Production Planning
Plan Your Printing Deadline with Confidence
Review how production days are counted for same-business-day, next-business-day and multi-day printing schedules. Turnaround begins
only after the order, artwork, payment and required approvals are complete.
Production Time at a Glance
Understand Your Estimated Printing Schedule
Turnaround covers production after the order is fully ready. It does not include design, corrections, proof review or fulfillment
transit.
Production Time Only
The published schedule covers manufacturing after the order is ready.
Complete Files Required
Print-ready artwork or an approved design must be received.
Business Days
Weekends and observed holidays are not counted as production days.
Shipping Is Separate
Carrier transit begins only after production has been completed.
Daily Production Cutoff & Time Table
Complete Orders Before Noon Eastern
The cutoff and turnaround timetable work together, but are displayed in separate boxes for easier reading.
Daily Production Cutoff
Complete Orders by 12:00 PM Eastern
The order, print-ready artwork, required payment and proof approval must all be complete before noon Eastern for that business day
to count.
12:00 PMEastern Time
Completed before cutoff: The selected turnaround schedule may begin that business day.
Completed after cutoff: Production generally begins on the next eligible business day.
When the Production Clock Starts
All Order Requirements Must Be Complete
Production Begins After We Receive
Completed Order: Product, quantity, size, paper and finishing selections are confirmed.
Print-Ready Artwork: Files are suitable for production, or the requested design is approved.
Required Payment: Payment or required deposit has been received.
Proof Approval: When a proof is provided, approval has been received.
Available Production Speeds
Choose a Schedule That Matches Your Deadline
Availability varies by product, quantity, material, finishing and production capacity.
Fastest
Same Business Day
Limited products and quantities only. Complete artwork must be received before the cutoff and may require confirmation.
1 Day
Next Business Day
Production is completed by the end of the following eligible business day when all requirements are received on time.
2 Days
Next + 1 Business Day
The first and second eligible business days are counted after the order is ready.
Standard
2–4 Business Days
A common schedule for many standard quick and short-run printing products.
Extended
5–7 Business Days
Often applies to products, quantities or finishing processes requiring additional manufacturing time.
Specialty
8–10 Business Days
Common for selected bulk, specialty, outsourced or more complex production processes.
What Can Affect Turnaround?
Avoid Common Causes of Production Delay
Artwork and Approval Delays
Text, color, size or layout revisions can restart the proof and approval process.
Production remains on hold until required proof approval is received.
Missing bleed, low resolution, missing fonts or incorrect sizing may require correction.
Product and Scheduling Factors
Special paper, substrates, coatings and finishing may need additional time.
Higher-volume orders may require a longer production schedule.
Weekends and observed holidays are not counted as production business days.
Use the Print File Checklist Before Ordering
Preparing files with correct size, bleed, safety margin, resolution and fonts helps reduce avoidable production delays. Review the Print File Checklist.
Production Versus Fulfillment
Add Pickup, Delivery or Shipping Time Separately
Production Turnaround
The time used to manufacture the printed order after it is fully ready.
Begins after daily cutoff rules are applied.
Counts eligible production business days.
Excludes design, proof review and shipping transit.
Pickup, Delivery or Shipping
The time required to transfer the completed order to the customer.
Pickup is available after the order-ready notification.
Eligible local delivery occurs during regular business hours.
Nationwide shipping time varies by destination and service level.
Review Pickup, Delivery & Shipping Guidelines
Frequently Asked Questions
Turnaround Planning Questions
When does production turnaround begin?
It begins only after the order details, print-ready artwork, required payment and proof approval are complete.
Does turnaround include shipping?
No. Production turnaround and fulfillment transit are separate. Add pickup, local-delivery or carrier-shipping time after production.
Are weekends counted?
No. Saturday, Sunday and observed holidays are not counted as production business days.
What happens after the 12:00 PM cutoff?
Complete orders received after noon Eastern generally begin processing on the next eligible business day.
Is same-day production guaranteed?
No. Same-business-day production is limited to eligible products, quantities and print-ready artwork, and may require confirmation.
What should I do with a firm event deadline?
Contact our team before ordering so production and fulfillment requirements can be reviewed together.
Working With a Firm Deadline?
Confirm the Schedule Before Ordering
Contact our team before placing the order when you have a required event, mailing or in-hand date.
