Recommendations

The most common order options are 5.5" x 8.5" on 20# Uncoated White Smooth Text weight paper. They frequently print in both 1 and 2 colors, including a Pantone color, on the front (1/0, 2/0) and are padded in 25s.

For 4-Color Notepads (minimum order 120 pads), please check out our 4-Color Offset Notepads.

Marketing Tips

Notepads are a popular way to keep your company identity in front of customers. They are also a great tool for keeping your message in front of an audience. Consider Notepads at your next seminar, conference, or any place your audience needs to take notes.

Artistic Notepads with engaging design or clever messaging are also popular products.

Any Trim Size

You can order custom sizes by using the "Any Trim Size (Edit Below)" option in the pricing calculator. First select the standard size option which is larger in both dimensions (height and width) than your desired custom size. In the "Any Trim Size (Edit Below)" box on the pricing calculator (shown below), type in your desired dimensions. Please remember if you are ordering "Any Trim Size" for a product that is folded, "Any Trim Size" dimensions are for the product before it is folded.

Be mindful of the custom trim when submitting a file to prevent any part of your design from being trimmed away. It's extra important to look at a proof when ordering custom trim.

70# Uncoated Text w/ Chip Board

You may be familiar with this type of stock from business stationary or typical letterhead.

This paper has a quality feel, folds easily, and is a good choice when you don't want a slick and shiny finish. Chip Board provides a firm backing for notepads.

Sample Books

Every Zoo customer may order one free 4-Color Offset sample book. Additional sample books and a complete kit can be ordered by clicking here.

2/0

Two colors on the front, including Pantone colors, and no printing on the back. A typical example of this is letterhead.

Please note:
In order to reproduce Pantone colors, we will use ink of that specific color. Pantone colors in your file must be specified as the Pantone color you desire. Do not convert the Pantone color to CMYK. While many Pantone colors can be reproduced using blends of CMYK inks, this approach is only available when you order 4-Color Offset or Digital. This is because our 1 & 2 color presses have a maximum of two ink stations.

While many colors can be built as a blend of other colors (for example, red and yellow combined create orange), our 1 & 2 Color printing requires that your files specify that you want orange (Pantone #165) and not a mix of red and yellow.

We get rave reviews for our 1 & 2 Color printing. Following the guidelines above will make it easy for you to get what you want. If you don't know the Pantone color equivalent for the color you want, you can find a Pantone sample book at most art and design stores.

1/0

One color on the front, which may be a Pantone color, and no printing on the back. A typical example of this is letterhead.

Please note:
In order to reproduce Pantone colors, we will use ink of that specific color. Pantone colors in your file must be specified as the Pantone color you desire. Do not convert the Pantone color to CMYK. While many Pantone colors can be reproduced using blends of CMYK inks, this approach is only available when you order 4-Color Offset or Digital. This is because our 1 & 2 color presses have a maximum of two ink stations.

While many colors can be built as a blend of other colors (for example, red and yellow combined create orange), our 1 & 2 Color printing requires that your files specify that you want orange (Pantone #165) and not a mix of red and yellow.

We get rave reviews for our 1 & 2 Color printing. Following the guidelines above will make it easy for you to get what you want. If you don't know the Pantone color equivalent for the color you want, you can find a Pantone sample book at most art and design stores.

What is Pantone?

Pantone and PMS are terms often used in the printing industry to refer to the PANTONE® MATCHING SYSTEM® -- a trademark of Pantone, Inc., a subsidiary of X-Rite, Inc. The PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM is the definitive international reference for selecting, specifying, matching and controlling ink colors. This system is often used as a way to specify an exact color, such as a corporate identity color.

7 Days

If you order a proof (Online PDF or Physical Proof), your turnaround time begins as soon as you approve your proof in our system. If you order "No Proof, Run As Is" (only recommended if you are certain you want us to print what you sent as is) your turnaround time begins as soon as we process your order.

Standard 7 days with "No Proof, Runs As Is":

Shipped Orders
Files uploaded before 10:30 a.m. Western to be delivered to the west or 10:30 a.m. Eastern to be delivered to the east with 7 day turnaround will be shipped 7 Days from upload by your requested shipping method.

Example: If you upload your files before 10:30 a.m. Western on Monday with 7 day turnaround, your order will ship the following Wednesday. Log into our site and click "My Account" in the upper-righthand corner to check your client dashboard for status updates.

Will Call
Files uploaded before 10:30 a.m. Western for 7 day Will Call in the west or 10:30 a.m. Eastern for 7 day Will Call in the east will be ready for pick up the following Wednesday after 4:00 p.m. local.

Example: If you upload your files before 10:30 a.m. Western on Monday with 7 day turnaround, your order will be ready for pick up after 4:00 p.m. local the following Wedesday. Log into our site and click "My Account" in the upper-righthand corner to check your client dashboard before coming to pick up your order.

Free Delivery Orders
Free delivery is currently only offered to customers near our California production facility. To see if your zip code qualifies, visit "Free Delivery" under the "Services" section.

Files uploaded before 10:30 a.m. Western for 7 day Free Delivery will be delivered in 8 business days between 8.00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. local.

