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How to Order your postcards
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Step
1. Preparing your files
Skip
this step if WE are preparing your artwork
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Minimum Artwork
Resolution is 300 dpi
Make sure your artwork's resolution is at least
300 dpi. This resolution will ensure that your
design will appear crisp and sharp instead of
blurry and pixelized.
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Convert your
graphics to CMYK colors
Your files should be saved in CMYK mode before you send them to us. When we receive a file in RGB mode, we automatically convert the files to CMYK mode for printing. RGB files cannot be printed on professional four color presses. Not every RGB color has a CMYK equivalent, and the result could be more than just subtle color shifts.
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"Bleed"
and card size
Your postcard size will be 4" x 6"
Your design work should be 4.25" x 6.25" (with BLEED)
"Bleed" is a printing term used to indicate the area that will be trimmed off after the job is printed and cut to the finished size. Since the bleed extends 1/8" all around the card, your document set-up should be 1/8" wider all around.
Since the bleed area will be trimmed off during the cutting process, there can be no text or other important information in the bleed area. Furthermore, we require an additional 1/8" buffer margin inside the edges of the card.
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File Formats
The following are file formats which are the
easiest to work with and which provide the best
results:
Jpg, bmp, tif, eps, bmp, psd, ai, cdr
Please don't forget to vectorize or
"render" your font layers.
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Step
2. Ordering
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Complete the ORDER FORM
Complete the order form and make sure all required fields contain accurate information.
Don't forget to select the product you wish to order, as well as
to attach all files necessary for your project.
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We confirm your
order
After submitting your form, we will contact you within 24 hours.
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Payment
Payment is due upon confirmation of the order.
Payment can be made by Paypal, Money Order or
certified check.
If graphic design work is required, design fee
must be paid before actual work can begin. Once
design is approved, payment for printing must be
received before order is printed.
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Proofs
Final approval is required for all artwork. A copy of your card is sent by email so you can review it and approve it.
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Delivery
Cards are printed on every Wednesday and
shipped on the following Monday. Shipping takes
about 3 to 6 business days.
FEDEX shipping for business
cards is $10 and $30 for postcards
anywhere in North America.
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