Our Services
Order Process
Whilst liaising with Technical Print Services, you will follow a quick and simple process; from initially sending over your desired artwork, through editing and approval, to finally printing, quality control and dispatch.
We guarantee that you will be completely satisfied about how your final product will look.
Step 1 - Artwork Approval
Once you have sent us your desired branding, our Graphic Designer will digitally add this to the product and send you an Artwork Approval Form (Below). If you are uncertain of how your artwork will look, this free service can help put your mind at ease.
Although it would be great for all artwork to be sent in Vector Format (AI, EPS or PDF) and fonts converted to outlines, here at Technical Print Services we understand that not everyone has their own design software. If you are unable to supply your artwork in this format, please don't worry as we can help you with any problems you may have.
Step 2 - Production & Quality Control
If you like the digital representation we have created for you and have given us the go ahead, we will allocate your order to a machine and an operator as well as allocate a printing date, usually within 3-5 working days.
Next, we will prepare your artwork to be printed. This includes everything from unpacking, photopolymer plate creation and preparing the product.
To ensure that we achieve the highest printing standards, we perform frequent quality control checks (below). This involves analysing all products to ensure print consistency throughout the order. Should we see any irregularities, we will address any issue immediately and take appropriate action.
We also perform an adhesion test to check that the print does not rub off easily. If it does, we will cure the product artwork in our specialist tunnel dryer.
If you have several orders with us at Technical Print Services, we will keep you regularly informed about them all via our order update sheet. This allows you to view each order status from artwork approval through to a final dispatch date.
Customers may also keep any product stock with us that is controlled via our automatic monitoring system. For further information about product storage please call us directly on 01709 877 913.
Step 3 - Job Completion & Dispatch
After printing, we will prepare your products for dispatch, carefully packing your order and organising it for delivery.
Upon collection from our dedicated next day courier, our art-worker will send you a job completion sheet (above) with details about your printed products, a photo of your printed product and a consignment number (if applicable) so you can track your order during transit.
Free Sampling Service
Here at Technical Print Services we offer all of our customers a free of charge sampling service. This process allows you to physically see a finalised printed product and is an excellent way to get an insight into how we work.
For our sampling services please follow the simple steps below:
Step 1
Fill out our sample form (Available Here) and send your products to:
Technical Print Services
Unit 12 Century Network Park
Dearne Lane
Manvers
Rotherham
S63 5DE
Step 2
Send your artwork file to: artwork@technicalprintservices.co.uk
Although it would be great for all artwork to be sent in Vector Format (AI, EPS or PDF) and fonts converted to outlines, we understand that not everyone has their own design software.
If you are unable to supply your artwork in this format, please do not worry as we can help you with any problems you may have free of charge. Please just let us know in your email.
Step 3
Once we have recieved your product and supplied artwork, we will send you a digital representation of your product for your approval.
Step 4
Upon recieveing your approval, we will proceed with printing. Quality is monitored at frequent intervals through printing and packaging.
Once complete, we will send your samples back using our next day courier. In addition we will send you a job completion form that demonstrates the final printed product.
Step 5
Once you have recieved your samples we will give you a call to discuss any further requirements you may have.
Printing Methods
Technical Print Services is dedicated to various printing techniques, particularly specialising in four colour pad, rotary, digital and flatbed screen printing as well as hot foiling. Our dedicated and highly trained staff work together to ensure all products are printed to the highest standards.
Pad Printing
Pad Printing is a process that transfers a 2D image onto a 3D object. This process is carried out by transferring your artwork from a photopolymer plate via a silicone pad.
First, a plate is exposed under a UV light with a film positive of your company logo. This chemically etches the image into the plate. Afterwards, the silicone pad is pressed on to the etched plate and then onto the product. Due to the unique properties of the silicone pad, it is able to capture the image and transfer it on to a variety of surfaces.
This printing method is commonly used on complex products such as those in the medical, automotive, promotional and electrical industries.
View Our Pad Printing Video Principles of Pad PrintingHot Foiling
Hot foiling is the process of transferring foil onto a product, leaving an elegant design. The process involves a dye cut of a logo that is mounted and heated to a very high temperature.
The foil is then placed above the product and the dye is stamped down, leaving the imprinted logo. The environmentally friendly process has proven very popular for its aesthetic qualities.
This printing method works particularly well on leather or raised flat surfaces.
Screen Printing
Known as one of the earliest methods of printing, this technique is particularly effective for large artwork designs that are not suitable for pad printing. The image is transferred onto a light sensitive film to be used as a stencil, enabling the design to be transferred onto the product.
This method of printing is great for items such as leather diaries.
View Our Screen Printing Video Principles of Screen PrintingRotarty Screen & Pad Printing
The Rotary Printing technique is used when a product is cylindrical. This process is commonly used for items such as drinking glasses, mugs and pens where a print can be applied almost completely around the product.
View Our Rotary Printing VideoDigital Printing
In this method, an image is sent directly to a printer using digital files such as a PDF or JPEG. This process eliminates the need for a photopolymer plate which is used in offset printing.
As a result, Digital Printing has helped reduce turnaround times and has enabled printing on demand where requests can be made for as little as one product.
This process is commonly used on plastics such as mobile phone cases.
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Technical Print Services is a company dedicated to various print techniques, particularly specialising in Pad, Rotary, Screen and Digital Printing as well as Hot Foiling.
