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Why do I need to create an account?
In order for you to design postcards, or place orders at Postcard Services, we need to have a place for you to save your work. By creating an account you create your own Account Area where you can save designs for future editing and/or reordering.

PDF Files are preferred

We prefer PDF files - all text, graphics and fonts are part of the single file. It also compresses the file for easier uploading and emailing.

For color accuracy make all files CMYK. RGB is acceptable but we cannot guarantee a color match.

Supply all images with a HIGH resolution (300 DPI), do not use images from the internet.

Please save all PDF files at 300DPI and embed all fonts. Supply your artwork without crop marks or color marks.

Many programs can export your files as a PDF or you will need Adobe Acrobat Distiller (not Adobe Acrobat Reader) to create a PDF. If you don't have Adobe Acrobat Distiller, click on the link below to go to Adobe.

Click here to visit Adobe.com.

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ATTENTION: Files are removed from our servers every 90 days, so please make sure to keep a copy on your computer for future orders.

Make sure to use high resolution (300DPI) images, not images from the internet for your layout.

For color accuracy make all files CMYK. RGB is acceptable but we cannot guarantee color match.

 

All Artwork submitted must be compatible and ready to print.

ATTENTION: Only upload your FINAL artwork files. The proof we send you is to make sure we are printing the CORRECT artwork: it is NOT for correcting your artwork. Please, only upload artwork that is READY TO PRINT. If a Postcard Services designer must work on your file to make it print ready, you will be notified of any charges before work will be done.

RGB COLOR NOTE: Our printers print in CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black). Customer provided files with RGB (Red, Green, Blue) color settings cannot be color matched. Because of the lack of Red and Blue in the Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black (CMYK) print process, the RGB color setting causes blues and purples to print with more magenta and bright on-screen colors such as pinks and greens to print dull. It is difficult to correct a RGB digital file so the customer should supply a CMYK file whenever possible.

Other acceptable formats are:


Adobe Photoshop:

.TIF, .EPS or .PSD @ 300 dpi resolution or greater. Flatten your Photoshop document prior to sending to avoid any font substitutions.

Adobe Illustrator:

Save as an .EPS file format. All fonts must be converted to outlines to avoid font substitutions.

Adobe InDesign:

Use the Package feature to collect all fonts and graphics with the job. ZIP (PC) or Stuff (MAC) the entire folder and upload.

JPEG, EPS & TIFF IMAGE FILES:

ZIP (PC) or Stuff (MAC) the image and upload. All fonts must be converted to outlines to avoid font substitutions.

JPEG Image Files:

Make sure to use high resolution (300DPI) images, not images from the internet. ZIP (PC) or Stuff (MAC) the image and upload. For color accuracy make all files CMYK. RGB is acceptable but we cannot guarantee color match.

TIF Image Files:

Make sure to use high resolution (300DPI) images, not images from the internet. ZIP (PC) or Stuff (MAC) the image and upload. For color accuracy make all files CMYK. RGB is acceptable but we cannot guarantee color match.

Microsoft Office Programs:

We have had great success converting customers Word and PowerPoint files into a print ready file. ZIP (PC) or Stuff (MAC) the entire folder and upload.

Microsoft Publisher:

ZIP (PC) the entire folder and upload the zipped file. Because of the incompatibility of Microsoft Publisher files and the print process, some features in Publisher may not print accurately. Please review your Postcard Services proof carefully to make sure it matches your original design.

Other Specifications

Resolution

We require a 300 DPI image for maximum quality. If your resolution is lower than 300 DPI we cannot guarantee the sharpness of your final print. A higher resolution also helps obtain smoother edges on rounded text and graphics.

Font Usage

All fonts must be converted to outlines whenever possible to avoid font substitutions, for PDF files make sure to include all fonts in the file.

Any fonts that are being used for areas that will have our Variable Input Technology must be included separately with your file.

Bleed, Trim, Safe Area & Borders

BLEED: In order to get color to the edges of your postcard, you need to have bleed area. All sizes require a 1/8" or a 0.125" extra of color that will be cut off during trimming.

TRIM: This 1/8" or a 0.125" area will be cut off during trimming. Borders may appear uneven after trimming.

SAFE AREA: To make sure none of your information is cut off by the trimmer; please keep all text and non-bleed images, 1/8" or .25" in from the Trim Edge of the postcard for safety.

BORDERS: Due to the nature of the trimming process, it is very difficult to even borders or frames on finished cards. If you would like to use a border on the edge of your artwork, it may not be even on every postcard.

Variable Data - Personalization

If you are submitting artwork for use, you must submit PDF formatted files only.

We need one PDF file with all of your variables in place and another PDF file with all of the variables removed. Our designers will produce a Variable Proof and it will be sent to you for approval.

Compression Of Files

Compress all files with zip utility. (ie: WinZip, Stuffit) before emailing to avoid corruption of files.

Not sure what to do? Call!

866-571-3111

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