Printer Technical Specifications:

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FILE FORMAT:
Please provide Press-Ready Files in PDF format @ 300dpi. (We will also accept 300 dpi JPG, EPS and TIFF files)

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COLOR MODE:
All color artwork and/or images must be provided in CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black) color mode.

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RESOLUTION:
File formats must have a minimum of 300 dpi (dot per inch) resolution. Photos included in must be 300dpi also.

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BLEED:
Please build your press-ready files by adding 1/8 inch bleed around all your orders:
Example: an 8.5 x 5.5 postcard will have 1/8 inch bleed on all sides and be a final size of 8.75 x 5.75
Example: a 6 x 9 postcard will have 1/8 inch bleed on all sides and be a final size of 6.25 x 9.25
Example: a 6 x 11 postcard will have 1/8 inch bleed on all sides and be a final size of 6.25 x 11.25

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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.

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SAFE ZONE:
All critical elements (text, images, logos, etc.) must be kept at least 1/2 inch inside the edge.

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BORDERS:
Please allow 1/16″ cutting tolerance around your card. We recommend no borders due to shifting in the cutting process, borders may appear uneven.

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PERMIT IMPRINT:
If ghosting under Truth Advertising permit, please leave blank and TA will place it for you. If mailing under church permit, please refer to the template section for placement.

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MAILING AREA:
To ensure proper delivery by the USPS, the mailing areas on postcard mailers should be 4.125 inches wide of white mailing box by 2.25 inches tall. The mailing box area must be left white. Your return address must be in the mailing box area or clearly somewhere else on the card – see below. If using your postage permit imprint see below on how to place it. If using our postage permit imprint, we will place it for you.

Your return name and address must match exactly the return name and address originally filed with your non-profit permit.

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