CenTex Printing – Frequently Asked Questions

A Family-Owned Commercial Printing Company in Temple, Texas Serving Central Texas, All of Texas, and Shipping Nationwide

About CenTex Printing

Q: Who is CenTex Printing?
CenTex Printing is a family-owned commercial printing company based in Temple, Texas. Our history goes back over 100 years, starting as American Printing in 1920. Today, we provide high-quality printing for businesses, schools, churches, healthcare providers, manufacturers, construction companies, real estate professionals, and organizations across Central Texas, throughout Texas, and across the United States.

Q: Where are you located?
We are located in Temple, Texas in the heart of Central Texas. From our Temple print shop, we serve nearby communities like Belton, Killeen, Harker Heights, Fort Cavazos, Salado, Jarrell, Gatesville, Georgetown, Lorena, Waco, and the surrounding region with local delivery and pickup options.

Q: Do you only work with local customers?
No. While we love serving local Central Texas businesses, CenTex Printing regularly works with customers across the entire state of Texas and all over the United States. Many of our orders are placed online, produced in our Temple facility, and shipped directly to customers nationwide.

Q: Do you ship all of your products nationwide?
Yes. We ship all of our products nationwide—business cards, brochures, booklets, programs, banners, signs, stickers, labels, NCR forms, postcards, catalogs, and more. Most orders include free or low-cost shipping within the continental United States, so you can use a trusted Central Texas printer no matter where you are located.

Q: Are you an online printer or a local print shop?
We are both. CenTex Printing is a real, family-owned print shop in Temple, Texas with real equipment, real people, and local service. At the same time, we provide the convenience of online ordering, digital proofs, and nationwide shipping so we can support customers anywhere in the country.

Products & Services

Q: What types of products do you print?
We offer a wide range of commercial printing products, including:

  • Business Essentials: business cards, brochures, flyers, letterhead, envelopes, rack cards, door hangers, postcards, folders, NCR / carbonless forms, order forms, invoices.

  • Booklets & Programs: event programs, funeral programs, church bulletins, graduation programs, theatre programs, catalogs, spiral-bound and stapled booklets.

  • Labels & Stickers: product labels, custom stickers, logo stickers, packaging labels, and branding decals.

  • Large Format & Displays: vinyl banners, fabric banners, retractable banners, yard signs, posters, car magnets, feather flags, and trade show graphics.

  • Specialty Printing: wedding invitations, announcements, calendars, DTF transfers, short-run packaging, and custom printed pieces for events or promotions.

If you don’t see a specific item listed, there is a good chance we can still produce it—just contact us.

Q: Do you offer design services, or do I need print-ready files?
You can provide your own print-ready artwork, or you can work with our in-house graphic design team. We regularly help customers design business cards, brochures, programs, banners, labels, and more from scratch or by cleaning up existing artwork.

Q: Can you handle large, ongoing commercial jobs?
Yes. We are a commercial printer equipped to handle both short runs and high-volume jobs. We routinely produce ongoing work for manufacturers, medical offices, construction companies, schools, churches, municipalities, and other organizations that require consistent, repeat orders.

Service Area & Shipping

Q: What areas do you serve locally?
Locally, we serve Temple, Belton, Killeen, Harker Heights, Fort Hood, Salado, Jarrell, Gatesville, Georgetown, Lorena, Waco, and surrounding Central Texas communities with easy pickup and free local delivery options.

Q: Do you serve customers outside of Central Texas?
Yes. We serve customers across all of Texas, including Austin, Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, College Station, Abilene, Lubbock, and many other cities. Orders can be placed online or over the phone and shipped directly to your location.

Q: Do you ship nationwide?
Absolutely. CenTex Printing provides printing services to customers throughout the United States and ships nationwide to ALL 50 states. Many customers outside of Texas order from us because they want the reliability and personal service of a smaller, established shop rather than a faceless mega-printer

Q: How much does shipping cost?
For many standard products and quantities, shipping is free or built into your quote. For oversized, heavy, or highly custom items, we will provide a clear shipping estimate in advance so you know your total cost before approving the job.

Turnaround Times & Rush Orders

Q: How fast can you complete my order?
Turnaround time depends on the product and quantity, but many standard jobs are completed in 3–7 business days after proof approval. More complex pieces, such as specialty business cards or large booklets, may take a bit longer.

