Print as few as 10 postcards fast on uncoated 12pt card stock made from 100% recycled fiber content. This postcard printing option is produced on our digital press and is great for fast printing times and small orders of less than 5,000 cards.
This 12 point thick uncoated stock has a natural look with a matte, subdued finish that can be written on with a pen, pencil or marker without smudging.
Uncoated stock is a great choice for invitations, RSVP cards and menu cards or forms, as well as great looking recycled postcards and promotional cards.
Printing postcards on this uncoated stock is best suited for designs with light to medium coverage as digital printing uses a dry toner (instead of liquid ink) with a low luster sheen that sits on top of the stock.
12 point uncoated postcards are printed on a 6 hour rush, next day rush or standard 2-3 business day printing times.
Customizing your postcards with rounded corners and hold drilling is easy!
Custom Size Postcards available: please select the next largest size you can see online that will fit your trim size. Supply your files at your trim size and be sure to indicate that trim size in your order notes.
Full coverage (aka floods of ink) on uncoated stocks are not recommended. On this digitally printed card stock we use a polymer based toner on this print method and the overall result of covering uncoated stocks in this toner will produce a low sheen instead of a matte appearance. Heavy coverage may also highlight the appearance of natural fibres on uncoated stocks. If your art / design includes heavy ink coverage and you want cards with a matte appearance we recommend one of our laminated stocks.
If you are concerned about color, be sure to request a printed proof for this product. This gives you a chance to see how the colors and finish turns out before we print your project.
Sometimes gradents aren't as smooth in print as they are on screen. Request a printed proof when placing your order so you can see first hand how it will turn out prior to production.
Unlike offset, we recommend using a 100% K build for black, and black only values for greys. This ensures the crispest edges and a neutral grey.
As with all digital printing we use a dry polymer based toner, which sits on top of the stock instead of soaking into the stock like a traditional ink. So using full/heavy coverage will cause the stock to look slightly shinny and will give a similar appear to a coated stock. We recommend the uncoated stock for artwork that uses minimal ink coverage and allow the stock to show through. If using solid fills and heavy coverage, the C2S is probably going to be a better option.
Compared to an uncoated stock that is printed using wet inks, the printed areas can appear a bit shiny or coated depending on the coverage. This is becuase the toner is fused to the surface of the stock and is not absorbed like ink. Recommend requesting a proof if customers are unsure about this appearance.
Depending on artwork, it may print better on Uncoated, or Coated stocks. For artwork with a lot of white or empty space, we would generally recommend an uncoated stock. For artwork with full and/or heavy coverage, we will recommend a coated stock (C2S). For artwork with heavy coverage on one side, and a lot of white space on the other, we would recommend a coated 1 side stock (C1S).
For great blue results, we recommend a 30% difference between your Cyan and Magenta levels to ensure a nice rich dark blue, rather than purple.
It is common to see "frayed / rough edges" on uncoated stocks, especially with ink coverage that extends to the edge of the cards, when a stock is not coated the fibers can break loose when trimmed. Choosing a coated or laminated card will help avoid this issue.
Write up a storm! Unlike our coated options, these cards work perfect as stamp cards, appointment cards, or a business card that you can scrawl a note across the back. You've found a match.
The paper stock is a little bit grainier than other stocks, so if you are looking for very sharp text this might not be the best paper stock for that or graphics that require razer sharp edges.
Bleeds: all files must have a 1/8" bleed on each side
Live Area: keep all critical text and artwork 1/8" inside the trim
Colors: supply your files in CMYK color (Pantone/RGB colors will be converted or rejected)
Resolution: 300 dpi minimum (400 dpi preferred)
Fonts: fonts must converted to curves/outlines (we do not accept fonts).
Transparencies: flatten all transparencies
Types Of Files We Accept: MAC & PC files from Photoshop (PSD), Illustrator (EPS or AI), CorelDraw (CDR or EPS), Adobe Acrobat PDF, TIFF or JPEG.
| Trim Size | File Size | Template | |
| Postcard | 4.25" x 5.5" | 4.5" x 5.75" | UNAVAILABLE |
| Postcard | 6" x 4" | 6.25" x 4.25" | DOWNLOAD |
| Postcard | 6" x 4.25" | 6.25" x 4.5" | DOWNLOAD |
| Square Card | 5" x 5" | 5.25" x 5.25" | DOWNLOAD |
| Square Card | 6" x 6" | 6.25" x 6.25" | UNAVAILABLE |
| Postcard | 7" x 3.5" | 7.25" x 3.75" | DOWNLOAD |
| Fat Postcard | 7" x 5" | 7.25" x 5.25" | DOWNLOAD |
| Postcard | 8.5" x 3.5" | 8.75" x 3.75" | DOWNLOAD |
| Postcard | 8.5" x 4" | 8.75" x 4.25" | UNAVAILABLE |
| Product Card | 5.5" x 8.5" | 5.75" x 8.75" | DOWNLOAD |
Digital Printing using dry electrostatic transfer system
12pt recycled cover, 100% post-consumer waste card stock (100lb)
Full Color Both Sides (4/4) or Full Color One Side (4/0), using PxP-EQ toner
