Welcome to Riverside Graphics

• Working with Color
• Envelopes
• Paper Weights and Sizes
• Fonts
• Tips for Saving Graphic Files
• Sending in a Job (file formats, images, fonts)
• What should I look for when receiving a proof?
• When My Job is finished, how do I pay for it?

If you have any questions not answered here or something that needs clarification, please feel free to ask us. We can be reached by phone (312.372.3766), fax (312.372.7233), or email (orders@riversidegx.com).

Envelopes

COMMERCIAL/REGULAR

Commercial / Regular envelopes are used for business correspondence, either surface or airmail. Made in bond and kraft papers in all standard sizes.

Size	Dimensions
6.25	3.5" x 6"
6.75	3.625" x 6.5"
7	3.75" x 6.75"
7.75	3.875" x 7.5"
Monarch	3.875" x 7.5"
8.625	3.625" x 8.625"
9	3.875" x 8.875"
10	4.125" x 9.5"
11	4.5" x 10.375"
12	4.75" x 11"
14	5" x 11.5"

WINDOW

Window envelopes are used primarily for statements, checks and invoices. The window saves time and prevents an element of error by eliminating typing of an extra address. Window envelopes are made in all sizes, papers and styles. Standard window size is 4 1/2"W X 1 1/8"H. Standard window location is 7/8" from the left and 1/2" from the bottom.

Size	Dimensions	Standard Size Window	Standard Position from Left Right
6.25 Window	3.5" x 6"	1.125" x 4.5"	.75"	.5"
6.75 Window	3.625" x 6.5"	1.125" x 4.5"	.875"	.5"
7 Window	3.75" x 6.75"	1.125" x 4.5"	.875"	.5"
7.75 Window	3.875" x 7.5"	1.125" x 4.5"	.875"	.5"
9 Window	3.875" x 8.875"	1.125" x 4.5"	.875"	.5"
10 Window	4.125" x 9.5"	1.125" x 4.5"	.875"	.5"
Right 10 Window	4.125" x 9.5"	1.125" x 4.5"	.875" (right)	.5"
11 Window	4.5" x 10.375"	1.125" x 4.5"	.875"	.5"

SPOT COLOR vs. PROCESS COLOR

Spot Color - The use of a specific ink color on a designated area of the sheet. (See PMS colors)

Process Color - Using CMYK and 4 halftones the press can reproduce full color artwork beautifully.

You may combine spot color with full color photographs. In this case, it is recommended that all spot color be converted to process color in order to save money in the printing process.

BARONIAL & SOCIAL

Baronial and Social envelopes are a more formal open-side envelope with a deep, pointed flap. They are often used for invitations, greeting cards, announcements, etc.

Size	Dimensions
4 Baronial	3.625" x 5.125"
5 Baronial	4.125" x 5.5"
Astor	3.625" x 5.625"
5.5 Baronial	4.375" x 5.75"
Belmont	4.25" x 6.25"
5 Baronial	4.75" x 6.5"
Jay	5.125" x 6.875"
Lee	5.25" x 7.25"

A-STYLE

A-Style envelopes are a more formal open-side envelope with a straight flap. They are often used for invitations, greeting cards, announcements, etc.

Size	Dimensions
A-2	4.375" x 5.75"
A-6	4.75" x 6.5"
A-7	5.25" x 7.25"
A-8	5.5" x 7.25"
A-9	5.75" x 8.75"
A-10	6" x 9.5"

BOOKLET (OPEN-SIDE)

Booklet, Open-side envelopes are ideal for direct mail. Concealed seam lends itself to overall printing in front and back.

Size	Dimensions
3	4.75" x 6.5"
4.5	5.5" x 7.5"
5	5.5" x 8.125"
6	5.75" x 8.875"
6.5	6" x 9"
6.75	6.5" x 9.5"
7.25	7" x 10"
7.5	7.5" x 10.5"
9	8.75" x 11.5"
9.5	9" x 12"
10	9.5" x 12.625"
13	10" x 13"

Open-End or Catalog envelopes are used for mailing catalogs, reports, booklets and magazines. Wide seams and heavy gummed flaps ensure maximum protection under rough handling conditions.

Size	Dimensions
1 Catalog	6" x 9"
1.75 Catalog	6.5" x 9.5"
3 Catalog	7" x 10"
6 Catalog	7.5" x 10.5"
9.75 Catalog	8.75" x 11.25"
10.5 Catalog	9" x 12"
12.5 Catalog	9.5" x 12.5"
13.5 Catalog	10" x 13"
15 Catalog	10" x 15"
14.5 Catalog	11.5" x 14.5"
15.5 Catalog	12" x 15.5"

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