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Printing Options

Plastic Business Card Printing

Plastic Business Card Printing

You’ve arrived! Welcome to the world of professionals who recognize the intrinsic value in plastic cards. Business card printing has evolved over the past decade with advanced custom printing options that are both memorable and engaging! The average corporate business card needs a boost to be competitive. Entrée, the plastic business card! They look great and last longer than their cardstock counterparts.


The durability of plastic is perfect for industries that need waterproof or heavy-duty options. Companies that operate out of high humidity regions are also key candidates to take advantage of plastic business cards.

 

Anyone who wants to build a memorable business card will benefit from the diversity and quality offered with a plastic business card. We can customize your plastic cards in numerous ways. Custom printing options include:

 
  • Translucent Plastic Business Cards: Clear cards that incorporate solid-color splash designs are dynamic and grab attention.
  • Unique Identifier Codes: Printing your cards with coupon codes, which double as identifiers, allow you to track results. We also offer barcoding.
  • Variable Data Cards: We offer the ability to print varying information on your plastic cards, including any sequential numbering.
  • Custom Shapes: Choosing an unusual shape can increase the efficacy of your business card.
  • Tipped Plastic Card Printing: Tipping refers to the color that you would like if you were to have your cards embossed (raised numbers or letters as seen on a credit card). We offer tipping in gold, silver or black.
  • Unique Finishes: We can polish off your card with foil stamping or a nice matte finish.
  • Writable Options: Do you want a signature block or the option to write on any portion of the card? No problem! Our matte finish is pen receptive.
  • Magnetic Strips: We can provide gift cards and other load options with our magnetic strip feature.
clear plastic business card

Designing Plastic Business Cards

Plastic business cards are a durable way to showcase your brand. Here are some tips for designing with plastic:

  • Our plastic business cards come in two sizes: standard credit card size (3.375 x 2.125 inches) and standard business card size (3.5 x 2 inches). The credit card size is larger and can hold more information, but the standard business card size looks and feels more like a traditional business card.
  • Our standard plastic cardstocks come in 20 mil and 30 mil thicknesses, but we can also print on other, custom thicknesses.
  • Design your business cards so they’re uncluttered and the most important information can be gleaned at a glance. We recommend a minimum of 8pt type.
  • The only type of font that can embossed on a plastic card is called OCR Standard. You’ve seen this font a lot – it’s the font that is used for numbers and letters on your credit card.
clear plastic business card example

Using Plastic Business Cards

Business cards are a staple at networking events, but plastic cards have many uses beyond the traditional meet and greets.

 

Because they’re so durable, plastic cards are perfect for slipping into a wallet. Use them for businesses that people might need to call in a pinch, like mechanics and insurance agents. Plastic is also a good choice for take-along rewards cards and membership cards – just add a barcode or magnetic strip and you’re ready to go. Need to write on the card? A writable surface can be added for signatures or anything else you’d want to write.

 

Plastic business cards can happily withstand a sudden rainstorm or a dunk in the ocean. That makes them perfect for beach businesses, boating and skiing, and people who work outdoors.

 

Clear plastic cards make a striking statement that people will marvel over, holding the card up and peering through for a closer look. We print your design as usual, but the “white space” remains clear or frosted for a see through effect. Use clear cards to make a design statement or suggest something about your product – like clear windows on a window cleaning service card.

 

Plastic also pairs beautifully with other special effects. Cards can be foil stamped for a shiny glimmer, or die cut to produce intriguing shapes. Imagine a music store’s plastic business card with silver accents and a punch out guitar pick that customers can really use.

 

Plastic business cards are a unique and sturdy way to keep your business on people’s minds and in their wallets. When you combine them with special effects, plastic business cards become truly noteworthy.

 
Plastic business cards offer many benefits and are worth the investment.
  • Incredible Durability
  • 100% Waterproof
  • Memorable
  • Unlimited Versatility
  • Impressive Longevity
  • Conveys Originality and Quality
 
 

Plastic Business Card Design and Layout Templates and Instructions

 

Earning your business is our top priority. One of our experts is ready to help you make the best choices for your project and can answer all your questions. When you call you will find the knowledge, support, and top of the line quality that you deserve.

 

Our plastic business cards are competitively priced. Get standard pricing or get a quote on custom options.

500 plastic business cards start at $195
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We are dedicated to seeing your plastic card project be a success. For us, quality is the given and excellence is the standard. We aim to make your experience, from concept to delivery, the absolute best. Unsure of what you want? We understand, and will be with you through every step of the process. Call one of our friendly experts at 800-930-2423. The outcome will be an amazing, professional business card that sets you apart.

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Personalized Coasters

Personalized Coasters

Custom coasters are a practical way to share your branding or event. Whether you need coasters for a special occasion, like a wedding, or for a business, like a restaurant, our professional printing services will ensure your coasters look fantastic.


We offer an array of printed coasters and materials that will fit your needs.

