For every order, you will get a digital (online) proof prior to printing. This is the fastest proofing method that allows moving your order into production right away. How do I get a hard copy proof with my order? You can choose a hard copy proof option when you are creating your online order by clicking on the Proof Group drop-down menu.  You should choose this option only if you are looking to review your content on a sheet of paper. It is not a colour proof or an actual finished product. It’s strictly for you to see your content on a paper printed proof.

In order to download a template from our website, do the following: Go to the main menu and choose the product you wish to print.
Customize your order and choose the options for your product.
Once you get to the last product option, you'll be able to download the templates that match your selected product options by clicking on the icons in the bottom right corner of the screen. Click the Id icon to download the Adobe InDesign file; click the Pdf or Ai icon do download a template editable in Adobe Illustrator.
Save the file to your hard drive.

Open Adobe InDesign Go to FILE / OPEN, choose the .idml template file you have downloaded and click open. To use this template properly, you will need to refer to the Layers panel. To make this panel visible, go to WINDOW / LAYERS.

Once the Layers panel is visible, you will notice the template file has 4 layers:

Template Layer - this layer indicates where your product will be trimmed and folded (if it has folds), as well as bleed area and inside margins.Bleed Area - this layer shows you the required bleed area, a portion of the paper sheet that will be cut off in the print process.
Your Design - this is the layer you should use to create your design from scratch, or if you already have a finished design, this is the layer you should place the design to.
Info - this layer contains information that helps you better understand what trim, bleed and margin lines are. It also indicates front and back document sides, the position of different panels on folded documents, as well as text and image orientation. To create your design from scratch, click on the Your Design layer and place every design element on that layer. You can turn the visibility of all the layers on and off by clicking the Visibility icons.
When creating your design, make sure that the artwork extends all the way to the bleed lines. Also, all the important design elements (such as text and logos) must be placed within the inside margins. Save your design as an .indd file.

Note: if you're creating a two-sided document, repeat this step for the back side of the template as well. If you already have a finished design, you can check if it's set up properly by placing it onto our template and making sure everything fits within template margins. To place your design, make sure the Your Design layer is selected. Go to FILE / PLACE, browse to your design file and click open.
Then click anywhere on the artboard in order to to place your design. Re-position the artwork so it fits within the document dimensions and margins. Save your design as an .indd file.

Note: if you're creating a two-sided document, repeat this step for the back side of the template as well. To export a print-ready PDF file, first turn the visibility off on all layers except the Your Design layer. Then go to FILE/ EXPORT.
Select the folder you wish to save the file to and make sure you select Adobe PDF (Print) from the drop-down menu at the bottom of the dialog box. In the next dialog box, for the Adobe PDF Preset option choose Press Quality. Make sure that in the Pages section you select All and Pages. Then click on the Marks and Bleeds tab on the left side of the dialog box and select the Use Document Bleed Settings option. Then click Export. The PDF file you've just created is now ready for upload to Newprint website.

To include a hard copy proof with your order, go to the Proof Group drop-down menu and choose one of the three hard copy proof options:

Note: .ai files for Adobe Illustrator are not suitable for books and multi-page documents. If you want to print a multi-page product or a book, use our .idml templates for Adobe inDesign.
Open Adobe Illustrator. Go to FILE / OPEN, choose the .ai template file you have downloaded and click open. To use this template properly, you will need to refer to the Layers panel. To make this panel visible, go to WINDOW / LAYERS.
Once the  Layers panel is visible, you will notice the template file has 4 layers:

Template Layer - this layer indicates where your product will be trimmed and folded (if it has folds), as well as bleed area and inside margins.
Bleed Area - this layer shows you the required bleed area, a portion of the paper sheet that will be cut off in the print process.
Your Design - this is the layer you should use to create your design from scratch, or if you already have a finished design, this is the layer you should place the design to.
Info - this layer contains information that helps you better understand what trim, bleed and margin lines are. It also indicates front and back document sides, the position of different panels on folded documents, as well as text and image orientation. To create your design from scratch, click on the Your Design layer and place every design element on that layer. You can turn the visibility of all the layers on and off by clicking the Visibility icons.
When creating your design, make sure that the artwork extends all the way to the bleed lines. Also, all the important design elements (such as text and logos) must be placed within the inside margins. Save your design as an .ai file.

