Small Format Printing Guide
Looking for high-quality small format digital printing with flexible paper options, precise color reproduction, and professional finishing? Brightformat delivers reliable digital print solutions for brochures, direct mail, publications, postcards, specialty invitations, and more.
Below, we answer the most common questions about our digital printing capabilities, paper stocks, file setup, and finishing options.
Paper Options
Brightformat offers both economical house stocks and custom procurement options.
Brightformat House Stocks
Our house sheets are carefully selected for consistent feeding, color accuracy, and cost efficiency on our digital equipment.
Uncoated (Smooth)
Text weights: 80T / 100T
Cover weights: 80C / 100C / 130C
Coated (Satin and Gloss)
Text weights: 80T / 100T
Cover weights: 80C / 100C
Can I Specify My Own Paper Stock?
Yes! Just note the stock in your quote request, and we’ll take care of the rest. Our team will review specifications before ordering to ensure compatibility with digital printing.
Please note:
Look for stocks labeled for digital printing
Some specialty papers are mill items, which may require longer lead times, and have minimum order quantities
Maximum Sheet Size
Maximum Sheet Size
13" x 19"
Maximum Printable Image Area
12.75" x 18.75" (allows for bleed and trim)
This size range supports:
Flyers and postcards
Sell sheets
Marketing collateral
Booklets
Direct mail + envelopes
Short-run packaging prototypes
Stickers + labels
Considering a custom size or special format? Reach out. Our experienced production team will help you determine the best approach and turn your vision into reality.
Looking for something larger?
Check out our other capabilities:
Specialty Materials
Brightformat also offers a range of specialty materials beyond traditional paper stocks. Our capabilities include rigid substrates ideal for name tags, small signs, awards, tabletop displays, and other specialty applications.
If your project calls for something more durable or dimensional, our team can recommend the right material to bring your idea to life.
Finishing + Binding Options
Brightformat offers a full range of digital finishing services to complete your project professionally.
Binding Options
Saddle stitch (up to ⅛” thick)
Perfect binding (up to 1” thick)
Spiral or wire binding
Layflat binding (up to 22 pages)
Screw post binding / Chicago screw
Folding Options
Traditional half-fold, tri-fold, Z-fold, gate fold
Custom multi-panel folds
Additional Finishing Services
Die-cutting, perforation, kiss-cut sticker sheets
Lamination (gloss, matte, soft-touch)
Tip-ons
Color Matching
Maintaining brand consistency is critical in digital printing. Brightformat’s roots in direct mail—where strict privacy regulations demand absolute precision—have instilled a meticulous attention to detail that carries through to every print project.
Our approach includes:
Press calibration for consistent CMYK reproduction
Matching to Pantone references as closely as digital printing allows
Hard copy proofs available for brand-critical pieces
White ink for printing on dark or specialty substrates
Spot clear ink
Metallic silver and gold
Because digital printing uses CMYK builds to simulate Pantone colors, slight variations can occur. For highly color-sensitive projects, proof approval is recommended before full production.
Specialty Enhancements
Brightformat offers premium digital embellishments to elevate your printed materials.
White Ink Printing
Ideal for dark or colored stocks, transparent materials, and high-contrast design effects.
Digital Foil
Add metallic shine and texture without traditional dies. Digital foil is perfect for logos, packaging accents, invitations, and premium marketing pieces. Learn More >
Accepted File Formats
Preferred file formats:
Print-ready PDF
Packaged Adobe InDesign files
AI or EPS (vector artwork)
File setup guidelines:
300 dpi resolution at final size
CMYK color mode
0.125" bleed beyond trim
Fonts embedded or outlined
Sending Files
We happily accept your preferred file-sharing platform, including:
OneDrive
Dropbox
Google Drive
Email (for smaller files)
Start Your Small Format Digital Printing Project
From economical house stocks to specialty finishes and custom paper sourcing, Brightformat delivers flexible, high-quality digital printing services built around performance and reliability.
Have a project ready? Contact our team for a quote or file review, and let’s bring your ideas to life.