Carrier Route Targeter
Select Urbandale carrier routes with live household counts, demographic filters, and USPS postage calculation.
Upload EDDM Artwork
Instant preflight check for USPS postal dimensions, address blocks, and certified postal indicia.
EDDM Design Templates
Proven saturation mail layouts for contractors, dentists, restaurants, and realtors across Urbandale.
Print, Bundle & Mail
We print on heavy 16pt cardstock, bundle into 100-packs with facing slips, and ship direct to your local post office.
USPS-Approved EDDM Postcard Dimensions & Specs
Engineered to meet strict postal sorting automation standards across Urbandale, IA:
6.5" x 9" Standard Postcard
USPS Flat Approved • High Impact
Our most popular size nationwide. Ample canvas for large promotions and menus while maximizing postage savings.
6.25" x 11" Oversized Mailer
Long Form • Mailbox Standout
Towering horizontal format that commands recipient attention when pulled from a crowded Urbandale mailbox.
8.5" x 11" Jumbo Full-Page
Mini-Catalog Presentation
Full magazine-page size. Unfold multi-product sales promotions, medical service menus, or home remodeling guides.
16pt Ultra-Thick Cardstock
Premium Heavyweight Board
Rigid, professional cardstock engineered to resist dog-earing and curling during high-speed automated postal processing.
High-Gloss UV Shield
Liquid UV Protective Barrier
Liquid coating cured under ultraviolet lamps, protecting your artwork against scuffs, moisture, and postal machine belts.
100-Pack Postal Bundling
Facing Slips & Form 3587 Included
Every order is count-verified, precision cross-strapped into 100-packs, labeled with facing slips, and ready for drop-off.
Commercial Printing Standards for Urbandale, IA
Industrial equipment, sustainable materials, and rigorous quality inspection on every order:
USPS Saturation Coverage Across Urbandale, IA
Vinyl mesh banners designed for windy construction fences and outdoor athletic facilities in Urbandale prevent tearing while maintaining vibrant, high-visibility promotional imagery.
Heavy 16pt Cardstocks & Certified Postal Indicia
Every postcard order is cut with precision computer-guided guillotine blades, ensuring clean, sharp edges and strict dimensional tolerances that meet all postal processing standards.
Fast Print Turnaround & Direct Post Office Drop
Our dedicated customer service team is staffed by print industry veterans who understand USPS postal regulations inside and out, ensuring your Urbandale direct mail campaign executes smoothly.
3D Interactive Preflight & Address Verification
Pool cleaning and maintenance services in Urbandale can visually verify carrier routes with private in-ground pools to focus their direct mail dollars exclusively on properties that need their exact services.
Full-Service Postal Bundling, Facing Slips & Form 3587
Quality printing conveys business credibility. At Elite Color Printing, all postcards for Urbandale clients are printed on commercial-grade Heidelberg and Komori offset presses, delivering microscopic dot reproduction and rich, true CMYK color fidelity.
Seamless 3-Step Production Workflow
From digital canvas to press-cured finish in 24 to 48 hours:
Select or Upload Design
Pick from 1,000+ templates, generate with AI in 30 seconds, or upload your print-ready PDF/vector artwork.
Interactive 3D Proof
Inspect trim boundaries, bleed margins, and paper finish in realistic 360° before sending your files to press.
Fast Press & Direct Delivery
Printed on commercial Heidelberg offset presses with rapid 24-48h turnaround and express delivery to Urbandale.
Frequently Asked Questions in Urbandale, IA
Everything you need to know about specs, turnarounds, and commercial press quality:
How fast can print orders be delivered to Urbandale?
Most commercial offset and digital print runs are produced in 24 to 48 hours. Standard courier or express ground delivery to Urbandale typically arrives in 1 to 3 business days, with real-time online tracking provided on every shipment.
Do you offer custom quantities and bespoke quoting in Urbandale?
Yes. Beyond our standard online pricing tiers, our custom quoting desk handles large-volume runs (10,000 to 100,000+ units), custom trim sizes, specialty foil stamping, and multi-location split shipping across Polk and nationwide.
Can I review a proof before printing my Urbandale order?
Every order placed through our studio includes a complimentary interactive 3D digital proof and automated preflight check. You can rotate, zoom, and inspect bleed lines, fold margins, and safety zones before press production begins.
What cardstocks, paper weights, and coatings are available for Urbandale orders?
We utilize commercial-grade 16pt and 14pt heavy cardstocks, 100lb gloss book and cover, 70lb opaque text, 13oz heavy-duty vinyl, and 4mm corrugated plastic. Finishing options include High-Gloss UV Coating, Satin Aqueous Luster, Glare-Free Matte, and Velvet Soft-Touch Suede.
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