File Setup Guidelines AWS
File Setup Guidelines To help us get your orders printed quickly and correctly, follow these file setup guidelines.
The Basics
CMYK COLOR SPACE Convert all PMS, spot colors & RGB colors to CMYK
SAVE FILE AS: PDF/X-1A
BLEED LINE: Extend artwork .125 inches beyond trim line. TRIM LINE: This is where the paper will be cut to size.
PDF
SAFE LINE: .125 inches inside trim line. Critical text and artwork should not extend past this line.
Compatible with Acrobat 6 or higher IMAGES: 300 DPI or greater. DO NOT downsample images. DO NOT password protect
The Details FONTS SIZE TO ORDER Our products listed in the ordering menu are based on the FINAL FINISHED SIZE of the item. Folded cards are listed by the finished folded size.
All fonts must be outlined before submitting. If you cannot outline, your file will need to be flattened and saved as a JPEG or TIFF.
COLOR
The print ready file MUST HAVE an additional .125 inch bleed area on all sides. *NOTE: If you are ordering a 5x7, the file you attach to your order should be 5.25 x 7.25.
All colors must be converted to CMYK - including PMS, spot colors and RGB. Any heavily saturated color should be under a combined CMYK value of 240. *For example, this navy (C=100 M=100 Y=26 K=45) has a CMYK value sum of 271 and would most likely print poorly.
SAFE MARGIN
BORDERS
SIZE OF FILE TO SETUP / ATTACH TO ORDER
Please do not have text or critical artwork within .125 inches of the desired trim lines. Any artwork outside of the safe margin could possibly get cut off on the final printed product.
ADDITIONAL BLEED INFORMATION Bleed is the additional area around artwork that is required to accommodate any inconsistencies in the printing & cutting process.
If your file has a border, the border must be at least .125 inches thick from the trim line, and a total thickness of .25 inches from the bleed edge. For best results, borders are not recommended for use on the back side of cards.
FILE FORMAT Always save your document as PDF / X-1A with a compatibility of Acrobat 6 or higher.
When artwork meets the trim line, extending it to the bleed line ensures that there are no white lines on the edge of your file once printed and cut.
CROP MARKS
IMAGES
OVERPRINT
CMYK images with a resolution of 300 dpi.
Crop marks are not required; they are applied by our prepress team.
Please remove ALL overprint as your product will not print correctly.
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Paper Options Guide For FREE paper samples, submit a request on our website at PrintsWellFulfillment.com
TEXT WEIGHT
FELT (Cover)
70 lb Bright White Text 80 lb White Eggshell Text
110 lb Mohawk Brilliant White Felt
LINEN (Cover)
SUPERFINE (Cover)
110 lb Mohawk Linen Bright White
110 lb Mohawk Superfine Ultra White
EGGSHELL (Cover)
METALLIC PEARL (Cover)
100 lb Mohawk Soft White Eggshell (Ivory)
105 lb Metallic Pearl
80 lb Mohawk Ultra White Eggshell 80 lb Mohawk White Eggshell 100 lb Mohawk Ultra White Eggshell 100 lb Mohawk White Eggshell 120 lb Mohawk Ultra White Eggshell 120 lb Mohawk White Eggshell
RECYCLED (Cover)
110 lb Mohawk Warm White Felt
110 lb 100% PCW Recycled Bright White
COTTON (Cover) EGGSHELL (Double Thick)
118 lb Cotton Reich Savoy Brilliant White 118 lb Cotton Reich Savoy Natural White
240 lb Mohawk Ultra White Eggshell 240 lb Mohawk White Eggshell
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Folded Card Guide Follow these steps to set up a print ready file for your folded card that is properly oriented and scored.
Sizing
Front / Back Files
SIZE TO ORDER The product type you select for your order will be your FINAL FOLDED SIZE.
If loading a PDF that includes the front and back files as multiples pages in the same PDF: Page One: Front File - the outside artwork. Page Two: Back File - the inside artwork.
