Common mistakes
Practical checks that help prevent avoidable delays, reprints and surprises.
Guides
The most common causes of reprints, delays, and unhappy results—and what to do instead.
2 min readOrdering before measurements are finalOrdering from approximate or preliminary measurements leads to wrong size, reprints, or unusable product.
2 min readAssuming all printers produce the same qualityPrinters differ in process, standards, and capability. Assuming parity leads to wrong expectations.
5 min readAssuming digital proofs equal final printScreen proofs are indicative, not exact. When to insist on a hard proof for color and layout.
2 min readLast-minute content changes and their impactChanging copy or art after the job is in progress causes delay and rework. How to avoid it.
2 min readIgnoring the install environmentIndoor vs outdoor, wind, sun, and surface matter. Specifying the wrong environment leads to failure.
2 min readMixing materials within one jobUsing different substrates or finishes on what should be one consistent job causes mismatch and confusion.
2 min readSkipping test prints to save timeTest prints catch problems before the full run. Skipping them to hit a date can cost reprints and delay.
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