Ordering custom printing products should be smooth, efficient, and cost-effective. At Chinaprinting4u, we simplify the process with a clear and structured 5-step order guide. Whether you’re printing books, catalogs and other marketing materials, calendars, notebooks, card deck, or packaging, following these steps will ensure a successful printing experience, saving you both time and cost.
Step 1: Request A Quote
The first step is to request a quote for your printing project. To give you the most accurate pricing and lead time, we’ll need specific details about your product. Below is what to prepare:
Book & Marketing Printing Product Specifications
When preparing to print books or marketing materials, it’s essential to clearly define your specifications. These details help ensure a smooth production process and accurate cost estimation. Below are the key specifications to consider:
Size: Choose the final trim size of your printed product. Common sizes include 5.5″ x 8.5″, 6″ x 9″, 8.5” x 11”, or any custom dimension based on your design and functional needs.
Page Count: Remember that two printed pages equal one sheet of paper. Be sure to include both interior pages and cover pages in your total page count.
Binding: Select the binding style that best suits your product:
Or other custom binding solutions
Paper Preference: Specify the type and weight of paper for both cover and interior:
Coated Paper (Glossy or Matte Art Paper)
C1S (Coated One Side)
Recycled Paper
Textured or Specialty Papers
Quantity: Indicate how many copies you plan to order. Higher quantities may reduce unit pricing.
Ink Color: Choose between: Full Color (CMYK), Black & White, Spot Color or Pantone (optional for brand consistency)
Finishes: Add optional finishes to elevate your product’s appearance:
Lamination: Glossy, Matte, or Soft-Touch
Foil Stamping: Gold, Silver, or Custom Colors
Ribbon Bookmark, Belly Band, Dust Jacket, etc.
Once we receive these specifications, our team will send you a free custom quote within 1–2 hours.
Card Deck & Board Game Printing Specifications
If you’re printing a card game or board game, be sure to provide the following details for accurate production:
Number of Cards: State the total number of cards in the deck (e.g., 54, 72, 100+ cards).
Card Size: Standard card sizes include poker size (2.5″ x 3.5″), bridge size, square cards, or custom dimensions.
Cardstock Preference: Choose from durable and coated stocks ideal for shuffling, handling, and long-term use.
Ink Color: Full CMYK or Black & White printing, depending on your design and content.
Quantity: Specify your order volume. Bulk orders may offer better per-unit pricing.
Packaging Options: Choose from:
Custom Retail Packaging
Finishes: Enhance your game components with:
Lamination (Glossy, Matte, Soft-Touch)
Foil Stamping
Spot UV
Other Add-ons: We also offer accessories like:
Tokens or Custom Inserts
Packaging Products Specifications
For custom packaging products such as boxes or bags, here are the required details:
Box or Bag Style: Indicate the packaging structure:
Rigid Box (Lid & Base, Magnetic Closure)
Size: Provide the final dimensions (L x W x H) in cm or inches.
Material Preference: Common choices include:
C1S/C2S Cardboard
Corrugated Cardboard
Kraft Paper
Specialty Paper
Recycled or FSC-Certified Materials
Quantity: Minimum order quantity applies—bulk orders result in lower unit pricing.
Ink Color: CMYK for full-color designs or Pantone colors for accurate brand matching.
Finishes
Lamination (Glossy, Matte, Soft-Touch)
Foil Stamping
Spot UV
Emboss/Deboss
Die-Cutting
Window Patching
Providing these specs ensures accurate production, smooth communication, and timely delivery. If you’re unsure about any part, our team is ready to assist with expert guidance and custom templates.
Step 2: Send Artwork
Once you’re satisfied with the quote, the next step is to submit your print files for production.
📤 Submit Your Print-Ready File
You can send us your files via: email Quote@chinaprinting4u.com, Google Drive, WeTransfer, Dropbox. Please ensure your files are print-ready before submission to avoid delays.
✅ Print-Ready File Specifications
To ensure high-quality output, follow these specifications:
Bleed: 3mm on all sides (for most printing projects)
Resolution: Minimum 300 dpi (dots per inch)
Color Mode: CMYK (not RGB)
File Format: High-resolution PDF (preferred for best compatibility and layout integrity)
🔍 File Review
Once we receive your files, our pre-press team will carefully check the following:
Proper bleed setup
Image resolution
CMYK color mode
Font embedding and layout
Margins and safe zones
If we identify any issues, we’ll promptly send you feedback and correction guidelines to help you fix them before moving forward.
✔️ Final Artwork Approval
After you’ve made the necessary adjustments (if any), please send your final approved file. Once approved, we’ll move to the proofing stage to begin your printing project.
If you need help preparing your file, feel free to request a custom template or speak with our printing specialists.
Setp 3: Pay Deposit and Proofing
To begin production, a deposit is required.
