Color Matching
All BIC Sticky Note products are printed with 4-color process inks as opposed to spot color inks. The BIC Sticky Note Color Wheel, showcasing the multitude of BIC Sticky Note
Standard Imprint Colors, can be found on page 465. When requesting a
non-standard imprint color, an exact PMS color match cannot be
guaranteed, however, we will match as closely as possible. Please
provide a color sample (swatch or photograph). When color is critical,
we recommend a color proof. Color paper proofs may not be an exact
match to final product. Please see page 476 for more details on
submitting artwork for non-standard imprint colors. Files submitted as
RGB will be converted to 4-color process (CMYK) which may result in
color shifts.
Minimum Line Weights & Type Sizes
Text can be as small as 6 point type on notepad and cube sheets.
Anything smaller will not be legible. Lines must be .5 point thick ().
On cube sides, the minimum text size is 8 point and the minimum text
size for reverse text is 10 point.
Standard Paper Colors
Paper color will automatically default to white if not specified on your order.
Layout and Hard Copy
Always provide a layout and a hard copy of your art so that we will
know exactly where you would prefer art to be placed on your notepad or
cube. Please provide a color composite for multi-color images.
Phantom
or ghost imprints are available at no extra charge. 10% is usually
recommended if you intend to write over the phantom imprint. As they
are very light, text and phone numbers are not recommended as phantoms.
Large logos that cover most of the space at the center of the pad look
best.
Text and phone numbers are not recommended as phantom imprints.
Copy Changes
There is no extra charge for copy changes.
Copy changes are available in increments of catalog minimums only.
Heavy Ink Coverage
There is no extra charge for heavy ink coverage or flood coats.
Ruled Lines
Ruled lines, either in solid or phantom, are available at no extra
charge and will be set without a bleed. Please specify which you
prefer, otherwise, we will use solid lines automatically.
Special Packaging
BIC Sticky Note Adhesive Notepad and BIC Notes Non-Adhesive Scratch Pad shrink-wrapping is available.
Per pad charges:
1 pad per package $.13(G) per pad
2 pads per package $.09(G) per pad
3 pads per package $.07(G) per pad
4 pads per package $.06(G) per pad
5 pads per package $.05(G) per pad
6 pads per package $.04(G) per pad
7-10 pads per package $.03(G) per pad
11 or more pads per package $.02(G) per pad
Should you have additional packaging needs, such as special inserts or
multi-pack shrink-wrapping of other items, please inquire and we will
make arrangements to accommodate your request. Keep in mind, some
special packaging requests may require additional time and may incur an
additional charge.
Production Times
Orders for BIC Sticky Note Adhesive Notepads and BIC
Notes Non-Adhesive Scratch Pads will be shipped within 5-working-days
after receipt of complete order information and artwork, or after proof
approval. Adhesive and Non-Adhesive Cubes and Mylar Flag Booklets will
be shipped within 7-working days after receipt of complete order
information and artwork, or after proof approval. Orders and production
ready art must be received by 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday
through Friday. For special packaging requests, please add 2 additional
days to the standard production time.
Proofs
A fax/email proof at $7(G) is available upon request for catalog
quantity orders. A color paper proof at $15(G) is recommended when
color matching is critical and when colors other than our standard
imprint colors are used. Color paper proofs may not be an exact match
to final product. A free color paper proof will be provided on each
notepad order over catalog quantity.
Product
proofs are available on cubes at $50(G) and include side imprints only.
A free product proof (of the side imprints only) will be provided on
each 3" x 3" x 3" and 2 3/8" x 2 3/8"x 2 3/8" cube order over 480 units
and each 3" x 3" x 1 1/2" cube order over 960 units. Please allow
additional time on your order when proofing colors. For BIC Sticky Note custom shapes please allow 3-working days for a fax proof.
Photographic Images
High resolution digital images are $250(G). This charge will be waived
if artwork is supplied digitally in CMYK format and is properly sized
to the product ordered. Although we cannot guarantee an exact color
match, please provide a color sample (swatch or photograph) in order to
match artwork as closely as possible. When color is critical, we
recommend a color proof. Color paper proofs may not be an exact match
to final product. Photographs and other intricate printing jobs may
require additional processing and lead time. Cube orders with
photographic images printed on the sides will automatically receive a
product proof at no charge.
Bleeds
There is no extra charge for bleeds. Please make sure your artwork
extends 1/8" beyond the standard notepad size on all sides that bleed.
Bleeds are not available on cube sheets. Bleeds on cube sides may
require additional processing and lead time.
Drilled Pen Holes In Cubes
Drilled pen holes are available to hold your favorite BIC or Solis by BIC
pens for $.45(G) per cube. Drilled pen holes will be located in the
upper left-hand corner of the cube on the glue/adhesive side. The
approximate depth is 1". Please specify 3/8" (ideal for BIC Clic Stic or BIC Round Stic pens) or 1/2" (ideal for BIC WideBody pens without a grip or BIC Tri-Stic pens without a grip). Writing instruments sold separately.
All BIC Sticky Note
products are printed with 4-color process inks as opposed to spot color
inks. Non-standard colors referenced as a Pantone Color will be
converted to the closest possible CMYK 4-color process match. Artwork
should be submitted digitally in CMYK format. When color is critical,
we recommend a color proof. Color paper proofs may not be an exact
match to final product.
Make your imprint colorful with a multitude
of standard imprint colors! When referencing a standard imprint color
on your order, please specify BIC Sticky Note
Color Wheel, the color name and the color percentage. For example, when
requesting Color Wheel Magenta at 100%, simply reference: BIC Sticky Note Color Wheel Magenta, 100%. It’s that easy!
Flood Coats
There is no extra charge for flood coats. You can change the paper color on one side of your BIC Sticky Note Adhesive Notepad or BIC
Notes Non-Adhesive Scratch Pad by printing a flood coat. Just choose a
percentage of one of our standard imprint colors from the Color Wheel.
The recommended percentages are 10% to 30% depending on the color.
Flood coats are not available on cube sheets.