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The process of preparing and sorting mail to qualify for reduced postage rates.

Your copy is your offer or message.

Trimming portions from around the image in order to make it the proper proportion for your job.

A small mark outside the printed area used to show how a print job should be cut.

DPI is a measurement of how many dots can fit into one inch. The more dots the sharper the image will be.

EPS is the file format for high-resolution images that is often used when transferring an image from one program to another.

Each different type of file has a different file format. A file format specifies how information is organized. (Examples: .doc, .txt, .pdf)

A protocol or method used to transfer or copy files between computers over the Internet.

This refers to the resolution of an image indicating the number of dots per inch (dpi). The range can be from 300 dpi to 2,500dpi.

This is a type of file that retains a higher degree of color. Uncompressed JPEG can be used for high-quality printing for postcards and such.

The number of dot lines created per inch, or lines per inch (LPI).

This refers to the resolution of an image indicating the number of dots per inch (dpi). Low resolution can be from 72 dpi to 250 dpi.

PDF is a popular way of formatting documents so they can be viewed and printed on multiple platforms without changing. PDF is developed by Adobe as a standard for the web and for printing.

An image displayed on a computer is made up of lots of dots called pixels. A number of pixels displayed is referred to as the image's resolution.

The number of pixels that can fit into one inch determines the sharpness and quality of an image. Computer monitors are 72-96 DPI while most printed jobs are 300 DPI or above.

Computer monitors display color in RGB.

This refers to the process of preparing and sorting mail to qualify for reduced postage rates.Standard Mail postage is lower than First-class, however Standard Mail has a longer delivery time.