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One Small Habit That Makes Print Reorders Easier

CETTEC Printing
3 hours ago
2 min read

The last brochure goes into a customer’s bag. A few weeks later, you need more—and there isn’t one left in the office.


Before you hand out the last one, set a copy aside. Write the order number on a sticky note and keep it with the sample. You don’t need a complicated system.


Reordering printed materials should be straightforward. You've already chosen the paper, approved the design, and seen the finished product.


But a few months later, the details are easy to forget.


Was that brochure printed on a heavier stock? Did the business cards have a soft-touch finish?


Which label artwork version did we use?



A Little Information Makes Print Reorders Easier


When something turns out well, keep a record of what you ordered.


A few useful details are:

  • The finished size and quantity

  • Paper type and weight

  • Coating or lamination

  • Folding or other finishing details

  • The approved artwork version or previous order number


You don't need to understand every production specification. Your printer can help with those details.



Same Product, But Is Everything Still Current?


Before reordering, review the artwork again.


Phone numbers change. Websites get updated. Product information changes. Even a QR code that worked perfectly last year deserves another quick scan.


If the design has changed, confirm the replacement file includes the correct bleed and that you've approved the new version before production.


Sometimes it's worth ordering a smaller quantity if you expect more changes. We touched on that in our small-batch printing article.



A Few Common Reorder Questions


Can I simply ask for the same thing as last time?

Usually, yes. A previous invoice or order number helps identify the original specifications.

Reference your previous invoice or order number and send the current print-ready artwork. We keep the production specifications on file, but we still need to know which artwork you want printed.

Not necessarily. Think about how quickly you used the previous batch and whether the information may change.



Make the Next Order Simple


At CETTEC, we keep production specifications on file to help make repeat orders easier.


When you're ready to reorder, reference your previous job, confirm the current artwork, and let us know if anything needs to change.


It's a small habit that can save a surprising amount of back-and-forth.

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