What is a letterhead and why do I need one?

It's headed paper printed with your logo, brand colours and contact details, used for letters, invoices, contracts and official documents. It makes every page look consistent and professional and builds trust with clients.

Which paper weight should I choose?

Most UK letterheads are 90gsm to 120gsm. 90gsm suits everyday letters. 120gsm feels more substantial and is best for double-sided designs, as the heavier paper stops ink showing through. 170gsm is for something special.

A4 (210 × 297mm). That fits UK envelopes and folds neatly into three for a DL envelope.

Will they go through my office printer?

Yes. The uncoated paper takes laser and inkjet printing. 90gsm and 120gsm feed best; use 170gsm with a printer that has a heavier paper setting.

Do letterheads need bleed?

Yes, 3mm on every edge. It stops white edges appearing after trimming, especially if your design has a background colour or graphic running to the edge.

How do I set up my artwork?

Download the PDF, Illustrator or InDesign template, design at A4 with 3mm bleed, and save a CMYK PDF at 300dpi with fonts outlined or embedded. Hide the template's guide layer before you export. Not sure? Choose File Check and our prepress team will check it before it prints, or File Assist and we'll fix it for you.

Can I get matching compliment slips and business cards?

Yes. Use the same logo, colours and layout across your letterheads, compliment slips and business cards for a matching stationery set. Order each one from its own page.

Need a large or unusual order?

If your quantity, paper or finish isn't listed, get in touch and we'll quote for it.

Will you check my artwork?

Yes. File Check is free and selected by default: our prepress team check resolution, colour mode, bleed and fonts, and contact you if anything needs fixing. If you'd rather we fixed the problems for you, choose File Assist. We'll resize, fix fonts and correct the layout for a flat fee. Nothing goes to print until the artwork is right.

Can I send my artwork later?

Yes. Place your order and email your artwork over when it's ready. Production starts once we have it.

How long will my order take? Is delivery included?

Choose Saver, Standard or Express in the price table. The estimated delivery date for each speed is shown at the top of its column. Delivery to the UK mainland is included.

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Letterhead printing.

A4 letterheads on premium uncoated paper that runs through your office printer. Priced as you go.

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Templates

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Every size, with bleed and safe area marked.

Artwork check

We check resolution, bleed and layout before it prints.

Your filesPDF, JPG, PNG, SVG, TIFF, EPS or AI

3mm bleed, text 3mm inside the edge.

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A letterhead is headed paper printed with your logo, brand colours and contact details. Use it for letters, invoices, quotes and contracts, and every document looks consistent and professional from the moment it's opened.

We print full-colour A4 letterheads on 90gsm, 120gsm or 170gsm premium uncoated paper, single or double sided. It's quicker and cheaper than printing headed paper in-house, and the price per sheet drops the more you order. Build your spec above and the price updates as you go, with free UK mainland delivery.

A4: Fits UK envelopes and folds into a DL.
3 weights: 90gsm, 120gsm or 170gsm uncoated.
1 or 2 sides: Add terms or details on the back.
From 25: Small runs to 100,000.

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The spec sheet.

Product specification

Print: Full colour (CMYK)
Size: A4 (210 × 297mm), 216 × 303mm with bleed
Paper: 90gsm, 120gsm or 170gsm premium smooth white uncoated
Finish: Uncoated, so you can write on it and run it through office printers
Sides: Single or double sided
Quantities: 25 to 100,000
Delivery: Saver, Standard or Express, free UK mainland delivery
File type: PDF in CMYK, fonts outlined or embedded
Bleed: 3mm on every edge
Resolution: 300dpi
Templates: PDF, Illustrator and InDesign

Size	Finished	With 3mm bleed
A4	210 × 297mm	216 × 303mm

Before you sendArtwork

Artwork checklist.

Get these right and your letterheads print exactly as designed. Our free File Check catches problems before anything is printed.

01Download the A4 template from the packs above: it has the bleed, trim and safe area marked.
02Supply a PDF with fonts embedded or converted to outlines.
03Set your document up in CMYK colour, not RGB.
04Design at A4 with 3mm bleed on every edge, especially if a colour or graphic runs to the edge.
05Keep your logo and details at least 5mm inside the trim.
06Use images at 300dpi.
07Leave the writing area clear so your letters print cleanly over it.

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The spec sheet.

Product specification

Print: Full colour (CMYK)
Size: A4 (210 × 297mm), 216 × 303mm with bleed
Paper: 90gsm, 120gsm or 170gsm premium smooth white uncoated
Finish: Uncoated, so you can write on it and run it through office printers
Sides: Single or double sided
Quantities: 25 to 100,000
Delivery: Saver, Standard or Express, free UK mainland delivery
File type: PDF in CMYK, fonts outlined or embedded
Bleed: 3mm on every edge
Resolution: 300dpi
Templates: PDF, Illustrator and InDesign

Size	Finished	With 3mm bleed
A4	210 × 297mm	216 × 303mm