FedEx Office Print Online Corporate

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1 Note: 1) Prior to beginning the upload and print process be sure that you have the following items prepared: a. All images within files should be High resolution files with a (300 dpi or greater) - to ensure best finished printing results FedEx Office Print Online Corporate Quick Reference Guide Upload and Print b. If print project requires for Intel Blue to be utilized, ensure that your original digital file is created with the following color guidelines: i. RGB: 8 / 96 / 168 ii. CMYK: 100 / 40 / 0 / 0 c. Your contact information (your address including mailstop, your , your phone number. Be sure to include a phone number where you can be reached if there are questions after normal business hours.) d. Your shipping info (name of person receiving the delivery, their address including mailstop, , their actual phone number) e. Your corporate purchasing card information and billing address 7. NOTE: Full preview and pricing may not be displayed for nonstandard page sizes. A FedEx Office team member will contact you within 30 minutes of order submission to discuss your order. 8. You may choose to add files to your document by adding them from My Computer. If combining multiple files into a single document, you may override the default document name, if desired. 9. Once all files have been uploaded/selected, click Set Print Options to begin configuring your document(s). 10. Configure Document Print/Finishing Options 11. Configure your document by selecting print and finishing options from the menus at right. Document Preview and Estimated Price will dynamically update to reflect your selections. 12. TIP: Click on Estimated Price to reveal detailed document pricing. Log in to FedEx Office Print Online Corporate 1. Open your browser and navigate to: Select an option from the Order Documents menu to begin your order. Upload Files and Create Documents 4. Click Upload to navigate to the file(s) for your document. 5. Select file(s) for uploading. Maximum file size is 100MB each. You may combine files to create single document, or upload files separately to create multiple documents. 6. If your document has a custom page size, you may convert it to a standard size or use the file as-is. To use the file as-is, enter instructions into the Keep this size field about how you would like the document produced. 13. Review your document preview by clicking and dragging pages, or by using the controls within the preview window. This is your online proof of the finished document. 14. If the options you need are not available, use the Special Instructions field to describe how you would like the document produced. Example of Special Instructions: 24 x 36 Posters: 24 x 36 Foam core print, mounted and laminated (Indicate if you would like Matte or Gloss Laminate), Print with full bleed Intel s preferred substrate for posters and signs are: Eco Board and Micro-styrene. These two products are made from recycled materials and can be recycled after-use in traditional recycle bins. Please be sure to enter this substrate requested in the Special Instructions when placing your order online or in a FedEx Office Facility. Special Instructions Ex: 24 x36, print full bleed, color on Micro-Styrene or Eco-Board (No lamination- as this prevents ability to recycle) (Please note, hour turn-around time is required on Eco Friendly substrates)

2 8 x11 Sign to be mounted in a frame or mounted to a door: 8.5 x 11 sign/flyer Printed on 80 # lazer paper (Note: In digital printing there is a ¼ white border on finished product, even on files set up edge to edge. If you would like a full bleed, please request a print on 11 x17 and cut to 8.5 x11 with no bleeds. It is ideal to have crop marks imbedded within file showing actual finished size desired. Printing on 11 x17 paper is more costly and there are cutting costs incurred if this option is selected. 3. If the option is available for your account, choose a production location from the Preferred Locations list, or click Search to locate a FedEx Office location by address. Please contact your FedEx Office production center if you would like a quote, prior to submitting your order). 8 ½ x 11 Sign to stand alone for example on a café table: 8 ½ x 11 Sign 8 1/2 x11 Foam core print, mounted and laminated (Indicate if you would like Matte or Gloss Laminate) Print with Full bleed (If this is a café table even and you want it to stand up on the table, request a cardstock stand) 4. Click Continue. Contact and Recipient Information 1. Complete the Contact Info and Recipient form. 15. NOTE: Full preview and pricing may not be available online for documents with special instructions. A FedEx Office team member will contact you within 30 minutes of order submission to discuss your order. 16. Click Add to Cart once you have finished setting up your document. My Cart Options 1. Adjust document quantities as needed (defaults to 1). Shipping and Production Details 1. Click an option in the Delivery Method list to specify if you would like to pick up your order, have it shipped via FedEx or get local delivery via FedEx Office courier. 2. If Recipient address is a business address, mark the This is a business address checkbox. 3. Click the Add button to enter any special Delivery Instructions. 4. Click Continue. Payment and Order Submission 1. Select a Payment Method from the drop-down list and complete the fields below. 2. Click an option in the Order Due Time list to specify when you want your order completed. NOTE: the Order Due Time does not include shipping or local delivery time. 2. Click Submit Order to complete your order. 3. You will receive an on-screen confirmation as well as an confirmation (if enabled). This confirmation is your receipt and will contain order details as well as a tracking number to allow you to track your order status. 2

