Sticky Notes

Submission specifications for Sticky Notes

Add 3 mm bleed.

To allow leeway for cutting differences in production, always add a bleed of 3 mm around all edges of your design. Make sure colours, background pictures and layouts extend into the bleed area so as to avoid leaving white lines as a result of cutting tolerances.

Keep 4 mm safety margin

Keep all important text and images at least 4 mm away from the edge of the finished size. Exclusive finishes need to be within the safety margin

Resolution of at least 300 dpi.

Make sure the resolution of the images and graphics in your artwork are at least 300 dpi.

Use the PMS color code(s).

Use uncoated PMS colors for products printed on uncoated paper (offset paper, Biotop and Conqueror Vergé), and use coated PMS colors for products printed on machine coated papers (gloss and silk), and every other product printed with PMS colors (gifts, textiles etc.).

Save your files in uneditable, print-ready file formats.

Save your files in uneditable, print-ready file formats (PDF (1.4 or higher), TIFF, EPS, JPG). Deliver your files in one layer: the background layer.

Convert fonts to outlines or embed all the fonts.

Make sure you convert fonts to outlines or embed all the fonts when saving it to PDF.

Fonts should be at least 6pt.

Fonts should be at least 6 pt.

Check line thickness

Lines should be at least 0.25 pt. Negative lines should be at least 0.5 pt.

Check your artwork on overprint.

Make sure no elements in your artwork are set on overprint. Unless you want this effect in your design. The degree of transparency in printing depends on the ink, paper, and printing method used.

Frequently Asked Questions for Sticky Notes

What is this product exactly? And what can I use it for?

• A sticky note is a small writing pad. Very useful to take notes at home or at the office. The sticky/adhesive edge is used to stick it onto most backgrounds so you won't forgot anything you write on it. The notes are available in multiple sizes and your own design.
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  This product is used to / as:
• Write down notes at home or at the office
• -Filling up goodiebags
• Supply writing material

What is the fastest possible turnaround?

• The fastest possible turnaround for Sticky Notes is:
• 5 working days
• NOTE: only applicable for products which require your design: To make sure that your order is delivered at the indicated time, it is important that we receive your file with your design for the product, on time (also called cut-off time). In this way the product can be moved into production on time. The deadline is always communicated in the final step when putting your product together and in the box on the right which details your entire order.
• The cut-off time for your printed item may vary. This depends on the combination you choose. This has to do with the manufacturing technique and / or the order quantities.
• NOTE: The product delivery shifts a day every time the deadline for submission has passed. This is also the case if the file is rejected by us and corrected artwork isn't supplied before the next cut off time.

Which production techniques do you use?

• For the production of your Sticky Notes we use the following production technique(s):
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  Digital printing uses four colours (CMYK) with toners and inks to print digital files. This option is comparable to large home printer, and is cheaper than ‘litho’ printing for smaller quantities. This is because there are less starting costs, less components involved, and no ink drying time necessary.
• Offset: Traditional printing presses are printing combination sheets. By combining orders of print we can offer the best quality for the lowest possible price

Which carriers are used for the delivery?

• For the delivery of your Sticky Notes we use multiple carriers. Because of the highest reliability, in most cases we use UPS or DPD.
• UPS
• Other carriers we use are DHL and even our own courier service. These carriers are used for certain products (depending on the size, the turnaround and the quantity).

I can't find the product I'm looking for. Can I request a quotation?

• The Sticky Notes that is chosen in most cases can be selected via our website.
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  If your material type, weight, quantity, size or other specification is not listed, you can request a quotation. We will send you our offer within 1 working day.
• Depending on the complexity this can take a bit longer.

What material are Sticky Notes made from?

• 80 gsm offset: This is the most often-used paper for copysets. The thin paper makes it easy to tear off. Because of it's structure the copysets are perfect for writing on.
• Reinforced cartboard: The back side is made from reinforced cardboard with a thickness of 1mm.
• Reinforced cartboard: The back side is made from reinforced cardboard with a thickness of 1mm.
• The adhesive strips can be placed on the leftside and on the top.

What is pantone printing?

• Pantone colours are often used when a design only contains 1 to 4 colours. Pantone colours have a unique code within the Panton matching system (PMS), so that the result of colours used is always the same. PMS is mainly used for: Letterheads, envelopes, business cards and compliment cards.

How do I have to supply my artwork?

• It is possible to supply your design files in multiple ways. The best way, for the best result, is to supply your files in Vector. If the logo consists of pantone colours, it should be saved as vector. Vector means that the design isnt made of pixels, but out of lines.