All you need to do is select a proof card layout from here and complete our proof card set up form. For a step by step guide to Stage A click here.
Proof cards take between 2 and 3 days.
We offer lots of different pack options some in a 7" ratio and others in a 8" ratio, the choice is yours.
We offer either 7" x 5" or 8" x 6".
Yes we have an option to order your proof cards with or without envelopes. See the Proof Card Prices tables on the pages for the different proof card layouts. For example, proof card prices for Single Pose layouts, with and without envelopes can be seen here.
Yes we charge £1 per late proof card order. Where possible please send all proofs back in one batch. This then avoids any late order charges.
Please see our postage rate section for all of our prices. The prices are worked out on size and weight depending on how many prints and the of your order. Up to 200 Proof cards can be sent Recorded Delivery at £6.99. All other orders have to be sent Via courier due to size and weight starting from £9.99.
Yes you can. All you need to do is put their delivery address separate to your billing address on the set up form. They will then be sent directly to the school.
Generally JPEG is the standard format but we can also work with tiff files. Where possible, please send JPEGs.
Each child’s order will be individually packaged in a see-through bag.
We can deal with any size of file but the bigger the files is, the longer it will take to upload.
Ideally you should assign our own profiles but if not then sRGB is a very close substitute.
300dpi is the optimum based on our printer setup.
All of our packing is made bespoke for us. Generally all our orders are received in perfect condition as our packing is tried and tested, we very rarely get any orders damaged. If however your prints are subject to damage in transit then we will reproduce them for you.
Our prices are so cheap as the system we have in place to handle your orders is very automatic. We deal with hundreds of orders each working day allowing us to purchase paper in bulk and then pass our savings on to you.
We do not have a minimum order value.
We only print on lustre paper as for proof cards this is easier for parents to write on, they are also a better suited finish for the mounts.
Fuji DP2 Professional paper for the Lustre (this also has copyright written on the reverse of the paper) This suits our professional photographers very well.
We use state of the art Fuji Frontier 570 and 7700 Printers.
Yes, all machines do crop about 2-4mm from the edge of the image so please bear this in mind when sizing your files.
On selected orders pre arranged with the lab this can be possible. (Please note this is not a guaranteed service).
All our waste chemical is stored and then collected by a ISO4001 waste chemical company for safe disposal. Certain elements of the waste chemical are extracted and recycled.
If you have any problems uploading through the FTP call us immediately on our direct number 0161 474 8680 so we can troubleshoot with you. Alternatively you can email us at schools@dscolourlabs.co.uk.