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Litho Printing Service

Colour‑accurate, consistent and cost‑effective for larger runs.

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Litho printing is ideal when you want premium quality and reliable colour at scale.

It delivers crisp detail on smooth, flat surfaces and gives you the widest choice of papers and finishes. If you need brand‑perfect colour and a polished, professional result, litho is a strong choice.

What are the benefits of litho printing?

Litho printing can be used to create all of the business stationery and marketing collateral we’ve grown to know and love. It’s a great option for business cards, stationery sets, brochures, magazines, leaflets, folders, bespoke ‘cut to shape’ products and it’s excellent for large areas of flat colour and fine type.

Take a look at some examples of litho printing here.

Various techniques & heavier paperweights

Unlike digital printing, litho isn’t limited to CMYK (four-colour process). Litho printers can work with Pantone spot colours for precise brand matching, plus metallic and fluorescent inks. Specialist coatings and varnishes can be applied to protect and add a unique finish for impact.

Paper choice is broad, from 70gsm up to 500gsm, across coated, uncoated and textured stocks. That means you can get the look and feel you want, with no compromises. As quantities go up, the price per unit comes down—making litho best value for bigger orders.

Choose litho printing if you’re looking for:

  • Consistent, colour‑accurate results across the whole run
  • The widest choice of papers, weights and finishes
  • Pantone, metallic or special inks
  • Best value on medium to large quantities

Litho takes a little longer to set up and inks need time to dry, so turnarounds can be longer than digital. I plan schedules carefully and work with trusted UK presses with inline coating to speed drying and protect the work—so you get quality without last‑minute surprises.

You can find more information on my print solutions here.

My Printing Services:

Digital Print

Digital Print

Large Format Print

Large Format Print

Exhibitions

Exhibitions

LITHO PRINT MANAGEMENT SERVICES ESSEX

Frequently
Asked Questions

  • What is litho printing?

    Litho (lithographic) printing is a high‑quality print process. Your artwork is transferred to metal plates, inked, then “offset” via a rubber blanket onto paper. It’s fast, consistent and cost‑effective for medium to large runs. It’s ideal for brand colours, fine detail and premium finishes.

  • What is offset litho printing?

    It’s the same thing. “Offset” simply describes how the image is transferred from the plate to a rubber blanket, then onto the paper. Most people shorten it to “litho”.

  • What are the benefits of my litho print management services in Essex?

    You get consistent results, expert quality control and time‑saving support from design to delivery. I handle specs, proofs, press checks where needed, and finishing. I work with trusted UK litho partners and keep you updated at every step. One point of contact. No fuss.

  • What can I litho print?

    From everyday essentials to premium brand pieces, I deliver:

    • Brochures and catalogues
    • Leaflets and flyers
    • Business cards and postcards
    • Booklets and magazines
    • Stationery sets and NCR pads
    • Presentation folders and inserts

  • What’s the difference between litho and digital printing?

    Digital suits short runs, fast turnarounds and personalisation. Litho suits larger quantities and colour‑critical work. It offers superb colour accuracy (including Pantone spot colours), sharper type on bulk runs, a wider choice of papers and finishes, and the best unit costs at scale.

  • What are typical turnaround times for litho?

    Most litho jobs take 5–7 working days from artwork approval. Complex finishing or very high quantities may take longer. Drying and finishing time is built into your schedule. If you have a deadline, tell me—I’ll confirm timelines with your quote.

  • Can you help with paper choice and finishes?

    Yes. I’ll recommend papers and boards to suit your brand, budget and use—coated, uncoated, recycled and FSC‑certified options. I’ll also advise on weights and textures, and when to add seals or laminates for durability. Samples are available on request.

  • Do you handle delivery?

    Yes. I arrange delivery across Essex and the UK, with plain packing, split deliveries and fast-track timed options available.

  • How much do your litho printing services cost??

    Prices depend on quantity, size, paper, colours and finishes. Litho has set‑up costs, so the price per unit drops as quantities rise. I’ll quote clear options and suggest print‑efficient sizes or paginations to save you money.

  • What finishing and binding options do you offer?

    All the essentials and the extras that make a difference:

    • Laminations: matt, gloss and soft‑touch
    • Special finishes: spot UV, foiling, embossing and die‑cutting
    • Binding: saddle‑stitched, perfect bound and PUR bound
    • Plus the details: creasing, folding, drilling, collating, numbering and sealing for quicker handling.

  • What do you need from me to start?

    Your brief, quantities, sizes, preferred stock/finishes (if known) and deadlines. If you have artwork, send high‑res print‑ready PDFs with 3mm bleed and crop marks. Supply colours as CMYK or provide Pantone refs for spot colours. I’ll preflight files and flag any issues before we go to press.

  • Can you help with my artwork and design?

    Yes—this is where I add real value. I can design from scratch or fix supplied files. I’ll set up colours correctly for litho, prepare accurate dielines, manage ink coverage, and build clean, readable layouts. You’ll get clear proofs and costs before anything goes to press. Design is quoted separately on a fixed‑fee or hourly basis, whichever suits your project.

For more information on my litho printing solutions in Essex, contact the studio today.

Lovely customer feedback...

  • Five stars

    " Natalie at Design FX Studio continues to provide all aspects of the Octopus branding, from printing, vans and new website. We regularly get great feedback and comments from customers and suppliers alike who love its fresh look and appeal. She is great to deal with and always very accommodating as we often have big orders with little notice. If you are looking for a new creative agency to take your business forward, I can totally recommend Natalie and the Design FX team. "

    Jonathan, Company Director, Octopus Cabling
  • Five stars

    " We have worked with Design FX on a wide range of projects for a number of years now. Everything from new company branding for all our businesses and stationery, to brochures, leaflets, advertisements and packaging design. We have been really pleased to work with Natalie, who always listen to our comments and ideas and puts so much time and effort into each assignment we send to her. "

    Imogen, Marketing Manager, Skyview Systems Ltd
  • Five stars

    " We first started working with Natalie in 2012. She designed a new colourful brand for our company that reflected the nature of our service, giving us a professional look and feel! Natalie acts promptly and with much patience. We are always juggling many plates and never respond with the same degree of efficiency that we have grown to expect from Design FX. We would thoroughly recommend Natalie to everyone. "

    Sarah & Amanda, Company Directors, Seaside Care Homes

Why use Design FX?

Design FX Studio - 25+ Years Experience

30+ Years Experience

I'm a professional graphic and website designer operating from a small design studio in Colchester, Essex. With over 30 years' design experience in the print and web industry, I have been providing vibrant, creative design solutions of excellent quality to many companies, large and small, since 1993.

Design FX Studio - Cost Effective

Cost Effective

I can offer agency-quality design at very competitive prices. When you choose to work with me, you'll gain access to a skilled design specialist who truly wants to listen to your requirements in order to gain a thorough understanding of what you’re looking for.

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Happy Long-term Clients

I have established an unrivalled reputation throughout Essex, and my satisfied customers regularly refer Design FX to their contacts. Take a look at my Google reviews for genuine feedback from companies I've worked with.

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