Heads up: our online designer is paused while we test our new AI-native version, so you can create amazing things. See what is comingHeads up: our new designer is in testing. See what is coming

Printing Guides - How-To, Templates & Tips

Step-by-step how-tos, templates & design tips for every product

All Guides

How To Fold A Brochure

How To Fold A Brochure

Fold a brochure by choosing the fold first, sizing the inner panel 1/16 inch narrower, folding with the grain and scoring anything over 80 lb text.

4OVER4
How to Improve Print Quality: Pro Tips That Actually Work

How to Improve Print Quality: Pro Tips That Actually Work

How to improve print quality with 300 DPI files, CMYK color, the right paper and bleed, for sharper colors, crisper text and professional output.

4OVER4
A Guide to Outsourced Printing Services

A Guide to Outsourced Printing Services

Outsourced printing lets a business skip the press, the toner and the service contract, with how to pick a print partner and prepare press-ready files.

4OVER4
What are Soft Touch Laminated Business Cards

What are Soft Touch Laminated Business Cards

Soft touch laminated cards explained: how a velvety matte film adds scuff resistance, anti-glare readability, and a luxury feel people keep.

4OVER4
What Is A Foil Accent On A Business Card?

What Is A Foil Accent On A Business Card?

A foil accent is metallic foil heat pressed onto a card's logo, text or border for a reflective, premium finish, with how it works and when to use it.

4OVER4
What Is a Lenticular Printing and How It Works

What Is a Lenticular Printing and How It Works

The lenticular shape is a row of half round lens ridges over an interlaced image, so tilting the print reveals depth, motion, or a second picture.

4OVER4
What is Aqueous Coating? Eco-Friendly Print Finish Explained

What is Aqueous Coating? Eco-Friendly Print Finish Explained

Aqueous coating explained: how this water-based finish shields prints from smudges, scuffs, and fingerprints, plus gloss, matte, and satin compared.

4OVER4
What Is Foil Stamping

What Is Foil Stamping

What is foil stamping, how a heated die presses metallic foil onto cards, invitations and packaging with no ink, the foil types and where foil shines.

4OVER4
What is Silk Laminated Business Cards?

What is Silk Laminated Business Cards?

Silk lamination is a thin matte film bonded to both sides of a printed card, giving a smooth low sheen surface that resists fingerprints and water.

4OVER4
What is SPOT UV Printing and How It Works

What is SPOT UV Printing and How It Works

Spot UV printing explained: how a clear, UV-cured gloss on chosen areas adds depth, texture, and premium appeal to cards, hangtags, and packaging.

4OVER4
what is uv coating on business cards: Premium finish guide

what is uv coating on business cards: Premium finish guide

UV coating adds a glossy, scuff proof shield to business cards that makes color pop, so see full vs spot UV, design tips and which stock works best for it.

4OVER4
Where To Print Business Cards

Where To Print Business Cards

Where to print business cards, comparing online printers, big box stores, boutique shops and DIY on paper choice, price, speed and finish for your brand.

4OVER4
500 Coins in About 10 Minutes Each task card shows its coins and its time, so you know what a few minutes are worth before you start. Start Earning →
FSC Certified Printer #C013635
G7 Certified Color Accuracy
25+ Years Since 1999
150,000+ Businesses Served