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.
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.
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
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.
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