Print is Not Dead

While the web is dominating most of our businesses now, print is still in high demand. Businesses still need to make an impression with high quality business cards, brochures and flyers.

Offset vs. Digital

We can offer you traditional as well as advanced digitial print outputs. Offering you this allows us to give you more variety to meet your needs for quality and budget.

Offset printing is more efficient for larger runs of the same item.

Digital printing is more expensive, but infinitely more flexible. It is ideal for small and customized runs.

Preparing Files

For best results please follow our guidelines.

FILE FORMAT:

We accept the following file formats TIF, TIFF, JPG, EPS, PNG, AI, PSD, and PDF.

FILE SIZE:

The maximum file size acceptable for upload is 30MB (megabytes) per file.

RESOLUTION:

All file formats must have a minimum of 350 dpi (dot per inch) resolution.
The images designed for the web are done at a low screen resolution of 72 dpi. Print images need to be created at 350 dpi or there will be a substantial drop in the image quality.

COLOR MODE:

All color artwork and/or images must be provided in CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black) color mode.
All black & white artworks and/or images must be provided in grayscale color mode.
Heavy black ink might cause smearing.

BLEED:

Please build your press-ready digital files by adding 0 .1" dimension for business cards, postcards, and rackcards. Add 0.125" for all other products.
We require ALL files to be built to the full bleed dimension specified for each trim size.
We automatically trim 0.05" or 0.0625" off each edge, which will result in the desired trim size
Simply add 0.1" or 0.125" to the overall dimension of your digital layout. Example: a 5" x 7" would have a bleed size of 5.1" x 7.1" and a 8.5"x11" flyer would have a bleed size of 8.625"x11.125".

What's a bleed?

It is the portion of the card that will be trimmed off when cut to the final size.

Why bleed?

The purpose of a bleed is to continue a color, image or design to the edge of the card.

CROP MARKS:

Please build your press-ready digital files by adding crop marks.
Lines indicating where the paper should be cut to produce the correct size.

FONTS:

a. Fonts must be embedded in PDF files.
b. Fonts must be outlined or converted to paths or curves in EPS files.
c. Some fonts have copyright restrictions and will not embed in PDF Files.
d. Quark Express: Fonts and images must be included with all files submitted. (Mac only)

SAFE ZONE:

All critical elements (text, images, logos, etc.) must be kept at least 0.125" inside the edge. Anything left close to edge may be cut off during trimming.

BORDERS:

Please allow 1/16" cutting space around your card. No borders are recommended, as shifting in the cutting process may make borders appear uneven.

DIMENSIONS:

Products	Final Print Size - 350dpi	Size with Bleed - 350dpi
Business Cards	Inch: 2"x3.5" Pixels: 700x1225	Inch: 2.1"x3.6" Pixels:735x1260
Postcards	Inch: 4"x6" Pixels: 1400x2100	Inch: 4.1"x6.1" Pixels:1435x2135
Postcards	Inch: 4.25"x5.5" Pixels:1488x1925	Inch: 4.35"x5.6" Pixels:1522x1960
Postcards	Inch: 5"x7" Pixels:1750x2450	Inch: 5.1"x7.1" Pixels:1785x2485
Postcards	Inch: 5.5"x8.5" Pixles:1925x2975	Inch: 5.6"x8.6" Pixels:1960x3010
Rackcards	Inch: 4"x9" Pixels:1925x2975	Inch: 4.1"x9.1" Pixels:1435x3185