Bleeds are required in all artwork with an image that extends the trim edge of the product. Add a quarter inch (0.125") to each side to allow for cutting. For example, for a 3.5” x 2” Business card with full bleed, the image size should be submitted at 3.75” x 2.25”
0.125" (1/8”) on each edge of the card will be trimmed off during the cutting process. This will leave you a 3.5” x 2” standard Business cards.
Your type (text) should be 0.125" (1/8”) inside the cut box on each side. This will guarantee your text to not be cut off form your artwork.
Gold Image printing requires the following formats:
| AI | - | Illustrator |
| EPS | - | Encapsulated postscript image file created using Adobe Illustrator |
| Tiff | - | Tag Image File Format |
| PSD | - | Photoshop |
| JPEG | - | Joint Photographic Experts Group |
| - | Portable Document File from Adobe Acrobat | |
| Qxd | - | QuarkXpress Document or Data File |
| Indd | - | InDesign Document from Adobe Systems |
Your type (text) should be 0.125" (1/8”) inside the cut box on each side. This will guarantee your text to not be cut.
For printed images, the resolution is 300 dpi. If your file or document is 72 dpi which made for the web, you can not simply increase the resolution to a higher DPI. The final result of the image will still be blurry. The best way to avoid this problem, your document size has to be 300 DPI for perfect final print results.
All color mode must be in CMYK. If files are submitted in RGB, there will be a color shift or colors dropping out, however Gold Image Printing will always try its best to check your file and fix them accordingly.
No, you can not write on UV coating.
Once text is converted to outline, there is no longer the need to supply fonts. The typefaces will look exactly as it was designed and it ensures of no font substitution took place while printing your file.
Gold Image Printing proudly guarantees all of its work. We will not stop till you are 100% satisfied.
Unfortunately, we guarantee our work and quality of the final product. We will however work with you in the best way possible to reprint your work with the correct information at possibly a reduced price. We understand errors happen and mistakes happen.
We have access to multiple paper mill through out the world. We do not print only on selected stocks. We are capable of printing on any kind of paper stock whether you supply us or we order it for you.
No we do not print on promotional items.
Yes, Gold Image Printing can handle all your mailing materials from the beginning to end. We can imprint the addresses right on brochures or postcards. We can fold, stuff and seal in the envelope and mail.
Here are important USPS Guidelines for your convenience:
For custom size postcards for mailing, here are a few file setup guidelines:
You can either send via email (maximum: 10MB) or upload your file through our FTP.
Simple follow these steps:
Upload file
Register
You will receive an email with your username and password.
There are several ways of sending orders to Gold Image Printing.
You can call in your order with your company name and info or fax in the order with company name and information. Also you can definitely send orders via email info@goldimageprinting.com. Or on the actual page which you are visiting you can click on the Place an order, and it will send us a notice of your order.
You will receive an invoice via email shortly, with your order that was placed.
No, we are capable of variety of options for printing. Such as 1-4 color SPOT PANTONE color. We are capable of letterpress, foil stamp all under one roof.
Yes, we can print pantone metallic inks.
Production times may vary. Due to such wide array of capabilities at Gold Image Printing, it is hard to distinguish how long does a job usually takes.
Here are some timelines for your information:
| Standard Business cards: | 2-4 business days (Same day or 24hrs turnaround available) |
| Custom Business cards: | 5-7 Business days |
| Standard postcards: | 2-4 business days (Same day or 24hrs turnaround available) |
| Custom postcards: | 5-7 Business days |
| Foil stamping, embossing, Die cutting: | 4-6 Business days |
| Brochure, catalogs: | 2-7 Business days (Same day or 24hrs turnaround available) |
We are more than capable and willing to work with your deadlines as we can run 3 24hrs/7days to get your job out for your convenience.
Gold Image Printing ships through UPS. We also have our own delivery services for local delivery. We can also ship using your Account for your convenience. We will also drop ship to where ever you may choose, to help you with the shipping.
Yes, we only accept Company check. We do not accept personal checks.
Turnaround time begins once you have approved the final hard copy proof or a PDF proof. However if we are unable to print your files because they do not confirm to Gold image’s file requirements, your job status will be put “On Hold” and your turnaround time will be reset.