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1. What is our print time?
2. What causes color drift and color out of spec?
3. Why does my paper curl when I print on it?
4. What is the different between Direct to Garment Digital Printing and Silk Screen Printing?
5. What is the difference between Value Cards and Premium Cards?
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| 1. What is our print time? |
Overnight Prints has three different types of print times. Please note that all three examples are based on if the order is placed on Monday before 5:00p.m. PST. If you place your order on another business day,
adjust the days below accordingly.
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1 Business Day Print Time
Business Cards and 4x6 Post Cards with UPS Ground (Priority Printing) Shipping and higher.
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Print & Ship
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Night 1 In Production
If ordered by cutoff time
(5:00p.m. PST)
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UPS Picks Up Package |
Next Day Air Delivered |
2nd Day Air Delivered |
3 Day Select Delivered |
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Print & Ship
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UPS Ground Delivered
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3 Business Day Print Time
Postcards (except 4x6), Greeting Cards, Rack Cards, Bookmarks, Brochures, Letterhead,
Stamps, Magnets, T-shirts, and Posters with UPS Ground (Priority Printing) Shipping and higher.
*Business Cards and 4x6 Postcards with Basic Ground Shipping*
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wedneday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
All orders received will
be processed Monday. |
Night 1
In Production
If ordered by
cutoff time
(5:00p.m. PST)
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Night 2 In Production |
Night 3 In Production |
UPS Picks Up Package |
Next Day Air Delivered |
All orders received will
be processed Monday. |
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2nd Day Air Delivered |
3 Day Select Delivered |
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UPS Ground Delivered
(Based on location)
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5-10 Business Day Print Time
Envelopes
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wedneday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
All orders received will
be processed Monday. |
Night 1
In Production
If ordered by
cutoff time
(5:00p.m. PST)
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Night 2 In Production |
Night 3 In Production |
Night 4 In Production |
Night 5 In Production |
All orders received will
be processed Monday. |
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UPS Picks Up Package |
Next Day Air Delivered
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2 Day Select Delivered |
3 Day Select Delivered
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Please Note
* Delivery time is added on to the print time stated above. Please note that we only print and ship on business days (Monday - Friday). UPS does not consider the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) as days in transit.
* UPS will pickup orders the day after printing is complete. Shipping time begins the day after pickup.
* Overnight Prints does not guarantee print times above on basic ground shipping. Although printing between one to five business days is typical, delays on orders placed with ground shipping may occur.
* Overnight Prints now prints nationwide. Please keep in mind that times in transit may vary depending on the printing location.
* Orders placed with multiple products will be subject to the longest turnaround time of any product ordered.
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| 2. What causes color drift and color out of spec? |
The accuracy limitations of CMYK printing are that the results can vary, sometimes greatly, depending on the range, how it is calibrated, and the particular color you are trying to print. Even the results from different digital
printers or presses can vary, so color accuracy may be an issue, particularly if you're printing items at different times or with different printers. There are also colors that cannot be reproduced using the CMYK process - such as
metallic and very bright colors. It is VERY IMPORTANT that you don't use spot colors in your document. Inevitably, the colors shift when processed in CMYK, and this could be a cause of the color out of spec you're experiencing. A good
idea for designers might be to go into the Pantone Process Book and pick a process color that's as close to the spot color as possible, when choosing to use a four-color printer. Select a color that can be printed in CMYK. Use the
process color instead; the color is much more likely to print.
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| 3. Why does my paper curl when I print on it?
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The paper may be slightly wet due to the ink and water applied during the printing process. It needs about 1-2 weeks to completely dry depending on humidity. In most cases it's usable out of the box,
but in high humidity places it could take a few days.
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| 4. What is the different between Direct to Garment Digital Printing and Silk Screen Printing?
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DTG printing is the newest technology in garment printing and is taking the industry by storm. Like our digital paper printing, direct to garment digital printing is best for
short runs under 100 and is faster than Silk Screen printing. Because it has the capability of printing one shirt at a time without changing any plates, we can lower costs and pass the savings on to you. DTG printers print on shirts
using an ink jet press and give the shirt a great feel and a flexible, soft touch.
Silk Screen printing has been and continues to be the standard of garment printing across the globe. Silk Screen is best for larger runs as it takes longer to set up, requires the changing of plates and has a lower per unit cost on
large quantities. The production cost, production speed, and labor time required to run a silk screen printer makes it only suitable for large print runs. Silk Screen printers use a plate with ink pressed through a screen in a pattern to
create an image on the fabric. Silk Screen offers the highest quality in color and durability and leaves a soft touch on the shirt.
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| 5. What is the difference between Value Cards and Premium Cards? |
Value Cards are printed on a digital press where Premium Cards are printed on an offset press. The print quality varies between each press.
Digital Printing:
Digital Printing offers our customers the highest in speed and reliability. If you are looking for a quick quality print, digital printing is the choice for you. Digital printing has the capability to print up to 600 dpi (dots per
inch) using toner. A major advantage of using digital is the ability to run one at a time. At Overnight Prints we offer the highest level of digital printing for an amazing price. Digital cards are perfect for small runs, and our top
of the line paper makes it easier than ever to impress.
Offset Printing:
Offset printing is the standard for printing presses across the world. If you are looking for the highest quality, offset is the right choice for you. Offset has the capability of printing up to 2400 dpi (dots per inch) using ink,
which will not scratch off or crack. The major advantage of using offset is the quality. While not as fast as digital, offset provides our customers the highest quality print on our industry best paper for an affordable price. For
orders of 100 and larger, offset is the best value for your money. We are proud to be the only printer to offer as low as 100 quantity on offset. Order yours with confidence today.
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