How do you add ink to the pre-inked stamps?

To re-ink the stamp, follow these instructions: 1. To re-ink your Vistaprint stamp, begin by holding the stamp base with one hand, and pulling the handle off the to reveal two round inking tubes. 2. Carefully place a few drops of ink into each inking port, and then with a gentle downward motion, reattach the handle to the stamp base. 3. Let your Vistaprint stamp sit overnight, allowing the fresh ink to fully saturate the internal cartridge. Test the stamp and repeat steps if necessary.

Custom Pre-inked Stamps

Create a premium stamp that captures the uniqueness of your logo or signature.

5 ink color options
4 size options
Thousands of clear impressions
No ink pad needed

Note: Uploads with small graphics, fonts smaller than 8-point, or fine lines are not advised and may be rejected.

With pre-inked stamps, you’ll save time (and your wrist) adding your hand-drawn logo or business signature to all your marketing and mail correspondence. Affordable and easy to use, custom pre-inked stamps deliver a crisp, clean look to create thousands of impressions before re-inking. They’re perfect for larger jobs, like product packaging, bulk mail, to-go orders and more.

To get started, first choose a color, size and quantity that works for you. Then, upload your logo, monogram or design. Your pre-ink stamps will arrive ready for use.

VistaPrint offers Pre-Inked Stamps design templates in assorted styles.

FAQs

Personalized inked stamps from VistaPrint

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Mar 9, 2026 | lopezg15 C. |

Verified Buyer

My expectations was different do t like the size

Perfect!

Mar 8, 2026 | Motivation M. |

Verified Buyer

I had help from the design team an my 'ink stamp' is perfect and ready for my upcoming book tour. Thank you!

Too small

Mar 7, 2026 | Scott H. |

Verified Buyer

I though the printing would be better. It is too small. and there isn't an ink pad with it. I did like that it was delivered in a very timely manner. Thanks, Scott

Response from Vistaprint Customer Care Team:

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear that your order was delivered in a timely manner, but we understand your concern about the size of the stamp. This is a Pre-Inked Stamp, so no ink pad is needed. To adjust the print size for future orders, you can modify the font size using our Editing Studio. Additionally, you can request a PDF proof from the Editing Studio and view it at 100%, which will show the actual print size before placing your order. We hope this helps for your next order.

Settled my nervous expectations

Mar 4, 2026 | John S. |

Verified Buyer

I wanted a large stamp with a logo for marketing purposes, and was a little nervous about how it would work. Turns out the design process was pretty easy, and the finished stamp makes good clear, permanent, legible impressions for our Alabama Homesteading channel on Rumble. I didn't see any other ink color options than green, but maybe I just missed that somewhere.

Terrible!

Mar 4, 2026 | Jennifer P.

I thought I was purchasing the self-inking stamp but it must have switched types when I increased the size. The stamp looks ok but it doesn't fully stamp my design. I purchased it to use on some brown paper bags for my business. It is not usable for that purpose. I have since purchased a replacement.

Response from Vistaprint Customer Care Team:

We are sorry to hear that the stamp you received did not work well with your design. Upon reviewing the account, we saw that the pre-inked stamp was ordered; however, it should print your design as reflected on the website. Based on our checks, we saw that you have already placed a new order for a self-inking stamp. We hope this option works better for you. For any additional assistance, feel free to contact us directly.

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Frequently asked questions

The self-inkers transfer ink from an inner pad and pre-inked stamps have an ink cell and impression pad built in.

To re-ink the stamp, follow these instructions:

To re-ink your Vistaprint stamp, begin by holding the stamp base with one hand, and pulling the handle off the to reveal two round inking tubes.
Carefully place a few drops of ink into each inking port, and then with a gentle downward motion, reattach the handle to the stamp base.
Let your Vistaprint stamp sit overnight, allowing the fresh ink to fully saturate the internal cartridge. Test the stamp and repeat steps if necessary.

Yes. Please give us a call or chat with one of our specialists if you need further help designing.

For best results, we recommend a maximum of 3 lines of text.

The ink used in our stamp is water/glycol-based and is recommended to be used on paper for best results. It is not recommended on fabric, plastic or any outdoor surfaces.

Not at present. We offer 3-, 5- or 8-day shipping options.