“Same day” sounds like a simple promise, but a print deadline depends on more than when a file is sent. The City Print Shop listing places the business at 2974 John F. Kennedy Blvd #200, Jersey City, NJ 07306, while its linked website presents the name Daffodil Print and publishes product-specific cutoff details. That distinction is worth resolving before a time-sensitive order: customers should confirm they have the right business location and that the product, file, and pickup plan fit the stated schedule.
Match the cutoff to the product, not just the shop
The Daffodil Print website describes same-day printing for selected items rather than a universal turnaround for every job. Its booklet and catalog information says orders approved before 4 p.m. are eligible for same-day service, with pickup listed for Jersey City or Midtown Manhattan. The site also describes same-day postcards and gives an order-by-4-p.m. cutoff for same-day pickup in Jersey City and New York City. These are published terms for those product pages; they do not establish that every size, quantity, or custom job can be completed on that schedule.
For a deadline-driven project, the useful question is therefore not simply, “Can it be done today?” Ask whether the specific product is included, what time the complete file must be submitted, and whether the clock starts at submission or after proof approval. The website says files are printed immediately after approval for its obituary booklets, a detail that makes approval timing part of the production window. A late edit or an unanswered proof can change whether the planned handoff remains realistic.
Booklet page counts can change the design
Booklets illustrate why production requirements belong in the brief from the start. The website lists several formats, including 5.5-by-8.5-inch, 6-by-9-inch, and 8.5-by-11-inch options. Its FAQ says booklet page counts must be multiples of four, from 8 to 64 pages. A draft with an incompatible page count may need a layout adjustment before it is ready to print, so it is better to check the count while the content is still being organized—not after the final PDF has been sent.
The published booklet details also distinguish bordered printing from full bleed. The site says small runs of 1–25 copies are limited to bordered self-cover booklets; full bleed or a separate cover is available by request. That specific limitation can matter for a short-run program, catalog, or presentation: a design with color running to the paper edge may require a different quantity or an explicit request. Confirm the available treatment for the exact order before finalizing artwork.
Proof, trim, and paper are production decisions
Visual review should focus on the finished format, not only whether the screen design looks polished. For a booklet, check page sequence, margins, cover treatment, and any text or images close to the trim edge. For postcards, the website lists 4-by-6-inch, 5-by-7-inch, and 8.5-by-5.5-inch sizes, along with glossy or matte 100-pound cardstock. Those choices serve different purposes: a writable surface may matter for a mailed note, while a glossy finish may better suit a vivid promotional image. Confirm which stock and finish apply to the chosen product rather than assuming specifications transfer across the site’s catalog.
The site also describes a design studio for customizing templates and an artwork-upload option with a preview. Those tools may help a customer prepare a piece, but they do not replace approval of the final dimensions, copy, and print treatment. Before approving a proof, compare it against the intended use and keep the approved version identifiable so the production file and final design do not get mixed up.
Resolve the business and handoff details first
There is a practical identity detail to verify before traveling or placing an urgent order. The listing uses the name City Print Shop and gives +1 201-792-6699; the linked website brands itself Daffodil Print and shows a different Jersey City phone number, 201.222.3393, in its page header. The address in the listing is 2974 John F. Kennedy Blvd #200. Because the public names and phone numbers do not align, confirm directly that the website and listed address refer to the same current storefront and ask which number handles the particular order.
After confirming the location, get the handoff details in one conversation: product and quantity, file requirements, proof deadline, production cutoff, pickup address and window, and whether shipping is relevant. The website lists UPS shipping on some product pages, but that option is distinct from same-day local pickup and should not be treated as a guarantee of delivery timing. A written confirmation of the approved artwork and expected completion time gives both sides a clearer reference.
A realistic quick-turn request is specific
A concise request helps the shop determine whether a rush schedule is workable: name the item, size, quantity, page count if applicable, finish, desired pickup time, and whether the file is final or still needs design work. City Print Shop’s record identifies it as a Quick-Turn Print Shop, while the linked Daffodil Print site provides concrete same-day details for selected products. Together, those signals point to a useful decision rule: treat speed as a product- and approval-specific schedule, verify the business identity and handoff, and settle technical specifications before the clock becomes the main constraint.