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Greeting Cards
14pt + AQ
Greeting cards are most commonly used as a tool for expressing friendship or another sentiment. These greeting cards that are printed with a standard semi-gloss look and feel.
Greeting Cards 14pt + AQ
| Paper Type | 95 Bright 14pt Gloss C2S |
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| Coating | AQ Coating |
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| Color | Full color CMYK: 1 sided (4/0), or 2 sided (4/4) |
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| Quantities | Ranges from 100 to 100,000 |
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| Finishing | Cut to size, score and box. Envelopes are optional. |
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| File Type | Print Ready PDF file |
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| Special Instructions | Greeting cards are scored in the centre and shipped flat.
Folded Artworks (Greeting Cards, Folded Business Cards, etc.)
LEGEND: OFC - Outside Front Cover; OBC - Outside back cover; ITP - Inside Top Panel IBP - Inside Bottom Panel (a.k.a Inside Cover) 
LEGEND: OFC - Outside Front Cover; OBC - Outside back cover; ILP - Inside Left Panel (a.k.a Inside Front Cover); IRP - Inside Right Panel (a.k.a Inside Back Cover) |
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Step 1
Ensure the file matches the product's required dimensions. Ensure that the artwork is created in CMYK 300 dpi with 1/16 inch bleeds on all sides.
Step 2
Make sure that all images are embedded, and that all the text is outlined.
Step 3
Export all files into PDF format with bleeds.
Download Setup Guide
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File Orientation Guide
Learn MoreHow to set up proper orientation for your files
File Orientation refers to the orientation of the artwork files submitted. Ensure that they are submitted to back up properly to produce the intended result.
Folded Artworks (Greeting Cards, Folded Business Cards, etc.)
LEGEND: OFC - Outside Front Cover; OBC - Outside back cover; ITP - Inside Top Panel IBP - Inside Bottom Panel (a.k.a Inside Cover)
LEGEND: OFC - Outside Front Cover; OBC - Outside back cover; ILP - Inside Left Panel (a.k.a Inside Front Cover); IRP - Inside Right Panel (a.k.a Inside Back Cover)
How To Set Up Your Files
Learn MoreLearn how to set up your files the right way.
General File Preparation Guidelines
- Download our guides to ensure a more optimal print result.
- Each job (including multiple paged projects) must be submitted as a single PDF file. Ensure that all pages are the same size.
- Files must be submitted with proper orientation to ensure proper back up.
- It is best to try to avoid using borders in your design. If a border is too close to the trim, the trim may be slightly off-center.
- File must consist of 1/8" bleed and all important art and text must be within the safety margin.
- Ensure that your PDF is high res and that all images are CMYK at 300 DPI.
- Black type should have the following values: C0, M0, Y0, K100.
- Embed or outline all fonts.
- For best colour results, supply a CMYK only files.