Description

ASAP Reprographics is your next day printing source for high-quality, low-priced custom postcards. Our digital printed postcards are printed in B&W or full-color on 1 or 2 sides in 9 different size options, with 7 cover stocks to choose from. Finish options include square or rounded corners.

Design online, download our free templates or let us design your postcard for you!.

For postcards printed with our direct mailing service please go to Postcards.

Recommendations

The most common order options are 6" x 4" and 8.5" x 5.5" on 14 Pt. Gloss Cover stock. Almost always, Postcards are printed in full color on both sides (4/4) or full color on the front and black on back (4/1).

For larger quantity runs and additional stock choices, please check out our Offset Printied Postcards.

Mailing Services

Postcard printing with ASAP Reprographics Direct Mail or EDDM, Every Door Direct Mail services are one of the most effective and popular marketing tools. Postcards are available in various sizes to fit your budget, convey your message, and command attention. Our turnkey direct mail services help your message reach a target audience. Our direct mailing services are not sent offsite, but are processed locally, inhouse, and mailed with a 93401 Zip Code indicia.

EVERY DOOR DIRECT MAIL (EDDM): - Total Market Coverage Direct Mail - We make it easy for you to reach your customers through a program of the USPS called Every Door Direct Mail. There are no addresses or names to manage or a postage permit to worry about. Simply choose an area and routes in which you want to advertise, and we'll handle the logistics of having your direct mail advertising piece delivered to every address in that neighborhood. With postage at only .177¢ per piece, you'll find the EDDM mailing option very affordable.

FOCUSED DIRECT MAIL: - With our targeted direct mail, we help you reach a specific list of customers. We can help you put together a complete direct mail campaign from start to finish. We will help you design it, print it and deliver it to your targeted customers.

HOW TO PLACE A DIRECT MAIL ORDER: - To order postcards with direct mail services, configure your brochure in the Price Calculator and choose "Direct Mail Service". Direct mail services include an $80.00 list processing fee. If your postcard is using EDDM mailing you will also need to choose “Bundling in 100s”.Further processing of the same or different lists will incur an additional $80.00 fee per list each time it is processed. Additional mailing services fees apply to NCOA & CASS certification, addressing, or delivery of non-mailed pieces.

ADDITIONAL MAILING SERVICES:

  • Processing of 1 mailing list;
  • Duplication removal if requested;
  • NCOA & CASS Certification;
  • Digital Addressing;
  • Presorting and delivery to USPS

Your job will mail 1-2 business days after your scheduled ship date.

Postage is quoted separately, after checkout. All postage transactions are subject to a 5% administrative and handling fee.

Standard Sizes

Our standard sizes, listed below, are the most popular in the industry.

  • 3.5" x 5.5"
  • 4" x 6"
  • 4" x 9"
  • 4.25" x 5.5"
  • 4.25" x 6"
  • 5" x 7"
  • 5.5" x 8.5"
  • 6" x 9"
  • 8.5" x 11" (EDDM Eligible)

Any Trim Size

You can order custom sizes by using the "Any Trim Size (Edit Below)" option in the pricing calculator. First select the standard size option which is larger in both dimensions (height and width) than your desired custom size. In the "Any Trim Size (Edit Below)" box on the pricing calculator (shown below), type in your desired dimensions. Please remember if you are ordering "Any Trim Size" for a product that is folded, "Any Trim Size" dimensions are for the product before it is folded.

Be mindful of the custom trim when submitting a file to prevent any part of your design from being trimmed away. It's extra important to look at a proof when ordering custom trim.

100# Gloss Cover

100# Gloss Cover

You may be familiar with this type of stock from thick index cards, though the finish is much higher quality.

This is a very versatile stock. The finish is good when you want a shiny look.

Recycled 100# Dull Cover w/Matte Finish

Recycled 100# Dull Cover

Our Green Paper. This stock is a good economical text weight 98 brightness laser print stock with a 100 brightness.

In an effort to expand our green initiative, we came up with the Recycled Dull stocks. Similar in thickness to our 100# Gloss Cover, the Recycled 100 lb. Dull Cover (thick cover stock) is on of our recycled stocks for our environmentally friendly customers! This thick and stiff stock and comes with a smooth matte finish on both sides.

