How to prepare your files for printing
**Skip this step if WE are designing your business card**
Follow these printing specification guides to ensure the best quality for
your business card printing.
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Minimum Artwork Resolution and Colors
To ensure that your business cards print of the highest quality, your artwork
resolution should be at least 300 dpi. This will guarantee a sharp image and
crisp text instead of a blurry, pixelated image.
All files should be converted and sent to us in CMYK mode and not RGB.
RGB mode is for on screen viewing only and not recommended for business
card printing or any other printing as colors will change, some more subtly
than others. All our business card printing is done in four color process (CMYK).
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Business Card Size and Bleed
The final size of your business card is 3.5" x 2". Your artwork however should
be
3.75" x 2.25". This extra 0.25" (1/8" all around) is referred to as the "bleed".
"Bleed" is the term used to indicate the area that will be cut off after your business card has been printed and cut to the final size. It is mandatory to create this 1/8" bleed on all four sides of your business card. Also, make sure your text is at least 1/8" within the
3.5" x 2" box to avoid the text from being cut off close to the “bleed” area or edges of
your business card.
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Accepted File Formats for Printing
The following are file formats which are the easiest to work with and which provide
the best print results:
jpg (300 dpi resolution), tif, eps, bmp, psd, ai
Please don't forget to "rasterize" your font layers, or “create outlines” if working in
Adobe Illustrator (.ai) to ensure accurate printing.
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You can send us compressed files using WinZip or StuffIt Expander.
With Business Cards 4 Me, rest assured your business card printing is of the highest professional quality. See for yourself and order our business cards sample kit today! |
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