Note: if you're creating a two-sided document, repeat this step for the back side of the template as well. If you already have a finished design, you can check if it's set up properly by placing it onto our template and making sure everything fits within template margins. To place your design, make sure the Your Design layer is selected. Go to FILE / PLACE, browse to your design file and click Place.
Then click anywhere on the artboard in order to to place your design. Re-position the artwork so it fits within the document dimensions and margins. Save your design as an .ai file.

Note: if you're creating a two-sided document, repeat this step for the back side of the template as well. To export a print-ready PDF file, first turn the visibility off on all layers except the Your Design layer. Then go to FILE/ SAVE AS.
Select the folder you wish to save the file to and make sure you select  Adobe PDF from the drop-down menu at the bottom of the dialog box. Make sure All is selected and click Save. In the next dialog box, for the Adobe PDF Preset option choose Press Quality.
Then click on the Marks and Bleeds tab on the left side of the dialog box and select the Use Document Bleed Settings option. Then click Save PDF.
The PDF file you've just created is now ready for upload to Newprint website.

How to order Business Cards online using the Government of Canada templates This article is written to assist Government of Canada members to place orders using Newprint's Web-to-Print storefront. Members who are new can start from step #1, registered members can proceed to steps #2 & 3 for detailed instructions on how to create a business card template and loading a saved business card. Watch our video tutorials or read the step by step guide below: Tutorial Video Step #1: How to setup your Newprint account Tutorial Video Step #2: How to create and save a project template Tutorial Video Step #3: Loading saved templates Step #1) How to setup your Newprint Account Start by heading to the "Account" dropdown menu found at the top right of the screen or use the provided link: Newprint - Create an Account   2.  From there, fill in all of the Required Fields labeled with an Asterisk (*).   3. Once all of the information has been filled out, click " Submit" to complete creating your Newprint account.    4. Since the Government of Canada members require activation, you will have to contact us to inform us of your registered account, an email can be sent through our Contact us page. Newprint - Contact us   - One of our representative's will review your request and activate your account to access the Government of Canada catalogue.    - Within one hour during business hours of 9am - 5pm EST, your account will be activated. Step #2) How to create & save a business card template Note** Before creating your Canada Business Card Template, please ensure an active Newprint account has been created. For steps on creating an account, please refer to Step #1) How to set up your Newprint Account.    1. Once an account is created and assigned to the Government of Canada catalogue, click on the "CANADA" button found at the top of the website or use the provided link: Newprint - Canada Catalogue   2. When the storefront loads, select the desired Template / Format by clicking the image.    3. To begin editing the selected template, click the "Personalize" button to open the editor. 4. Once the editor is open, fill in all of the applicable fields.  **Note - if your department is not listed, please contact us to have it added to the template. 5. To preview the template with the filled in information, click the "Preview PDF" button.      - The image will refresh to display the template with the information in the form fields.  6.  The template can be saved to your account using the "Save Project" button.  7. Provide a Project Name & Project Description for your template and click the "Save Project" button.  8. Once saved, the template will be accessible anytime the same business card template is opened. To learn how to load a previously saved template, please refer to step #3.  Step #3) How to load & preview a saved business card template  1. To load a saved project, first click the "Personalize" button 2.  Once the editor opens, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the "Load Project" button.  3. The load project window will open with all of the saved projects created on this account.  4. To load a project, click the "Load Project" Button.   5. Once the project is loaded, all of the fields will be automatically filled in, from there, the option to "Preview PDF" or "Save Data" if changes are required.  6. To attach the template to your order, first click the "Preview PDF" button  7. Once the preview is generated, scroll to the bottom of the editor page and select the "Attach PDF" button.  8. With the PDF template attached, lastly, select the desired quantity for this order.   9. Once a quantity is selected, the "Add to Cart" button will turn green and the product can be added to your shopping cart.

