How long does it take to print a couple of books?

[smartc02]

Hi,

Ive written a book just for myself and family members, and so just need to print a few off. How long does it take to print off a few books ready for shipping?

Thanks

[wolfsinger]

Unforutnately, there is not a standard answer to that wuestion. The porblem is how many other projects are ahead of yours at the specific printer that gets the order. You would probably be better off contacting live chat to see if they can give you a more definitive answer.

[Ken Anderson]

I see that you're using the same type of keyboard I use Carol.  

[wolfsinger]

yep - It has a mind of it's own and changes letters after I type them

[Peter May]

It depends on a number of factors;

Where you are - in most cases that determines the print factory that is used

What format the book is - some book formats, e.g. spiral bound seem to take longer, some formats can be printed only at certain printers

How busy the print factory is

How many copies you want

I am in UK and just ordered 2 copies of a Royal format paperback at 11:40 Friday and got the message they had been despatched at 15:42 today, Monday, the next working day. I find despatch in 1 or 2 days is usual and I don't think its ever taken more than a week between order and receipt.

But, as I say, it depends on where you are etc etc

[Belinda D'Alessandro]

This help page says to allow the following time frames for printing before shipping:

Print on Demand Books:

• Paperbacks - Ship in 3 to 5 business days
• Hardcovers - Ship in 5 to 7 business days
• CDs & DVDs - Ship in 3 to 5 business days

They could pring in less time but you should allow the maximum time frame for printing for the factors (length of queue, etc) others have mentioned and then allow for shipping depending on the shipping method you choose.

[Peter May]

An update.

The two books were delivered at 10:10 am on Tuesday, that is less than 2 working days since ordering and using the cheapest delivery option.

Fantastic service.

[June Eliza James]

Hi Belinda and anyone else looking in here, I uploaded my book files on Monday 7th this week .I live in rural South Australia and the books are printed in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. I picked them up this morning 11am from our Post office. I am not only extremely pleased with the speed of the service but I am over the moon with the quality of printing, perfect and colours; brilliantly beautiful. Thank you Lulu and that means yourself Belinda, Ken, Kevin and David . I never in a million thoughts expected to be so happy.

JEliza James

[Ken Anderson]

We like happy!

[Belinda D'Alessandro]

Ditto what Ken said. And I'm glad you still have your Post Office! (They closed mine, 4kms from Sydney CBD.)