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Everything you need to know about eco printing, verified suppliers, trade accounts and how printing.uk works.
Getting a quote
Fill in our quote request form. Tell us your product, quantity, size, deadline and any eco requirements. Our matching system will score verified suppliers against your spec and get you competitive quotes within one business day.
Get a free quoteYes, completely free. There is no joining fee, no subscription and no cost to request quotes. You only pay when you approve a quote and place an order.
Get a free quoteOur target is within one business day of submitting your request. Matched suppliers receive your brief and submit their quotes directly. Complex or large-format jobs may occasionally take a little longer.
Get a free quoteYes — on any supplier's profile page you can request a quote directly from that supplier. Your brief will be sent to them specifically, alongside any other matched suppliers in our network.
Browse the supplier directoryThe more detail you give, the better matched your quotes will be. At minimum we need: product type, quantity, size and deadline. Adding eco requirements (FSC paper, vegetable inks, recycled stock), delivery postcode and any finish preferences helps us match you to exactly the right supplier.
Get a free quoteEco credentials
We verify each certification directly with the issuing body before a supplier goes live on our network. FSC certificate numbers are checked against info.fsc.org, PEFC against pefc.org, and ISO 14001 certificates against the UKAS register. We do not accept self-declared claims.
Our verification processOur suppliers hold combinations of: FSC and/or PEFC certification for sustainably sourced paper, ISO 14001 environmental management certification, vegetable-based or soy ink usage, recycled stock availability, carbon offset programme participation, and UK-only production to minimise transport emissions.
Eco credentials explainedWe re-verify all certifications annually and when we become aware of any changes. Suppliers whose certifications lapse or are not renewed are removed from active matching until their credentials are reinstated and re-verified.
Our verification processYes — FSC and PEFC certificate numbers are displayed on verified supplier profile pages, with a direct link to verify them at info.fsc.org and pefc.org. We believe in full transparency on credentials.
Browse the supplier directoryFSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certification means the paper used has been independently audited and traced through the supply chain from sustainably managed forests. It is the most widely recognised certification for responsible paper sourcing. You can verify any FSC certificate at info.fsc.org.
Eco credentials explainedTrade accounts
Any agency, freelancer, in-house creative team, print reseller or marketing professional working with print on behalf of clients. We review each application individually — if you are regularly buying print professionally, you are likely to qualify.
Apply for a trade account10% off every order, applied automatically at checkout once you are logged in to your trade account. No codes needed, no minimum spend.
Apply for a trade accountNo. Trade accounts are completely free to hold. There is no annual fee, no minimum spend and no cancellation fee.
Apply for a trade accountWe aim to approve or decline applications within one business day of receiving them. You will receive an email confirming the outcome.
Apply for a trade accountPay-later terms are provided by our finance partner iwocaPay rather than by us directly, so they do not come automatically with a trade account. Each account applies separately and terms are only available where that application is approved — the decision rests with iwocaPay and is assessed per account. If an application is not approved your trade account is unaffected and you can carry on ordering as normal.
Apply for a trade accountSuppliers
Apply using our supplier application form. Tell us about your business, your eco credentials and the products you print. We will verify your credentials and be in touch within two business days.
Apply as a supplierYes — listing is free during our launch period. We charge a commission only on orders you fulfil through the platform. There is no listing fee, no monthly charge and no obligation to quote for every job you are matched to.
Apply as a supplierOur current commission rate is 12% on orders fulfilled through the platform. This is only charged when you complete a job — there is no charge for being listed or for receiving quote requests.
Apply as a supplierNo. You choose which jobs to quote for. If a brief is not right for you — wrong product, wrong region, too small or too large — you can simply decline it. There is no penalty for not quoting.
You need to hold at least one independently verifiable eco credential — FSC or PEFC certification is the most common. ISO 14001, vegetable ink usage and recycled stock availability are also recognised. We do not accept self-declared claims; all credentials must be independently verifiable.
Apply as a supplierOrders & delivery
Minimum quantities vary by product and supplier. When requesting a quote, enter your required quantity and our matching engine will find suppliers who can fulfil it. Many of our suppliers can accommodate small runs as well as large volumes.
Delivery is arranged between you and the matched supplier directly as part of the quote. Most of our suppliers offer UK-wide delivery. Turnaround and delivery timescales will be included in any quote you receive.
No — our network is exclusively UK-based suppliers. This is a deliberate choice to keep supply chains short, reduce transport emissions and support the UK print industry.
There is a formal process — you do not need to chase the supplier yourself. Go to My Account, open Orders and choose “Report an issue” next to the order. Describe the problem and upload photos as evidence. The supplier has 48 hours to respond. Most problems are settled with a reprint at the supplier’s cost. If you and the supplier cannot reach agreement, our team reviews the evidence and decides the outcome — a reprint, a partial or full refund, or a goodwill gesture, or no fault found where the evidence does not support the claim. The process is set out in clauses 4.4 and 5.4 of our terms.
Report an issue with an orderCan’t find what you need?
Our quote request system covers products not listed here — specialist formats, unusual specifications, very high volumes. Describe what you need and we’ll find the right supplier.