You Don't Give Your Printer Enough Time To Print Your Job Properly!
Mistakes happen when you rush!
When you're in a hurry, you may forget to tell your printer certain instructions. Or you might make a mistake on your original artwork because you were concentrating on getting it done, instead of getting it done right.
Schedule, Schedule, Schedule.
Before you work on your printing project, talk with your printer. Get your printer involved from the beginning because there might be a more efficient way to finish your project on time that you don't know about.
You can save time, money and headaches from the very beginning by communicating with your printer!
Why do most people do the opposite of this and wait until the last minute to talk to the printer? Because everyone takes the printer for granted. Everyone thinks the printer can easily take care of their work. Most everyone thinks the printer is sitting around waiting for their job to come through the door. This isn't the case.
You should think of your printer as your "project partner." Consult with your printer. Let them know in advance what you want printed. Ask them if there are any tips they can give you to make your printing go smoother.
You are not the only customer your printer has. When you walk in the door saying you need it now, a printer can't always help you. YOU need to work together.