businessy cards
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- warheros
how do i make one so it is easily printed off at kinko's or something? illustrator with the document set to the card size?
need guidance.
- tny0
that would work. the trim size should be 3.5"w x 2" high.
make sure it's flattened; that type is converted to vector, or include the fonts; cmyk if 4c; include pms swatches if using pms; specify stock, varnish, etc.
take nothing for granted. those guys can & will screw up anything... good luck.
- smoothblend0
just make a new doc. 2.25'' x 3.75'' for bleed. will print off as 2'' x 3.50''
Save in many formats. AI, EPS, hi res JPG. sometimes the kinkos guys are just fucking dumb. I would sugest taking them to a print shop. I can order you some if you would like. They are cheap here in tennessee. Like 1,00 for $40 front and back thermo.
- smoothblend0
what tny said.
totaly forgot about flattning. GOOD ADVICE.
- tny0
word to the bleed
- zenfulbeauty0
I would set it up for cutting (3 across, 6 down or something) or they will charge you a set-up fee.
- tny0
yes, gang 'em up!
- tny0
or not...better ask them
- smoothblend0
$40 = 1,000 ct .. boo ya
- tny0
are those are thermographic smoothblend? cool.
- smoothblend0
indeed they are..front and back print..
- tny0
nice, and nice price too
- warheros0
that's a nice price, smoothblend. hook me up with some info on that.
ill look around here see what kind of printing places there are.
- warheros0
would anyone be willing to gmail me their .ai card file so i can take a gander at it?
much appreciated
- mrdobolina0
if you go the kinko's route, bring it in as a pdf, or they may charge you more cash.
- story0
I do printing so here is the spec: For a full bleed cards usually set up as 2.25 x 3.75 = final size is 2x3.5
Artwork needs to be flattened. Tiff is ok but .eps files are better.
Also, do not try to set up the "ups" yourself, when people do multiple ups on a page themselves it is usually wrong.
All printer are different, ask for a spec sheets.
- johndiggity0
don't use kinkos, please. they will def fuck something up. find a cheap place online, they'ss give you the file specs and do a pro job.
- gravityroom0
Kinkos is the Denny's of Graphic Design.
Its crap, but they're open all night.
- ********0
try the "satin" option here: