Assortability:
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Artwork Charges:
Artwork charges: When we prepare your camera-ready artwork, a fee will be charged. Estimates will be provided per individual job. $70.00 (G) per hour.
Templates: Call for printing and artwork guidelines, or visit www.3M.com/templates. |
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Backsheet Printing Charges:
Backsheet = Liner of pad or cube. Standard backsheets are supplied on ALL pads and cubes. For custom printed single or multiple backsheets, call for availability and quote.
Low Minimums: Not Available.
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Bleeds on Post-it® Notes:
No bleeds on quantities less than 500. Restrictions apply for copy and design bleeds. Call for approval and quote.
Notes: No bleeds on 2" x 3" and 2-3/4" x 3" sizes.
Value Priced Program: Restrictions may apply on bleeds. Call for charges and details.
Low-Minimums: No bleeds. |
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Cancellation Charge:
All orders are considered firm and cannot be cancelled except on written authorization from factory. If 3M’s factory authorizes the cancellation, then 3M will charge the customer cancellation fee of $55.00 (X) plus any accrued charges (artwork, proofs, materials, etc.). |
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Copy Change Charges:
Notes, Executive Style Notes, Die-Cut Notes, Angle Note Pads, Super Sticky: $25.00 (G) per copy change—catalog quantities only. NOTE: Two-color printing changes in copy allowed with only one of the two colors selected. Copy change location and color must remain the same. – Minimum copy change quantity = 500 – Minimum order quantity = 1000
Value Priced Program: Receive Total Quantity pricing on copy changes as low as 50 pads per copy. Add $25.00 (G) per copy change. Orders must be placed in increments of 50 pads per copy change.
Multi-Color Packs: Not Available.
Low Minimums: Not Available. |
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Die Charges:
Standard Die-Cut Shape Pricing: No additional die or set-up charge when using standard shapes. Not available for quantities under 500. For sheet counts or quantities not shown — call for quote. Visit www.3M.com/ndl for complete list of standard die-cut note shapes.
Custom Die-Cut Shapes: Call for quote.
Value Priced Program: Not Available.
Multi-Color Packs: Not Available.
Low Minimums: Not Available. |
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Exact Reruns:
Reorders must include: Original 3M-to-distributor invoice number. Complete order information, i.e., size, paper color, ink color(s). Minimum order: Normal catalog minimums apply. Extra charges will be added for each reorder for applicable items such as metallic ink, etc. |
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Imprint Area:
Visit www.3M.com/templates for printing specifications. |
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Ink Charges:
PMS Inks: No additional charge except fluorescent, metallic and special color mix: $285.00 (G) per color. PMS Inks not available for Value Priced Program (PMS Inks will be converted to CMYK).
Heavy Ink Coverage: When 50% or more of the sheet is printed with a screen greater than 40% then there is a “heavy ink” upcharge of 15%. Not available on quantities less than 500.
Flood Coats: Flood coats (changing the paper color through the use of ink) of a screen value of 40% or less is no additional charge. Flood coats greater than 40% result in “heavy ink” upcharge of 15%. Not available on quantities less than 500. |
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Ink Colors:
Popular Standard Inks for Notes, Die-Cut Notes, Angle Note Pads, Super Sticky, Multi-Color Packs, Low Minimums and Backsheets:
Black Green/PMS 347 Blue/PMS 300 Purple/PMS 527 Brown/PMS 168 Red/PMS 185 Burgundy/PMS 215 Teal/PMS 320.
PMS number listed next to standard color is a very close representation of standard color. Exact match cannot be guaranteed. Four-color process available—call for quote.
Popular Standard Inks for Executive Style Notes: Black Brown/PMS 168 Blue/PMS 300 Burgundy/PMS 215
Popular Standard Inks for Value Priced Program: Specific PMS colors will be converted to the closest possible 4-color process match. Exact color match cannot be guaranteed. If color match is critical, we suggest using our traditional offering with true spot color printing. No fluorescent or metallic inks.
