Envelope Printing FAQ
Have a question about printing custom envelopes or business envelopes? These envelope printing FAQ cover sizes, paper stocks, printing options, mailing services and more.
What’s the difference between business envelopes and envelopes?
Business envelopes are designed for business correspondence and marketing materials, with sizes and mailing options suited to professional mailings. Custom envelopes are designed for cards, invitations and announcements, with sizes and paper options suited to those projects.
What sizes are available?
Business envelopes are available in a wide range of sizes, including standard #10 envelopes, remittance envelopes, open-side envelopes and more.
Custom envelopes are available in several common invitation and announcement sizes, including A1, A2, A6 and A7. Learn more: Understanding Envelope Sizes
What paper stocks are available?
Business envelopes are available in white wove stock. This standard envelope stock has a crisp appearance and professional feel:
Custom envelopes are available in a wider variety of paper stocks, including smooth and textured options, recycled paper, Kraft and more:
Learn more: Small Format Paper Stocks, Coated Paper Stocks vs. Uncoated Paper Stocks, Recycled Paper Stocks
What type of adhesive do the envelopes use?
Our envelopes use a standard adhesive glue seal.
What is the minimum order quantity for envelopes?
The minimum order quantity is 10 envelopes, and the maximum is 10,000. If you need a quantity outside this range, you can request a Custom Quote.
Can I print on both sides of an envelope?
Yes. Envelopes can be printed on the front and back in black or full-color ink. Select the appropriate options from the Printing on the Front and Printing on the Back dropdowns on the product page. Learn more: Black vs. Full-Color Ink
What mailing and addressing services are available?
We offer several mailing and addressing options for envelopes, including:
- Variable Data Addressing
- Variable Data Addressing and List Processing
- Return Addressing Only (Offered on envelopes only, not business envelopes.)
- Full Mailing Service – Standard Rate
- Full Mailing Service – First Class Rate
For envelopes, you can also choose the placement and font of your return address. Learn more: Mailing and Addressing Services
What are the design guidelines for mailing envelopes?
Yes. Envelopes have specific design requirements to help ensure they can be accepted and processed by the postal service. These guidelines cover areas such as text and image placement, dimensions and return address positioning.Learn more: Envelope Mailing & Design Guidelines
Will my envelope color match my other printed pieces?
Not necessarily. Envelope colors may differ from your letters, letterheads or other printed pieces because envelopes are printed on a different digital press. If color matching is important to your project, keep this difference in mind when selecting your envelope and coordinating materials.
Can I print different envelope designs in the same order?
Yes. Our Versions feature lets you print multiple envelope designs in the same order. The designs can have different content, logos or artwork, but all versions must use the same envelope size and finish. Learn more: Print With Versions
If you have questions about any of these envelope printing FAQ or other printing services, please contact customer service.