Roll-Fold Menu Printing

FAQs

• What is a roll-fold menu?

  In general roll-fold menus consist of a sheet of paper that is folded into three sections. The right-side page is folded inwards and then folded in again. A roll-fold example would be one-third A4 or a DL menu.

• Is roll-fold the same as tri-fold?

  Technically no. Tri-fold menus use two vertical folds, resulting in three columns per side making 6pp.  However, roll-fold menus can consist of three folds, one on top of the other to make 8pp. Roll-fold is also referred to as letter fold.

• What paper thickness is recommended for roll-fold menus?

  That really depends on your requirements and budget. However, our most popular paper stock for roll-fold menus is 130gsm and 170gsm silk stock.

• Do I have to pay Vat on folded menus?

  Most of the time folded menus are zero-rated, however, can be subject to VAT depending on the information supplied. If the design contains a message like ‘bring this leaflet in store to get 10% discount’ the print will be deemed to be a voucher and subject to Vat. Another circumstance whereby Vat is chargeable, is if the design contains a form.

  For more information on VAT and printing please visit https://www.gov.uk/topic/business-tax/vat

• How do you print your roll-folded menus?

  We use digital and lithographic printing techniques to offer both small and large run roll-fold menus at the most competitive prices. Your design will be printed in full colour to one or both sides using a CMYK process.

• What is CMYK?

  CMYK is an acronym for cyan, magenta, yellow and black. These are the colours used in the printing process of your roll-fold menus.

• What do you mean by crease fold?

  When folding thicker paper like 250gsm, the fibers at the edge of the flap can sometimes crack. In order to prevent this, any paper stock that is 250gsm or thicker is crease folded. Creasing weakens the paper at the fold to make it easier to fold.

• What is uncoated paper stock?

  Uncoated has no surface coating with a rougher texture that is suitable for writing on.

• What is gloss paper stock?

  Gloss paper is a smooth-coated stock that has a shiny surface and is brilliant for designs with vibrant colours, backgrounds and images.

• What is silk paper stock?

  Silk paper is a coated stock with a slight sheen. This allows the print to be vibrant and crisp but has a softer undertone than a high-shine gloss finish. This stock is also suitable to write on with a ballpoint pen.

Customer Reviews

• Brilliant service from start to finish. My folded leaflet order came on time and the print quality was spot on!

  Andy Tate - Verfied Buyer

• I recently received an order from Cheap as Prints and there were some issues with the folding. However, this was sorted promptly and reprints were dispatched within 2 days. Time to time things go wrong but you are judged on how you rectify them. Cheap as Prints are a perfect example of this. Thanks guys, much appreciated.

  Mandy Evans - Verfied Buyer

• Cheap as Prints are a great company with competitively priced products backed with excellent customer service. Even for custom quotes, the sales team is fast to respond. Have used them a handful of times and so far so good! Even some of my recommendations have praised their product quality and reliability.

  Theresa - Verfied Buyer

• My company has had the pleasure of using Cheap as Prints for over 10 years and will continue to do so. Our most recent order for A4 folded leaflet was spot on as expected. A super reliable printing company that always delivers on its promise.

  Darren Whitlock - Verfied Buyer

• We regularly use Cheap as Prints for our marketing projects and have always been very pleased with their products. The staff are very friendly and always accommodate some of our custom print requirements. Our most frequent purchase is roll-folded leaflets that we always send out with our customer enquires. This product is always delivered on time and generally received in excellent packaging.

  Sophia Edwards - Verfied Buyer