SIZE OF FILE TO SETUP / ATTACH TO ORDER The print ready file should be sized unfolded, flat and MUST HAVE an additional .125 inch bleed area on all sides beyond the trim line.
The Front File should contain the visible artwork of the front and back of the card when folded or closed. The Back File should contain the information to be printed inside of the folded card.
ORDER EXAMPLE 5 x 7 folded card (A7)
(when folded)
BACK SIZE OF FILE TO SETUP BLEED SIZE: 10.25 in. by 7.25 in. CUT SIZE: 10 in. by 7 in.
FRONT
INSIDE
PG 1: FRONT FILE
PG 2: BACK FILE
FOLD
Score Marks You do not need to note score marks for standard sized folded cards. For custom sized folded items, please note how many scores you would like and the distance to place them at. You can put this information in the invoice memo when placing your order. Please reference the line number of the item you are referring to.
Orientation Files should be set up to be read in the same orientation as intended for the viewer.
(when folded) (when folded)
FRONT
BACK
BACK
VERTICAL FOLDED
HORIZONTAL FOLDED
FRONT
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Guide to 4|0 · 4|1 · 4|4 These terms are a shorthand way to describe if a piece is printed on only one or both sides of a flat sheet. The first number for all variations is 4 - all printing on front is considered four color for simplicity and pricing. The second number indicates what, if anything, is printed on the back. Use this guide to help make sure your files are printed correctly.
INSIDE - blank
OUTSIDE
FRONT
TOP
BOTTOM
DESIGN
BACK
FRONT
black | grey
LOGO
FRONT
INSIDE - color
BACK
OUTSIDE
LOGO
4|4
Pronounced “four over four” In addition to the front printing, the back of the piece will need more than just the K in the color profile.
BACK
4|1
Pronounced “four over one” In addition to the front printing, the back of the piece will only need black ink. Only gray or black built with the K value (ranging from 1-100) will count as one color. For files converted from RGB to CMYK, black & grey will always contain 4 colors on our presses.
LOGO
4|0
Pronounced “four over zero” Only the front side of the file has printing and the other side is blank. For folded items this means that there is nothing to print on the inside panels, which is the back of the printed sheet.
TOP
BOTTOM
BACK
flat item
FRONT
folded item
* Note: Our HP digital presses use a 4 color CMYK printing process. Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black are the four ink colors used to build a full color spectrum. Set all files up in the CMYK color space.
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Envelope Guide This guide is for matching your invitations, announcements or stationery to the right envelope. This list shows which envelopes kept in stock to be easily shipped with your order. We also offer envelope imprinting services.
ULTRA WHITE SMOOTH
SOFT WHITE (IVORY)
ULTRA WHITE EGGSHELL
WHITE (CREAM) EGGSHELL
WARM WHITE EGGSHE LL
BRILLIANT/NATURAL WHITE COTTON
GREEN GROCE R KRAFT
METALLIC PEARL
PAPER & FINISH • PRICING PER ENV.
