Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I order printed products
Brand U offers an online shopping experience that's easy to use for all your printing needs. Follow the three simple steps above to order luxurious satin business cards, satin postcards, satin presentation folders, brochures, letterhead, envelopes and vinyl banners. Ordering custom printing couldn't be easier with our customizable online store! A few of our custom upgrades include raised gloss enhancements, embossing, decorative foil, and die-cutting. However, if there are print products not listed on our website, contact us at 301-560-4130 to place your order. A Brand U print specialist is more than happy to assist you with any and all of your print related questions.
How do I order design services?
Brand U recognizes the importance of your corporate identity and branding design. Thus, our design ordering process highlights key points to better understand your company image. The ordering process is easy to use and will allow you to order logo design and/or print design from the comfort of your office or personal computer. Once your design order has been processed, you will be contacted via email or by phone. If you have any questions regarding a custom design project, please contact us at 301-560-4130. A Brand U creative specialist will be more than happy to answer any and all of your design related questions.
Can I submit my own artwork for print?
Yes, you may order printing and upload your artwork online. See our artwork guidelines for best results.
How to setup artwork for print?
Step 1 – 300dpi
Please make sure that the file is set at 300dpi (dots per inch). 300dpi refers to the quality or resolution of the artwork. Brand U has a minimum requirement of 300dpi for all printed material.
Step 2 – bleed
When setting up your work, please create the document size with a bleed. A bleed is the excess room at the edge of a document needed for cutting around the border of the printed material. Brand U requires for all print ready artwork to contain a bleed that extends 1/8 inch (.125 inches) around the print document.
Step 3 – CMYK
Brand U uses an offset press for all printing. In order for colors to print correctly, please set the print color mode to CMYK. CMYK is an abbreviation for the colors cyan, magenta, yellow, and black.
Artwork Setup for Upgrades - Raised Gloss Enhancements, Embossing & Decorative Foil
Once you have decided where you would like raised gloss or foil, Brand U asks for you to create an additional layer within the design document. After you've created the new layer, please label each upgrade separately (ex: raised gloss, decorative foil).
What is a satin finish?
Brand U uses satin finishes with our exquisite designs as our signature line of printed products. A satin finish is classy, professional, and elegant. Our printing is fully customizable and offers a water resistant, durable coating that makes the printed piece almost impossible to tear...and it's writable, unlike traditional glossy finishes.
Brand U offers satin business cards, postcards, brochures, and presentation folders in 10pt and 15pt cardstock. The cardstock is coated with a durable, weather resistant, laminate coating. Our satin coating is a wonderful compliment to spot gloss (uv), embossing, decorative colored foil, and/or stylish rounded corners. The satin printing process implements traditional full-color printing methods with a satiny-matte finish.
First, your artwork is printed on durable card stock, and then dried to perfection. Second, the printed card stock is laminated by a satin coating. Third, decorative varnish may be applied to the silk lamination to improve the printed pieces look and appearance. The varnish process applied to the card stock is an additional upgrade to the business cards, postcards, brochures, etc... However, remember that varnish has the ability to make a simple business card print luxuriously. Fourth, the printed cardstock is laser cut to the correct size. If you have any questions, please contact us at 301-560-4130. Our print specialists will answer your satin printing questions and inquiries.
What is raised gloss?
Raised gloss enhancements are a glossy varnish that is complimented by a matte-finish. The clear coating is slightly raised above the cardstock and is applied over the ink in specified locations.
What is decorative foil?
Decorative foil is the process of stamping a shiny, thin metal die onto printed cardstock. Decorative foil accents the printed piece by accentuating important content such as a logo or a complany slogan. Brand U provides decorative foil in the following colors: metallic silver, polished gold, brilliant blue, valentine red, and forrest green.
What is embossing?
Embossing is the process of creating a three-dimensional image or design in printed cardstock.
What are rounded corners?
Rounded corners is the process of cutting printed cardstock with a rounded die. Brand U provided stylish rounded corners in a 1/8 inch cut on 1, 2, 3 or 4 sides.
