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A-Series Quick & Short Run Envelopes | Cincinnati Minuteman Press
A-Series Quick & Short Run Envelopes

Announcement Envelopes for Invitations, Greeting Cards and Premium Correspondence

Print A-Series announcement envelopes in A-1, A-2, A-6, A-7, A-8, A-9 and A-10 sizes. Choose white, natural, linen, fiber or vellum papers, eight no-bleed front and back print combinations, optional variable text, counted packaging and rush production. Ideal for invitations, greeting cards, announcements, thank-you notes, photographs and premium correspondence.

Invitation-Ready Sizes

Choose A-1 through A-10 formats for cards and announcements.

Premium Paper Choices

Select white, natural, linen, fiber or vellum surfaces.

Personalized Printing

Add names, addresses, departments or other variable text.

Envelope

Choose from eighteen enabled A-Series envelope and paper combinations in spreadsheet order.

Envelope Configuration

A-1 — 5.125" × 3.625"

A compact announcement-envelope size for small cards, RSVP pieces, gift enclosures and specialty invitations. Vellum paper offers a smooth, classic announcement-envelope surface.

5.125" × 3.625"
A-1 — 5.125" × 3.625"; 70lb Vellum White.
Envelope Configuration

A-1 — 5.125" × 3.625"

A compact announcement-envelope size for small cards, RSVP pieces, gift enclosures and specialty invitations. Natural-toned paper provides a warm, understated presentation.

5.125" × 3.625"
A-1 — 5.125" × 3.625"; 70lb Vellum Natural.
Envelope Configuration

A-2 — 5.75" × 4.375"

A popular invitation-envelope size for folded notes, thank-you cards, announcements and small greeting cards. White paper provides a clean, versatile background for printed branding.

5.75" × 4.375"
A-2 — 5.75" × 4.375"; 24lb Bond/60lb Text White.
Envelope Configuration

A-2 — 5.75" × 4.375"

A popular invitation-envelope size for folded notes, thank-you cards, announcements and small greeting cards. Linen texture adds a refined professional tactile finish.

5.75" × 4.375"
A-2 — 5.75" × 4.375"; 28lb Bond/70lb Text Linen.
Envelope Configuration

A-2 — 5.75" × 4.375"

A popular invitation-envelope size for folded notes, thank-you cards, announcements and small greeting cards. Visible fibers create an organic, handcrafted appearance.

5.75" × 4.375"
A-2 — 5.75" × 4.375"; 28lb Bond/70lb Text Fiber.
Envelope Configuration

A-2 — 5.75" × 4.375"

A popular invitation-envelope size for folded notes, thank-you cards, announcements and small greeting cards. Natural-toned paper provides a warm, understated presentation.

5.75" × 4.375"
A-2 — 5.75" × 4.375"; 24lb Bond/60lb Text Natural.
Envelope Configuration

A-6 — 6.5" × 4.75"

A versatile announcement size for invitations, notecards, photos, announcements and direct-mail pieces. White paper provides a clean, versatile background for printed branding.

6.5" × 4.75"
A-6 — 6.5" × 4.75"; 24lb Bond/60lb Text White.
Envelope Configuration

A-6 — 6.5" × 4.75"

A versatile announcement size for invitations, notecards, photos, announcements and direct-mail pieces. Natural-toned paper provides a warm, understated presentation.

6.5" × 4.75"
A-6 — 6.5" × 4.75"; 24lb Bond/60lb Text Natural.
Envelope Configuration

A-7 — 7.25" × 5.25"

A widely used greeting-card and invitation envelope for 5 × 7-inch cards and premium correspondence. White paper provides a clean, versatile background for printed branding.

7.25" × 5.25"
A-7 — 7.25" × 5.25"; 24lb Bond/60lb Text White.
Envelope Configuration

A-7 — 7.25" × 5.25"

A widely used greeting-card and invitation envelope for 5 × 7-inch cards and premium correspondence. Linen texture adds a refined professional tactile finish.

7.25" × 5.25"
A-7 — 7.25" × 5.25"; 28lb Bond/70lb Text Linen.
Envelope Configuration

A-7 — 7.25" × 5.25"

A widely used greeting-card and invitation envelope for 5 × 7-inch cards and premium correspondence. Visible fibers create an organic, handcrafted appearance.

7.25" × 5.25"
A-7 — 7.25" × 5.25"; 28lb Bond/70lb Text Fiber.
Envelope Configuration

A-7 — 7.25" × 5.25"

A widely used greeting-card and invitation envelope for 5 × 7-inch cards and premium correspondence. Natural-toned paper provides a warm, understated presentation.