Deposit Payment: Typically 30–50% of the total cost, depending on your order scales.
Digital Proofing: We create a sample proof using high-resolution digital printing. You can check the layout, color, and quality before full production.
Step 4: Mass Printing
Once the proof is approved and the artwork finalized, we move to mass production. Our offset machines are operated by experienced technicians to ensure high-quality, consistent results throughout the run.
Step 5: Shipping
After printing is complete:
Final Payment
Pay the remaining balance before dispatch.
Shipping Arranged
We offer multiple international shipping options: air freight, sea freight, or express courier (DHL, FedEx, UPS)—you choose based on your timeline and budget.
Talk to Us
Need help? Don’t hesitate to reach out. Our team of printing experts is here to guide you at every stage—from concept to delivery. Whether you’re a first-time self-publisher, a brand needing packaging, or a designer seeking perfection, Chinaprinting4u is your trusted partner in professional printing.
📧 Contact us now to start your custom printing project!
Order Procedures (about Printing Steps)
Buyer send inquiry to us with sufficient details like size,paper stock,pages,binding way,printing color, quantity, surface finish, the more we know about your requests the more detailed quotation you’ll get. (If you can send artwork to us then better to make accurate quotes), after get your book printingrequests in details, we will make sure send you competitive quotes in 24 hours.
Once you confirm price, please send you artwork/design/image via our ftp, dropbox, wetransfer,or via email if file is small. Our preferred file format is a print ready PDF file and Adobe Indesign.
After you paid half in advance and get your artwork then factory make proof freely sent via DHL freely for confirmation. (Before payment our sales will send you Proforma Invoice(P/I)with our payment account. Our payment way is bank transfer/western union. Online payment way like paypal is also accepted for small amount. Our payment mode is 100% advance payment for less than 2000usd. If over than 2000usd then 50% in advance rest paid before shipment.)
After we get confirmation of book printing proof,we start to arrange mass production. For urgent order we will speed up production to let you get products on schedule time. If you have any changes during press already started, please inform us via phone or email in time, Since the mass production will be finish fast as per your previous confirmation completely.
After mass production finished, we will send clear pictures for you confirmation then you pay balance. Only when all the money reached our bank account we will arrange shipment for you at once.(Payment Receipt is welcomed to show us if you have)
About shipping service we usually use sea, air or express. For custom clearance we will offer necessary documents for free together with products. Different country has different policy. You’d better check the local custom what documents we need offer. We will do as per your instructions completely. For delivery our logistics department will track for you everyday. If anything happen we will email you or phone you if urgent. So you can rest assure to buy here we will in charge of everything for you.
Order Advantages (about Printing Service )
1: Advanced machines
Our factory equipped with Heidelberg , Komori Lithron , Roland ,CTP prepress system, and completed range of post-press machines,such as lamination machine,UV coatingmachine,automatic fold machine,automatic diecut machine, automatic hotstamping machine,automatic box glue machine,automatic glue binding/sewing binding/saddle stitch machine,shrinkwrap machine All those advanced machines can guarantee to offer high quality printing company.
2: Prompt response
We have more than 40 sales people that will make sure you can get our reply within 1-2hours.The sales have rich experience on printing, will try our best to give you best printing company solutions on time after get your email.
3: Price lowest
The price will be guarantee is most honestly and cheapest among this printing industry. There is no any hidden cost. We will make a invoice mark all details for you reference before payment. All price are listed in invoice clearly.
4: Quality guarantee
To printing a book looks like a easy job but a perfect quality book it have better looking better binding, also keep much longer time. We never choose poor quality material, all the raw materials are supplied by the best suppliers. Low carbon green! And our advanced printing machines will make sure the color is best and correct as per your artwork. We guarantee if happen any quality problem we promise refund you money or do freely printing.
5: Package details
With many years export printings experience, this part we will control very well for every client,make sure without any damage. The inside with waterproof plastic bag + 5AA strong carton + green wooden pallet + plastic belt wrapped outside. We can also do as per clients’ request.
6: Delivery service fast and stable
Every time we will do a free sample and ship via DHL for confirmation firstly before mass production. While for mass production will choose ship via sea. We have long term cooperate sea ship company to help you to do everything well. You can also choose yourself ship agent when goods reach to your seaport. All in all this part we will not earn you any and make sure price is honestly and frankly.To Australia usually takes 15-18days via sea, to USA,Canada and European countries usually takes 20-30days via sea.To African or other countries usually takes 30days. Pls inquiry us for more details.
7: After sale service
The target is to build long term business with every client. Our sales will control whole procedure well until this products to your book. We need guarantee you can get our book happily and satisfaction. Our sales will follow you often after you get our printings.
Our professional skills will make sure you get best quality printing company here! Donot hesitate to send us an email on quote@chinaprinting4u.com . We’ll reply you at soonest time.
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