14pt Gloss Cover

14pt Gloss Cover

Heavier than our 100# stocks, you may be familiar with this type of stock from presentation folders.

This thick and stiff stock is coated on one or both sides with a glossy finish.

120# Dull Cover w/Matte Finish

120# Dull Cover

Similar thickness to our 14pt stock, this is an uncoated stock with a smooth matte finish.

This thick and stiff uncoated stock.

16pt Dull Cover w/Matte Finish

16pt Dull Cover

You may be familiar with this type of stock from heavy bookmarks or other products printed on a semi-rigid card stock.

This is our thickest stock and comes with a smooth uncoated finish. Because of its thickness, it is not ideal for folding unless scored first.

65# Astrobright Cover w/Matte Finish

65# Astrobright Cover

This is our lightest weight cover stock. It comes in 16 different Astrobright colors. This stock is best for B&W printing, as some colors in full-color printing process may not show up well on the colored stock.

This stock is ideal for lightweight cards and works well for folding.

67# Pastel Cover w/Matte Finish

67# Pastel Cover

This is our lightest weight cover stock. It comes in 10 different pastel colors. This stock is best for B&W printing, as some colors in full-color printing process may not show up well on the colored stock

This stock is ideal for lightweight cards and works well for folding.

4/4

Full color on both sides of the sheet. This option can reproduce the range of colors you see in a typical photograph out of the standard 4 printing colors: cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. Typical examples of this are magazine covers and high-end catalogs.

4/1

Full color (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black as above) on the front and black on the back. A typical example of this is a flyer.

4/0

Full color (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black as above) on the front and no printing on the back. A typical example of this is a poster.

1/0

B&W Front Side Only. A typical example of this is a flyer.

1/1

B&W Both Sides. A typical example of this is a two sided flyer.

No Coating

This product prints uncoated in a professional, finished quality.

Explanation of Turnaround Time

See a quick chart showing turnaround times

Turnaround times begin when the proof is approved. Turnarount time starts next day for proofs approved after 9:00 a.m. (PST). All times are based on standard business days Monday through Friday excluding federal holidays. Please note that turnaround time does not include shipping or mailing time. You may select from available production turnaround times and your preferred shipping time as you place your order. Order cutoff time is 8:30 a.m. (PST).

Our products are the same great quality for every turnaround time we offer.

Note: Although we make every possible effort to turn jobs around in the estimated times offered, your job may require more time due to unforeseeable or uncontrollable circumstances or finishing services added onto the job. We will not credit customers or give discounts if a job runs past the estimated turnaround time. Turnaround times are an estimate, not a guarantee!

2-3 Day Turnaround

If you order a proof (Online PDF or Hard Copy Proof), your turnaround time begins as soon as you approve your proof in our system. Turnarount time starts next day for proofs approved after 9:00 a.m. (PST). If you order "No Proof, Run As Is" (only recommended if you are certain you want us to print what you sent as is), your turnaround time begins as soon as your order begins the imposition process. Once your order is in imposition, you should receive an email with your estimated order completion date (does not include shipping or mailing).

Guidelines

Files must be uploaded before the cut off time of 8:30 a.m. (PST). If you request a proof, you must approve your proof by 9:00 a.m. (PST) for turnaround time to begin.

2-3 Day Shipped Orders
Orders will ship between 2 business days after 4:00 p.m. and 4 business days if you follow the guidelines.

Files uploaded after the cut off time will be processed the following business day.

Rush Next Day Turnaround

If you order a proof (Online PDF or Hard Copy Proof), your turnaround time begins as soon as you approve your proof in our system. Turnarount time starts next day for proofs approved after 9:00 a.m. (PST). If you order "No Proof, Run As Is" (only recommended if you are certain you want us to print what you sent as is), your turnaround time begins as soon as your order begins the imposition process. Once your order is in imposition, you should receive an email with your estimated order completion date (does not include shipping or mailing).

Guidelines

Files must be uploaded before the cut off time of 8:30 a.m. (PST). If you request a proof, you must approve your proof by 9:00 a.m. (PST) for turnaround time to begin.