Standard 4-Color Process Colors: Green Deep Green Forest Green Blue Royal Blue Navy Blue Red Candy Apple Red Deep Red Teal Purple Orange Brown Burgundy Cool Gray Black Yellow Cyan Magenta
Low Minimums: Standard Red, Blue or Black inks only.
Second Color: Means two ink colors on one side of sheet or one ink color on each side of sheet.
Ink Coverage in Adhesive Area: Notes, Die-Cut Notes and Angle Note Pads: 100% solid copy in the adhesive area is not recommended.
Super Sticky: No imprint in adhesive area.
Ink Tints: Available in 5%, 10% or 40%. Screened imprint images not available for Executive Style Notes. NOTE: “Phantom” or “shadow” printing should be limited to 5% tint, but consideration should be given as to writeability over image printed. |
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Insert Charges:
Call for quote.
NOTE: Inserts or labels must arrive at the factory within three (3) days of a complete order/proof approval, or the delivery schedule will be affected. |
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Intellectual Property:
When orders are printed to customer’s specifications, the purchaser agrees to indemnify supplier and assume any liability resulting from actions or demands brought against supplier for infringement of any copyright, trademark or other intellectual property right. |
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Labeling Charges:
If labels are supplied by 3M, there will be a set-up charge of $15.00 (G) per set of labels and a per label charge of $0.15 (G). |
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Minimum Order:
| Notes (2x3, 2-3/4x 3, 3x3, 3x4, 3x5, 4x4, 4x6): 500 pads |
| Notes (3x8, 6x8): 100 pads |
Super Sticky Notes: 500 pads
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| Executive Style Notes: 500 pads |
| Value Priced Program: 500 pads (Orders must be placed in increments of 500 or 1000 qty.) |
| Low Minimums: 20 pads per design |
| Angle Note Pads (PDA46): 500 pads |
| Multi-Color Packs: 500 sets |
| Die-Cut Notes (Standard Shapes): 500 pads |
| Custom Printed Backsheets: 2500 sheets |
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Overrun & Underrun Charges:
Orders are subject to maximum 5% overrun/10% underrun.
Exact quantity: 5% upcharge. |
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Packaging Charges and Requirements:
Case Quantity/Weights: See individual product pages.
Die-Cut Notes: Shipped bulk—call for packaging specifications.
Multi-Color Packs: Packs will be individually shrink-wrapped in random order and bulk packaged.
Special wrapping or packaging: Call for quote and availability.
Special packaging requirements: Any special packaging requirements must accompany the order to ensure that an accurate delivery schedule can be established. Inserts or labels must arrive at the factory within three (3) working days of a complete order/proof approval, or the delivery schedule will be affected. |
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Paper Change Charges:
Copy and ink colors must remain the same. Call for quote.
Minimum per change — 500 quantity
Minimum per order — 1000 quantity
Not available for Super Sticky, Value Priced Program and Custom Backsheets. |
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Paper Colors and Upcharges:
All paper colors are uncoated stock.
Standard Paper Colors for Notes, Angle Note Pads, Multi-Color Packs and Die-Cut Notes:
Sky Blue, Cream, Spring Green, Light Gray, Carnation, White and Canary Yellow
Standard Paper Colors for Low Minimums: White or Canary Yellow only.
Executive Style Notes: White paper strongly recommended with one of the following printed backgrounds: Linen, Granite or Parchment.
Super Sticky: White paper only.
Value Priced Program: Standard White or Recycled White paper only.
Recycled Paper: 10% Upcharge, Canary Yellow, White or Spring Green paper only. Meets Federal requirements for recycled content.
