Printing Multiple Designs in One Order

Save More When Printing Multiple Files

Many artists, photographers, and small businesses want to print multiple designs in one order while keeping the same quantity. This approach is sometimes called multi-file printing or gang-run printing, and it can significantly reduce printing costs while allowing you to test several designs at once. This guide explains how our multiple file policy works and how to prepare your files for the best results.

What Is Multi-File Printing?

Multi-file printing allows you to submit several different designs within the same print order while maintaining the same quantity. For example, instead of ordering 100 copies of one design, you might print four different designs with 25 copies each.

This method is popular with artists, convention vendors, photographers, and small businesses who want to test multiple designs without committing to a large run of a single design.

To print multiple files per quantity, look for the "How Many Designs?" option available on many product pages.

Printing Multiple Designs of Small & Medium Art Print Sizes 

Print up to five different files while still taking advantage of the tiered quantity discounts. This multiple file discount is the most effective way to save money when printing smaller prints and posters (8x8 up to 13x19).

How does this work?

It is easy! If you want to print 250 of 4 files, you can simply select the "quantity" of 1000 then select the number of designs in the "How Many Designs?" field.

The below image shows how a person can order 25 prints of two designs and also attain the 50-quantity discount.

The maximum amount of multiple art files you can submit is FIVE per quantity. Sending us files through our upload feature is easy since it can handle more than one file. You can also utilize email or a service like Dropbox to send us your files.

For now, the below print sizes qualify:

• 8x8 Square Prints
• 8x10 Art Prints
• 8x12 Prints
• 8.5x11 Art Prints
• 9x12 Prints
• 10x10 Square Prints
• 11x11 Square Prints
• 11x14 Art Prints
• 11x17 Flyers
• 11x17 Small Posters
• 12x12 Square Prints
• 12x18 Small Posters
• 13x19 Small Posters

Printing Multiple Designs of Postcards and Greeting Cards

Print up to five different designs while printing postcards! If you would like to print 250 of 2 art files, you can simply select the quantity of 500. Here is another example; You can pick the quantity of 1000 and print 200 of 5 different cards. 

The below image shows how you can order 1000 cards and split it among 5 designs. You would receive 200 cards for each of your five designs. Also notice, digital proofs were not selected, and all cards must be on the same cardstock.

Qualifying card products include:

• 4x6 Postcards
• 4.25x5.5 Postcards / Flyers
• 4x9 Rack Cards
• 5.5x8.5 Postcards / Flyers
• 5x7 Cards / Prints
• 6x11 Postcards
• 6x8 or 6x9 Postcards
• 3.5x5 Flat Cards
• 3.5x5 Folded Cards
• 3.5x5 Note Cards
• 4.25x5.5 Flat Cards
• 4.25x5.5 Folded Cards
• 5x7 Flat Cards
• 5x7 Folded Cards

Card products that do not qualify for multiple designs include business cards, 3x3 cards, magnets, large quantity postcards, appointment cards, kraft cards (100% recycled), most note cards, custom greetings cards (bulk), metallic pearl greeting cards, and others. The only cards that qualify for this program belong to the above list.

What Is Gang Run Printing?

Gang run printing is a method where multiple designs are printed together on the same press run. Instead of printing one design at a time, several different files can be grouped into a single print job while maintaining the same overall quantity.

This approach reduces setup time and printing costs, which is why many artists, photographers, and small businesses use gang run printing when they want to test several designs at once.

For example, instead of ordering 100 copies of one design, you could print four designs with 25 copies each. This allows you to experiment with multiple artworks, promotional graphics, or product variations while still benefiting from bulk printing.

At Printkeg, our multiple file policy makes it easy to print multiple designs in one order as long as the total quantity remains the same.

Limitations of Our Multiple File Policy

• Keep in mind - Printing multiple files may affect turnaround times unpredictably. If you have a deadline, please be sure to add that date into the instructions area of your order
• You must use the same paper type for all prints.
• Custom cuts are an exception to this offer (unless all cuts are the same).
• Shipping cannot be split up in any way.
• This program does not apply to other products or sizes.
• Adding multiple files may increase turnaround time. Turnaround time will increase sharply for larger orders (usually consisting of 20 or more unique files). 
• If artwork requires individual adjustments, turnaround time will increase.
• One $5 proof fee only covers one file, not all files.
• Our system does not keep your filenames. Refer to your files as upload_1 or upload_2. We may email you with questions if you ask for different quantities.
• Multiple prints cannot be double-sided unless they are the same back.

Who Uses Multi-File Printing?

• Artists printing multiple art designs for conventions
• Photographers offering several image options
• Small businesses testing marketing designs
• Event organizers printing multiple poster versions
• Creators producing different greeting card designs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I print multiple designs in one order?

Yes. As long as the final quantity remains the same, you can submit multiple designs (up to five per quantity) within a single order.

What is gang run printing?

Gang run printing combines multiple designs on the same print run to reduce setup costs. This makes it possible to print smaller quantities of different designs at a lower cost.

How should I send multiple files?

Upload your files directly on the product page. If multiple files are provided, we will divide the quantity evenly unless you include different quantities in the instructions field. When leaving instructions, please refer to your uploads as Upload_1, Upload_2, etc., since we do not see the original file names on our end. You may also email your artwork or send files through a file-sharing service if needed.