Example: If you upload your files before 10:30 a.m. Western on Monday with 7 day turnaround, your order will be delivered between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the following Thursday. Log into our site and click "My Account" in the upper-righthand corner to check your client dashboard for status updates.

Files uploaded after the cut off time will be processed the following business day.

Standard 7 days with "Online PDF Proof":

Shipped Orders
Files must be uploaded before the cut off time, which is 10:30 a.m. Western to be delivered to the west or 10:30 a.m. Eastern to be delivered to the east. Proofs must be approved the same day before 4:00 p.m. Western for the west or 4:00 p.m. Eastern for the east. Orders will be shipped the following Wednesday by your requested shipping method.

Example: If you upload your files before 10:30 a.m. Western on Monday and approve your proof prior to 4:00 p.m. the same day with 7 day turnaround, your order will ship the following Wednesday. Log into our site and click "My Account" in the upper-righthand corner to check your client dashboard for status updates.

Will Call
Files must be uploaded before the cut off time, which is 10:30 a.m. Western for 7 day Will Call in the west or 10:30 a.m. Eastern for 7 day Will Call in the east. Proofs must be approved the same day before 4:00 p.m. Western for the west or 4:00 p.m. Eastern for the east. Orders will be ready for pick up the following Wednesday after 4:00 p.m. local.

Example: If you upload your files before 10:30 a.m. Western on Monday and approve your proof prior to 4:00 p.m. the same day with 7 day turnaround, your order will be ready for pick up after 4:00 p.m. the following Wednesday. Log into our site and click "My Account" in the upper-righthand corner to check your client dashboard before coming to pick up your order.

Free Delivery Orders
Free delivery is currently only offered to customers near our California production facility. To see if your zip code qualifies, visit "Free Delivery" under the "Services" section.

Files must be uploaded before 10:30 a.m. Western for 7 day Free Delivery. Proofs must be approved the same day before 4:00 p.m. for order to be delivered in 8 business days between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local.

Example: If you upload your files before 10:30 a.m. Western on Monday and approve your proof prior to 4:00 p.m. the same day with 7 day turnaround, your order will be delivered between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the following Thursday. Log into our site and click "My Account" in the upper-righthand corner to check your client dashboard for status updates.

Files uploaded after the cut off time will be processed the following business day.

Pages

1 & 2 Color Notepads are available in either 25 or 50 pages.

File Preparation

In order to ensure your files are print-ready, we recommend that you upload them in PDF format. When you generate a print-ready PDF, your computer will use the settings in Adobe Acrobat Distiller or any other PDF generating programs you may use. Please make sure that these are set properly before generating your PDF file. Click here to see our preferred PDF settings.

We also accept .JPG (JPEG), .EPS and .TIF (TIFF) file types, however PDF is the preferred format.

Check your file to make sure it meets our file creation guidelines. This will help speed up the production of your project and give your printed piece the best results.

1. Use a minimum resolution of 300 dpi for image files.


2. All fonts need to be outlined or embedded. For more information on fonts, please Click Here


3. Specify trim area with crop marks. (Don't place crop marks inside the work area.) For more information on crop marks, please Click Here


4. Artwork should have 5/16" (0.3125") space in from the trim line for grippers. 1 & 2 color printing does not allow for borders unless you choose custom trim.

For detailed information about advanced file setup, Click Here

File Orientation

Please click the link below for an explanation of file orientation.

View File Orientation

Bleed and Safe Area

We require that you extend any images that run up to the trim line a minimum of 1/8" (0.125") past the trim line to create "bleed". Depending on what program you use to create your file, this may or may not change the total image area of your file. Programs like Photoshop that do not allow the creation of "bleed" or the addition of crop marks will require an image area that is 1/4" (0.25") larger than your desired final overall image area in both dimensions.

Safe Area is the 1/8" (0.125") area inside the trim line. Do not put critical information or images within the Safe Area. This is to prevent minor cutting variations from leaving unintended results at the trim edge. If you choose to make less than this minimum clearance, we will NOT be responsible for items that are cut off in this area.

For detailed information about advanced file setup, please Click Here

Proofs and File Check

We offer three proof options:

1. Online PDF Proof: You will be sent a link to view your proof via email. Please keep in mind that this is only a proof for content and positioning; the color on your screen may vary from the color of your final product, depending on your monitor and viewing conditions.


2. Hard Copy Proof: The Hard Copy Proof can either be picked up on-site or shipped to you. Please keep in mind that this is a proof for content and positioning and is not printed on your actual job stock. Color may vary slightly when printed on the stock you ordered. When ordering a Hard Copy Proof, you will receive a complimentary Online PDF Proof, as well.


3. No Proof, Run As-Is: This option is for the industry professional who is certain their project is ready to hit the press and does not require the additional security of a proof.

File Check:

If our prepress department sees anything questionable with your file, we will contact you via email with our concerns. Should prepress email you, please note that your job is not considered fully submitted until you respond to this email. This should be factored into your turnaround time.

Please Note: The charge for our technical team to review your file when first submitted is included in the price of your order. If they note technical concerns with your file, they may email you with their concerns so you can upload a corrected file. If subsequent uploads still contain errors, you may be charged an additional prepress fee to review your file again.

For detailed information about advanced file setup, please Click Here