The Dolphin Blue A la Carte Unprinted Paper Items section is an offering of environmentally responsible papers, typically used in communicating a business message. The papers being offered by Dolphin Blue have varying levels of Environmentally Responsible qualities.

·          8 1/2x11 Letterhead of 24 lb. Writing weight

·          No.10 Letterhead Envelopes of 24 lb. Writing weight

·          8 1/2x11 Business Card/Note Card Stock of 80 lb. Cover/Card Stock weight

·          8 1/2 x 11 Brochure Paper of 70 lb. Text weight

·          A2 (4 3/8 x 5 3/4) Envelopes  of 24lb. Writing weight for Folding (4 1/4 x 5 1/2) Cards

·          9x12 Booklet-Style Envelopes made of 24lb. Writing weight paper

·          10 x 13 Booklet-Style Envelopes made of 24lb. Writing weight paper

·          9x12 Two-Pocket Folders or Portfolios of 80lb Cover Stock paper

·          9x11 3/4 Two-Pocket TAB Folders or Portfolios of 80lb Cover Stock paper

·          4x9 Two-Pocket MINI Folders or Portfolios of 80lb Cover Stock paper

The papers are designated throughout the Dolphin Blue BCP pages with notes explaining the following attributes:

 

·          100FSC -- VERY GOOD for humans, our fellow species and the planet. A VERY GOOD paper choice.

 

100FSC are papers comprised of 100% post consumer recycled waste fibers that have been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council as having been produced in a manner that retains healthy forests and ecologically-viable and species-diverse habitat.

 

·          100PCF -- BEST for humans, our fellow species and the planet. Your VERY BEST paper choice.

 

100PCF are papers comprised of 100% post consumer recycled waste fibers that are certified processed chlorine free, preventing additional potentially-harmful chlorine compounds, dioxins and organo-chlorines from entering our vital water ecosystems, thereby reducing the risk of adverse human health effects and chemical influence on fellow species.


 

* shipping to your desk is included in our prices

 


Additional charges may apply if your artwork includes trapped images (what's that?) or edge bleeds (what's that?). An explanation of what you need to know for Dolphin Blue to produce your printed order.


Swatch-books of all papers we offer are available. To order a swatch-book, click here.

Dolphin Blue prints any paper item or stationery piece we offer. If you are interested in attaining a quote for the printed piece you desire, see the information below. See our Printed Business Communications Package or Printed A la Carte web pages for pricing on printed paper items offered by Dolphin Blue.

 

Dolphin Blue does ALL printing with soy-based inks, except where thermo-graphed, foil-stamped or other processes prevent us from doing so.

 

Swatch-books of all papers we offer are available. To order a swatch-book, click here. Any purchase of sample swatch-books will be refunded and applied to your purchase, if made within 21 days of your swatch-book/sample purchase.


100PCR are papers comprised of 100% post consumer recycled waste fibers, using NO virgin wood pulp nor tree-derived fibers.

 

100PCF are papers comprised of 100% post consumer recycled waste fibers that are certified processed chlorine free, preventing additional potentially-harmful chlorine compounds, dioxins and organo-chlorines from entering our vital water ecosystems, thereby reducing the risk of adverse human health effects and chemical influence on fellow species.

 

100FSC are papers comprised of 100% post consumer recycled waste fibers that have been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council as having been produced in a manner that retains healthy forests and ecologically-viable and species-diverse habitat. Some, not all, of the 100FSC papers are also 100PCF. 

 

See www.dolphinblue.com/whybuy.html for the importance of the environmental attributes of these papers.


If you have artwork/design files:

 

When sending your art/layout files, please send a PDF (minimum 300 dpi) with the design file. To be able to view your art/layout file, it is mandatory we have a PDF that we can easily open. Our print plant is located in another building, away from where we view your PDFs (they have Macs, we have PCs).

 

Please email design files to print@dolphinblue.com.


We print your order from the following file types:

·          .eps

·          .tif

·          .PDF

Please provide your art/design file to Dolphin Blue at minimum 300 dpi (dots per inch), 600 dpi is preferable

 

Acceptable design programs:

·          Adobe (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, PDF)

·          QuarkXPress

 

If you have no artwork, please visit our Graphic Designer Directory. The Dolphin Blue Graphic Designer Directory is offered to any customer needing design and layout assistance with the pieces that will be produced by Dolphin Blue. Please search for a designer listed on our Graphic Designer Directory page to assist you in creating professional A la Carte Printed Pieces that we will print for you on the environmentally responsible paper you choose.

 

Upon completion of your design files, please email to print@dolphinblue.com

 

NOTE ON COLORS: If you need a non-standard color for thermograph-printed (raised ink) pieces, please call us at(214) 565-0355 or outside Texas 1(800) 932-7715.

 

To explain what we need to print your order, we offer a Printing Preparation List for your convenience. Please review the Printing Preparation List and print it for your reference.

 

Dolphin Blue does ALL printing with soy-based inks, except where thermo-graphed, foil-stamped or other processes prevent us from doing so.


If you do not provide print-ready artwork/files, there may be additional charges for setup and make-ready -- minimum charges will be $75.00 for such prep work.

 

The following may incur additional costs, above and beyond the costs displayed on pricing page(s):

·          Papers that are not shown ($50.00 extra - the papers shown are easily available because we have them in stock - other papers may need to be special-ordered and cut to size, incurring additional costs. Linens, Laids, Felts, Vellums, etc. may be available. For these special papers call 1(800) 932-7715.

·          Trapped images, close registration, or hairline registration in your artwork/design ($34.00 additional). For example click here.

·          Edge Bleeds in your artwork/design (extra $14.00 per edge - if bleed appears on ALL edges, $56.00 extra). For example click here.


We endeavor to be absolutely certain you get the printed or unprinted items you want and the right color(s) to fit your needs. To assist us in that endeavor, please read all the information provided above so we can provide 100% satisfaction on your order with Dolphin Blue.

 
All Prices Include Shipping to Your Door!
Environmentally Responsible Office Supplies. Your order is an investment in a sustainable world. Call us toll-free at 800-932-7715.