Segment Information (Details 3) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2012	Apr. 30, 2012	Jan. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2011	Apr. 30, 2011	Jan. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010
Summary of sales
Net sales	$ 322,548	$ 331,629	$ 320,584	$ 349,508	$ 343,104	$ 337,896	$ 329,009	$ 329,588	$ 1,324,269	$ 1,339,597	$ 1,259,096
ID Solutions [Member]
Summary of sales
Net sales									746,608	742,299	688,364
Direct Marketing [Member]
Summary of sales
Net sales									355,916	357,734	333,924
Die-Cut [Member]
Summary of sales
Net sales									$ 221,745	$ 239,564	$ 236,808