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Sheet fed
Postcards
flat-cut · 2-sided
Postcards for mailers, promos, and thank-yous, printed sheet fed on sturdy card stock with color that survives the mailbox. Both sides print full color; the mailing side is laid out to USPS clearances.
Specs
- Print method
- Sheet fed, color-managed
- Sides
- Full color both sides
- Use
- Direct mail, promos, inserts
- File check
- Open Prepress preflight on every order
Materials
File setup
Send a two-page PDF (front, back) at final trim size with 0.125 in bleed. On the mailing side, keep the address area and bottom barcode zone clear of art. Preflight verifies bleed, resolution, and color before the run.
Open Prepress checked
Every file is checked for bleed, color, fonts, and spot colors before it runs, so what you approve is what comes off the press. Learn more about our process.
Frequently asked questions
What size postcard can I mail at the postcard rate?
USPS postcard pricing applies up to 4.25 x 6 inches. Larger cards — 5 x 7, 6 x 9, 6 x 11 — mail at letter rates and get more attention in the stack. We print both; check current USPS pricing for your quantity.
What do I need to leave clear on the mailing side?
Keep the address area and the bottom clear zone free of artwork so USPS barcoding has room. If you're using a mail house, ask for their template — or keep the right half of the mailing side clean and you'll generally be safe.
What stock is best for mailed postcards?
A rigid card stock survives mail handling — thin cards arrive creased. Uncoated backs take handwriting and inkjet addressing well; gloss fronts make imagery pop.
Can you print a postcard I can write on?
Yes — choose an uncoated stock, or gloss-front/uncoated-back so the picture side shines and the message side takes ink.
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