Here’s a quick checklist to help set up your compliment slip artwork.

• The finished size of your compliment slip is 99mm x 210mm, so set your artwork up at 105mm x 216mm to add 3mm bleed to both sides
• Set your colour mode as CMYK
• Use high resolution images (at least 300dpi)
• Embed or flatten your fonts

How to design a ‘with compliments’ slip

Designing your personalised compliment slips is as easy as A-B-C. Whether you’re entrusting your inhouse design team to do the job for you, or are a dab hand at creating graphics yourself, we’ve detailed a few important things you need to remember when you open up your design program of choice.

We print your snazzy new comp slips on DL paper. This makes your compliment slip size 99mm x 210mm, so set your artwork up at 105mm x 216mm to add a 3mm bleed to both sides. The bleed is important so please don’t skip this step!

You’ll need to set your colour mode as CMYK and if you’re using images or graphics of any kind, use high resolution images (at least 300dpi) to ensure the best quality print possible. Have your own brand font or use specialist ones? As we may not stock these, it’s important to remember to embed or flatten them.

Still unsure how to set up your file? Don’t worry, we've created support guides to help you with everything. Click on the guide you'd like to read to open them in a new window.

Which comp slip paper type is suitable for my needs?

Whether you’re looking for something to write everyday notes and messages to clients on, a stock that offers more weight suitable for all types of communications or something with a more premium feel, we have a paper type for everything.

Our value uncoated (90gsm) is perfect if you want a good quality product but are working to a tight budget; it’s also ideal if you’re simply wanting to scribble down notes for your customers. Our classic uncoated (120gsm), is suited more to those who are wanting to include notes inside packages being sent out or as a little thank you if they spend money with you in store.

Have a bit more budget to spend and want something a little more expensive feeling? Our premium uncoated (160gsm) stock is what you’re looking for. This paper is perfect for compliment slips being sent to repeat customers, or in packaging with high ticket items for that extra luxury touch.

Because all of our personalised ’with compliments’ slips are printed on uncoated paper, you can write your own message on them with no problem, and get smudge-free writing every time.

How are my business compliment slips printed?

When you complete your order, your personalised compliment card design goes on an incredible journey here at the instantprint offices. Once it reaches the team, it goes through our unique and rigorous 10 point quality check process, which ensures everything is perfect before your design heads to the printing team.

Once on the factory floor it will head to be printed on one of our impressive and innovative machines.

How do I upload my personalised compliment card design?

We’ve worked to make the ordering and uploading process as simple and hassle-free as possible. When you add your chosen compliment slip to your basket, you’ll be prompted to upload your artwork. Or, if you’re stocking up on all of your business stationery and want to continue shopping, you can upload your artwork in your basket at a later time.

When will my compliment slips be delivered?

Need your new compliment slip printing fast? Orders approved by 6:30pm will be dispatched for delivery the next working day. Delivery takes a further working day. For example, if you approved your order by 6:30pm on a Monday, we’d dispatch your order on Tuesday and it’d be delivered on Wednesday.

 What if I don’t have a compliment slip design?

No design? Don’t panic! We have an array of company compliment slip designs in our online template library.

Need a helping hand getting started? Did you know we also have blank templates available too? Whether you’re opting to design your compliment slip on Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Illustrator or Word, you can download our blank templates for free and begin bringing your ideas to life.