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title: "What does 'set' or 'lot' mean when ordering printed products?"
description: "A set, or lot, is one batch printed together with the same specs; 10 designs make 10 sets, while 500 identical bookmarks are 1 set."
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# What does 'set' or 'lot' mean when ordering printed products?

A set, also called a lot, is a batch of units printed together at the same time with the same specifications, even when the artwork differs. Sets are not the same as quantity: quantity is how many pieces you get per design, while sets is how many distinct artworks are run. Same quantity, paper stock and finishes define one set; each different artwork counts as a separate set. Example: business cards for 10 people with identical specs but 10 designs equal 10 sets, while 500 identical bookmarks are 1 set. One set can contain many finished pieces, common on plastic cards, tickets and forms sold in lots. Each set is its own layout on press, so the number of sets affects setup and pricing even when size and stock stay the same. Minimum quantities per set vary by product; if you need more sets than a printer lists as standard, ask for a custom quote. On products that support it, the order form usually has a sets field where you enter how many designs you are sending.

A set, or lot, is one batch printed together with the same specs; 10 designs make 10 sets, while 500 identical bookmarks are 1 set.

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