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Business Card Setup (updated December2009)

In order to process your print order with the upmost speed and minimum fuss, it is vitally important for every customer to comply with our artwork specifications and requirements.

Business Cards -Setup Data Sheet:
1. Please read data sheet Download Now
2.
Read common problems below
3. Download template below.

We prefer Illustrator as you will get the best results. Plus we can make any changes required to make the files print ready. Always convert type to shape before sending.

Common problems with files:

Photoshop

1. Do not send flattered files as this will not give the best result. And if there is a problem it hard to fix.

2. Please convert all type to shape:

A: Select type layer on layers

B: Go to top drop down menu >Layers >type>convert to shape.

C: repeat this for all type layers.

4. Setup black as maximum of C30 M30 Y30 k100.
For a Nice Black Backgrounds C30 M30 Y30 k100
Set up type as K100
Larger saturations may create problems when printed.

5. Set up file as CMYK not RGB. RGB colour will print terrible as they are screen colours.

6. Set up artwork at 300 dpi minimum at correct size.

Illustrator & Indesign

1. Convert all type to outlines before it is sent.

2. Setup black as maximum of C30 M30 Y30 k100.
For a Nice Black Backgrounds C30 M30 Y30 k100
Set up type as K100
Larger saturations may create problems when printed..

3. Set up file as CMYK not RGB. RGB colour will print terrible as they are screen colours not print colours.

4. Embed images or send linked images with files.

Word & Publisher

1. Please provide fonts used.

2. Use only large images at least 300 dpi.

PDF Files

1. Crop marks - Please make sure they are outside bleed area.

2. Colours should be CMYK only . No RGB colours .This includes photos.

Spelling & Numbers
Please Check spelling and numbers before you send.

If you do not do the above things - we will ask you to resend the files and this will delay the printing process.

Illustrator Card Templates:

These are illustrator PDF files and will open with Illustrator CS3 - CS4

Spot Foil + Spot UV cards 90 x54mm

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Poly-T- Frosted Business Cards 90 x54mm

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Poly-W- Plastic Business cards White Base

85.5 x54mm with rounded corners

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PVC-T, TF, TW- Frosted Business Cards
86 x54mm with rounded corners

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PVC-WG, WM Plastic Business Cards
White Base
86 x54mm with rounded corners

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PVC-MS, MG Plastic Business Cards
Metalic Base
86 x54mm with rounded corners

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PET-S Plastic Business Cards
Silver Base
86 x54mm with rounded corners

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Cardboard cards Templates 86x54mm

We prefer Illustrator but we are also happy to except any of the below. Illustrator is the best program for sharpest type and images.

Illustrator Template Landscape
Illustrator Template Portrait

Photoshop Template Landscape
Photoshop Template Portrait

Indesign Template Landscape
Indesign Template Portrait

MS Publisher Template Landscape
MS Publisher Template Portrait

MS Word Template Landscape
MS Word Template Portrait

Publisher & Word files will be converted to a graphics program suitable for print - so some changes may be made to make the files print ready.

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