Pulpboard Coasters: These beverage coasters are absorbent, durable, and come in an assortment of thicknesses to suit your specific requirements. One of the most common requests is for .055″ coaster board, which is about the thickness of four standard business cards stacked on top of one another. Pulpboard coasters are printed with a four-color press and can be processed with full bleed. You can customize with a special shape and a photo image. These are disposable, but can be used more than once.
 
Paper Coasters: These are a perfect for weddings, fundraisers, school events, and parties. Basic paper coasters are thin, single use coasters that are 100% recyclable. These are designed for single use only, yet they will be absorbent enough to be useful. Single color print and basic lines will yield the best results.
 
Cork Beverage Coasters: These are durable and absorbent. These coasters will be around for the long haul. Usually 1/8″ thick and crafted from sturdy cork material, these are perfect for restaurants, bars, lounges, and coffee houses. Print in full four-color, or choose a single color. Custom cork coasters can be die cut in a specialty shape, but are also available in the following standard formats:
  • 4″ and 3.75″ diameter circle
  • 4″ and 3.75″ Square
  • Oval
  • 2.5″ diameter Automobile Cup-Holder Coaster (These are a perfect way for businesses to keep their brand in front of customers.)
Leather Coasters: Imprint these custom coasters with a more permanent image, like a logo because they will be around for a long time. Leather coasters are a permanent solution for your custom coaster needs.

coaster example

Custom Coasters Pricing Sample:
Standard Pulpboard Coaster
Size: 4″ round: .035 thick
Quantity: 125
Single Sided, Four-Color Printing
$180 (Shipping Included)
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All of our personalized coasters can be die cut to a custom shape that meets your specific requirements. Call 800-930-6040 to talk to one of our friendly printing experts. We will make it easy and your results will be top notch.

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Perfect Binding

Perfect Binding

Your favorite magazine, that paper-back mystery novel, or the holiday catalog in your mail box are all samples of perfect binding. Rather than relying on a saddle stitch, perfect binding uses a strong adhesive to bind the pages together. It’s a durable, low to medium cost packaging solution for publications that need to be thicker than a saddle stitch can accommodate. Perfect binding, sometimes referred to as edge binding, also offers a more sophisticated, commercial looking product.

When deciding if perfect binding is the right solution for your catalog or magazine, consider the outcome you are aiming for. If your project is less than 40 pages (80 front and back), then perfect binding is not your best option. However, for any print job that exceeds this volume, perfect binding is, well, perfect.

Whether it’s a catalog, magazine, business publication, manual, or book, we can help you achieve a professional, commercial product.

We understand that a printing project of this magnitude can be intimidating. Our friendly experts are available to help you through the process.


Here is how to get started:

    • Determine the scope of your perfect binding project
  • How many pages will you need?
  • Who is your target audience?
  • How will the final piece be distributed?
  • Do you need to consult with Printing for Less to develop a targeted mailing list?
    • Design and Layout
  • Develop the layout.
  • Have a designer create the artwork and files.
  • Contact us for help with design if you don’t have a knowledgeable designer available.
    • Go to Print
  • Determine how many pieces you require.
  • Consult with one of our printing experts.
  • Place Order.
  • Deliver design files to PrintingForLess.com.
  • Get a physical proof, approve or make corrections.
  • Jump for joy, you have the perfect bound product you envisioned!
 

The perfect bound magazine and book below are examples of the professional binding you can expect from us. We are dedicated to producing the best in commercial custom printing for your business.

perfect bound magazine perfect bound book
As the first commercial, e-commerce printing provider in the nation, we have a proven track record of leading the industry in both service and quality. Call one of our professionals at 800-930-6040 to get the help you need to look great in print.
 
 
 

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Catalog and Booklet Printing Specifications and Formats

Catalog and Booklet Printing Specifications and Formats

Understanding Catalog Page Counts and Formats

Catalog Design ExamplesTo count catalog pages, count sequentially the way you would count pages in a book or magazine, but include the front and back outside and inside covers. Count the front cover as page 1, the inside left cover as page 2, and so on.

Make sure the total amount of pages in your catalog is a multiple of four. By definition, a catalog or booklet is a folded piece with one or more sheets that consist of four pages or panels each.

To see how this works, if you take apart a saddle-stitched catalog by removing the staples at the spine, you will see that the catalog is composed of this set of sheets (also called “spreads”) collated and folded together. Each one of these two-sided spreads has four separate pages (two per side).

If you had a catalog made up of four two-sided spreads, for example, the total page count would be 16 pages.


The catalog or booklet pages are arranged or imposed for press by the printer so that when the pages are trimmed and folded, the pages land in the correct reading order.
  • Our standard 8.5″ x 11″ catalog is folded down from an 11″ x 17″ flat, trimmed size*
  • Our half-size 5.5″ x 8.5″ catalog is folded down from an 8.5″ x 11″ flat, trimmed size*
These trimmed flat sheets or “spreads” may be grouped together to fill the larger paper size on press, especially for the half size catalogs.
*NOTE: these flat sizes are for catalogs folded and bound on the long edge. Please contact us for information and pricing for 8.5 x 11 catalogs bound on the short edge.

