Guidelines & Limitations

File Preparation

Use spot colors where applicable. If position is important, set up your envelope with one of our templates available on the product page.

Ink Choices

1. You may choose any uncoated PMS color at no charge. No coated colors.
2. On black envelopes, we only print PMS 877 (Silver Metallic) or PMS 873 (Gold Metallic).
3. 4 color printing prices are for CMYK. Add $60.00 for 4 PMS Colors.
4. We do not print white ink on any envelopes.

Bleeds

1. 2 or 3 sided bleeds are permitted, but there may be an extra cost for heavy coverage.
2. Full bleeds (4 sided bleeds) are NOT allowed. We cannot print an entire envelope in a color.
3. We cannot bleed on the flap of an envelope. Flaps are printed on a closed envelope.
4. No bleeds if printing 2 sides on a 4 color envelope, including remittance envelopes.
5. No bleeds on any 10 x 13 envelopes printed 4 colors.

Heavy Coverage or Large Solids

If your design includes heavy ink coverage and/or large solids, there may be an additional charge. Our prepress department will notify you if there is an additional charge.

Offset

Heavy coverage or large solids may produce a light layer of ink that rubs off the front onto the back of the next envelope as it comes out of the press. This is called offset and is very common on envelopes. Some offset can be avoided by lightening large solids using a tint or screen of the color so that less ink is applied.

2 Sided Printing

We offer the option of printing both sides of most of our envelopes. There is an additional charge to print both sides, and this option can be selected on the product page when ordering.