The Benefits of Online Unfinished Sheet Printing

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How to Print Your Unfinished Sheets

How to supply your print files

Please provide your print file as a single PDF, containing all sides in the order you would like them to be printed on unfinished sheets.

The maximum file upload is 2GB. Please contact our team if your file size is larger and we'll help you get your file into the workflow.

Please ensure that all fonts are embedded into your PDF file.

SRA Sheet Sizes & Artwork Sizes

Unfinished sheets are larger than the Artwork Size because they haven't been trimmed. This extra space lets the paper pass through the printing machines smoothly, using rollers and clamps, without any risk of damaging your artwork. This is why the printable area is smaller.

Please see the table below for SRA sheet sizes and their respective artwork sizes.

SRA Sheet Size	Artwork Size
SRA1: 900mm x 640mm	878mm x 600mm
SRA2: 640mm x 450mm	600mm x 424mm
SRA3: 450mm x 320mm	428mm x 306mm

Please supply your print file in the appropriate Artwork Size with bleed areas.

SRA Sheet Sizes & A Sizes

SRA sheets are used for printing larger-sized booklets and other print materials, but when it comes to standard booklet page sizes, they are often trimmed down to fit more common formats. Here's a breakdown:

SRA Size	Artwork Size	A1	A2	A3	A4	A5
SRA1	878mm x 600mm	1	2	4	8	16
SRA2	600mm x 424mm	-	1	2	4	8
SRA3	428mm x 306mm	-	-	1	2	4

SRA1: Can produce 1 A1, 2 A2, 4 A3, 8 A4, or 16 A5 pages.

SRA2: Can produce 1 A2, 2 A3, 4 A4, or 8 A5 pages.

SRA3: Can produce 1 A3, 2 A4, or 4 A5 pages.

Colour

For best results, we recommend creating your artwork in CMYK Colour with 300dpi image resolution. Please be aware that uploaded RGB files will be converted to CMYK by our system, which may change some colours.

Black text should be set up with 100% black only to achieve the clearest printed text.

If you are printing in greyscale, please set your artwork to greyscale prior to upload.

Bleed

We ask for a 3mm bleed and a 3mm quiet area on all artwork. Please do not add any important content within this area.

Lamination

We can provide lamination for posters as long as the paper weight is 170gsm or higher. Paper lighter than 170gsm will curl if we try to laminate it.

Completing your order

Please ensure that you upload artwork in the correct size and with the correct number of sides before completing your order.

A Real Unfinished Sheet Printing Company

We created YouLovePrint to make professional unfinished sheet printing available to everyone online. As part of the PurePrint Group, we print everything ourselves in the UK on industry leading printing machines. Our team of print experts are committed to achieving the print quality that your unfinished sheets deserve.

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Unfinished Sheet Printing FAQ

What SRA sheet size should I select to print my booklets or posters?

It depends on the finished A size of your booklets or posters and how many pages you want to print.
SRA1: Can produce 1 A1, 2 A2, 4 A3, 8 A4, or 16 A5 pages.
SRA2: Can produce 1 A2, 2 A3, 4 A4, or 8 A5 pages.
SRA3: Can produce 1 A3, 2 A4, or 4 A5 pages.

Should I upload single pages or full spreads?

Please provide your print file as a single PDF in the correct Artwork Size, containing all sides in the order you would like them to be printed on unfinished sheets. For example; if you have a SRA2 sheet with 4 A4 page designs on each side, you will need to ensure that each side of your artwork is correct for when it is trimmed.

What printing machine will my unfinished sheets be produced on?

For small runs, we tend to print your unfinished sheets on HP Indigos for offset digital printing and for larger runs of 1,000+ copies, we use Heidelberg Speedmasters for offset litho printing. For more information, please see our plant list.

Will my posters be on eco friendly FSC® paper?

Yes. All our papers are FSC® certified, Pureprint Group is a CarbonNeutral® company and ISO 14001 Environmental Management certified. For more information, please see our sustainability accreditations.

Do I have to pay before I can upload my print files?

Nope. You can enjoy full use of our web-to-print platform and customer services without paying a penny. You only pay when you’re absolutely ready to print..

Which file types can I upload?

Our web-to-print system accepts PDF files. For the best results, we recommend CMYK colour artwork with a 300dpi resolution. The maximum file upload is 2GB. Please contact our team if your file size is larger and we'll help you get your file into the workflow. Please ensure that fonts are embedded in your PDF. And please thoroughly check your digital proofs prior to printing.

Do you offer artwork print file templates?

Yes, please speak to our customer services team and they will be happy to supply a PDF or InDesign template for your chosen product.

Can I preview my artwork before it goes to print?

Yes. Once you upload your artwork files, our online printing system has a proofing feature to help you check your proofs, flag any issues and ask our customer service team any questions you may have before you send your job into production.

Will you charge VAT on my printed products?

Yes. Unfinished sheets are not exempt from VAT.

Benefits of Ordering with YouLovePrint

Quality assurance
We only use the best printing technology, top of the range equipment with commercial grade paper to bring you high quality, premium print.

VAT
Many products such as booklets, flyers and leaflets are not subject to VAT. Although, some items including posters and postcards are. We will calculate this for you at the checkout.

Combined delivery
If you add multiple print jobs to a single order, we’ll combine your shipping costs. Click the Add to Cart button to view the total price, including delivery.

Free samples
If you’d like to see examples of our high quality printing, email us with your address and the printed items that you would like to receive.

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SRA2 Unfinished Sheet Printing Services

SRA1 Unfinished Sheet Printing Services

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Our SRA1 unfinished sheet printing service is perfect for those with in-house finishing capabilities. Each SRA1 sheet can produce 1 A3, 2 A4, or 4 A5 pages. Delivered straight off the press, these sheets are not laminated, trimmed, folded, or bound, giving you full control over the final product. Whether you need to trim, die cut, fold, foil, or laminate, these unfinished sheets offer a flexible and cost-effective printing solution. Tailor your projects to your exact specifications and streamline your production process with our high-quality SRA1 printing. More unfinished sheet sizes: SRA2, SRA3

The Benefits of Online Unfinished Sheet Printing

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