The ink smeared on my laser printer when printing, what happened?

by Raki Wright | Last Updated March 17, 2010

In order to print cardstock, you will need to change your printer settings, i.e. change to a thick or heavy cardstock setting.  This will allow the ink to better adhere to the paper.

If your printer is having trouble feeding the paper or printing clearly, try using the “manual” or “by pass tray” on it.
These typically will handle and print heavier paper, because they feed 1 sheet or just a few sheets at a time, at a slower, more direct path through the printer.  Also, you can check your printer settings to see if there is a “Heavy Paper” option.



Do you have bookmarks available in colors?

by Raki Wright | Last Updated March 16, 2010

At this time, color bookmarks are available as a custom product, with a minimum of 2,500 sheets.  Please call 1-800-982-3676 or email us for a price quote.



Do all of your doorhangers come in colors?

by Raki Wright | Last Updated March 15, 2010

Our  2 per page Create-n-Hang Door Hangers™ are only available in white, through our website.  There are 3 styles to choose from.  You may order colors by calling 1-800-982-3676.  Please allow 1 week to ship.

Our 3 per page Create-n-Hang Door Hangers™ are available in white and 12 colors.

We also have a punched out circle layout available in laser gloss and white.



Yes, we have our new Note Card – Premium Matte Inkjet (Item # NC-PMI), that is specially designed to print bright, vivid colors and photographs using your inkjet printer.  These cards will print brilliant, detailed images that look very realistic.



What color postcards do you have available other than white?

by Raki Wright | Last Updated March 11, 2010

We have 12 colors available, 7 standard colors and 5 brights.  The standard colors are baby blue, cool grey, classy cream, rose wine, wild canary and sockeye salmon.  The bright colors are golden rod, tangerine, popping pink, sunshine and sonic green.  You may view our postcards  or doorhangers products available in these colors.



You will notice on one side of the brochure the score is a groove and on the other a ‘bump.’  You want to fold towards the bump so that is on the inside leaving the smooth groove as the outside of your fold.  You will also notice one panel is slightly smaller than the others, you will want this to be your inside panel.



How do I insert my addresses onto your forms?

by Raki Wright | Last Updated March 9, 2010

Doing a mail merge of your address list is the best way to do this.  According to wikipedia.org, mail merge is a software function describing the production of multiple (and potentially large numbers of) documents from a single template form and a structured data source. This helps to create personalized letters and pre-addressed envelopes or mailing labels for mass mailings from a database mailing list of names and addresses.

We encourage you to use the “Mail Merge Wizard.”  Follow the instructions based on the program you’re using.

• Word 2000/20003 – under Tools, Mail Merge;

• Word 2007 – under Mailings, Start Mail Merge;

• Publisher 2000/2003 – under Mail Merge;

• Publisher 2007 – under Tools, Mailing and Catalogs, Mail Merge

Steps to complete a mail merge:

Step 1: Choose a document type and main document

Step 2: Connect to a data file (spreadsheet or database) and select records

Step 3: Add fields to the main document

Step 4: Preview the merge and then complete it



How do I get started designing the layout of my form?

by Raki Wright | Last Updated March 8, 2010

We offer templates in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Publisher format. The templates can provide you with easy guidelines on where to layout designs for your forms. You can find all of our templates in our “Templates” section.  If printing postcards, be sure to leave 5/8″ free of any print at the bottom of the postcard to accommodate the USPS’s marking area.



What if the paper jams in my printer or does not print clearly?

by Raki Wright | Last Updated March 5, 2010

If your printer is having trouble feeding the paper or printing clearly, try using the manual or bypass tray.  These typically will handle and print heavier paper.  Also, you can check your printer settings to see if there is a “Heavy Paper” option and use that for the cardstock forms.



What are the post office’s requirements for mailing postcards?

by Raki Wright | Last Updated March 4, 2010

In order to qualify for postcard rate postage (currently $0.28), the United States Postal Service requires small postcards (4 1/4″ x 6″ or less) to be made from paper that has a 7pt thickness or greater. All of the Burris Four-of-a-Kind Postcards™ meet this requirement.

Large postcards (greater than 4 1/4″ x 6″) are required to be made from paper that has a 9pt thickness or greater. All of the Burris Print On Demand Jumbo Postcards™ meet this requirement. The Jumbo Postcards must be mailed at first-class postage (currently $0.44).