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Top quality indigo offset printing ensures color consistency and accuracy. Postcard example by Still Nothin (instagram.com/stillnothin).

The heavyweight of the coated postcards line up - this 18pt coated cardstock is thick and sturdy and made for those who prefer a heftier postcard. These 18pt coated cardstock postcards are printed in full colour on the Indigo offset press which means they are printed on a smaller press sheet allowing extra quality control during the printing process. Choose these 18pt coated postcards for your project for the solid feel and for colour consistency on multiple card orders and re-orders or for postcards with areas of solid ink coverage.



When you’re looking for a coated postcard as solid and reliable as you, this 18pt coated postcard option is the reigning heavyweight champion.

How Small Can Text Be On Coated Cards?

The minimum recommended text size is 6pt. With any small text, if grey use a black ink only version; if black, use 100% K.

Can I Use Thin Lines on Indigo Printed Cards?

Anything thinner than a hairline stroke (0.25") - even at 100% K may look choppy when printed due to Indigo print resolution.

Is Indigo Resolution Different From Offset?

There is a screen to the Indigo print which customers should be aware of if they're comparing to traditional offset printing.

Should You Use Rich Black on Indigo Cards?

Don't use rich black on Indigo printing. 100% K will be just fine.

Can I Round Corners on Indigo Cards with Heavy Coverage?

Heavy ink coverage can be problematic. When the cards rub together, the ink can rub off. This can be an issue for corner rounding so we generally advise clients with heavy coverage not to round corners.

Can I Write On Coated Cards?

Coated cards aren't ideal for writing on. If this is a big deal, check out our uncoated card stock options.

Can Greys Shift?

CMYK Process colours in the grey range and de-saturated images can shift in colour throughout the print run and may cause the greys to appear either cooler or warmer. For a neutral grey, we recommend converting all grey values and de-saturated images to true greyscale consisting of K (black) only values.

Is There Colour Variation on Solid Blue?

Depending on the colour value, you may experience colour variation in solid fills of blue. For great blue results, we recommend a 30% difference between your Cyan and Magenta levels to ensure a nice rich dark blue, rather than purple.

Proofing Will Delay Production Timelines

Orders with proofs will not begin print production until the proof is approved. If you are ordering rush printing and printed proofs the proof printing cannot be rushed.

PDF Layout Proofs: PDF layout proofs will be sent within 1 business day, rush orders will be given priority and sent asap during business hours. If file adjustments are required after the proof is sent the turnaround time is based on the time of final proof approval.

Printed Proofs | Mailed Proofs: Printed proofs require up to 4 business days to produce and cannot be rushed. If file adjustments are required after the proof is sent the turnaround time is based on the time of final proof approval.

Technical Specifications + Templates

Bleeds: all files must have a 1/8" bleed on each side
Live Area: keep all critical text and artwork 1/8" inside the trim
Colours: supply your files in CMYK colour (Pantone/RGB colours will be converted or rejected)
Resolution: 300 dpi minimum (400 dpi preferred)
Fonts: fonts must converted to curves/outlines (we do not accept fonts).
Transparencies: flatten all transparencies
Types Of Files We Accept: MAC & PC files from Photoshop (PSD), Illustrator (EPS or AI), CorelDraw (CDR or EPS), Adobe Acrobat PDF, TIFF or JPEG.


Trim SizeFile SizeTemplate
Postcard4.25" x 5.5"4.5" x 5.75"UNAVAILABLE
Postcard6" x 4"6.25" x 4.25"DOWNLOAD
Postcard6" x 4.25"6.25" x 4.5"DOWNLOAD
Square Card5" x 5"5.25" x 5.25"DOWNLOAD
Square Card6" x 6"6.25" x 6.25"UNAVAILABLE
Postcard7" x 3.5"7.25" x 3.75"DOWNLOAD
Fat Postcard7" x 5"7.25" x 5.25"DOWNLOAD
Postcard8.5" x 3.5"8.75" x 3.75"DOWNLOAD
Postcard8.5" x 4"8.75" x 4.25"UNAVAILABLE
Product Card5.5" x 8.5"5.75" x 8.75"DOWNLOAD

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Print Specifications

Digital-offset printing using Indigo liquid ink technology
18pt Anacora coated two sides cover, 30% post-consumer waste (132lb)
Full Colour Both Sides (4/4) or Full Colour One Side (4/0), using HP ElectroInk

Coated Postcards 18pt

$183.00 - $194.00
$183.00
$183.00 - $194.00
$183.00