7.25" × 5.25"
A-7 — 7.25" × 5.25"; 24lb Bond/60lb Text Natural.
Envelope Configuration

A-8 — 8.125" × 5.5"

A larger announcement envelope for oversized invitations, photographs, certificates and presentation cards. White paper provides a clean, versatile background for printed branding.

8.125" × 5.5"
A-8 — 8.125" × 5.5"; 24lb Bond/60lb Text White.
Envelope Configuration

A-8 — 8.125" × 5.5"

A larger announcement envelope for oversized invitations, photographs, certificates and presentation cards. Natural-toned paper provides a warm, understated presentation.

8.125" × 5.5"
A-8 — 8.125" × 5.5"; 24lb Bond/60lb Text Natural.
Envelope Configuration

A-9 — 8.875" × 5.75"

A spacious announcement format for larger cards, invitations, photographs and premium mail pieces. White paper provides a clean, versatile background for printed branding.

8.875" × 5.75"
A-9 — 8.875" × 5.75"; 24lb Bond/60lb Text White.
Envelope Configuration

A-9 — 8.875" × 5.75"

A spacious announcement format for larger cards, invitations, photographs and premium mail pieces. Natural-toned paper provides a warm, understated presentation.

8.875" × 5.75"
A-9 — 8.875" × 5.75"; 24lb Bond/60lb Text Natural.
Envelope Configuration

A-10 — 9.5" × 6"

The largest enabled A-Series format for oversized invitations, announcements, presentation cards and specialty correspondence. White paper provides a clean, versatile background for printed branding.

9.5" × 6"
A-10 — 9.5" × 6"; 24lb Bond/60lb Text White.
Envelope Configuration

A-10 — 9.5" × 6"

The largest enabled A-Series format for oversized invitations, announcements, presentation cards and specialty correspondence. Natural-toned paper provides a warm, understated presentation.

9.5" × 6"
A-10 — 9.5" × 6"; 24lb Bond/60lb Text Natural.
Print

Choose one of eight no-bleed front and back print configurations.

Print Configuration

Grayscale Front & No Back

Grayscale artwork prints on the envelope face while the reverse remains unprinted. Printing is no-bleed.

FrontBack
Grayscale Front & No Back
Print Configuration

Full Color Front & No Back

Full-color branding and return-address artwork print on the envelope face while the reverse remains unprinted. Printing is no-bleed.

FrontBack
Full Color Front & No Back
Print Configuration

Grayscale Both Sides

Monochrome artwork prints on both sides for branding, instructions or reply information. Printing is no-bleed.

FrontBack
Grayscale Both Sides
Print Configuration

Full Color Both Sides

Full-color artwork prints on both sides for coordinated branding and messaging. Printing is no-bleed.

FrontBack
Full Color Both Sides
Print Configuration

Grayscale Back & No Front

The front remains blank while monochrome artwork prints on the reverse. Printing is no-bleed.

FrontBack
Grayscale Back & No Front
Print Configuration

Full Color Back & No Front

The front remains blank while full-color artwork prints on the reverse. Printing is no-bleed.

FrontBack
Full Color Back & No Front
Print Configuration

Grayscale Front & Full Color Back

A grayscale front combines with full-color artwork on the reverse. Printing is no-bleed.

FrontBack
Grayscale Front & Full Color Back
Print Configuration

Full Color Front & Grayscale Back

A full-color front combines with grayscale artwork on the reverse. Printing is no-bleed.

FrontBack
Full Color Front & Grayscale Back
Variable Data

Choose identical artwork on every envelope or personalized variable text.

Variable Data

No Variable Data

Every envelope uses the same printed artwork and text.

9.5" × 4.125" • Regular
The same text appears on every envelope.
Variable Data

Variable Text

Personalize names, addresses, account information, departments, reply details or other text fields from an organized data file.

ALEX MORGANCincinnati, OHMAYA PATELColumbus, OHRecipient text changes by envelope
Text changes from envelope to envelope.

Variable Text Data Setup

  1. Provide a clean spreadsheet with one row per envelope.
  2. Use separate columns for name, address, city, state, ZIP code and any other changing fields.
  3. Match spreadsheet headings to the variable placeholders in the artwork.
  4. Remove blank, duplicate and test records before submission.
  5. For window envelopes, verify that the enclosed document address aligns with the selected window position.
Shrink Wrap

Choose standard packaging or counted shrink-wrapped sets.

Packaging

No Shrink Wrap

Envelopes receive standard production packaging without individually counted wrapped sets.

