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In our decades of printing we've learned, the best projects typically have the best planning. So, we want to help you get your printed project off on the right foot. Our resource center includes tons of tips, templates, and tutorials to help you pull off your next print job with perfection.
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POCKET FOLDER TEMPLATES
Grab attention with these striking pocket folder templates
Designing pocket folders can be easy with our easy to use pocket folder templates. All important elements like fold marks and dielines are included on layers for ease of use. These pocket folder templates all match one of our existing dies and is labeled accordingly. You can avoid custom die charges by letting us know that you are using one of our folder templates when requesting an estimate.
- 9.5″ x 12″ Two Pocket Folder
Pocket folder with two 9.5″ pockets, left pocket has a business card holder. - 9.5″ x 12″ Two-Diagonal Pocket Folder
Pocket folder with two diagonal pockets, each pocket is a different angle. - Three-Panel One-Pocket Folder
Three panels but one only one bottom pocket on right panel with slits for holding a business card - 9″ x 12″ Three-Panel, Side-Pocket Folder
Two regular bottom pockets with two business card holders on the right pocket. - 9″ x 12″ Three-Panel, Two-Pocket Folder
This is a 3-panel pocket folder with two pockets, one each on the outer panels - 9″ x 12″ Three-Panel, Three-Pocket Folder
This is a 3-panel pocket folder with three pockets, one each on each panel. Middle pocket is not glued
- 9 x 12 Diagonal Pocket Folder
Diagonal pocket and business card slits on right side and a regular bottom pocket on the left side. - 9 x 12 One-Pocket Folder
A standard, one-pocket folder with business card slits / holder - 9 x 12 Two-Pocket Folder
Standard two-pocket folder with business card holder on the right pocket. - 9 x 12 Two-Rounded Pocket Folder
Rounded pockets give this folder a unique look. It also has business card slits on the left pocket. - 6 x 9 Pocket Folder
Standard two pocket folder, just in a smaller compact size.
FOLDED BROCHURE TEMPLATES
Don't panic about panel sizes, we can help.
The most common problem when designing folded brochures is not correctly sizing the panels for easy folding. Complicated fold patterns, can prove to be oven more of a problem. Fear not, below we have compiled our most commonly requested brochure folds. Download our folded brochure templates and you'll find files for Adobe inDesign, Illustrator, and PDF's for easy project prep.
- 9 x 4 Z-Fold Brochure
A 3-panel brochure with a Z-fold. Each of 3 panels measures 9″ x 4″ - 8.5 x 11 Tri Fold 6 Page Brochure
Three panel /Trifold brochure. Folds to 8.5″ x 11″ final size - 8.5 x 11 Letter Fold Brochure
Letter fold brochure has 3-panels and a final size measuring 3.6875″ x 8.5″ - 8.5 x 11 Gate Fold Brochure
This is a 3-panel brochure with the side panels measuring 4.25 x 11 and a 8.5 x 11 finished size - 8.5 x 11 Double Gate Fold Brochure
This is a 4-panel brochure with the side panels folding in and the brochure folding in half.
- Extended Double Gate Fold Brochure
Same as Double Gate Fold except with an extra 4 inch panel on the right side. - Barrel Fold Brochure
A 5-panel brochure measuring at 6″ x 9″ folded - 8.5 x 5.5 Accordion Fold Brochure
This is a 5-panel brochure with each panel measuring at 5.5″ x 8.5″ - 9 x 4 Right Angle Gate Fold Brochure
An 8-panel brochure, folded in half to appear like a 4-panel brochure.
- Extended Double Gate Fold Brochure
ENVELOPE TEMPLATES
Kick-start your mail with these templates
We are committed to customers success from start to finish.
- #6.25 Envelope
3.5″ x 6″ Envelope with Mail Panel. - #6.75 Envelope
3″ x 6.5″ Envelope with Mail Panel. - #7 Envelope
3.75″ x 6.75″ Envelope with Mail Panel. - #7.75 Envelope
3.875″ x 7.5″ Envelope with Mail Panel. - #8.625 Envelope
3.625″ x 8.625″ Envelope with Mail Panel.
- #9 Envelope
3.875″ x 8.875″ Envelope with Mail Panel. - #10 Envelope
4.125″ x 9.5″ Envelope with Mail Panel. - #11 Envelope
4.5″ x 10.375″ Envelope with Mail Panel. - #12 Envelope
4.75″ x 11″ Envelope with Mail Panel. - #14 Envelope
5″ x 12″ Envelope with Mail Panel.
BOX & PACKAGING TEMPLATES
Perfect templates for the perfect packaging
Take your product to market in style with these packaging and small box templates and dielines. Save on your next box printing project by using these templates to match our existing dies. Custom options also available.
- Small Gift Box Template
This box measures 7.34″ x 5.15″ x 7.45″ - Custom Golf Ball Sleeve / Box
This package is designed to hold three golf balls. - Small Carton
This box measures 2.875″ x 0.88″ x 4.3125″
- Small Cereal Box Template
This box measures 5.68″ x 1.5″ x 8.7″ - Small Packaging Box
This box measures 3″ x 1.625″ x 5.5625″
MAILING ADVICE
From NCOA and CASS to EDDM and ROI, we know the USPS.
We are committed to customers success from start to finish.
- Mailing Data
How to Compose your Data for Mailing - New Self Mailer Rules
Design to comply with new USPS regulations - CASS / NCOA Tutorial
What are the best reasons to use NCOA? - Tabbing Tutorial
How many tabs does your mail piece need?
- Classifications Tutorial
Classifications for Size, Weight, etc. for USPS - Every Door Direct Mail / EDDM
Target specific areas or carrier routes for savings. - Direct Mail Best Practices
8 Tips For Better Direct Mail Success
PRINTING TUTORIALS
Detailed Statistics of you and your Team
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- PDF Preset Tutorial
Get perfect PDF’s every time with this Adobe Trick - Reticulating vs. Strikethrough Varnish
How to achieve this striking combination of matte and gloss finish - How to Setup Spot / UV Varnish
Quick video tutorial to get you started on the right path.
- When to Coat UV Inks
Do you really need a coating? Not always. Learn best practices here. - HP Indigo White and Raised Inks
For designers, white and raised inks opens a whole new designscape. - Fix Shingling, Creeping, and Feathering
Adjusting for the common saddle-stitching issue of page push out.
PRINTING PROJECT PERFECTION
Follow these tips for perfect PDF's every time
Make sure all fonts
are embedded
Document bleeds
should be 1/8"
No important info within 1/8" of edge
Images should be
300-350 DPI
Use CMYK color profiles,
not RGB
PMS colors are for
spot printing
Use 40/30/30/100 for
rich black
Use 100% Black for
small type
Carefully mind your
overprint settings
Carefully check your
doc size
Carefully check your
page count
We prefer print-ready PDF's
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