Once you contact us to start an order, here’s what you can expect:
First, we will confirm that the artwork you sent conforms to all USPS specifications, and make any revisions if necessary.
Then we will send your invoice and final proof for your approval.
Once you’ve approved your proof and paid your invoice, we will start the pre-press process.
For printing and shipping turnaround times, see the next question below.
Total turnaround time consists of two parts: printing turnaround and shipping.
Printing turnaround is 2-4 business days, and shipping is 3-5 business days.
For full service orders, please contact me to confirm we can hit your desired delivery date. Plan on at least 1+ extra days for EDDM processing.
Printing turnaround starts from the time you’ve approved your final proof and paid in full. Cutoff is at 9:00am ET each day.
We recommend saving as a PDF file. You may also send the file in the following types: JPG, JPEG, TIF, TIFF, EPS, and PNG.
We prefer that you send PDF with embedded or outlined fonts. PDF files are easier to handle and will likely speed up your turn-around.
Never use shadows, glows, or any other transparency (image or otherwise) on top of a spot color. Always convert your spot color to CMYK and flatten before sending.
Also please see the questions about resolution/color mode/bleed and templates below.
Finally, if you use the designers we recommend below, they are already familiar with these required specs.
Resolution: All artwork and source images should be at least 300 dpi. Low resolution files may be printed as is, resulting in poor quality or blurry print, or placed on hold until we receive new files, slowing your turn-around.
Color mode: You should always start and finish your designs in CMYK color mode. If you send us an RGB file, there is a chance that a color shift may occur and you may not be satisfied with your print.
Bleed: The required bleed is 0.125″. Bleed must extend past the cut-line and will be trimmed from the product during the final cutting phase. When the image is required to extend all the way to the edge, bleed is needed to preserve the finished look and the quality of the final product. In addition, please keep all text at least 0.125″ inside the cut-line (safe zone).
We recommend using our templates (see next question below) at all times.
And remember, never use shadows, glows, or any other transparency (image or otherwise) on top of a spot color. Always convert your spot color to CMYK and flatten before sending.
Finally, if you use the designers we recommend below, they are already familiar with these required specs.
For the Print Only option, make sure to download and use our Print Only Templates and follow all standard USPS EDDM requirements.
For the Full Service option, download one set (front & back) of one of our Full Service templates (horizontal or vertical layout). Each template comes with the indicia and addressing information, in addition to artwork guides. They are available in PSD (Photoshop) format.
The indicia and addressing is provided on the Template for your convenience. Remember this indicia must be present on one side of your artwork. You must also add a return address to the same side.
Yes! Here are two designers experienced in designing ads for CCSU mailers:
Gregg Poserina
Y3k Designs
gregg@y3kdesigns.com
y3kdesigns.com
Scott Mizener
On the Rock Design
smizener@ontherockdesign.com
ontherockdesign.com
Yes! Just request samples when you order and make sure to provide your mailing address.
Yes, in addition to EDDM printing and mailing, we handle targeted direct mail campaigns as well as offer a wide variety of both offset- and digitally-printed products. Please contact us below for more info or a quote.
We offer Print Only and Full Service options.
Print Only: with our Print Only option, we print your postcards and then ship them to you so you can deliver them to your local Post Office(s). Be aware that you still have to design and place an indicia and addressing in the proper locations according to USPS EDDM Standards.
Full Service: with our Full Service EDDM solution, we take care of everything for you. Just send over your artwork and EDDM routes. Then we take care of the printing, bundling, EDDM processing and delivery to USPS. Make sure to use our Full Service EDDM templates (see template question above) with our indicia information for your artwork.
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