Note: PDF files are intended to be for viewing purposes only. However, they can be edited using Adobe Illustrator. Keep in mind that .pdf templates are not suitable for books and multi-page documents. If you want to print a multi-page product or a book, use our .idml templates for Adobe InDesign. To edit a .pdf template in Adobe Illustrator, follow these steps: Open Adobe Illustrator. Go to FILE / OPEN, choose the .pdf template file you have downloaded and click open.
To use this template properly, you will need to refer to the Layers panel. To make this panel visible, go to WINDOW / LAYERS.
Once the Layers panel is visible, you will notice the template file has 4 layers:

Template Layer - this layer indicates where your product will be trimmed and folded (if it has folds), as well as bleed area and inside margins.
Bleed Area - this layer shows you the required bleed area, a portion of the paper sheet that will be cut off in the print process.
Your Design - this is the layer you should use to create your design from scratch, or if you already have a finished design, this is the layer you should place the design to.
Info - this layer contains information that helps you better understand what trim, bleed and margin lines are. It also indicates front and back document sides, the position of different panels on folded documents, as well as text and image orientation. To create your design from scratch, click on the Your Design layer and place every design element on that layer. You can turn the visibility of all the layers on and off by clicking the Visibility icons.
When creating your design, make sure that the artwork extends all the way to the bleed lines. Also, all the important design elements (such as text and logos) must be placed within the inside margins. Save your design as an .ai file.

Note: if you're creating a two-sided document, repeat this step for the back side of the template as well. If you already have a finished design, you can check if it's set up properly by placing it onto our template and making sure everything fits within template margins. To place your design, make sure the Your Design layer is selected. Go to FILE / PLACE, browse to your design file and click Place.
Then click anywhere on the artboard in order to to place your design. Re-position the artwork so it fits within the document dimensions and margins. Save your design as an .ai file.

Note: if you're creating a two-sided document, repeat this step for the back side of the template as well. To export a print-ready PDF file, first turn the visibility off on all layers except the Your Design layer. Then go to FILE/ SAVE AS.
Select the folder you wish to save the file to and make sure you select Adobe PDF from the drop-down menu at the bottom of the dialog box. Make sure All is selected and click Save. In the next dialog box, for the Adobe PDF Preset option choose Press Quality. Then click on the Marks and Bleeds tab on the left side of the dialog box and select the Use Document Bleed Settings option. Then click Save PDF.
The PDF file you've just created is now ready for upload to Newprint website.

Whether you have a design that requires alterations or require Newprint to create a design from a conceptual idea, the tools we use will help accelerate the approval process with your team. In this example, we have a cookie box that requires alterations before we go to print. My first request will be to change the baking hours to "14 to 16" on the back of the box. I will go ahead and zoom in and pan to the area of my text and highlight the 14-16. I can use my text tool or draw simple shapes. Some artwork may not permit highlighting text with the text tool if the text is set to an image, instead you can switch the tool to draw a box around the object you are commenting on. Once you complete writing your comment, click the post button to save and continue proof reading the rest of your artwork. Once you are done with all the comments, click the "Make Decision" button. Select "Changes Required" and hit "Make Decision". The artist working on editing your artwork will be notified and begin making the requested changes once you save your decision. Within a short period of time, you will receive a new email notification of a new proof version for you to review, finalize and approve your design to print. This is a short demonstration on Newprint's proof reviewer by ProofHQ. It's fairly straight forward to use, however, if you have any questions you can send us an email to support@newprint.ca or click the Knowledge Base button at the bottom left corner of your screen to learn more.

What to know To set up your greeting card design properly, the first thing you need to know is how you want the cards to fold. Standard greeting cards can be folded in two ways: 1. Horizontal fold, which means the paper folds from top to bottom 2. Vertical fold, which means the paper folds from left to right Because of these different types of folds, the orientation and placement of your artwork are very important. Furthermore, you can print on both inside and the outside of the greeting cards, or on the outside only. So with these folds and pages in mind, your design should consist of 4 panels: For horizontal fold cards 1. Outside front (front cover)
2. Outside back (back cover)
3. Inside top (optional)
4. Inside bottom (optional) For Vertical fold cards 1. Outside front (front cover)
2. Outside back (back cover)
3. Inside left (optional)
4. Inside right (optional)How to set up your design files To create a design for folded greeting cards, you will need to have 2 different design files - one file for the outside of the cards, and another file for the inside of the cards (in case the inside has any design elements). The most common problem designers face when creating greeting cards is the placement and orientation of outside covers and inside pages. Many people tend to set these up reader-view, disregarding how the greeting card will look once folded. The following photos are illustrating how the 4 panels should be distributed inside your design files:  For horizontal fold cards For Vertical fold cards Once a design has been applied to this template, the orientation of your artwork and the panels position should be like this: Setting up your design files like this will ensure the greeting cards turn out correctly once folded.  Visit our Greeting Cards product page to configure and order your greeting cards.