Next Day Shipped Orders
Orders will ship between 1 business day after 4:00 p.m. if you follow the guidelines.

Files uploaded after the cut off time will be processed the following business day.

Rounded Corners

Rounded corners use extra finishing to convert regular square corners into rounded corners. Rounded corners represent 1/4 of a circle. We offer them in 2 sizes. Sizes are described by the radius of the full circle.

  • 1/4" on all 4 corners

If you prefer rounded corners on only 1, 2, or 3 corners, please submit a custom estimate.

NOTE: Rounded Corners are not available on 24pt or 38pt Trilayer stocks.

Note: Please allow 3 additional days to turnaround time for rounded corners.

Quantity

The quantity available is dependent on the order specifications you choose. To see available quantities, complete all order specifications in the pricing calculator and click on the "Quantity" dropdown menu.

Due to our printing process, we print in specific quantity increments. If you would like an amount not listed in the pricing calculator, you have two options.

  1. Request a custom estimate for the specific quantity you need
  2. Order a larger quantity and ask us to ship only what you need

Ordering one of our specified quantities is generally more affordable than a custom estimate. Let us know how many units you would like shipped and we will recycle the excess for you. Simply choose the amount of items you would like recycled under the "shipping" section after placing your order.

For example, if you would like 700 units, you can order 1000 units and let us know you only want 700 shipped. We will responsibly dispose of the extras.

We typically print more than the quantity ordered. Because printing is a manufacturing process, the total finished quantity may vary. We usually ship a few more than you order, but sometimes quantities can vary +/- 5%. Standard industry procedure is to consider this range shipment in full.

When to choose Offset

4-Color Offset printing is ideal for lower prices on large quantity orders or any time you would like coating on your products.

Almost always, people choose this option when ordering large quantities.

When to choose Digital

4-Color Digital printing is ideal for lower quantity orders and additional paper options, and usually has even faster turnaround times. Digital products cannot be coated.

Custom Orders

If you would like to order product options not available in the pricing calculator, simply request a custom estimate. To request a custom estimate, go to Request a Quote at the top of the page.

In many cases, it is more affordable to order one of our specified quantities than to place a custom order. Custom orders are most commonly placed for order specifications that are not listed in the calculator.

If all your order specifications are available in the Pricing Calculator but you would like a quantity not listed in the dropdown menu, choose the next-highest quantity. Simply choose "recycle overages" in the shipping method section and we will responsibly recycle the extras.
Orders will ship between 5 business days after 4:00 p.m. and 7 business days if you follow the guidelines.

For example, if you would like 700 units, you can order 1000 units and let us know you only want 700 shipped. We will responsibly dispose of the extras.

PDF stands for Portable Document Format. This template can be imported into: InDesign, Quark Express, Illustrator, Corel Draw, and many other content creation programs.

JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group and is a basic raster file format. This template is recommended for Photoshop.

EPS stands for Encapsulated PostScript. This template is recommended for advanced Illustrator users only.

Please Click Here for our product layout templates.

File Preparation

In order to ensure your files are print-ready, we recommend that you upload them in PDF format. When you generate a print-ready PDF, your computer will use the settings in Adobe Acrobat Distiller or any other PDF generating programs you may use. Please make sure that these are set properly before generating your PDF file.

We also accept .JPG (JPEG), .EPS and .TIF (TIFF) file types, however PDF is the preferred format.

Check your file to make sure it meets our file creation guidelines. This will help speed up the production of your project and give your printed piece the best results.

  1. Use the CMYK colorspace (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, blacK). These are industry standard printing colors. CMYK colors are different than RGB (Red, Green, Blue), which are used to display colors on your screen.
  2. Use a minimum resolution of 300 dpi for image files.
  3. All fonts need to be outlined or embedded.
  4. Specify trim area with crop marks. (Don't place crop marks inside the work area.)
  5. Artwork should have 1/8" (0.125") bleed extending past the trim line. This is to prevent minor cutting variations from leaving unintended results at the trim edge.
  6. Safe Area is the 1/8" (0.125") area inside the trim line. Do not put critical information or images within the Safe Area. This is to prevent minor cutting variations from leaving unintended results at the trim edge.
  7. If you want printed borders, they must be placed a minimum of 1/8" (0.125") inside the trim line and include bleed. This is to prevent minor cutting variations from leaving unintended results at the trim edge.

