Sunrise Hitek is a digital printer & maker of tech accessories located in Chicago, USA
Just in time for the New Year, the United States Post Office has announced rate increases affecting first class mail. The first class class stamp rate has gone from $0.49 to $0.50. The largest increase is applied to flat/large envelopes up to 1 oz.
Here is handy reference chart to keep track of the increases:
Here at Sunrise Hitek we have just added a new Duplo DDC-810 raised Spot Coater to our litany of printing and finishing equipment. This service allows not just standard spot coating, which highlights a name, logo, or anything else one wants to stand out, but also allows for various coating heights and textures. Texturized coating can be done on anything from mailers to boxes. Many texture choices are available, including pebbled and lined finishes as well as more exotic patterns like leopard or plaid. Check it out:
Consumers are barraged with postcard mailers and brochures on a daily basis. This type of direct print marketing can get expensive and monotonous, so it is integral for that piece to stand out amongst the rest. Spot and texturized coating have long been a popular finishing option for printed items. Previously, this was a costly and sometimes time-consuming service reserved for large-scale projects. Spot and texturized coating immediately grabs the attention of the person handling it, leaving a lasting mark in their hands.
We are so excited to start using this feature on different projects!
Check out our cheat sheet for tips on designing yard signs. The steps run the gamut from suggesting color combinations, to which fonts to use. Whitepaper-01-10-Tips-For-Designing-Yard-Signs
New USPS rates for January, 2017. There have been a few changes, but surprisingly some prices have gone down.
| Select rates for First-Class Mail® | Expiring | New Prices |
| Prices | 1/22/17 | |
| Single-piece Letter – First ounce | $0.47 | $0.49 |
| Single-piece Metered – First ounce | $0.47 | $0.46 |
| Single-piece Flat – First ounce | $0.94 | $0.98 |
| Each additional ounce (letters and flats) | $0.21 | $0.21 |
| Parcels – Retail | $2.62 (0-3 oz.) | $2.67 (0-4 oz.) |
| Each additional ounce after 4 oz.(parcels) | $0.19 | $0.18 |
| Postcards | $0.34 | $0.34 |
| Presorted letter – (now same price up to 3.5 oz.) | $0.45 | $0.45 |
| Surcharge for non-machinable letters | $0.21 | $0.21 |
| Presorted flat – First ounce | $0.80 | $0.80 |
| Each additional ounce (presorted flats) | $0.21 | $0.21 |
| Automation letters & Postcards – 5-digit – First ounce | $0.38 | $0.37 |
| Automation flat – 5-digit – First ounce | $0.44 | $0.45 |
| Surcharge for non-machinable letters | $0.21 | $0.21 |
| Select rates for USPS Marketing Mail® | ||
| (previously Standard Mail®) | ||
| Letter 3.5 ounces or less – AADC (Non-automation) | $0.29 | $0.28 |
| Flat 4 ounces or less – ADC (Non-automation) | $2.55 | $0.56 |
| Select rates for Other Services | ||
| Certified Mail™ | $3.30 | $3.35 |
| Media Mail® – 1 lb. Single-Piece | $2.61 | $2.63 |
| Library Mail – 1 lb. Single-Piece | $2.48 | $2.50 |
| Return receipt – retail | $2.70 | $2.75 |
| Return receipt – electronic | $1.35 | $1.45 |
Here at Sunrise Hitek we have been producing professional quality canvas prints for a long time. We offer two ways to have them wrapped, gallery wrap and museum wrap.
Here is a print ready to be wrapped:
Putting photos on canvas is an effective way to expand the potential of pictures beyond conventional photo prints. Canvas on frame turn photos into decorative wall art for residential and commercial spaces with little additional effort. Professional artists and photographers have used canvas to display and showcase their work for ages, but thanks to Sunrise’s advanced digital printing process, their use is no longer limited to professionals.
The first style of wrapping is gallery-wrapping. Gallery-wrapped canvas is an excellent way to preserve wedding photos, family portraits, and other pictures and art and artwork for a lifetime and protect them from weathering, tearing and fading. In a gallery-wrap, the image extends beyond the front display area and wraps around the side-edge of the frame.
The second way to wrap is a museum wrap. In a museum wrap the image is on the front display area only and the side-edge of the frame can be any solid color, usually black or white. This looks more like a traditional framed picture, hence the name museum wrap.