5¼x7¼
A7
5x7
.08
.08
.08
.08
.08
.18
.16
.16
4⅜x5¾
A2
4¼x5½
.06
.06
.09
.09
.09
.18
.13
.16
3⅝x5⅛
4Bar
3½x4⅞
.18
.13
.13
3⅝x5¼
FN
3½x5
.08
2¼x3¾
EC
2x3½
.17
.17
2¾x3¾
EX/FEX
2½x3½
.16
.16
SQ EC
2¾x2¾
.08
.08
4⅛x9½
SLIM JIM
3⅞x9¼
.12
.12
4¾x6½
A6
4½x6¼
.07
.07
5½x5½
SQUARE
5¼x5¼
.07
.07
5½x8⅛
A8
5¼x7⅞
.11
.11
5¾x8¾
A9
5½x8½
.11
.11
.11
5¾x8⅛
PC GUMMED
5½x7⅞
.09
.09
.09
5¾x8⅛
PC INNER/GUMMED
5½x7⅞
.09
.09
.09
6x8⅜
PC OUTER/GUMMED
FITS PC INNER ENV
.11
.11
.11
ENVELOPE SIZE
3x3⅛
5⅝x9½ 5x9½ 6½x6½
CARD SIZE
.06
FPC
5⅜x9¼
.11
SKINNY FPC
4¾x9¼
.11
LARGE SQ
6¼x6¼
.13
ENVELOPE IMPRINTING (PER ENVELOPE)*
.06
.12
.18 (PER SIDE)
* Subject to $1.10 set up fee per unique design
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Variable File Setup Guidelines Variable printing services are reserved for items that require the same basic layout, with differing content in a multipage PDF- i.e., table numbers, place cards, guest addresses, etc. To order a product with variable printing you must submit a print ready, multi-page PDF. Setup services are not available. A flat $5.00 fee is charged for any product that is printed with a variable file. Each page in a variable file will only be printed once and your order quantity will be determined by the number of pages in your PDF. Every page in the PDF must be the same size and orientation (horizontal or vertical).
Flat/Folded Cards - 4|0 For any variable file that is printed front only, the file needs to be 1 PDF that contains each page to be printed.
Table 1
Table 2
Table 3
1
2
3
... etc.
Table 1
Table 2
Table 3
1
2
3
... etc.
Flat Cards - 4|1, 4|4 For any variable file that is printed front and back, the file needs to be 1 PDF that contains the front and back files setup as follows: Page 1 Front
Page 1 Back
Page 2 Front
Page 2 Back
Page 3 Front
Page 3 Back
Table 1
Table 1
Table 2
Table 2
Table 3
Table 3
1
2
3
4
5
6
... etc.
Folded Cards - 4|4 For double sided folded cards, make two separate files. PDF 1: All Front (Outside) File
PDF 2: All Back (Inside) File
Table 1
Table 2
Table 3
1
2
3
... etc.
... etc.
1
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3
The Basics
CMYK COLOR SPACE Convert all PMS, spot colors & RGB colors to CMYK
SAVE FILE AS: PDF/X-1A
BLEED LINE: Extend artwork .125 inches beyond trim line. TRIM LINE: This is where the paper will be cut to size.
SAFE LINE: .125 inches inside trim line. Critical text and artwork should not extend past this line.
Compatible with Acrobat 6 or higher IMAGES: 300 DPI or greater. DO NOT downsample images. DO NOT password protect
The Details FONTS SIZE TO ORDER Our products listed in the ordering menu are based on the FINAL FINISHED SIZE of the item. Folded cards are listed by the finished folded size.
All fonts must be outlined before submitting. If you cannot outline, your file will need to be flattened and saved as a JPEG or TIFF.
COLOR
The print ready file MUST HAVE an additional .125 inch bleed area on all sides. *NOTE: If you are ordering a 5x7, the file you attach to your order should be 5.25 x 7.25.
All colors must be converted to CMYK - including PMS, spot colors and RGB. Any heavily saturated color should be under a combined CMYK value of 240. *For example, this navy (C=100 M=100 Y=26 K=45) has a CMYK value sum of 271 and would most likely print poorly.
SAFE MARGIN
BORDERS
SIZE OF FILE TO SETUP / ATTACH TO ORDER
Please do not have text or critical artwork within .125 inches of the desired trim lines. Any artwork outside of the safe margin could possibly get cut off on the final printed product.
ADDITIONAL BLEED INFORMATION Bleed is the additional area around artwork that is required to accommodate any inconsistencies in the printing & cutting process.
If your file has a border, the border must be at least .125 inches thick from the trim line, and a total thickness of .25 inches from the bleed edge. For best results, borders are not recommended for use on the back side of cards.
FILE FORMAT Always save your document as PDF / X-1A with a compatibility of Acrobat 6 or higher.
When artwork meets the trim line, extending it to the bleed line ensures that there are no white lines on the edge of your file once printed and cut.