For a checklist on file setup, please Click Here.

File Orientation

Please click the link below for an explanation of file orientation.

Bleed and Safe Area

We require that you extend any images that run up to the trim line a minimum of 1/8" (0.125") past the trim line to create "bleed". Depending on what program you use to create your file, this may or may not change the total image area of your file. Programs like Photoshop that do not allow the creation of "bleed" or the addition of crop marks will require an image area that is 1/4" (0.25") larger than your desired final overall image area in both dimensions.

Safe Area is the 1/8" (0.125") area inside the trim line. Do not put critical information or images within the Safe Area. This is to prevent minor cutting variations from leaving unintended results at the trim edge. If you choose to make less than this minimum clearance, we will NOT be responsible for items that are cut off in this area.

For assistance in file setup, please Click Here for our product layout templates.

Proofs and File Check

  1. Online PDF Proof: You will be sent a link to view your proof via email. Please keep in mind that this is only a proof for content and positioning; the color on your screen may vary from the color of your final product, depending on your monitor and viewing conditions.
  2. Hard Copy Proof: The Hard Copy Proof can either be picked up on-site or shipped to you. Please keep in mind that this is a proof for content and positioning and is not printed on your actual job stock. Color may vary slightly when printed on the stock you ordered. When ordering a Hard Copy Proof, you will receive a complimentary Online PDF Proof, as well.
  3. No Proof, Run As-Is: This option is for the industry professional who is certain their project is ready to hit the press and does not require the additional security of a proof.

File Check:

If our prepress department sees anything questionable with your file, we will contact you via email with our concerns. Should prepress email you, please note that your job is not considered fully submitted until you respond to this email. This should be factored into your turnaround time.

Please Note: The charge for our technical team to review your file when first submitted is included in the price of your order. If they note technical concerns with your file, they may email you with their concerns so you can upload a corrected file. If subsequent uploads still contain errors, you may be charged an additional prepress fee to review your file again.

Design Online

You can create a personalized design in just a few minutes. Once you click the "Start Your Design" button, you're taken to a huge library of design templates. You can search by specific category or select "generic" for personal use. Making changes to the text, font size and uploading a picture or logo on your chosen template is as easy as using a basic computer program. After you're done making changes, you are able to instantly view an online proof and order it for print.

There are professional design templates for almost any personal and business need.

Start Your Design

Assisted Design

If you like one of the Design Online templates but would prefer not to handle the designing yourself, this option is ideal. Simply let us know which template you like and supply the information you would like to appear on your design. We will handle the rest!

Keep in mind that the images on the template will remain the same. Only text can be edited and basic logos added.

There are professional design templates for almost any personal and business need.

Check out all your Design Online template options.

Click Here

Custom Design

We create fully custom designs that help represent your company, brand or product in a professional way. Custom Design includes consulting to come up with a concept and design revisions, so you're truly part of the process. You can also add either a basic or corporate custom designed logo to your design.

There are 3 design packages to meet your needs:

1. Full Custom Design:

With this option you get complete, professional custom design for the product of your choosing. This includes consulting to discuss the concept, images, text, and revisions.

2. Full Custom Design plus a Basic Logo

With this option you get the complete design just like Custom Design Option 1 plus a basic logo. Basic logo design consists of a single font with a simple icon. See the examples under the "Logo Samples" tab.

3. Full Custom Design plus a Corporate Logo

With this option you get the complete design just like Custom Design Option 1 plus a corporate logo. Your corporate logo design has no limit to font styles so long as they are in our library. You also get a fully designed graphic to accompany your text. See the examples under the "Logo Samples" tab.

To see Custom Design pricing, number of images and revisions for this product, select "Custom Design" on the dropdown menu in the calculator and click the link underneath the menu.

Keep in mind that this price is estimated and includes limits on the amount of images and revisions that can be made before incurring additional charges. We will notify you prior to performing any services that cost more money.

Basic Logo Samples

Corporate Logo Samples

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