“5-10 business days” is the production window we quote, but it’s worth breaking down what’s actually happening during that time, so it doesn’t feel like your order just disappears until it ships.

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Proof approved Your order enters the production queue the moment you approve the digital proof.
2
Setup Screens, film, or plates are prepared for your specific design. This step is why identical reorders still take production time, not just shipping time.
3
Printing Your order is printed and quality-checked piece by piece before packing.
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Shipping Once packed, delivery time is added on top of the production window and depends on your location.
Production time and shipping time are separate, both are counted from proof approval.

Why the window is a range, not a fixed number

Order size and print complexity both affect where you land in the 5-10 day range. A small order with a simple 1-color design typically moves through faster than a large multi-color order. If your order is time-sensitive, say so when you place it, urgent orders are handled individually rather than just queued normally.

What can extend it

The most common delay isn’t production, it’s waiting on file approval. If your uploaded logo needs adjustment or your proof approval takes a few days, the production clock doesn’t start until that’s resolved. Getting a print-ready file in on the first try (see our logo prep guide) is the single best way to keep your order on schedule.