CROP MARKS
IMAGES
OVERPRINT
CMYK images with a resolution of 300 dpi.
Crop marks are not required; they are applied by our prepress team.
Please remove ALL overprint as your product will not print correctly.
PRINTSWELLFULFILLMENT.COM
Paper Options Guide For FREE paper samples, submit a request on our website at PrintsWellFulfillment.com
TEXT WEIGHT
FELT (Cover)
70 lb Bright White Text 80 lb White Eggshell Text
110 lb Mohawk Brilliant White Felt
LINEN (Cover)
SUPERFINE (Cover)
110 lb Mohawk Linen Bright White
110 lb Mohawk Superfine Ultra White
EGGSHELL (Cover)
METALLIC PEARL (Cover)
100 lb Mohawk Soft White Eggshell (Ivory)
105 lb Metallic Pearl
80 lb Mohawk Ultra White Eggshell 80 lb Mohawk White Eggshell 100 lb Mohawk Ultra White Eggshell 100 lb Mohawk White Eggshell 120 lb Mohawk Ultra White Eggshell 120 lb Mohawk White Eggshell
RECYCLED (Cover)
110 lb Mohawk Warm White Felt
110 lb 100% PCW Recycled Bright White
COTTON (Cover) EGGSHELL (Double Thick)
118 lb Cotton Reich Savoy Brilliant White 118 lb Cotton Reich Savoy Natural White
240 lb Mohawk Ultra White Eggshell 240 lb Mohawk White Eggshell
PRINTSWELLFULFILLMENT.COM
Folded Card Guide Follow these steps to set up a print ready file for your folded card that is properly oriented and scored.
Sizing
Front / Back Files
SIZE TO ORDER The product type you select for your order will be your FINAL FOLDED SIZE.
If loading a PDF that includes the front and back files as multiples pages in the same PDF: Page One: Front File - the outside artwork. Page Two: Back File - the inside artwork.
SIZE OF FILE TO SETUP / ATTACH TO ORDER The print ready file should be sized unfolded, flat and MUST HAVE an additional .125 inch bleed area on all sides beyond the trim line.
The Front File should contain the visible artwork of the front and back of the card when folded or closed. The Back File should contain the information to be printed inside of the folded card.
ORDER EXAMPLE 5 x 7 folded card (A7)
(when folded)
BACK SIZE OF FILE TO SETUP BLEED SIZE: 10.25 in. by 7.25 in. CUT SIZE: 10 in. by 7 in.
FRONT
INSIDE
PG 1: FRONT FILE
PG 2: BACK FILE
FOLD
Score Marks You do not need to note score marks for standard sized folded cards. For custom sized folded items, please note how many scores you would like and the distance to place them at. You can put this information in the invoice memo when placing your order. Please reference the line number of the item you are referring to.
Orientation Files should be set up to be read in the same orientation as intended for the viewer.
(when folded) (when folded)
FRONT
BACK
BACK
VERTICAL FOLDED
HORIZONTAL FOLDED
FRONT
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Guide to 4|0 · 4|1 · 4|4 These terms are a shorthand way to describe if a piece is printed on only one or both sides of a flat sheet. The first number for all variations is 4 - all printing on front is considered four color for simplicity and pricing. The second number indicates what, if anything, is printed on the back. Use this guide to help make sure your files are printed correctly.
INSIDE - blank
OUTSIDE
FRONT
TOP
BOTTOM
DESIGN
BACK
FRONT
black | grey
LOGO
FRONT
INSIDE - color
BACK
OUTSIDE
LOGO
4|4
Pronounced “four over four” In addition to the front printing, the back of the piece will need more than just the K in the color profile.
BACK
4|1
Pronounced “four over one” In addition to the front printing, the back of the piece will only need black ink. Only gray or black built with the K value (ranging from 1-100) will count as one color. For files converted from RGB to CMYK, black & grey will always contain 4 colors on our presses.
