Postcard production, understood.
Choose postcard sizes, cardstock and bleed templates, then set up the address side so your mailing clears USPS rules the first time.
Start with Postcard sizes for mailing: USPS limits and file dimensions, the overview for this topic. Each guide after it answers a separate buying, preparation or troubleshooting question.
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Postcard sizes for mailing: USPS limits and file dimensions
USPS postcard pricing covers cards from 3.5 x 5 to 4.25 x 6 inches. See which sizes mail as letters or flats, the ratio rule, thickness and file sizes.
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4x6 vs 5x7 postcards: size, postage and which to choose
A 5x7 postcard has 35 square inches, 46% more than a 4x6, but with stamps it pays letter prices. Compare space, USPS rules, cost and uses before you choose.
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6 × 9 postcard printing: size, postage rules and file setup
Plan 6 × 9 postcard printing: current USPS card dimensions and thickness, why 6 × 9 is not an EDDM flat, bleed and pixel sizes, and where the address goes.
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Best cardstock for postcards: thickness, weight and finish
The best postcard cardstock feels sturdy but stays under 0.016 inch thick for USPS postcard rates. Compare thickness, finishes and writing surfaces.
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Can you write on glossy postcards? Choosing a writable surface
Why ballpoint ink skips on glossy postcards, which pens work on gloss, matte and uncoated stock, and how to order a card with a writable back.
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Postcard bleed template: file sizes, safe area and setup
Postcard bleed explained: add 0.125 inch per side, so a 4 x 6 card is built at 4.25 x 6.25 inches. File sizes, safe areas and pixels for eight sizes.
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Postcard address layout: where the address and postage go
Lay out the address side of a postcard with the USPS read area, barcode clear zone and postage space reserved, then design the message area around them.
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EDDM postcards: USPS requirements and a print checklist
USPS requirements for EDDM postcards: flat size rules, the 3.3 ounce limit, 200 to 5,000 pieces a day, indicia placement, bundling and a print checklist.
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Double sided postcard proof: how to check the front and back
How to proof a double sided postcard: flip direction, page order, trim, safe area, the USPS address side and every date, price and link on both sides.
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