Short Run Postcards (Short Run Postcards)
Postcard Standard Features:
Postcard Sizes: Selection of Sizes
Postcard Quantities: 25 to 500 - For LARGER quantities, please check out our other Postcard option.
Postcard Stock: Extra Thick 16 point Paper Stock.
Postcard Colors: Full-color printed on Both Sides or One Side, Color Mode recommended (CMYK).
Postcard Design Resolution: 300 dpi Files will be accepted at a lower resolution if you select print as is or approve a lower resolution file in the preflight window.
Postcard Bleed: For Postcards, we run the jobs at the selected size and then trim an additional 1/16" on all sides. For more info click here.
Postcard File Types: PDF and JPG (recommended), JPEG, TIF, TIFF, EPS, and PNG
Postcard File Preparation:
See our FAQs for file preparation tips and accepted file formats.
Custom Quotes & Design Services:
If you cannot find the desired options or lack a print-ready file, and if you require our design services, kindly utilize the Custom Printing Quote available in the main navigation menu above or by clicking on the Quote Product on this page. Provide detailed information in your request, and attach the necessary product files if required. Please note that our estimates cover printing and finishing, not applications. The usage of your product is entirely at your discretion, and we cannot anticipate it to determine the printing process needed.
Short Run Postcards FAQ
- What resolution should I send?
- Can I send my jobs with borders?
- What is the recommended file setup to ensure accurate rotation?
- Is it advisable to submit a proof or sample file?
- Is it acceptable to include both the front and back designs in a single file submission?
- What steps can I take to prevent my blues from appearing as purple in the final print?
- How do I get a grayscale image in a CMYK document?
- What is rich black and how can I get it?
- What is Bundling and how does it work?
- Do you provide shrink wrapping?
- Should I include guidelines, crop marks or trim marks?