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Spread the word with Kingdigital Print affordable postcards. Our quality cards available in various useful sizes that are durable and easy to distribute, that will make your brand shine!

This guide outlines the essential steps for preparing a business card design file for optimal printing results, assuming utilization of Adobe Illustrator. Illustrator is favored over Photoshop for two primary reasons: its vector-based functionality, resulting in EPS files commonly preferred by professional printers, and its compatibility with PDF, a widely accepted format among online printing platforms.

Document Setup in Illustrator:

To initiate, it's recommended to either utilize the provided Adobe Illustrator business card template or craft one independently. When employing the provided template, ensure deletion of the "guides" layer to prevent unintended print markings. Establishing precise specifications for margins, trim, bleed area, and safe zones is crucial to circumvent potential printing complications.

Choosing Document Size

For illustration or photo editing software (e.g., Illustrator, Photoshop), creating the document at full bleed size is advised to eliminate white edge visibility. Conversely, layout software like Adobe InDesign should utilize the trim size, incorporating specified bleed dimensions (3mm) and ensuring bleed inclusion during PDF export.

Color Mode Selection

Opt for CMYK mode to align on-screen colors with the final printed product accurately. RGB colors, common in screen displays, may not replicate accurately in print.

Font Considerations

Convert all text to outlines before printing to alleviate font compatibility concerns. This ensures consistent display regardless of the recipient's font availability.

Important Note

Exercise discretion when utilizing provided design and setting templates.

KINGDIGITAL PRINT cannot assume responsibility for any issues resulting from their utilization.

Key Areas of Consideration

Outer Edge: Example set at 96x61mm to include 3mm bleed, maintaining a standard business card size of 90mm x 55mm.
Bleed Area: Extending design elements beyond the outer border prevents undesirable white edges post-printing.
Trim Area: Indicates the precise cutting border post-printing.
Safe Area: Ensures vital information remains within a designated margin (at least 5mm inward from the cutting edge) to prevent truncation during trimming.

PDF Export Settings

When saving as a PDF, select print-oriented settings for optimal compatibility with online and standard printers.

Resolution Settings

Maintaining a resolution of 300dpi ensures high-quality print results, impacting both EPS files and any subsequent conversions. Adjust resolution via the "Document Raster Effects Settings" dialog box.