In order to put Pantone colours in your design, you will need to use the Swatches palette. To make this palette visible, go to Window / Swatches. Click on the Swatches palette menu. From there, go to Open Swatch Library / Color Books, and choose the Pantone book you want. Most commonly used Pantone books are Solid Coated and Solid Uncoated. The Pantone colour book window will appear on the screen. You can enlarge this window by dragging its bottom right corner. Pantone colour swatches are all defined by their unique numbers. If you already know the Pantone number you should be using, you can type that number in the search bar, and then click on the colour swatch you want to use. Once you click on the colour swatch, it will then appear in the Swatches palette. Alternatively, if you haven't yet determined the Pantone swatch you want to use, you can go through all the swatches and click on the one you wish to use. The colour swatches you have clicked on will all appear in the Swatches palette. To apply a Pantone swatch to a vector object in Adobe Illustrator, click on the object using the Selection tool, and then click on the desired Pantone colour swatch in the Swatches palette. Repeat this process until you have applied a Pantone colour swatch to all the objects in your artwork. You can double-check if your artwork only consists of Pantone colours by doing the following:
1.  Go to Window / Separations Preview 2. Check the two check marks 3. Turn off the visibility of CMYK colours and only leave the Pantone colours visible. If nothing changed in your design once you turned off the visibility of CMYK colours, that means only Pantone colours are used in your design.  You can browse Newprint’s Pantone printed stationeries catalogue by visiting this page.   

1. Go to our custom packaging page and choose the box type you need to print. 2. Type in the length, width and depth of your box and click 'Preview'. You can preview both 2D and 3D versions of the box. 3. Click the 'Download PDF dieline' button.

1. From the main menu, go to the Labels product page. 2. Choose the label shape. 3. Once you are on the Size tab, scroll down until you see Add custom format. 4. Enter your custom size and click the Create button. 5. Your custom size will appear next to the Add custom format box. Click on your custom size to select it.

In order to apply Pantone colours to your design, you will need to use the Swatches palette. To make this palette visible, go to Window / Color / Swatches. Click on the Swatches palette menu, and then choose New Color Swatch. A New Color Swatch window will pop up. Once you click the Color Mode drop-down menu, you will be able to choose the Pantone colour book that you need. Most commonly used are Pantone+ Solid Coated and Pantone+ Solid Uncoated.  Pantone colour swatches are all defined by their unique numbers. If you already know the Pantone number you should be using, you can type that number in the type area, and then click on the colour swatch you want to use. Once you click on the colour swatch and hit OK, it will then appear in the Swatches palette. Alternatively, if you haven't yet determined the Pantone swatch you want to use, you can scroll through all the swatches and click on the one you wish to use. To apply a Pantone swatch to a vector object in Adobe InDesign, click on the object using the Selection tool, and then click on the desired Pantone colour swatch in the Swatches palette. Repeat the same step if you want to apply a Pantone colour to a stroke, only this time make sure that the selected object is set to stroke colour. Repeat the same step if you want to add a Pantone colour to text, only this time make sure you highlight the text first using the Type Tool. You can double-check if your artwork only consists of Pantone colours by doing the following:
1.  Go to Window / Output / Separations Preview 2. Under the View drop-down menu, choose Separations. 3. Turn off the visibility of CMYK colours so only the Pantone colours are visible. If nothing changes in your design once you turn off the visibility of CMYK colours, that means only Pantone colours are used in your design.  You can browse Newprint’s Pantone printed stationeries catalogue by visiting this page.

Note: We highly recommend using our templates to create your artwork. These templates come with bleeds and safe zones already set up. Following the instructions inside these templates will make sure your design is done correctly. How to Download Templates from NewprintHow to save a print-ready PDF file in Adobe InDesign1. Go to File / Export. For the file type, choose Adobe PDF (Print). Click Save.2. On the General tab, choose Press Quality preset. Check All Pages and Export As Pages.3. On the Marks and Bleeds tab, check Use Document Bleed Settings.4. Click Export.How to save a print-ready PDF file in Adobe Illustrator1. Go to File / Save As. For the file type, choose Adobe PDF. Click Save.2. On the General tab, choose Press Quality preset.3. On the Marks and Bleeds tab, check Use Document Bleed Settings. Click Save PDF.

