How to Print Cheap Flyers

Printing cheap flyers is easy.

Flyers can be used for attracting attention to events, offering coupons or providing information. Effective, eye-catching flyers do not have to be expensive. Low-cost online printers, like vistaprint.com, offer more sophisticated design options and even flyers specific to different industries and occasions. They also provide a higher quality printing than that you can obtain from a home printer. Both options offer a cheap way to print flyers. To decide whether to use an online printer or print from home, evaluate the number of flyers you will need. For more than 250 flyers, it is often cheaper to use an online printer. Using an online printer will cost from 10 cents to 50 cents per flyer (not including shipping) depending on size, paper quality, and quantity of flyers printed compared to printing from home which costs 5 cents to 25 cents per flyer.

Things You'll Need

• Word processing or layout program
• Printer
• Paper
• Scissors

Instructions

Using an Online Printer

1. 

   Pre-designed templates save time and effort.

   Open the online printer's layout program from their website. Many online printers have already developed templates for different occasions and industries. Choose the size of your flyer and the template you desire.

2. 

   A strong call to action gets attention.

   Design your flyer. Choose a strong call to action, eye-catching designs and emotional images. Online printers often include one side in color as part of the price for printing. Printing on one side will save money.

3. 

   Choose white or neutral paper for the best results.

   Choose the paper type and finish (gloss or matte) for the flyer. For a nominal cost, using a heavier paper stock (100lb) will provide a stiffer, more durable flyer that is more like a postcard.

4. 

   Check your design for spelling and grammar mistakes before approving.

   Review the design carefully before approving it for printing. Depending on the shipping option you choose, your flyers should arrive in a day to a week.

Printing from a Home Printer

1. 

   Using templates makes designing a flyer quicker.

   Open a word processing program or design program to format your flyer. Programs like Word and Adobe Illustrator offer pre-designed templates that can be quick and easy to use, and provide a professional look for free. Choose the size of your flyer and the template you desire, or develop your own template.

2. 

   Black and white does not have to be boring.

   Design your flyer. Choose a strong call to action, eye-catching designs, and emotional images. If printing flyers in black and white, utilize black and white designs and images for a sharper appearance when printed. Often, black cartridges are cheaper than color cartridges. Consider the number of flyers you are printing before deciding whether to print in black and white or color.

3. 

   Avoid using colored paper.

   Choose the paper type for the flyer. For a nominal cost, using a heavier paper stock (100lb) will provide a stiffer more durable flyer, more like a postcard. Buying paper in a package of 250 sheets or more will save money. Use white or a neutrally colored paper for the best results.

4. Review the design carefully before printing. Review your spelling and grammar. Print one flyer on the chosen paper and review the printed copy for layout and design flaws. Adjust as needed. If the design allows, print more than one flyer per page. This will save time and money when printing.

5. 

   Printing more than one flyer per page saves printing time and cost.

   Print the desired number of copies. If you printed more than one flyer per page, carefully cut the flyers apart.

Tips & Warnings

• Consider your schedule and give yourself time to prepare the flyer.

• Not all file formats can be read by printers. Use standard formats to create your designs.

• Before adding pictures, confirm they are for use in the public domain and are copyright free.

References

• Vista Print Website

Resources

• Microsoft Office: Flyers: Templates