Neon/Ultra Papers: 15% upcharge—Ultra Yellow, Neon Pink, Peach Azalea, Neon Lime, Neon Orange and Ultra Grape. Note: It is highly recommended that black ink be used on neon and ultra papers. Upcharge does not apply for Multi-Color Packs. |
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Plates, Screens and Set-up Charges:
No charge except: Two-sided printing on notes. (Custom printing on both sides of the Post-it® Note sheet.) Two sets of camera-ready art necessary. A different ink color may be used on each side. All copy and art on the backside of the sheet must be a minimum of 1" from the edge of the paper where the adhesive is applied. $145.00 (G) set-up plus 2-color price applies. Call for quote if more than 1-color per side. |
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Pricing:
Pricing subject to change without notice. Prices are based on a single product configuration. The price for a particular product configuration will be determined by the total quantity of that product configuration on a purchase order requesting a single shipment. Orders requesting multiple shipments will be priced using the total quantity of that product configuration on each requested shipment. Orders for immediate shipment bill at the prices in effect on the order date. Orders specifying a future delivery are billed at prices in effect on the requested shipment date. |
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Production Rush Charges:
“Rush” service may be available with handling charge— call for quote and approval. For unlisted quantities—
call for quote. For normal production time on products, see below. 3M will make a good faith effort to ship orders within the published production times. |
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Production Time:
Notes: Fewer than 10,000 pads— Normal production time is seven (7) working days after receipt of complete order or after approval of proof. Five (5) working day option on 500–2499 quantity: Standard White paper only. Standard inks only: Black, Blue, Brown, Burgundy, Green, Teal, Purple or Red. Add 15% for heavy ink coverage. Restrictions on bleeds may apply, call for charges and details. Die-cuts, copy change, custom backsheets, backside imprint and Super Sticky are not available.
Value Priced Program: Normal production time is five (5) working days after receipt of complete order or after approval of proof. 72 Hour Quick Ship available for item PD34P-25, standard White paper only, no bleeds. Allow 72 hours after receipt of completed order or after approval of proof.
Die-Cut Notes: Fewer than 10,000 pads — Normal production time is seven (7) working days after receipt of complete order or after approval of proof.
Super Sticky Notes: Fewer than 10,000 pads — Normal production time is seven (7) working days after receipt of complete order or after approval of proof.
Executive Style Notes: Fewer than 10,000 pads— Normal production time is seven (7) working days after receipt of complete order or after approval of proof.
Recycled Paper Notes: Fewer than 10,000 pads— Normal production time is seven (7) working days after receipt of complete order or after approval of proof
Angle Note Pads: Normal production time is seven (7) working days after receipt of complete order or after approval of proof.
Multi-Color Packs: Normal production time is ten (10) working days after receipt of complete order or after approval of proof.
Low Minimums: Fewer than 50 pad sets—seven (7) working days after receipt of complete order or after approval of proof. Call for prroduction time on larger quantitiy orders.
Custom Printed Backsheets: Add one (1) working day to normal note pad production. |
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Proofs Charges: Available on request with order. When a proof is requested, additional production time may be necessary. Call for confirmation of final delivery schedule.
-E-Proof: $8.00 (G). Allow three (3) working days.
-Black and White Faxed Proof: $8.00 (G).
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Press Production:
To assure customer satisfaction, we require a product proof for all 4-color process orders to ensure color expectations. This process takes five (5) working days to produce — for pricing, call for quote. Otherwise, provide a high quality color print of which is an accurate representation of the color expectations.
Notes, Recycled Paper, Super Sticky: $145.00 (G) 1 or 2 color, standard or PMS ink. Add $140.00 (G) for Die-cut Notes. Add $70.00 (G) for Angle Notes. All others, call for quote. Color separations extra.
Executive Style Notes: $145.00 (G) Stock background + 1 additional standard color or PMS ink.
Low Minimums, Multi-Color Packs and Backsheets: $145.00 (G) 1 or 2 color, standard or PMS ink.
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Prototypes:
Refer to Speculative Samples below. |
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Quantity Pricing:
For quantities not shown in printed/on-line catalog—call for quote. |
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Restrictions:
Notes:
- No bleeds on 2" x 3" and 2-3/4" x 3" pads (or smaller).