Making your files print-ready is one of the most crucial steps in the entire print process. Setting up your PDF files correctly can save you a lot of time, and often, money. This will ensure there are no delays in processing your print order, and it will prevent mistakes and costly reprints. You can use these steps as a checklist every time you design for print, to make sure your design file is print-ready:  1. Make sure your file matches the product's required print dimensions. The trim size of your design file must match the final size of a printed product. 2. Don't forget to add bleed to your artwork. Bleed is the area that goes beyond the trim lines, and all design elements that go all the way to the edges of the document must extend to the end of the bleed area. Bleed size varies from printer to printer, but it is usually between 0.125'' and 0.25'' (3 to 5 millimeters). 3. Be aware of safe zones. Important design elements, such as logos and text, should never be too close to the edges of the document, because they can be trimmed off in the print process. It is advised that text and logos are at least 0.125'' away from the edges of your document. In case you are designing a product that will have folds, such as a tri-fold brochure, the same principle applies. Your text and logos should be at least 0.125'' away from the fold lines. 4. The images you use for your design must be high resolution. The industry standard is 300 dots per inch (DPI) or higher. Also, the color profile of your images, and the entire design document, must be set to CMYK. 5. In case you are designing a product that folds, pay close attention to the position of panels and text orientation. Things can get complicated as the number of folds increases, so you need to know exactly what the finished product will look like and place your design on all the panels accordingly. 6. Once your design is done, you should export a print-ready PDF file. Some print shops will have their own PDF export settings they'll want you to follow, but in most cases, exporting the PDF at 'Press Quality' settings and including document bleed settings will do. 7. To avoid the missing fonts problem, you can convert all text to outlines before you export the print PDF. Just make sure you keep the original version as well, in case of any future edits.

What is a box prototype?A box prototype is a hard copy sample of your box that is cut exactly to your box dimensions and shape. You have the option of ordering two types of hard copy samples:A printed prototype can be ordered in case the flat size of your box does not exceed 13 x 19 inches. This means we will print your box design on a sheet of paper, cut it to shape and glue it, so you can assemble the box once we ship you the prototype.In case the flat size of your box is bigger than 13 x 19 inches, we will send you a blank prototype (no printing) that is cut to the right size and shape. We will also send you a flat printed sheet with your box design and the box dieline on it.Why do I need a box prototype?Ordering a prototype is highly recommended because in many cases that is the only way to make sure your box is the right fit for the product that goes inside. In case the box size or box design needs to be edited, with a prototype you are able to detect these mistakes and correct them prior to printing a bulk order.In case your box design has small text on it, having a printed prototype is the only way to check if the text is legible. Or, if you are applying labels or stickers to your box, with a printed prototype you can make sure the labels will not interfere with the text or any other important design elements.Box prototype is NOT an exact replica of your finished product, it serves as content and size proof only. Special coatings and embellishments can not be applied on a proof. The colours on the printed proof may be different from the colours on your finished product. How to order a box prototype?The prototype needs to be included in your online order.Once we receive your order, we will print the prototype, diecut and glue it and send it to you for approval. We will not print the bulk order before the prototype is approved.In case you need to update the design after seeing the prototype, you should email us the new file and we would send you a digital proof. If you would require another printed prototype, there would be an additional fee for that.

