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Specifications
Accepted File Types - PDF, JPG, EPS, InDesign CS4
Color - mode should be set to CMYK
Resolution - should be at least 300dpi
Bleeds - must have at least .125 inch bleed on all sides (No crop marks)
Safe Zone - all text must be at least .25 inch inside from finished cut size of the piece
Flatten Your Images -All linked files need to be flattened. PDF’s Must have font embedded when flattened
BW Jobs - must be 100% K build only
Printer’s Marks - Turn off all crop marks, registration, titles before exporting your PDF file.
Files MUST be packaged with links and fonts.
Accepted File Types For Artwork
Accepted File Types - PDF, JPG, EPS, InDesign CS4. Adobe PC and MAC files are accepted. We do
not accept files submitted in the following formats: MS Word, MS Publisher, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint,
or Printshop...etc. If you have any questions, please contact your Customer Service Representative.
Variable Print Jobs
When supplying jobs with variable - background art is to be flattened, supply Font, Font size, Font
color (cmyk build), with a low resolution proof for positioning of variables. If supplying raw InDesign
file DO NOT use transparencies, drop shadows or any other effects on variables. If Transparencies are
being used the file MUST be flattened. Files also MUST be packaged with fonts and links. Click here
for variable sample - variable sample final. Address Block
See templates for positioning. There needs to be .25 in. of white space all around address block.
Address blocks need an allowance of at least 4in. x 1.5 in. of white space. 10% transparency behind
address block or it will get a white box put behind it.
Color
Design files should be created and submitted in CMYK color mode. Most software programs offer
the choice of working in RGB color or CMYK color. RGB color mode utilizes Red, Green, and Blue
to create the palette of colors. RGB is used for web graphics and is how computer monitors display
colors. CMYK uses Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black to create the palette of colors. CMYK is often
referred to “Full Color” or “4 color” and is used by printing equipment and presses. You should create
your design files in CMYK as design files that are created in RGB must be converted to CMYK before
submitting for print. The conversion process can result in an undesirable color shift.
Resolution
We strongly recommend that you use only images of 300 DPI resolution or higher. Using images that
are lower than 300 DPI will result in reduced print quality. If you elect to use low resolution images –you
will be required to sign a waiver. Note: DPI stands for Dots – Per – Inch and represents how many dots
of color are used to construct the image. The higher the DPI (more tiny dots of color) - the higher the
quality of the image. The lower the DPI (less dots of color) - the lower the quality of the image.
Border
We strongly recommend that all borders on the edge of your piece are at least .25 inches thick from
your finished size. Although we make every effort to cut your pieces as precise as possible – due to
tolerances in the cutting process we cannot guarantee perfect cuts every time. As a result borders that
are less than .25 inches thick will often have an uneven look to them.
Bleeds
All design files must have a .125 inch bleed on all four sides. This ensures that even with the inherent
tolerances in the cutting process your design will still cover completely to the edge of the piece
without any of the white paper stock showing on the edges.
Safe Zone
All text and important design elements should be at least .125 inches from the finished edge of the
piece. Although we make every effort to cut your pieces as precise as possible – due to tolerances in
the cutting process we cannot guarantee perfect cuts every time. Therefore text and other contentr
should be kept at least .125 inches from the finished edge to prevent the possibility of being cut off.
Flatten Your Images
Before you send your design file, you must flatten your images and convert text to outlines. We do
not accept layered images. This prevents font defaults and other issues. Always check font embedding
options before submitting. (ex. psd. files should be flattened to .eps or .jpg)
Black and White Files
If your project is black ink only – you must construct (create) the document as 100% K (black) only. Your
design file cannot have any C (cyan), M (magenta), Y (yellow) in it.
Always contact your Customer Service Representative if you have any questions or if you do not see a template you need.
American Marketing & Mailing Services, Inc
813-886-5597
Sample Files
Variable
Variable_Sample.pdf - Variable_Sample_Final.pdf
4.25"x5.5" Post Card
4.25"x5.5".pdf - 4.25"x5.5".indd
4"x6" Post Card
4"x6".pdf - 4"x6".indd
8.5"x5.5" Post Card
8.5"x5.5".pdf - 8.5"x5.5".indd
8.5"x11" #10 Reg Window Envelope
8.5"x11"_#10Reg_Window_Envelope.pdf - 8.5"x11"_#10Reg_Window_Envelope.indd
8.5"x11" DBL Window Envelope
8.5"x11"_DBLWindow_Envelope.pdf - 8.5"x11"_DBLWindow_Envelope.indd
8.5"x14" #10 Reg Window Envelope
8.5"x14"_#10Reg_Window_Envelope.pdf - 8.5"x14"_#10Reg_Window_Envelope.indd
8.5"x14" DBL Window Envelope
8.5"x14"_DBLWindow_Envelope.pdf - 8.5"x14"_DBLWindow_Envelope.indd
8.5"x14" Full-View Window Envelope
8.5"x14"_FULLviewWindow_Envelope.pdf - 8.5"x14"_FULLviewWindow_Envelope.indd
8.5"x11" Snap
8.5"x11"_Snap.pdf - 8.5"x11"_Snap.indd
Always contact your Customer Service Representative if you have any questions or if you do not see a template you need.
American Marketing & Mailing Services, Inc
813-886-5597
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