LOGO
4|0
Pronounced “four over zero” Only the front side of the file has printing and the other side is blank. For folded items this means that there is nothing to print on the inside panels, which is the back of the printed sheet.
TOP
BOTTOM
BACK
flat item
FRONT
folded item
* Note: Our HP digital presses use a 4 color CMYK printing process. Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black are the four ink colors used to build a full color spectrum. Set all files up in the CMYK color space.
PRINTSWELLFULFILLMENT.COM
Envelope Guide This guide is for matching your invitations, announcements or stationery to the right envelope. This list shows which envelopes kept in stock to be easily shipped with your order. We also offer envelope imprinting services.
ULTRA WHITE SMOOTH
SOFT WHITE (IVORY)
ULTRA WHITE EGGSHELL
WHITE (CREAM) EGGSHELL
WARM WHITE EGGSHE LL
BRILLIANT/NATURAL WHITE COTTON
GREEN GROCE R KRAFT
METALLIC PEARL
PAPER & FINISH • PRICING PER ENV.
5¼x7¼
A7
5x7
.08
.08
.08
.08
.08
.18
.16
.16
4⅜x5¾
A2
4¼x5½
.06
.06
.09
.09
.09
.18
.13
.16
3⅝x5⅛
4Bar
3½x4⅞
.18
.13
.13
3⅝x5¼
FN
3½x5
.08
2¼x3¾
EC
2x3½
.17
.17
2¾x3¾
EX/FEX
2½x3½
.16
.16
SQ EC
2¾x2¾
.08
.08
4⅛x9½
SLIM JIM
3⅞x9¼
.12
.12
4¾x6½
A6
4½x6¼
.07
.07
5½x5½
SQUARE
5¼x5¼
.07
.07
5½x8⅛
A8
5¼x7⅞
.11
.11
5¾x8¾
A9
5½x8½
.11
.11
.11
5¾x8⅛
PC GUMMED
5½x7⅞
.09
.09
.09
5¾x8⅛
PC INNER/GUMMED
5½x7⅞
.09
.09
.09
6x8⅜
PC OUTER/GUMMED
FITS PC INNER ENV
.11
.11
.11
ENVELOPE SIZE
3x3⅛
5⅝x9½ 5x9½ 6½x6½
CARD SIZE
.06
FPC
5⅜x9¼
.11
SKINNY FPC
4¾x9¼
.11
LARGE SQ
6¼x6¼
.13
ENVELOPE IMPRINTING (PER ENVELOPE)*
.06
.12
.18 (PER SIDE)
* Subject to $1.10 set up fee per unique design
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Variable File Setup Guidelines Variable printing services are reserved for items that require the same basic layout, with differing content in a multipage PDF- i.e., table numbers, place cards, guest addresses, etc. To order a product with variable printing you must submit a print ready, multi-page PDF. Setup services are not available. A flat $5.00 fee is charged for any product that is printed with a variable file. Each page in a variable file will only be printed once and your order quantity will be determined by the number of pages in your PDF. Every page in the PDF must be the same size and orientation (horizontal or vertical).
Flat/Folded Cards - 4|0 For any variable file that is printed front only, the file needs to be 1 PDF that contains each page to be printed.
Table 1
Table 2
Table 3
1
2
3
... etc.
Table 1
Table 2
Table 3
1
2
3
... etc.
Flat Cards - 4|1, 4|4 For any variable file that is printed front and back, the file needs to be 1 PDF that contains the front and back files setup as follows: Page 1 Front
Page 1 Back
Page 2 Front
Page 2 Back
Page 3 Front
Page 3 Back
Table 1
Table 1
Table 2
Table 2
Table 3
Table 3
1
2
3
4
5
6
... etc.
Folded Cards - 4|4 For double sided folded cards, make two separate files. PDF 1: All Front (Outside) File
PDF 2: All Back (Inside) File
Table 1
Table 2
Table 3
1
2
3
... etc.
... etc.
1
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3
