There are several factors that greatly affect price and quality in business card printing. As a consumer, it is important to consider design, paper, and printer while also avoiding common mistakes. The following are some tips and tricks to better prepare you for printing business cards.

Business Cards that have Backgrounds

If your business card features a background image or color, consider selecting card paper that has gaps between business cards. These margins allot for the inconsistency of the printer. Simply put, it allows for mistakes. The gaps prevent the design from incorrectly printing on the wrong area of the card.

Cards with Gradient Colors or Images

When printing a card that features gradient colors or picture or photo, opt for glossy paper instead of the traditional paper printers’ use as a standard. Choosing a glossy paper or finish makes sure the business card will best resemble the design as seen on the monitor and not leave you upset in your business card printing task.

Inkjet Versus Laser Printers

If you are printing your business cards on a home or office computer, keep in mind that inkjet printers can be a pain. Inkjets are known to offset printing by zooming the document’s output. Long story short, by the time the printer reaches the end of the page, it is not done printing the document. There are two ways to avoid this challenge. One, it is best to use a laser printer. Next, prior to printing on the inkjet, calibrate the machine’s scale settings to guarantee the document is not enlarged.

Use The Correct Business Card Printing Paper

Again, when printing your cards with your own printer, select the correct business card printing paper per your printer. Typically the paper’s package will indicate what type of printer to use. Take that extra minute to double check when buying card stock.

Images Should Be High Res

Perhaps the biggest mistake amateur designers make is not using high-resolution images when designing and printing business cards. Don’t forget that all the images must be at least 300 DPI resolution. This ensures the image comes out as clear and concise as it appears on the computer screen.

 

 

 

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