Q: Do you offer rush printing?
Yes. When your deadline is tight, we can often provide rush printing. For many items, we can prioritize your order in our schedule and, for some business card jobs, even offer next-day or same-day completion when artwork is ready and our production schedule allows.

Q: Is same-day printing possible?
In some cases, yes. Same-day service depends on the type of product, the current production load, and whether your artwork is fully print-ready. If you are working against a same-day or next-day deadline, please call us so we can give you an honest answer and a realistic plan.

Files, Artwork & Proofs

Q: What file formats do you accept?
We accept industry-standard formats such as PDF, AI, EPS, TIFF, JPG, and PNG. For best results, we recommend high-resolution PDF files with fonts outlined and images embedded. Many of your product pages already list these formats in the upload section, and those same formats apply across most of our products.

Q: Do you provide digital proofs before printing?
Yes. For most custom jobs, we provide a digital proof before printing. For color-critical or complex projects, we can also discuss hard-copy proofs when appropriate.

Q: Can you fix low-resolution or problematic artwork?
Sometimes.  Our design team can help improve files that are low-resolution or not print-ready. We’ll always be upfront about what is possible, costs and whether a redesign is recommended to ensure a clean, professional print.

Color, Quality & Materials

Q: Can you match my brand colors?
We work hard to keep your brand colors consistent. For most digital printing, we use CMYK process color. If you have Pantone (PMS) references, we can convert them to the closest CMYK equivalent and maintain that across future orders.

Q: What paper stocks do you use?
We stock a wide variety of house paper stock including. We have such a variety it’s not even possible to mention them all here.  Some of our most common stocks we use are:

  • 16pt coated cover for standard business cards

  • Specialty stocks like Silver Pearl Metallic, Solar White smooth, linen textures, and ultra-thick 32pt matte for premium business cards

  • Gloss and matte text stocks for brochures and flyers

  • Aside from paper, we also use durable materials for banners, premium air-release vinyl for custom stickers, and BOPP material for roll labels

If you need something specific— uncoated, or a particular brand—we can often special order for your job.

Q: Is your printing suitable for professional and corporate use?
Yes. We are a commercial printer serving professional clients across many industries. Our equipment, materials, and processes are chosen to meet the expectations of businesses that care about their brand image.

Who We Serve

Q: What types of customers use CenTex Printing?
We work with a wide range of customers, including:

  • Small businesses and startups

  • Manufacturers and industrial companies

  • Construction and trades (GCs, subcontractors, service companies)

  • Healthcare providers, clinics, and medical offices

  • Dentists, orthodontists, and specialist practices

  • Schools, districts, colleges, and universities

  • Churches, ministries, and faith-based organizations

  • Nonprofits and community groups

  • Real estate agents and property managers

  • Restaurants, food trucks, and hospitality businesses

  • Event planners, venues, and trade show exhibitors

Whether you need day-to-day business printing or support for a major event, we can help.

Ordering, Payment & Support

Q: How do I place an order?
You can place orders in several ways:

  • Order directly through our website for many standard products

  • Request a quote online for custom specs

  • Call our office if you prefer to talk through your project

  • Visit our Temple, Texas location to discuss your job in person

Q: What payment methods do you accept?
We accept common business payment methods such as major credit/debit cards and, for established accounts, approved company checks or invoicing options where applicable.

Q: Can I reorder something you printed before?
Yes. We keep past job files on record for many of our customers, which makes reordering quicker and easier. If no changes are needed, we can often move straight to production.

Local vs. “Big Online” Printers

Q: Why should I choose CenTex Printing instead of a large online printer like Vista Print?
Working with CenTex Printing gives you:

  • Personal service – Real people you can call, email, or visit.

  • Experience – Over a century of printing history and a long track record with Central Texas businesses.

  • Consistency – Once we dial in your colors and preferences, we can keep them consistent across future jobs.

  • Flexibility – We can help with unusual sizes, short runs, or special finishing that big-box online printers may not accommodate.

  • Nationwide reach – You still get the convenience of ordering online and shipping anywhere in the U.S.

Still Have Questions?

If you have a question not covered here, we’d be happy to help.
You can call us at 254-771-2422, request a quote, or send us the details of your project through our contact page, and we’ll provide straightforward answers along with a clear plan for getting your printing done on time and on budget.