3 TIP: You may track your order by clicking the Track Orders link from the Home screen or by going to fedex.com/tracking. Preparing files for Oversize printing from Power Point or Word Note: When uploading standard size files (8 ½ x11, 8 ½ x14, or 11 x17 ) from your PC through Intel s corporate print online tool, you do not need to first convert your files into a PDF. The online tool will automatically convert your files to a high resolution file upon completing your upload A High Res PDF save to size is only required when the finished product requested is an oversize print (Over 11 x17 in size). See the special instructions below for assistance with creating oversize print files and saving high resolution, print ready files 1. Select Design Tab and then Page Set Up 2. Select Custom to enter your projects required print dimensions 5. Select your required dimensions from the dropdown menu. If your finished print size is not listed, select Post Script Custom Size to enter your dimensions. Note: There are some restrictions on how large of a file Word will create. 3. Upon saving your selection, you will see your on screen format change to accommodate for the selected dimensions Saving High Resolution Files from PowerPoint or Word 1. When you are ready to submit the file to be printed select File and click print, then select Adobe PDF 4. To enter your page Size in Word, Select Page Layout and then Select Size from tool bar 3

4 2. Select the properties tab. Within the properties select Advanced 5. The screen should now revert to the regular print window. 6. Note: If working in PowerPoint, click the Scale to Fit box and click OK. 7. You will be prompted to save your files on your system. 8. By following these steps you should have created a good quality embedded PDF file. FAQ s Q. There are lines on my PDF, why is this happening? 3. In Advanced select a page size to match your Word, PowerPoint or Publisher document. If you do not see your requested size, select Post Script Custom Page Size to enter your dimensions. A. This could be caused by a number of things, but normally it is caused by the compression that happens when converting your file to a PDF. Trouble Shooting: Make sure that your document size is setup to the correct page size Ensure you are selecting a high enough resolution when converting to PDF If you have utilized transparency or altered colors, ensure you are using everything at 100 opacity Q. What do you mean by bleed and crop marks? A. Using a bleed allow s for the color to be printed all the way to the edge of your documents. In this case, your finished print will actually overlap the edges and then be trimmed to size. Best Practices for printing a Bleed: 4. Now Select Print Quality and set this to at least 600 dpi. Click OK. Crop marks should be utilized to illustrate where the pages need to be trimmed To ensure that your document is produced with bleed and crop marks, we recommend using Microsoft Publisher, as it has these facilities as a standard. If you are not able to produce your document with bleed and crop marks it is important to leave space around your design (at least 10mm) for trimming to size. Q. Do I need to check proofs? 4

5 A. We recommend that you review a proof for all Oversize prints. Proofs can be provided digitally for final review prior to printing. Ensure all files used to create the PDF document contain High-Resolution pictures or files (300dpi or greater), this will prevent the images from looking fuzzy, jagged or blurred Additional Assistance Required? Please note that FedEx Office can assist you with your Document Creation needs. If you have questions on file set up or would like FedEx Office to create your print ready files, please contact your on-site document consultant or local Customer Service Specialist. To locate your Local Customer Service Specialist or onsite Document Consultant for assistance or project consultation, go to: and select Contacts 5