Proof Print Envelopes

• Visit our 🌿Printing Services Guide for complete information regarding the printing process.
• Review the 🌿Print File Setup Requirements for our printing processes.
• Open a  🌿Customer Account for order history and ease of tracking.
• We recommend that you order a printed proof of your projects before placing a full order.
  
• Online paper swatches are only a guide. If you are unfamiliar with a paper type or color, we  recommend ordering a paper sample. See 🌿Paper Collections for Printing.
  

General file requirements for professional full-color and white ink printing ensure that your designs are printed accurately and with the best possible quality.

🌿Print File Setup Requirements PDF

For complete information visit our 🌿Printing Services Guide

Need a file size that is not listed, Contact Us and let us know the details.

How to Properly Size Your Print File

Print files need to be properly sized to ensure a proper fit for all elements of your design. Here are some important terms to know. You will see these terms on 🌿Print Product Template Files available for your information and download.

WHAT IS TRIM SIZE?

The Trim Size is the same as the finished size of your printed document.

➡️Trim Size for a 5 x 7 inch card = 5 x 7 inches

WHAT IS BLEED?

When your design prints to the very edge of the finished product, it will require "bleed". Bleed is the area of your design that extends .125 inches on all four sides of the trimmed size, which adds .25 inches to the width and height of your print file size.

WITH BLEED:

 File dimensions are .25 inches greater than the trim size. 

➡️5 x 7 inch document with bleed = 5.25 x 7.25 inches

An important note that adding bleed does not mean stretching your file to fit the extra space needed, as this will merely stretch your design and may still result in design elements being cut off. Bleed is a deliberate addition or extension of elements in your design that allows the print to extend up to the very edge of your document.

SAFE ZONE:

Safe zone resides within the cut line or trim size, and is .125 inches smaller than the trim size on all four sides of your document, or .25 inches smaller in width and length of the trim size. Text and images inside the safe zone will be printed on the final document. Items outside the safe zone may be trimmed off.

➡️Safe Zone for a 5 x 7 inch document = 4.75 x 6.75 inches

DESIGN BORDERS:

• Solid borders - borders that extend to the end of the trimmed edge - must be placed from inside the safe zone to the outside of bleed area to assure evenness.

➡️Solid Borders on the edge of a design must be designed with full bleed

• Borders placed inside the safe zone that are not meant to extend to the trimmed edge should print as designed.

TOLERANCE:

We utilize state-of-the-art digital printing presses and precision electronic cutters / creasers for most print jobs.

• Industry standard tolerances for printing range from ±0.010 to ±0.020 inches, but allow up to ±0.03125 inches (±0.8 mm).
  
• Registration and trimming tolerances may be slightly looser due to the nature of digital presses and mechanical equipment. 

🌿Printable PDF-Print File Sizes

ALL WHITE INK OPTION (Easy Level)

• This is the simplest way to print in white ink—no spot channels, no advanced software needed.

  • White Ink Only Prints your entire design (shapes, graphics) using white ink exclusively. You can use varying percentages of white—from light/tinted effects to 100% opaque—for creative control.
  • White Text We recommend text to be 100% black (100% K). Avoid very thin or small text.

  
  

  File Setup Requirements

  • Design your file using black ink only (100% black = 100% white ink on press).
  • Text should be 100% black (C=0, M=0, Y=0, K=100)
  • No spot colors or special channels required.
    
  • Submit as a standard CMYK PDF.

   

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🌿Printable PDF-Designing for White Only

Note: If you wish to combine White Ink with design elements in other colors, please contact us for file setup instructions.

Different paper finishes offer advantages and considerations; understanding these can help you achieve the desired outcome.

Whether you prioritize vibrant colors, a professional aesthetic, or a classic matte look, there’s a paper type suited to your needs. Below, we explore the most common options to guide your choice.

🌿Printable PDF-Choosing Paper For Photo Cards