Segment Information - Summary of Sales by Business Platform (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2013	Apr. 30, 2012	Apr. 30, 2013	Apr. 30, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 305,737	$ 275,388	$ 856,408	$ 813,573
ID Solutions [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	212,799	180,414	576,233	531,188
Direct Marketing [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	88,004	90,528	266,109	267,785
Die-Cut [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 4,934	$ 4,446	$ 14,066	$ 14,600