Setting up InDesign Template...

[Nicolecat]

Does anyone know of a link for a "How To"
on how to set up a USPS approved postcard with a bleed?

It would be a solo mail piece.
I just don't want to get the measurements wrong, and have the post office tell me to redo it. :|

Thanks in advance.

 

[Blue Velvet]

Postcard:
• Maximum size is 6” long X 4 1/4” high
• Minimum size is 5” long X 3 1/2” high

http://www.usps.com/send/preparemailandpackages/measuringtips.htm

Bleed is usually 1/8" in the US. Set that when you create a new document in InDesign. Once you've then got your guides, master page and any style sheets sorted out, save the document as an InDesign template under the save as dialogue.

The only difference between a template and a document is that you can't save over a template. When you have a template open and work with it, adding new material and then save it, it asks you to give it a new name for a new file. Try it with a blank page to see how InDesign treats the two kinds of files.

 

[efxgraphx]

Does anyone know of a link for a "How To"
on how to set up a USPS approved postcard with a bleed?

It would be a solo mail piece.
I just don't want to get the measurements wrong, and have the post office tell me to redo it. :|

Thanks in advance.

This might help as well.....


http://www.overnightprints.com/main.php?A=USPS

Google is your best friend =)

 

[Nicolecat]

Yeah, I've googled tons of different stuff...and I can't seem to get basic measurements that compare.

There are just so many. I didn't know if there was more of a standard, or if the min/max are sufficient....

thanks for the replys.

 

[pixproff]

If you are still not sure, take a sample of your card to the post office. They can check it and see if it meets the requirements for mailing. Should not cost you anything for them to do this.