It has been utilized long enough that right now, postcards are being used for so many purposes other than being effective direct marketing pieces. Use postcards as greeting cards, hand outs, invitations. Youve got a wide option. Use this tool to advance in your business and make more people know about what you do and what you plan to.
Postcards Specifications
The Postcards at Digital Room
Digital Room’s service does not end with providing you quality full color postcards printing. You can also avail postcard mailing services for a sure fire direct marketing success. The best offset press will be used for 500 to 100,000 orders. While the state of the art digital press will process orders below 500.
Product Specifications
• Paper stocks: 14 pt. Gloss Cover with AQ coating and 14 pt. Matte Cover. Aqueous or AQ is a type of coating that is water based and non-toxic. This provides a slight shine result on your materials and gives the colors a more vivid effect. The Matte Coated stocks furnish a dull satin look to your cards. • Standard sizes: 4.25” x 6”, 5” x 7”, 5.5” x 8.5”, 6” x 9”, 6” x 11” • For Custom Size Offset, the size should be from 4.25” x 5.5” to 18” x 26”, with 0.25” increments • For Custom Size Digital, the size should be from 4.25” x 5.5” to 11” x 17”, with 0.25” increments • Color: 4 color front, blank back; 4 color front, black back; 4 color on both sides
Important Notes
• Turnaround time can be from 1, 2, 4 and 6 Business Days. This will start once the client approves the digital PDF proofs or the screen proofs and have settled all the required balances. After this, the file will be sent to production. The turnaround time is the length of the printing time. The transit time is still going to be added on the duration of the production time. This depends on the state where the client is located. • You will get a free PDF proof of your files. The cut-off time for approval of such proof as well as the payment is at 12 noon PST (Pacific Standard Time). • There are downloadable templates that you can get from this web site. The Product Templates are available in the following sizes: 4.25” x 6”, 5” x 7”, 5.5” x 8.5”, 6” x 9” and 6” x 11”. The Mailing Templates are available in the following sizes: 4.25” x 6”, 7” x 5”, 8.5” x 5.5”, 9” x 6” and 11” x 6” • Allow for Bleed. The background images should have an extra 0.125” on each side. • Keep a Safe Margin. Include a 0.137” from the border of your material and take note that all the important texts and graphics are within that safe zone.
Postcard Mailing Services
After you have your postcards printed, you can have them mailed to your targeted list that you can get from Digital Room. You can also provide your own list. This service includes the following:
• List Preparation (single file) • CASS Certification • Address Ink Jetting • Postal Pre-sorting • Drop-off at Local USPS Office • The mailing turnaround is from 2 to 3 Business Days plus USPS Transit Time
14 pt. Cardstock, Gloss AQ CoatedExtra thick card stock with water-based aqueous coating to provide a slight sheen and more vibrant colors.PEFC Certified for Sustainability Writable with most ballpoint pens.
Not printable with desktop printers.
Compatible with most commercial mailing machines.
Note: We do not guarantee the writability or printability of this paper.
14 pt. Cardstock, Dull Matte CoatedExtra thick card stock with dull coating for the ultimate matte finish. Gives prints a very elegant look and smooth feel.PEFC Certified for Sustainability Available for quantities printed on Offset PressWritable with most ballpoint pens.
Not printable with desktop printers.
Compatible with most commercial mailing machines.
Note: We do not guarantee the writability or printability of this paper.
13 pt. Cardstock, Uncoated PaperThick card stock with smooth paper texture and uncoated finish for highest opacity. Natural paper fibers maybe visible. Compare to Classic Crest ®SFI Certified / Recycled Available for quantities printed on Offset Press
Paper Type
14 pt. Cardstock
Gloss or Matte AQ
High Gloss UV
13 pt. Cardstock
Uncoated
SFI Certified Recycled
Sizes
Standard
4 x 6"
4.25 x 6"
5 x 7"
5.5 x 8.5"
6 x 9"
6 x 11"
Custom
4 x 4" to 11 x 6"
Qty
Offset
500-100,000 Prints
AQ Coated
Digital
50-200 Prints
No Coating
Most Affordable4x6" and 4.25x6" Postcard
4.5x6" to 6x11" Postcard
Postcards in Envelope
Get a free proof, before you pay!
Mailing Turnaround
Mailing Preparation would add 2-3 Business Days to your printing turnaround
Fantastic. I don't use any other site any more. Unless I'm getting bad-to-the-bone metal cards....*nudge, nudge, wink, wink. :-)William T.
Everything always goes smooth with UPrinting! Great service, great quality prints!Brad S., Rock Hill
The ordering, downloading of files, proofing and communication are excellent. Have not worked with a better and more user friendly service. Many thanks, great work.Rayford E. E., Wake Forest