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Print services

While we don’t print materials on site, we can offer an end-to-end design and print service, meaning you don’t have to worry about liaising with multiple suppliers.


We’ve got decades of experience in creating designs especially for printed output. We work with local printers who we know and trust to deliver high quality materials, and we can also guarantee great value for money as well as a simple and straightforward process.

Take a look at our frequently asked questions for more information, or get in touch for an informal chat.


FAQs

I've never had anything professionally printed before: how do I know what to ask for?

The good news is, we do this all the time. We can show you samples of paper and card and advise you on the best size, thickness and finish to meet your needs. We’ll also recommend any binding or finishing that we think will suit your finished product. If we need anything from you we’ll be really clear about what’s required, so the whole process is as smooth as possible.

If it’s a relatively small print run, we may recommend using digital printing (this usually works out cheaper too), and for larger jobs we’ll usually advise the more traditional litho method.

Do you print in-house?

No, we outsource printing to a few carefully chosen (mostly local) companies. We have long-term relationships with our printing partners, allowing us to ensure high-quality printing and negotiate the best prices.

What is ethical printing?
The social and environmental impacts of printing and paper production matter to us. We aim to source printing locally, and never from outside the UK. We encourage the use of recycled or Forest Stewardship Council certified paper. Our litho printing suppliers use vegetable-based biodegradable inks.

How much does printing cost?

Every item is different. We always supply a written quote, giving you prices for different quantities and formats. We can usually give you an idea of cost over the phone, to help you plan your project. And because we only work with third sector clients, we make sure our services are great value for money.

How long does it take?

We can deliver short print runs within a few days of you approving the design work. Longer runs of thousands take a week or two, but we can often supply some copies before the main delivery. More complex items (like books) can take significantly longer. Let us know your timescales as soon as possible so we can schedule the design and print work to meet your deadline.

What happens if there's a mistake?

If the mistake is ours or the printer’s, the buck stops with us. Depending on the severity, we’ll either reprint the job at no cost to you, or negotiate a discount as compensation. If the mistake is yours, we’ll do our very best to put it right, for example by getting a reprint at reduced cost.

Can I use my usual print company instead of yours?

Yes, of course. We’ll supply the design files to your printer’s specifications, but you’ll have to manage the job and be responsible for quality control. If your printer makes a mistake, we can’t take responsibility for it.

Do you print pop-up banners and exhibition graphics?
Yes, we supply banners and display items of all types. We can also reuse your old banner to save money and waste, replacing the graphics but keeping the existing mechanism.

What is VAT zero-rating, and does it apply to me?

Many printed items are VAT zero-rated, meaning we don’t have to charge you VAT. If we handle both the design and print work on a zero-rated item, we’ll zero-rate our design as well, saving you money if you print with us.

Can you print my logo on a bit of fruit?

Yes, solid fruit and vegetables (eg apples or pumpkins) can be printed on using edible ink. Soft fruit is tricky, though, so you’ll have to rethink that branded raspberries idea.

I have an event, can you deliver to the venue?

Yes. We’ll deliver your items to as many different locations as you like, as long as we get advance notice.

Do you offer fulfilment?

Yes, not only the warm glow of working with a local, ethical co-operative, but also the print trade meaning of ‘fulfilment’: packing and posting individual publications to people on your mailing list.


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E: info@graphics.coop
T: 0131 464 0067

Graphics Co-op Ltd
Regus Express
Fleming House
30 Kinnaird Park
Edinburgh
EH15 3RD
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Fleming House, Fort Kinnaird Retail Park, Edinburgh EH15 3RD

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Client feedback

Nourish Scotland

Working with graphics.coop is stress free — I highly recommend them to anyone.

Matilda Scharsach, Communications Manager

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Matilda Scharsach, Communications Manager

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Working with graphics.coop is stress free — I highly recommend them to anyone.
https://graphics.coop/testimonials/nourish-scotland/

Apex Scotland

graphics.coop more than met our expectations of service delivery and we would certainly recommend them as a company.

Lynn Hannah

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Lynn Hannah

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graphics.coop more than met our expectations of service delivery and we would certainly recommend them as a company.
https://graphics.coop/testimonials/apex-scotland/

Cedar Project

graphics.coop staff are helpful, efficient and incredibly good at what they do.

Orlaith McAree, National Development Worker

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Orlaith McAree, National Development Worker

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graphics.coop staff are helpful, efficient and incredibly good at what they do.
https://graphics.coop/testimonials/cedar/

Voluntary Health Scotland

Working with graphics.coop has been a really good decision for VHS and we have recommended them time and again to other organisations in the third sector.

Claire Stevens, Voluntary Health Scotland

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Claire Stevens, Voluntary Health Scotland

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Working with graphics.coop has been a really good decision for VHS and we have recommended them time and again to other organisations in the third sector.
https://graphics.coop/testimonials/voluntary-health-scotland/

Scottish Rural Action

graphics.coop's work has always been of the highest quality, turned round quickly, and with a clear understanding of the brief and real creative flair. They're lovely people to work with!

Norman MacAskill, Director

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Norman MacAskill, Director

graphics.coop's work has always been of the highest quality, turned round quickly, and with a clear understanding of the brief and real creative flair. They're lovely people to work with!
https://graphics.coop/testimonials/scottish-rural-action-and-care-farming-scotland/

Social Research Association

We use @graphicscoop for most of our design work, but realised we've never thanked them, for being reliable, quick and sensibly priced!

via Twitter @TheSRAOrg

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via Twitter @TheSRAOrg

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We use @graphicscoop for most of our design work, but realised we've never thanked them, for being reliable, quick and sensibly priced!
https://graphics.coop/testimonials/social-research-association/

Low Energy Apartment Futures project, Changeworks

graphics.coop were brilliant to work with — we are really pleased with the end result. Definitely recommend!

Tessa Clark

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Tessa Clark

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graphics.coop were brilliant to work with — we are really pleased with the end result. Definitely recommend!
https://graphics.coop/testimonials/low-energy-apartment-futures-project-changeworks/
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E: info@graphics.coop T: 0131 464 0067

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Major announcement time – we’ve branched into two new companies!

After months of planning, our web and print teams have set up afresh so that each can concentrate on what it does best.

Our web team, Laura, Chris and Robert, are now Form & Function Digital Co-op based in Leith:

Form & Function Digital Co-op
Davidson House
57 Queen Charlotte Street
Edinburgh EH6 7EY
0131 510 8735

general email: hello@formandfunction.coop

twitter: @FaF_Digital

Design and print continues under the graphics.coop brand with Ross and Steve from our new office at Fort Kinnaird:

Graphics Co-op Ltd
Regus Express
Fleming House
30 Kinnaird Park
Edinburgh EH15 3RD
0131 464 0067

email: info@graphics.coop

twitter: @graphicscoop

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