Segment Information - Summary of Sales by Business Platform (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 324,182	$ 320,584	$ 661,828	$ 670,092
ID Solutions [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	185,218	172,425	371,519	366,760
Direct Marketing [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	87,477	88,425	178,105	177,258
Die-Cut [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 51,487	$ 59,734	$ 112,204	$ 126,074