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HELP AND INFO

 

STANDARD ISO PAPER

 

Standard ‘A’ Series Paper Sizes

The A Range is the finished, trimmed and most commonly used size range of papers used in printing and office environments.

 

The dimensions of the A series paper sizes are given in the table below in both millimetres and inches.
The A Series paper size chart also gives a visual explanation of how the sizes relate to each other.

Paper size chart

 

STANDARD ENVELOPE SIZES

 

The C Range is widely used for envelopes or folders, designed to allow A sizes to be inserted.
See chart and measurements below for the C range of envelopes sizes.

Envelope size chart

 

STANDARD PAPER FOLDS

 

Here are some paper fold templates. Various paper sizes can be folded to suit these different folds. eg. A3 can be folded in half to be A4, or A4 can be roll folded to become a 6 page DL.

 

If you are sending us artwork for print, please refer to our Artwork Specification.

 

If you have any queries relating to artwork, please contact our team on: 0161 707 1122 or via email at sales@pearlprintdesign.com

 

Standard paper folds

 

JARGON BUSTER – The A-Z of Print Terminology

 

Making sense of baffling printing terms.

 

You know everything there is to know about your business. Yet, when it comes to dealing with print suppliers you’re probably not clued up on the intricate details. Like every other industry, the Printing industry has its very own language and terminology.

 

To help keep things simple, we have created a Jargon Buster Guide where you can familiarize yourself with typical print terms and what they actually mean.

 

Print Terminology Guide A-Z:

 

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Jargon buster

 

VAT-EXEMPT PRODUCTS

 

At Pearl Print and Design we offer a wide range of products for your printing needs. Although most products require us to charge you VAT (Value-Added Tax), a number of products are VAT-exempt. We have automatically removed VAT from the ordering process where applicable.

 

Which products are VAT-exempt?

The following products are VAT-exempt:

Saddle stitched brochures
Perfect bound documents
Wiro bound documents

 

Which products have special requirements for VAT?

For leaflets and flyers, VAT will be applied if any of the following are true:

The paper size is larger than A4

The quantity is less than 50

Any lamination is chosen

The paper weight is more than 250gsm

 

For folded leaflets, VAT will be applied if any of the following are true:

The quantity is less than 50

Any lamination is chosen

The paper weight is more than 250gsm

 

What happens if my orders contains some products with VAT, and some without?

We will not charge VAT for the VAT-exempt products, the other items will be charged as normal. Please note however, we will charge VAT on the delivery price.

 

Any questions?

If you have any queries relating to VAT on your order, please contact our team on: 0161 707 1122 or via email at sales@pearlprintdesign.com

 


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