stitch, Single Fold)
- 1Format (e.g. Landscape/Portrait):
<AcademyQuote>The more specific your brief, the more accurate your quote. Vague requests lead to pricing surprises — detailed specs lead to spot-on estimates.</AcademyQuote>
Why do we need all these details? Each specification affects your final price. Paper weight changes cost. Finishing options add time and materials. Quantities determine which printing method we'll use.
<AcademyDadJoke>Why don't printers ever get stressed about quotes? Because they always know the drill... and the cut, and the fold!</AcademyDadJoke>
Don't have artwork ready yet? No problem. Send us what you've got, even if it's rough. We can often estimate sizing and give you ballpark figures to work with.