9.5" × 4.125" • Regular
Standard packaging.
Packaging

Shrink Wrap in Sets of 25, 50, 100, 250 or 500

Counted bundles simplify distribution by office, department, mailing campaign or reply-envelope set.

25–500Counted shrink-wrapped sets
Counted shrink-wrapped sets.
Turnaround (Cutoff 12:00 p.m. ET)

Production begins after payment, print-ready artwork, variable-data files and any required proof approval are complete. Envelope availability may affect rush eligibility.

Standard

2–4 Business Days

Recommended for routine quick and short-run commercial envelope printing.

2342–4 business-day production
2–4 business-day production.
Rush

Next+1 Business Day

Production completes one business day after the next-business-day window, subject to stock availability.

123Next + 1 business day
Next+1 business-day production.
Rush

Next Business Day

Eligible approved orders may be produced by the next business day.

012Next business day
Next-business-day production.
Rush

Same Business Day

Eligible orders submitted before cutoff may be produced the same business day when the selected envelope is in stock.

012Same business day
Same-business-day production.
Artwork

Provide final artwork and data with the order, send them afterward or request professional design assistance.

Artwork

Upload Print File Now

Best when envelope artwork and any variable-data file are complete and print ready.

Upload final artwork with order
Upload final artwork with the order.
Artwork

Upload Print File Later

Place the order first and provide artwork and supporting data before production begins.

Order first; send artwork later
Submit artwork later.
Design Service

Request Design Service (Bill Later)

Our design team can create or revise envelope artwork and prepare variable-text setup. Design fees are billed separately.

Designer prepares envelope artwork
Professional envelope design assistance.
Downloadable Templates

Prepare Artwork for the Selected A-Series Envelope

Open the EN-prefixed PDF template matching the selected A-Series envelope size.

File Requirements

Preferred File FormatPrint-ready PDF with fonts embedded.
Color ModeCMYK for full color or grayscale for monochrome printing.
Image Resolution300 dpi at final envelope size.
No BleedKeep all printed artwork inside the designated print area.
Safety MarginKeep logos and text clear of envelope edges, seams, windows and flaps.
Flap & Print AreaUse the exact A-Series template and keep artwork clear of flap, fold and seam areas.

For safety margins, resolution and general artwork preparation, review our Print File Checklist.

A-Series Envelope Templates
5.125" × 3.625" Horizontal Envelope A-1 Announcement Envelope
PDF Template
5.75" × 4.375" Horizontal Envelope A-2 Announcement Envelope
PDF Template
6.5" × 4.75" Horizontal Envelope A-6 Announcement Envelope
PDF Template
7.25" × 5.25" Horizontal Envelope A-7 Announcement Envelope
PDF Template
8.125" × 5.5" Horizontal Envelope A-8 Announcement Envelope
PDF Template
8.875" × 5.75" Horizontal Envelope A-9 Announcement Envelope
PDF Template
9.5" × 6" Horizontal Envelope A-10 Announcement Envelope
PDF Template

For additional envelope sizes and artwork guides, visit our complete template library.

Frequently Asked Questions

A-Series Envelope Questions

Answers about sizes, paper surfaces, printing, variable data and turnaround.

Which A-Series sizes are available?
Enabled sizes are A-1, A-2, A-6, A-7, A-8, A-9 and A-10.
What are A-Series envelopes used for?
They are commonly used for invitations, greeting cards, announcements, thank-you notes, photographs and premium correspondence.
Which paper choices are available?
Applicable options include white, natural, linen, fiber and vellum papers, depending on the selected size.
Can artwork print on both sides?
Yes. Eight enabled no-bleed configurations include front-only, back-only, both-side and mixed grayscale/full-color printing.
Can envelopes be personalized?
Yes. Variable text can personalize names, addresses, departments, event information or other text fields.
Are rounded corners or folded-card templates included?
No. Rounded corners and folded-card setup are not applicable to these envelopes.
Why do the template filenames begin with EN?
The EN prefix identifies envelope artwork templates and distinguishes them from flat-sheet product templates.
Are separate horizontal and vertical templates needed?
No. A-Series envelopes are supplied as horizontal envelope constructions, so one template is provided for each size.
Which turnaround options are available?
Applicable choices are 2–4 business days, Next+1 business day, next business day and same business day, subject to stock availability and cutoff.

For shipping, payment and general order questions, visit our General FAQ.

Personal Assistance

Need Help With A-Series Envelopes?

Our team can help you choose an A-Series size, paper, print configuration, variable-data setup, template or turnaround and review flap and safe-area requirements before ordering.

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