Last-Minute Printing Ideas for End-of-Year and Holiday Events in Melbourne

Reckon it’s too late to get some prints done? Not at all. There’s no need for you to postpone print jobs until next year or to skimp on your holiday marketing campaigns. 

With the right Melbourne printing company by your side, you can get all of your printing needs met – same day – and you still get that same quality work you would at any other time of the year.

At Print on Demand, we’ll help your business shine even during the rush of year-end and holiday events. Let’s take a look at some last-minute printing ideas and the best ways to get your prints done on time. 

Last-Minute Printing Ideas You Can Still Order Today

At Print on Demand, we are all set up and ready to handle just about all of your holiday event printing needs. Our team can assist whether you need prints for your year-end functions or want to shine during all of your events or holiday celebrations. Here are some clever last-minute prints you can still get done. 

• Flyers

Flyers are still king when it is time to spread the word about an important public event that your business might be hosting. Get your event flyers printed and invite all to come and enjoy festivities like live music performances, themed parties and fundraising events. 

• Posters

Gig posters are a must when you are trying to attract visitors to your event, but they can also be very functional for decorating your venue. Posters for your festive Christmas markets, holiday events, Christmas parties, end-of-year functions, music festivals, Santa visits, light shows, or Boxing Day sales can still be made even at the last minute. 

• Invitations

For more intimate celebrations like year-end functions, it can be good to get some invitations printed. Quality printed invitations will make your guests feel extra special. It is especially wise to get some invitations printed if you are hosting a special event like a gala night, a boat party, or a charitable event. 

• Banners

Banners can be just as effective at attracting visitors as posters, and they always send a powerful message during events. You can get some portable pop-up banners made that you can easily place anywhere around the venue, order banner flags for your entryways, or get some large backdrop banners created to decorate your walls. 

• Summer Sale Signs

It isn’t too late to get some summer sale or holiday sale signs made. Sale signs, posters, banners, and flags are all very powerful tools that can help you get the sales you need during this busy time of the year. 

• Seasonal Menus

The holidays are a good time to switch out your usual menus with something special. Focusing on a festive event menu can make it easier to accommodate large groups since culinary teams will only need to focus on a couple of menu items. At Print on Demand, we can assist with any last-minute menus, including beer garden menus, traditional feast menus, seafood extravaganza menus, and any other event menus you might need. 

What To Expect When Getting Same-Day Prints Done?

Just because you are ordering some last-minute prints doesn’t mean your project will be neglected or rushed. A professional printing company in Melbourne will ensure that you get the detailed help you need and the quality prints you deserve. Here’s what you can expect when you get these last-minute prints done towards the end of the year. 

• Get expert assistance from our design team, who will ensure that your layout is done right and your templates are properly structured.
• You can count on professional assistance with your rushed jobs.
• Everything will be completed within the same day.
• All prints will be expertly executed, and the print quality will meet your expectations.
• Get assistance with more complex printing jobs or designs. 

Tips For Preparing Your Files for Same-Day Printing And What to Bring 

Printing does take a little bit of time. Ensuring that your templates and designs are print-ready can speed up the printing process tremendously. For same-day printing, it is best to keep the following in mind.

• Use the Right File Format
  For quick prints that don’t cause any delays, have your files ready and in the right format. PDF files are ideal because they won’t cause any design shifts or changes when opened on another device. When exporting your files, take a moment to switch to ‘print-ready’ on the export settings. This is an ideal setting for getting those high-quality blur-free prints.

• Set Your Colour  Mode
  It’s best to design in the CMYK colour palette because this corresponds best with commercial printer settings. Choosing this colour mode will prevent printing hue inaccuracies.

• Check Image Resolution
  Double-check all of the images you used on your design. The images should be  300 DPI at that final printing stage. Anything larger can cause printing delays, and anything smaller will appear all blurry. 
• Include Bleed and Crop Marks
  It is best to include bleed or crop marks on all sides of your documents. This will keep any important information from being cut off during printing. 
• Use The Right Document Size
  Your document size should be set up correctly from the moment you start the design phase. Without the correct template size, the print can become stretched, compressed, or blurry if it is altered after exporting. 
• Proofread Twice
  Remember to double-check everything before exporting. This is so important because it is so easy to overlook small issues when you’re rushing to get a project done on time. 

Print it Perfectly – Even at the Last Minute

At Print on Demand in Melbourne, we can help your business shine during all of the final events, celebrations, or marketing campaigns you will be hosting this year. Our team is ready to assist with any print work you need, whether it’s just a few invites, a couple of banners, or a bulk order of flyers. We will get everything printed perfectly – even at the last minute. 

Need prints ASAP today? Visit either our CBD or South Melbourne stores!