Printing Simple Copy Guidelines for Litho Converting
Litho converting guidelines are not the same for all envelope sizes. No.10 size 4 1/8 x 9 1/2 envelopes require a minimum of 1/8 " No Print Safe Area from all scores and window die cutting positions.

Envelope components

Generally these guidelines also can apply to printing on pre-folded envelopes. Jet litho presses can print bleeds on pre-folded envelopes best to contact us for details. We always recommend sending us a PDF to review prior to printing.

Printing Full Coverage Jobs With Windows
Do not print the window die line or knock out area inside the window die line to indicate window placement. Keep critical type, images or graphics a minimum of 1/8" away from window die cutting position.

Printing can not be net size of the finished folded piece. Incorrect overbleed may have non printed areas of the paper showing where it is not intended and expect variation due to movement throughout the run.

Full coverage bleed off printing
with outside knockouts dieline


Do not print the window die line or knock out area inside the window die line to indicate window placement.
Open No.10 4-1/8 x 9-1/2 template PDF

Back view of a simple copy printing on seal flap