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What file specifications should I provide to my designer for plastic frosted business cards? Frosted plastic cards print best from a properly prepared press file, so give your designer the exact specs up front to avoid a rejected upl… Read answer Can 3D lenticular business cards display fine logo details or thin text? Lenticular printing splits an image across many lens ridges to create motion and depth, and that structure limits how fine your details can … Read answer How should I prepare my file for business cards with bleeds? Bleed is extra artwork past the trim line, so a 3" x 5" card file is built at 3.58" x 5.58" with backgrounds extended and text kept in the s… Read answer What bleed do I need for a 2" x 3.5" business card? A 2" x 3.5" business card needs 0.125" of bleed on every side, making the file 2.25" x 3.75", with text kept inside a 1.75" x 3.25" safe are… Read answer What black color values should I use for printing black-only business cards? What black color values should I use for printing black-only business cards? For a deep, solid black on printed cards, do not rely on 100% K… Read answer Should I submit my business card design in RGB or CMYK? Design and send business card files in CMYK, set at the start in Photoshop or any tool, since RGB and Pantone colors shift on conversion.… Read answer What should I know about mailing magnet mailers through USPS? A magnet mailer sent alone goes in a folded postcard with wafer seals, while one inside an envelope can use a glue tab; check current USPS g… Read answer What should I know about using rip cards as mailable postcards? Rip cards may not meet USPS postcard size, thickness or material rules, so confirm with the Post Office before production or mail them in an… Read answer Should I mail folded cards in an envelope to protect them? Folded cards and other delicate pieces travel best in an envelope, which shields the print from the scuffs, creases and edge wear of sorting… Read answer What paper option is sturdier than standard printer paper but lighter than cardstock? The paper you are describing is a heavier text-weight (uncoated text) stock; it sits right between everyday copy paper and full cover-weight… Read answer What are the limitations of raised gold foil printing? Raised foil adds a bright, dimensional metallic accent, but it behaves differently from regular ink, so a few design habits keep the result … Read answer What's the difference between holographic foil and lenticular printing? Holographic foil scatters light into a shifting rainbow shine, while lenticular printing uses a ridged lens sheet to add 3D depth or a flipp… Read answer Is the ink used for printing toxic? Standard print inks are considered safe on dry cards, flyers, brochures and postcards, and eco-friendly options like soy-based inks are wide… Read answer What paper type are Spot UV cards printed on? Spot UV cards print on coated card stock, whose sealed surface lets the glossy coating sit cleanly and pop against matte areas instead of so… Read answer What is two-sided or double-sided printing? Double-sided printing inks both front and back, written as two numbers: 4/0 is full color front only, 4/4 both sides, and 4/1 adds one ink o… Read answer What is 32 pt. stock weight suitable for? At 32pt a card is about twice as thick as a standard 16pt card, a stiff premium weight suited to luxury business cards and painted or colore… Read answer What is blind embossing and can it be applied to business cards? Blind embossing presses text or a logo into the paper with no ink or foil, leaving a raised impression. Yes, it works on cards, best on thic… Read answer What are raised spot UV business cards? Raised spot UV lays a clear gloss on chosen areas like logos or names and builds it above the surface, a shiny highlight you can feel on 16p… Read answer Can I mail die-cut postcards through USPS? Mailing die-cut postcards is generally not recommended, because odd shapes can fall outside standard mail carrier machine specifications and… Read answer Can raised spot UV be applied to sticker stock? Raised spot UV suits premium cards, postcards and hang tags, not sticker stock, whose coatings and adhesives cannot hold the layer; try high… Read answer What type of sticker should I use for an envelope seal? A small round or custom-shaped sticker makes a good envelope seal, uncoated if you want to write or stamp on it and gloss or foil for a poli… Read answer Can pearlescent envelopes be printed on with a laser printer? Pearlescent envelope coatings can resist toner or react to fuser heat in desktop laser printers, so test one envelope before running a full … Read answer Can I remove white borders from my business card design? White borders after cutting mean the background stopped short, so extend it 0.125 inch past the trim into the bleed and keep text inside the… Read answer How are cotton business cards produced and what quality can I expect? Cotton business cards use a thick cotton stock with a soft, premium texture that holds rich, solid backgrounds, and a printed sample shows t… Read answer

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