What do you need to start your design? 1. Adobe Illustrator or Adobe InDesign - it is recommended you use one of these two programs to create print-ready files. 2. Dieline.Generate and download the dieline from Newprint website 1. Go to Newprint's Custom Packaging page. 2. Browse the page and click on the type of packaging that you need (for example, Auto Bottom Box with Tuck Top). 3. Enter the size of your box and click Preview. You can preview 2D and 3D versions of your box. 4. Click Download PDF Dieline and save it to your hard drive. Edit your dieline file There are a few things you need to do in order to set up this file correctly and use it as a base for your design: 1. Drag and drop the PDF file you generated to Adobe Illustrator. The key elements of the dieline template are Trim Lines, Fold Lines, Bleed Area and Glue Area. 2. The template is also generated with a white rectangle object in the background and it needs to be deleted. Click anywhere on the white area to select the rectangle and press Delete on your keyboard to delete this object.  3. Go to File / Document Color Mode and change the colour mode to CMYK. 4. Rename the layer to Dieline and lock the layer. It is very important that you do not move the dieline or change the artboard size 5. Add a new layer. 6. Click and drag the new layer below the dieline layer. Double-click the layer name and rename the new layer to Artwork. This way the dieline will be on its own layer, and the design elements on a separate layer. It is very important that the dieline and the artwork are on separate layers.How to set up your design The background elements should go all the way to the edges of the artboard, but the glue area must be ink-free (white).Do not trim the design to shape. Keep all important design elements (text, logos etc.) at least 0.125'' away from trim and fold lines. If you use images in your design they must be set to 300ppi resolution and to CMYK colour mode. Line and stroke thickness should be at least 0.25pt.Export and upload print-ready PDF 1. Before exporting the PDF, turn off the visibility of the Dieline layer by clicking the eye icon next to it. 2. Go to FILE / SAVE AS, choose the destination for your file on your hard drive, and choose PDF from the 'Save as type' dropdown menu. Click Save. 3. A new dialogue box will pop up. In the Adobe PDF Preset dropdown menu choose Press Quality and click Save PDF. 4. To upload your PDF and add it to your order, go back to the page where you generated the dieline template. Make sure you enter the box dimensions that correspond to your dieline file. Click Upload Your Design. Once the file uploads, you will see 2D and 3D previews of your design. Add the file to your order.

1. Download the InDesign template. Go to the Brochures page and choose your product options. Once you have chosen your last option scroll down and click on the Id icon to download the template.2. Place your design on the Your Design layer. Do not modify the document dimensions.3. All design elements that are supposed to go to the edge of the paper must be extended to the bleed line.4. Keep all the important design elements (text, logos etc.) within the safe zones.5. Pay attention to text and graphics orientation. Use our template for reference. 6. If you use images in your design they must be set to 300ppi resolution and to CMYK colour mode.7. All lines should be at least 0.25pt.8. Borders around the outside edges are not recommended. If your design has borders (frames) near the edges, they must be at least 0.25” away from the edges of the paper. 9. Before exporting your print-ready PDF file, convert all text to outlines.How to save a print-ready PDF file in Adobe InDesign1. Turn off the visibility of all template layers. Only leave the Your Design layer active.2. Go to File / Export. For the file type, choose Adobe PDF (Print). Click Save.3. On the General tab, choose Press Quality preset. Check All Pages and Export As Pages.4. On the Marks and Bleeds tab, check Use Document Bleed Settings.5. Click Export.

1. Go to main menu and choose Postcards with Direct Mail – Canada Post. 2. Make your selection for each of the product options. 3. Choose between a digital and a hard copy proof and select the print quantity. In case the print quantity that you need is not listed, you can input a custom quantity. Once you click the 'Plus' button and add your custom quantity, you need to click on it in the price calculator. 4. Upload your print-ready PDF file. Alternatively, you can choose to upload your file later. To ensure your files are print-ready, read:How to Design your Postcards With Direct Mail With Adobe Illustrator Using Newprint TemplateHow to Design your Postcards With Pantone With Adobe InDesign Using Newprint Template 5. Click ‘Add To Cart’.

1. Download the calendar template. Go to the Wall Calendars page and choose your product options. Once you have chosen your last option scroll down and click on the Zip icon to download the template.    2. Extract the ZIP file. You will find templates for the cover pages and the inside pages, as well as a blank document in case you want to create your design from scratch.  3. Place your design on the Your Design layer. Do not modify the document dimensions. 4. All design elements that are supposed to go to the edge of the paper must be extended to the bleed line. 5. Keep all the important design elements (text, logos etc.) within the safe zones. 6. If you use images in your design they must be set to 300ppi resolution and to CMYK colour mode. 7. All lines should be at least 0.25pt.How to save a print-ready PDF file in Adobe InDesign 1. Turn off the visibility of all template layers. Only leave the Your Design layer active. 2. Go to File / Export. For the file type, choose Adobe PDF (Print). Click Save. 3. On the General tab, choose Press Quality preset. Check All Pages and Export As Pages. 4. On the Marks and Bleeds tab, check Use Document Bleed Settings. 5. Click Export.