• Easy PDF-to-print process
• Stapled magazines in 3 days
• Perfect bound in 4 to 5 days
• Instant quote for up to 20 copies
• Free file check included
• Free paper sample packs
• Proof copy available
• Free tracked UK delivery
• Friendly, expert support
You've put a lot of work into your magazine. The last thing you need is a printer that treats it like a commodity job.
Whether you're an independent publisher in Leeds, an arts organisation in Sheffield, a community group in Hull, or a designer in Bradford, Ex Why Zed is built for exactly this kind of project. We print for creative people: the ones who care about how it feels in the hand, not just whether the ink is on the page.
We're based in Colchester, but location has never gotten in the way of a good print run. Free tracked delivery means your finished magazines arrive at any Yorkshire address, typically the day after they leave us.
And because we do this properly, every order gets a free file check before anything goes to press. If something's off with your artwork, you'll hear from us before it becomes a problem.
Want to get up to speed before you order? Our video walks you through the whole process: paper choices, binding options, and what to expect when your magazines arrive.
Paper choice shapes how your magazine feels the moment someone picks it up. It's one of the most important decisions in any print magazine UK project, and it's worth getting right.
For inner pages, most magazines use:
Covers typically run heavier, from 250gsm up to 350gsm, with a matt or gloss lamination over the top to protect the print and give it that satisfying, finished feel.
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Picking the right size is a practical decision as much as a creative one. Here's how most people approach it:
Pro tip: If you're working to a budget, A4 or A5 is usually the most cost-effective choice.
The way your magazine is bound changes how it looks, how it reads, and how much it costs. There are two main options:
Printed sheets are folded and secured with two staples along the spine. It's the classic magazine format: lightweight, flat-opening, and cost-effective. It is best for:
Inside pages are glued into a wraparound cover with a square spine. It looks and feels like a proper book. This one is best for:
Still not sure which suits your page count? Drop us a message, and we'll point you in the right direction.
Whether you're searching for magazine printing near me or happy to order online from anywhere in the UK, the process is the same. Here's exactly what happens from start to finish:
1. Get your content together. Gather your articles, images, and artwork. The clearer your creative brief, the smoother everything else goes.
2. Build your layout. InDesign is the industry standard, but Affinity Publisher and Canva both work well. Plan your pages in multiples of four.
3. Export a print-ready PDF. Include 3mm bleed on all sides. Keep key content, including page numbers, at least 5mm from the trim edge.
4. Choose your print options. Pick your size, paper, binding style, and how many copies you need.
5. Upload your file and order. Send us your PDF file and print magazine UK-ready. We'll give it a free preflight check to catch any issues before production starts.
6. Approve your proof. We'll send a proof for you to sign off. Once you're happy, we go to press.
7. Receive your magazines. Printed, packed, and on their way to you in Yorkshire. Tracked, free, and typically delivered the day after dispatch.
Need help with the process? Ping us at hello@exwhyzed.com or 01206 766647.
Once your magazines are printed, we pack them carefully and hand them to a tracked courier. They'll be with you the following day.
We deliver free to every Yorkshire postcode. That includes Leeds, Bradford, York, Harrogate, Wakefield, Halifax, and Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, as well as Hull and the East Riding. If you need magazine printing South Yorkshire, we cover Sheffield, Barnsley, Doncaster, and Rotherham just as quickly. Wherever you are in Yorkshire, your magazines arrive on time.
Need a specific delivery date for a launch, exhibition, or event? Let us know upfront. We'll tell you honestly whether it's achievable and, if the timing's tight, we'll do our best to make it work.
Browse a selection of our recent print projects to get a real sense of the finishes, formats, and attention to detail we deliver across every order.
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"Friendly, Efficient, and Print Perfect!
Great company to deal with - helpful, quick to respond to messages, and knowledgeable. Printed small books with them, quality was great, and the copies (over 2000) were printed and delivered very quickly. Would highly recommend."
Still got questions about magazine printing in Yorkshire? Here are some of the things people ask us most often.
It depends on your page count, paper choice, binding style, and quantity. A short saddle-stitched run of 50 copies will cost considerably less than 500 perfect-bound copies on gloss paper.
Ex Why Zed ships free to every Yorkshire postcode by tracked courier, and your magazines arrive the day after they leave us. Combine that with a free file check, free paper samples, and a team you can actually talk to, and we're the next best thing to being on your street.
Yes. There's no minimum order quantity, which makes us a strong choice for the best single magazine printing. Whether you need one copy for a proof, a gift, a pitch, or a limited edition, we'll print it with the same care as a run of 500.
For best glossy magazine printing, we recommend a gloss laminated cover on 300gsm to 350gsm stock, paired with 130gsm gloss or silk inside pages. That combination gives you a punchy, vibrant finish that feels premium in the hand.
A print-ready PDF works best. Include 3mm bleed on all sides and keep important content at least 5mm from the trim edge. Export with high-resolution images (300dpi minimum) and in CMYK colour mode.
Yes, and there's no minimum order quantity. Our digital presses are well-suited to short runs, so the quality is just as good whether you're printing 10 copies or 500.
Saddle stitched magazines are typically ready in 3 working days. Perfect bound takes 4 to 5 days. Add one day for delivery, as we use a next-day tracked courier.
Yes. You can request a physical proof copy before we go ahead with the full run. We'll always send a digital print file proof as standard so you can check colours, layout, and pagination before anything is printed.
Regularly. We work with galleries, arts centres, community magazines, literary publications, and independent cultural organisations across the UK. If your project has a creative or community purpose, you're in exactly the right place.
Both. We're a UK magazine printing service first and foremost, with free delivery across every UK postcode. But we also ship internationally at cost price, which makes us a practical option for publishers based abroad who want their magazines printed and delivered to a UK address, or vice versa.
Not necessarily, though the more print-ready your artwork is, the faster things move. If you're new to print, our file setup guides and video tutorials will help you get your artwork sorted. Our team of experts is always happy to answer questions before you order.
Comparing magazine printing prices in the UK is easiest with online quote tools, just input specifications like number of pages, paper type, cover paper, and binding. For best results, upload a single PDF and compare options across magazine printing experts.
