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Printer specifications for P.A.D. Stay In Circulation:


Printer specifications for P.A.D. Stay In Circulation Banner

This Web site contains a high-resolution print-ready PDF for a vinyl banner.  A quick-print shop or other commercial printer can produce vinyl banners.  The print production specs are as follows.

Size: 72" x 40" — File is set up at 50%, output at 200%.
Ink: 4/0 -4-c process; medium coverage, color bleeds
Stock: Matte White Vinyl
Finish: Trim, hem, with grommets on top and bottom
Art: Provided on disk; printer traps as needed

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Printer specifications for P.A.D. Stay in Circulation Event Flyer

This Web site contains a high-resolution print-ready PDF designed with a field for customization for your organization's needs and events.  Once the appropriate copy is added, the flyer can be printed on a laser printer (your own or through a quick-print shop) for small quantities.  Quantities over 500 flyers are more economical with a commercial printer.  The print production specs are as follows.

Size: 11" x 8.5"
Ink: 4/0 - 4-color; heavy coverage, no bleeds
Stock: 28# Color Copier paper OR 80# Silk Coated Stock
Finish: Trim flat
Art: Provided on disk; printer traps as needed

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Printer specifications for P.A.D. Stay in Circulation Event Poster

This Web site contains a high-resolution print-ready PDF designed with a field for customization for your organization's needs and events.  Once the appropriate copy is added, the poster can be printed on a laser printer (your own or through a quick-print shop) for small quantities.  Quantities over 500 posters are more economical with a commercial printer.  The print production specs are as follows.

Size: 11" x 17"
Ink: 4/0 - 4-color; heavy coverage, no bleeds
Stock: 28# Color Copier paper OR 80# Silk Coated Stock
Finish: Trim flat
Art: Provided on disk; printer traps as needed

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Printer specifications for P.A.D. Stay in Circulation Stay in Circulation Note Cards and Envelopes

This Web site contains a high-resolution print-ready PDF for note cards and envelopes.  The print production specs are as follows.

Note Cards
Size: 6.5" x 9" Folds to 6.25" x 4.5" — Standard A-6 Invitation/Note Card size
Ink: 4/0 -4-c process; medium coverage, color bleeds
Stock: 100# Cover Stock or 100# Uncoated Cover Stock
Finish: Trim, score, and fold. Bundle with envelopes
Art: Provided on disk; printer traps as needed

Envelopes
Size: 6.5" x 4.75" — Standard A-6 Envelope size
Ink: 1/0 — black only; light coverage, no bleeds
Stock: 24# white wove pre-converted envelope
Finish: Bundle with note cards
Art: Provided on disk; printer traps as needed

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Printer specifications for P.A.D. Stay in Circulation Floor Decals

This Web site contains a high-resolution print-ready PDF to print the floor decals.  Contact your local printer or quick-print shop to confirm substrates and other details.  Please make sure to specify floor graphics or decals are being printed.  The print production specs are as follows.

Size: 11" x 17"
Ink: 4-color, 4-c process — Build 76c 70m
Stock: Consult with printer to confirm correct substrate is selected based on usage
Pages: 1 side
Bleed: None
Reg: Close
Art: Provided on disk; printer traps as needed
Proof: Industry standard for client approval

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Printer specifications for P.A.D. Stay in Circulation Stickers

This Web site contains a high-resolution print-ready PDF designed to be sent to either a commercial printer (2-color option) or a quick-print shop (4-color option).  The print production specs are as follows.

2-color option for offset printing
Size: 11" x 8.5"
Ink: 2-color, PMS 2725 + black; light coverage, no bleeds
Stock: 60# Matte Label Stock, crack-and-peel style
Finish: Trim to crop marks to produce 9 stickers per sheet
Art: Provided on disk; printer traps as needed

4-color option for laser/quick print
Size: 11" x 8.5"
Ink: 4-color, 4-c process; light coverage, no bleeds
Stock: 60# Matte Label Stock, crack-and-peel style
Finish: Trim to crop marks to produce 9 stickers per sheet
Art: Provided on disk; printer traps as needed

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Printer specifications for P.A.D. Stay in Circulation T-Shirts

This Web site contains the final .EPS files to print the front and back of the t-shirts.  Please see notes below with respect to placement.

Ink: 2-color = Black + PMS 2725
Stock: 100% White Cotton Crew
Pages: 2 sides — print front 2/0 (K+PMS2725) on left chest area at 3" x 1.5"
Print back 1/0 (PMS 2725) on upper portion of shirt/centered at 8" x 8"
Size: TBD
Bleed: None
Reg: Loose
Proof: Industry standard for client approval

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