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Can uncoated paper stock be written on with pen, pencil, or marker? Yes. Uncoated stock is the best choice whenever you need to write on the paper with pencil, pen, or marker. Uncoated cover accepts pencil, p… Read answer Can I write on velvet laminated cards with pen or marker? Yes. Velvet laminated cards accept both ballpoint pen and permanent marker, though results can vary with the specific piece and how it is ha… Read answer What paper should I use for postcards that people will write on at an event? For postcards people will fill in at an event, choose an uncoated cover stock so the ink takes cleanly. Uncoated surfaces accept pen and mar… Read answer How do saddle-stitched booklets work and what does 'flat size' vs. 'folded size' mean? Saddle-stitched booklets are built from full sheets that are printed, folded in half, nested inside one another, and then stapled through th… Read answer Will car magnets stick to fiberglass vehicle doors? No. Magnetic signage needs a ferrous (steel or iron) surface to hold, and fiberglass has no magnetic pull at all, so a car magnet placed on … Read answer What does '4/0' mean when you quote printing on magnets or other products? The two numbers in a printing spec describe how many ink colors are used on each side of the piece. The first number is the front, the secon… Read answer What is the metric equivalent for magnet thickness measurements in points? Thickness in the print world is measured in points (PT), where one point equals one-thousandth of an inch. To convert, divide the point valu… Read answer What is a lanyard slot? A lanyard slot is a punched hole in a badge or card that gives you a place to attach a hook, clip, or cord so the piece can hang from a lany… Read answer Do laminated badges need a plastic sleeve or can they connect directly to lanyards? Laminated badges already have a protective plastic film sealed over both sides, so they do not need an extra plastic sleeve. They can connec… Read answer What file specifications should I use for custom event badges? For custom event badges, the goal is a file that matches your ordered dimensions exactly so nothing is stretched, cropped, or distorted. Bui… Read answer What file formats should I submit for custom print orders? Print-ready PDF is the preferred format for custom orders because it locks fonts, colors, and layout in place so the file prints the way you… Read answer What file specifications are required for lenticular printing? Lenticular printing layers multiple frames under a ridged lens so the image appears to move or change as the angle shifts. That effect only … Read answer Do I need to include bleed in my print file for a car magnet? Yes, if any part of your design runs to the edge. Bleed is extra artwork that extends past the trim line so that when the magnet is cut, the… Read answer What is dry erase lamination and can it be applied to magnets? Yes. Dry erase lamination can be applied to magnets. It is a clear coating, usually applied to the front of the magnet, that turns the print… Read answer What file setup is needed for UV spot printing on cards? UV spot printing on cards uses a separate layer for the raised, glossy coating, so the artwork has to be split into individual files rather … Read answer
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