We transform your ideas into print

Zine printing, artist catalogues, book printing and self-published booklets for creative minds.

12 Reasons to Trust Us

📂 Super Easy Printing from PDF
🚀 Fast Delivery in 2-5 days
🌟 Friendly, Accessible Advice
️️💻 FREE File Check
🎁 FREE Paper Samples
1️⃣ Order a Test Copy First
🚚 FREE UK Delivery by tracked courier
️️🇺🇸 Shipping to U.S.A and Worldwide
🖼️ 500 REAL Case Studies
🏆 Finest Digital and Litho Printing
🌲 Sustainable Printing
🥇 Awarded Photo Book of the Year

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Annie Brooks
Artist and Self-Publisher

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Trusted by 1000s of self-publishers, artists, students and some much-loved household names

What can we print for you?

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Zine Printing Resources

Zine Printing Product Page at Ex Why Zed

Zine Product Page

In-Depth Video Guide

Inspiring Zine Printing Case Studies at Ex Why Zed

Inspiring Case Studies

Grab the Popcorn and Enjoy Our Much Loved Video Guides 🍿

Feature-Length Zine Overview Video by Ex Why Zed

Zine Overview
- Feature Length

Children's Book
Deep Dive

Notebook and Journal Printing Guide by Ex Why Zed

Notebook and Journal Guide

Degree Show Catalogue Video

1 to 2 Minute Video Showcase Snippets by Ex Why Zed

1 to 2 Minute Showcase Snippets

Adding 3mm Bleed to Artwork

Creating a Perfect Bound Cover File

Battle of Printing
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Friendly, expert advice and always available.

Ex Why Zed has built a reputation for providing our customers with a level of customer service that is second to none. We care about your printing and take a keen interest in your job from the outset – whether you require a one off book for your final major project, a catalogue to promote the end of year show or a brochure to help spread the word nationally about your new business.

Going To Print Today?

Printing isn't a daunting experience

It's 2024 and it has never been easier to self-publish your work than it is today at Ex Why Zed.

Just wondering about something?

Our friendly staff are always around to help and guide you into the right path.

Catch us on email, phone or live chat

We maybe an online company, but we are real people who are here to quickly answer your questions.

LOVE HOW YOUR ARTWORK LOOKS ON PAPER

Your art looking the best it possibly can in print

We use the most advanced print presses to transform your ideas into print at the best possible quality - HP Indigo digital and Heidelberg Litho for all you print spotters out there :) Digital printing tends to be most cost-effective for up to 500 copies and on longer print runs, of 500/700 copies or more, we will litho print your work to achieve the maximum quality available.

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Smile-inducing printing

Our presses are the best on the market invoking happiness and joy when you receive your printing.

Fair pricing

At Ex Why Zed, we enjoy helping you transform your ideas into print and price all our jobs fairly to make that idea into a reality.

A zillion options

We try our absolute best to say "Yes" and offer a solution to every request no matter how bespoke.

SUPER HELPFUL ARTWORK PREPARATION GUIDES

Become a file set-up genius

We give you all the tools you need to quickly and easily prepare print ready artwork.

When it is time to start artworking your final book take 5 minutes to read through our file set up guides and watch our video guides. We have made them as user friendly as possible but if you’re stuck drop us a call or email for a quick answer.

File Set-Up Guides

Action packed, comprehensive video guides

We have lovingly curated a series videos to showcase options for printing zines, degree show catalogues and hardback books.

Bite size, helpful snippets

In addition, there are also a number of five to ten minute guides on specific aspects of styling, design and FAQs.

Illustrated online guides

Relax and methodically work through our illustrated guides and your artwork will be set-up perfectly for print.

The Ex Why Zed Difference

Everything you need to print the perfect project

Exceptional Print Quality

Experience print perfection with our dedication to stunning, high-quality results.

Tailored Client Support

Every print project receives our dedicated, personalised attention.

Swift Project Turnaround

Your projects, delivered on time, every time—no compromises.

Competitive, Transparent Pricing

Quality prints at prices that work for your budget—no hidden costs.

Custom Print Capabilities

From zines to hardcover books, we bring any creative idea to life in print.

Guided File Preparation

Expert file setup guidance to ensure your work looks its absolute best.

Trusted by Creatives Worldwide

Our extensive experience makes us the trusted print partner for creatives globally.

Environmentally Responsible

Sustainable materials for art prints you can feel good about.

Sustainable Printing

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Your Sustainable Printing Partner - Ex Why Zed

By aligning with industry pioneers HP and Heidelberg, we ensure that our printing is not only of exceptional quality but also eco-friendly. As the go-to UK sustainable printer, we’re dedicated to eco-friendly digital and litho printing, making a tangible difference with every print job.

• 100% of our jobs are printed onto FSC Papers
• All our litho printed jobs utilise vegetable inks
• We offer FSC and Recycled Paper Choices
• No minimum order quantity means no excess wastage
• Fast press set-up ensures low material and energy usage

The future of printing is green, inclusive, and innovative. So, the next time you print with Ex Why Zed, know that you’re making a choice that counts.

FAQs

The answers to your last few questions

If you were "just wondering" about something, well “just wonder” no more, here are the answers!

We have done our best to give you a huge wealth of information on this page and in our guides, but here are some frequently asked questions to help you get your work into print.

View all our FAQ's

How long does the printing take?

We will aim to deliver books in 4 or 5 working days after receiving your print-ready artwork. Bespoke solutions do take longer. If you are working to a crucial hand in deadline then do leave more time in case there are any artwork issues with your files or courier problems with delivery.

Will it look like it does on screen?

Unfortunately what is seen on an RGB, backlit screen is never going to be the same as it appears on paper in CMYK. It's just impossible to achieve that and no printer can. You do have to allow for some difference in the colour reproduction between the two mediums but seeing the images on paper gives the publication a tangible charm that just sending out a pdf wont do.

Why aren't your prices online?

If you just need a quick and cheap price then, great, there are a hundred companies online for that. If you are looking for someone who listens to your requirements, spends time working out a bespoke price just for YOUR project and then prints it at the best possible quality...then welcome to Ex Why Zed. We are sure you will find no fun in looking at a boring spreadsheet with rows and rows of bemusing numbers, so we don't put you though that.

How do I place my order?

Please upload the files using www.wetransfer.com sending them to hello@exwhyzed.com and in the comments box let us know the number of copies you're going for and the best address for delivery. We'll then give your artwork a free preflight check to highlight any potential issues and will email with any advice or recommendations before going to production.

Where are you based?

We are in England's oldest recorded town and newest city, Colchester Essex.