
on the seams there are 3 layers of paper and then it becomes 2 layers. Avoid Heavy Ink Coverage on the Seams: If you inspect any envelope closely you will notice that at various position of the envelopes there are multiple layers of paper. To be able to print full bleed we have to print on bigger sheets of paper and then cut down to the size.ģ. Printing to the Edge of the Envelope or Full Bleed: Since we are printing on finished envelope, there is a margin all around which cannot be printed, very similar to your home printer. Now our press operators are good and usually can do a fantastic job, but due to this limitation we cannot guarantee color match with other printed stationary product like company letterheads, business cards or even previously printed samples.Ģ. Now since we are printing on a finished envelope, we do not have any space to print the color bar, and hence the ink adjustment has to be eye balled by our press operators. For matching colors we need to be able to print a color control bar on the printed piece and then it is scanned by a spectrophotometer which checks for the color density and automatically controls the inking system on the press. Color Matching: It is very hard or sometimes impossible to match colors. This allows us to offer the lowest prices but does have some limitation when printing in full color. On the Marks and Bleeds tab, check Use Document Bleed Settings.We always print on finished envelope. On the General tab, choose Press Quality preset. For the file type, choose Adobe PDF (Print). Only leave the Your Design layer active.Ģ.

Turn off the visibility of all template layers. How to save a print-ready PDF file in Adobe InDesignġ.

Before exporting your print-ready PDF file, convert all text to outlines. If you use images in your design they must be set to 300ppi resolution and to CMYK colour mode.Ħ. Keep all the important design elements (text, logos etc.) within the safe zone.ĥ. Envelopes can not have the design going all the way to the egdes.Ĥ. All design elements of the letter that are supposed to go to the edge of the paper must be extended to the bleed line.

Place your design on the Your Design layer.

Once you have chosen your last option scroll down and click on the Id icon to download the template.Ģ. Go to the Direct Mail Addressed Letter with Window Envelope page and choose your product options. How to save a print-ready PDF file in Adobe InDesignġ.
