Description

 

Business Cards provide contact information in a convenient, standardized size. While much of the information is the same from one Business Card to another, font, style, substrate, and imagery set you apart and make your impression unique.

To place a single order for the same Business Card design with different names or contact information, use the Versions section in the pricing calculator. For example, if you would like to order the same design for 4 different people, type "4" under Versions. When you choose "place order," you will be able to upload 4 files. Up to 4 versions can be uploaded in a single PDF, which means only 1 proof would be necessary.

 

Recommendations

 

The most common order options are 3.5" x 2" on 14 Pt. Gloss Cover stock. Often, Business Cards are printed full color on both sides (4/4) and are coated UV 2 Sides.

For lower quantities and additional stock choices, please check out our 4-Color Digital Business Cards.

 

For smaller sizes, please check out our 4-Color Offset Business Cards - mini.

For orders with 1 or 2 color printing, including Pantone colors, please check out our 1 & 2 Color Business Cards.

 

If you want plastic or magnetic Business Cards, please check out our Digital Plastic and Digital Magnets.

 

File Preparation

 

In order to ensure your files are print-ready, we recommend that you upload them in PDF format. When you generate a print-ready PDF, your computer will use the settings in Adobe Acrobat Distiller or any other PDF generating programs you may use. Please make sure that these are set properly before generating your PDF file.

 

We also accept .JPG (JPEG), .EPS and .TIF (TIFF) file types, however PDF is the preferred format.

 

Check your file to make sure it meets our file creation guidelines. This will help speed up the production of your project and give your printed piece the best results.

 

1. Use the CMYK colorspace (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, blacK). These are industry standard printing colors. CMYK colors are different than RGB (Red, Green, Blue), which are used to display colors on your screen.

2. Use a minimum resolution of 300 dpi for image files.

3. Specify trim area with crop marks. (Don't place crop marks inside the work area.)

4. Artwork should have 1/8" (0.125") bleed extending past the trim line. This is to prevent minor cutting variations from leaving unintended results at the trim edge.

5. Safe Area is the 1/8" (0.125") area inside the trim line. Do not put critical information or images within the Safe Area. This is to prevent minor cutting variations from leaving unintended results at the trim edge.

6. If you want printed borders, they must be placed a minimum of 1/8" (0.125") inside the trim line and include bleed. This is to prevent minor cutting variations from leaving unintended results at the trim edge.