Super Sticky Notes:
- White paper only.
- No imprint in adhesive area.
Executive Style Notes:
-Super Sticky not available.
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Screened imprint images are not available.
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Standard Green, Teal, Red and Purple inks not available.
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For best results use dark, solid imprint. Background may show through light colored imprint.
Value Priced Program:
-No PMS, metallic, fluorescent, or special mix inks.
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Restrictions may apply on bleeds, call for charges and details.
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Standard White or Recycled White paper only.
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3" x 4", 4" x 6" or 2-3/4" x 3" size only.
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No die-cuts.
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72 Hour Quick Ship available for item PD34P-25 only. Standard White paper, no bleeds.
Low Minimums:
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White or Canary Yellow paper only.
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Standard red, blue or black ink only.
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All designs/names on each order must be same ink and paper color.
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No bleeds, custom printed backsheets, copy changes, special inks, die-cuts, shrink-wrap packaging or drop ships.
Custom Printed Backsheets:“Post-it is a trademark of 3M” must be included on backsheets using the Post-it® Brand logo.
Multi-Color Packs:
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Same imprint color, same design all pads.
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No die-cut shapes.
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Shipping Charges and Requirements:
Prices are F.O.B. point of shipment with transportation charges prepaid and charged. When routing is not specified on the order, 3M will use the most direct or least expensive method, at 3M’s option.
Special Delivery Requirements: If shipment of merchandise requires inside delivery or other special handling, instructions must be clearly described on order form. NOTE: Shippers will charge extra for this service.
Drop Shipments: Orders may be shipped to more than one location. The request to drop ship part of an order to additional locations must be received with the order to ensure an accurate delivery schedule. 3M will charge $5.50 (G) for each additional location and method. If specific drop shipment addresses and/or shipping labels do not arrive at 3M’s factory within three (3) days of a complete order/proof approval, then the delivery schedule will be affected.
Inventory Release: Orders requesting partial shipments to be made at different intervals are subject to a $65.00 (G) additional charge per shipment. The product will be invoiced with each release as shipped. The maximum order size to qualify is catalog end column. First release must equal at least one-third of the total PO quantity. First release must ship within normal catalog production time. The distributor must sign agreement of these terms prior to production. The entire order must be shipped and billed within 180 days from 3M’s receipt of the original order. Releases shipping in next calendar year will be billed at price in effect at time of shipment.
Freight Claims: Customer is legally responsible when merchandise is consigned to carrier.
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Special Sheet Count and Size:
Sheet counts not shown in catalog: call for quote.
Special size notes: Restrictions may apply. Call for approval and quote. |
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Speculative Samples:
Speculative samples are approximate representations of custom printed products. They are made for raising customer interest. Speculative sample artwork quality is only suitable to convey design concepts. A speculative sample is not a press proof.
There are two basic kinds of speculative samples:
1) Virtual Samples: Computer files that are viewed on computer screen and/or printed with a desktop printer. Readily sent via e-mail as links or attachments. Virtual samples are available for all products shown in the catalog.
2) Prototypes: Physical mock-ups; usually made of paper. Prototypes are subject to availability.
Art Requirements: Artwork and layout instructions are needed with all speculative sample requests. Three types of artwork can be used:
a) Mechanical — literature, label, photo, etc.
b) Digital Files — including: .eps, .tif, .jpg, .ai, .bmp
c) Internet — images downloaded or captured from the web (.jpg or .gif). Must be cropped to show intent. NOTE: 3M will not create original artwork such as photography, illustrations or most typeset copy for speculative samples.
Pricing: Pricing varies by product and complexity of design. Call for pricing and additional information on how speculative samples can be ordered. |
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Terms:
Net 30 days from 3M’s invoice date.
Visa, Mastercard and American Express accepted. |
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Two-Sided Printing on Notes:
Refer to Plates, Screens and Set-up Charges. |