
Q1. What type of files can I send to Peace Harbor Printing?
Q2. What color mode should my files be?
A2. If you send us an RGB file, there is a chance that a color shift may occur and you may not be satisfied with your job.
THESE COLORS ARE IN RGB
THESE ARE THE SAME COLORS BUT IN CMYK
You should always start and finish your designs in CMYK color mode.
Q3. What resolution should my file be?
Q4. How should I set up my bleed?
Please keep all text at least 0.125″ inside the cut-line.
- The bleed for Standard Products is 0.125″.
- The bleed for Booklets and Presentation Folders is 0.25″.
We recommend using our templates at all times.
Q5. Can I submit a front and back in the same file?
Q6. How do I export a .pdf correctly?
EXPORT SETTINGS FOR .PDF FILES
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We also have a PDF Preset (.joboptions file) to make it easy to create a Peace Harbor Print Ready PDF. Download the file, extract it, then double click the .joboptions file. This will install a Preset into all Adobe products (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, etc..) so you can choose it while saving your PDF. Click here to download.
Q7. What is the difference between Digital Envelopes and Offset Envelopes?
A7. Digital Envelopes are pre-converted and printed on high tech digital equipment. Offset Envelopes are printed on offset gang runs, then die cut and converted to envelopes. Both are printed on 70LB Premium Opaque stock.
Q8. How do I set up an Offset Envelope?
- 1/16” overbleed and color wrap onto the back of the envelope is required to allow for movement throughout the bindery process.
- Artwork with bleed on face or print on any flaps must be placed on Peace Harbor certified envelope templates.
- Solid, full-color envelopes are recommended (to eliminate overbleed).
- Intentional extension of flap color onto envelope face is recommended.
- Gradients are recommended for smoother color transitions.
- Click Here to view important envelope artwork guidelines.
Q9. How do I set up a Digital Envelope?
- The bleed required is 0.125″ (0.0625″ on each side).
- Text and images should be at least 0.25″ from the edge.
- Artwork with more than 40% ink coverage must be submitted as an offset product.
- Full-color backgrounds should be avoided.
- Use a white background with low ink coverage (e.g. logo and text only).
- Avoid or limit the use of transparencies and gradients.
- For window envelopes, the window area must be free of ink.
- For Digital Envelopes:
- 4/0 = Full Color Front
- 4/4 = Full Color Front and Full Color on Back Flaps
- 0/4 = Full Color on Back flaps
Q10. Can I print on the back flaps of Digital Envelopes?
- 4/0 = Full Color Front
- 4/4 = Full Color Front and Full Color on Back Flaps
- 0/4 = Full Color on Back flaps
Q11. How do I setup a Digital Envelope with a window?
- Follow Peace Harbor certified templates for correct window placement.
- DO NOT place artwork or color on the window area. Keep images at least 1/8″ inch away from the edge of the window. Digital Envelopes are pre-converted and have a plastic window adhered to the window area prior to printing. The window area must be blank.
- What type of security features do Digital and Blank Envelopes with Security Tint have?
- Security Tint Envelopes have a blue crisscross pattern on the inside of the envelope which distorts the message on the document enclosed within, which prevents the contents from being read or deciphered. For your convenience, they also come with a self-adhesive strip.
- See example below:
Q12. What are the file requirements for Calendars?
- All elements, text, and images that are not intended to bleed off need to be at least 0.25″ from the cut line for safety
- Artwork should be provided with at least 0.25″ bleed around
- Artwork can be submitted as one multi-page PDF (recommended) or as individual pages
Q13. What is the position of the calendar drill hole?
Q14. What type of coil is used for spiral bound calendars?
Q15. What is the diameter of the coil used for spiral bound calendars?
- 100lb Book = 1/4″ (both 26 & 38 pager)
- 100lb Cover = 5/16″ (both 26 & 38 pager)
Q16. Are envelopes included with my Greeting card order?
Q17. How should I set up my greeting card for proper rotation?