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Trade Printing and Reseller Program
If you sell print but do not want to own a pressroom, our reseller program lets you quote, win and deliver work under your own brand while we handle production.
The program is built for design studios, marketing agencies, promotional product distributors, sign shops and independent brokers who need a production partner that will not compete with them for the client relationship.
What you get
Wholesale pricing. You buy at trade rates rather than retail, so there is real margin between what you pay and what you quote. You set your own selling price.
Blind shipping. Orders arrive at your client without our branding or our pricing on the packing slip. As far as your client is concerned, the work came from you.
Dedicated support. Reseller accounts are not routed through a general queue. You work with people who already know your specs, your recurring accounts and your deadlines.
In-house production. Offset, digital and wide format all run under one roof, which means one point of contact for a job that mixes business cards, booklets and a trade show banner.
What we produce for resellers
You have the full catalogue available at trade pricing, not a limited subset.
| Category | Typical reseller work |
|---|---|
| Business print | Business cards, letterhead, envelopes, notepads, pocket folders |
| Marketing | Flyers, brochures, postcards, door hangers, greeting cards |
| Bound work | Saddle stitched, perfect bound, spiral and wire-o booklets |
| Labels | Stickers, roll labels, cut-to-shape decals |
| Signage | Coroplast, foam board, Sintra PVC, styrene, Alupanel, yard signs |
| Large format | Posters, wall and window graphics, vinyl banners |
| Events | Roll-up banners, tension fabric backdrops, tablecloths, feather flags, tents |
Turnaround you can quote against
Most small jobs run 2 to 7 business days depending on the production speed selected, and rush service is available on many products. Saddle-stitched booklets can be produced in as little as 3 days depending on specifications.
Turnaround begins once the proof is approved. We provide an online proof for every order, which means the clock does not start until you have signed off on what will actually print.
Shipping
We ship throughout Canada and the United States. Destinations beyond North America are handled by special request. Blind shipping is standard on reseller orders.
File requirements
To keep jobs moving without a prepress back-and-forth, supply artwork as:
- CMYK colour, not RGB
- 300 DPI effective resolution
- 0.125 in bleed on all trimmed edges
- Fonts converted to outlines
- PDF, JPEG, TIFF or EPS
If a client hands you artwork that does not meet spec, our in-house design team can correct or rebuild the file rather than sending the job back to you.
How to get started
Tell us what you sell most and what volume you run. We will put together wholesale pricing for those specific products rather than a generic rate sheet, so you can check your margin against the work you are actually quoting.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer blind shipping to my clients? Yes. Orders ship without First Press branding or pricing on the packing slip, so the delivery arrives as though it came from you.
What kind of pricing do resellers get? Resellers receive wholesale pricing rather than retail rates, so there is margin built in when you quote your own client. Contact us for the current wholesale rate structure for the products you sell most.
Is there a minimum volume to join the reseller program? There is no large minimum on most products. The program is built for short runs as well as high volume, so you can start with the work you have now.
Who do I deal with on an order? Reseller accounts get dedicated support rather than a general queue, so the same people know your accounts, your specs and your deadlines.
How fast can you turn around reseller work? Most small jobs run 2 to 7 business days depending on the speed selected, and rush service is available on many products. Saddle-stitched booklets can run in as little as 3 days depending on specifications.
Can you ship to my clients in the United States? Yes. We ship throughout Canada and the United States. Destinations beyond North America are handled by special request.
What files do you need from me? Supply CMYK artwork at 300 DPI with 0.125 inch bleed and fonts converted to outlines, as PDF, JPEG, TIFF or EPS.
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