Common deadline pressures
- Assignment and thesis deadlines leave little time for printing and binding.
- Research posters for conferences need large-format printing at specific sizes.
- Budgets are limited, so students need to print only what is necessary.
- Societies and residences need T-shirts and banners for events and orientation.
- Files may be in formats that need converting to print correctly.
Recommended printing
| Same-Day Document Printing | Assignments and reports can be printed from your PDFs. |
|---|---|
| Same-Day Wire Binding | Wire binding gives theses and portfolios a neat, professional finish. |
| Same-Day Comb Binding | Comb binding is a practical option for assignments and reports. |
| Same-Day A0 Printing | A0 prints suit research posters for conferences and exhibitions. |
| Same-Day Posters | Posters promote society events and residence functions. |
| Same-Day Event T-Shirts | Society and residence shirts help build community at events. |
| Same-Day Photo Printing | Photo prints suit portfolios and project displays. |
Planning checklist
- Save your work as a PDF to make sure fonts and layout print correctly.
- Check your department's requirements for binding, margins and page order.
- Confirm poster size and orientation before exporting artwork.
- Do a final proofread before sending to print to avoid paying for reprints.
- For theses, exhibitions and society events, allow 3 to 7 days and keep same-day for genuine emergencies.
- Plan collection time so you can submit before your deadline.
PLEASE PLAN AHEAD. Same-day printing is there for genuine emergencies, but it is not 100% foolproof against poor planning. For important business events on your calendar, please give yourself 3 to 7 days to print.
FAQs
Can you print and bind my thesis today?
Possibly, if your files are final and the job is eligible for same-day. It is subject to quantity, binding, capacity and payment and approval before the configured cutoff.
What file should I send for a research poster?
A PDF at the exact final size, with images at good resolution, gives the best result.
Can you print from a USB or email?
Please contact us at info@samedayprint.co.za or [to be confirmed] to confirm how to send your files.

