Studio Q Printery

Letterpress

Relief printing with deep impression into thick, luxurious stock. Tactile, permanent, and unmistakably handcrafted. Every print bears the mark of the press.

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§ 01 — How it works

The Process

01

Artwork prep

Artwork must be vector-based. Each colour is a separate spot layer. Fine details and thin strokes print beautifully with letterpress.
02

Plate making

A photopolymer plate is exposed from your artwork. The plate holds the raised relief image that will press into the stock.
03

Impression

Each sheet is fed through the press and the plate pushes into the paper, creating the characteristic deep debossed impression unique to letterpress.
04

Finishing

Sheets dry, are trimmed, and optionally combined with other finishes like foil stamping or edge painting for a premium result.
§ 02 — File requirements

Specs & Setup

File format Vector PDF (print-ready), AI, or EPS. All type must be outlined.
Colour mode Spot colour only — each ink as a separate named spot colour layer
Bleed 3mm on all sides
Ink colours 1–2 colours per job. Multi-colour jobs require separate passes.
Min stroke weight 0.5pt minimum for clean impression
Min text size 6pt minimum for legibility
Stock 300–600gsm cotton or uncoated board. We recommend 400gsm+ for deep impression.
Max print area Dependent on job — contact us for large-format letterpress enquiries

Letterpress works best with bold, clean designs. Hairlines and very fine type may not transfer well. We'll advise during pre-press review.

§ 03 — Pricing guide

Starting Prices

Classic
Business Cards
From $XX
NZD per 100 cards
  • 85 × 55mm standard
  • 1 colour, single-sided
  • 400gsm cotton stock
  • Deep impression
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Greeting Cards
From $XX
NZD per 50 cards
  • A6 or DL format
  • 1–2 colours
  • 350–400gsm stock
  • Scoring & folding available
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Art edition
Art Prints
From $XX
NZD per 25 prints
  • A5 or A4 format
  • 1–2 colours
  • 300gsm uncoated or cotton
  • Pre-press included
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All prices are starting guides in NZD and exclude GST. Plate-making fees apply per colour.

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