 

Catalog Page Layout Instructions

We’ve made a quick video that illustrates how the page layout in a catalog looks. Most people are confused with how to number the covers of the book. The big takeaway is: submitting your file as individual pages is all we need to make your catalog or booklet look perfect.
 
catalog pagination video

Catalog Layout Specifications

While some printers may require that you provide your layout in these arranged “printer spreads,” you can keep it simple with us! Just submit your artwork as individual pages in your design program at the folded dimension, or 2-pages at the flat dimension above also known as “readers spreads” for more integrated designs (two pages that are side-by-side when the catalog is open). We’ll take it from there during our prepress process and work with you to ensure your proof is in the reading order that you intended.
 
Include bleed and the safe design zone on your page designs on all outside edges or we’re happy to add it for you as part of our printing service.
 

File Review for Peace of Mind

If you are not sure how well your file will work for commercial printing, we encourage you to get a free file review and we will check it for you! In addition to checking page formatting for catalog printing, we check your files for about 50 different issues and how each will affect the quality of your print job, including bleeds, image resolution, color mode conversions (RGB to CMYK) and much more.
 

Catalog Mailing Specifications

Cut your postage costs by choosing our 5.5 x 8.5 size catalog, which mails at letter rate in most cases. Be sure to leave space on the back for mailing and return address info and postal service bar codes. See our catalog mailing layout guides or call us for assistance.
 
We can mail your catalogs directly to your customers and prospects and provide targeted mailing lists. See our Mailing Services Guide page for details on how we can save you time and money on your direct mail catalog, or call us with any questions on your mailing needs.
 

Custom Catalog Printing Options

We offer a wide range of custom printing options and papers for distinctive printing. From coil bound booklets to foil stamping or die-cutting, we can handle your unique project design or a size or paper you don’t see on our site.
Call us now at 800-930-2423 if you have any questions.
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Printing Metallic Ink on Business Cards

Printing Metallic Ink on Business Cards

spot uv business cardMetallic ink adds sparkle to business cards. People can’t resist tipping them back and forth to watch the light reflect off them. And when people interact with your business card, they’re far more likely to remember you.

Metallic inks contain tiny metal fragments that catch the light and make business cards glimmer in a delightful way. With a lower price point than foil stamping, metallic inks are an affordable way to give business cards a distinctive, eye-catching appeal. Metallics come in traditional silver and gold and a dazzling array of colors. Mix and match for creative effects.


Design Tips for Business Cards with Metallic Ink

Metallic ink makes a striking accent or it can give all-over shine to a business card’s back. To get the best results with metallic inks:

  • Use glossy coated stock.
  • Metallic ink has a strong impact, so keep the overall design simple and easy to read. Use contrasting colors, a simple font, and at least 8pt type.

Using Business Cards Printed with Metallic Ink

Business cards are a tangible reminder to people you’ve met. Unlike websites, business cards are always “on,” even when you’re in internet-free zones like airplanes and theaters. Carry a stack with you everywhere so you’re never without this indispensable marketing tool. Business cards give people the information they need to connect with you later. Include your most important contact information, but don’t fill your card with unnecessary details. Be sure to include:

  • Your name and what you do
  • Your email address
  • Your phone number. Include both work and cell if you prefer.
  • Your company’s web address
  • Social media URLs for networks where you’re active professionally

Consider putting your photo on your business cards, especially if you frequently hand them out at industry or networking events. People have trouble remembering names, but the photo on your card will instantly remind them of who you are and what you talked about.

silver metallic ink business cardUse metallic ink on business cards to help promote your brand identity. Choose colors that match or complement your logo or that have specific connotations. Gold ink signifies wealth and luxury on a financial planner’s card, while orange metallic ink might highlight flames on a fire alarm company’s cards. The cards’ shiny surface helps them stand out.

Business cards with metallic inks also make excellent store or product promotions. Use them to advertise an upcoming sale, special event, or special offer. Keep a stack by the cash register and fasten one to each customer receipt. The reflective metal will catch customers’ eyes and encourage them to come back.

Business cards with metallic ink are also great for calling attention to loyalty cards, sprucing up hang tags and creating upscale product inserts. Our designers are experts at using metallic effects in creative ways that brighten up any business card sized project.

Metallic ink gives business cards a memorable glitter that sets them apart from the crowd. Add metallic to your cards and you’ll be sure to stand out.

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Bumper Stickers Printing

Bumper Stickers Printing

You’ve got a hot idea or brand and are ready to promote it with a bumper sticker! Great. A single sticker can travel a hundred miles and be seen by thousands on any given day. Printing for Less offers you quality, service, and custom options to make the most of your bumper sticker printing project. If this is your first custom bumper sticker, you are in good hands. We will help ensure you are happy every step of the way.


Printing Options Include:

  • Custom shapes and sizes. Ovals, Rectangles, Circles, Paw-Prints, Hearts
     (Including standard sizes 2.75″ x 5″, 3″ x 9″, 3″ x 11″, & 4″ x 8″)
  • Vibrant Full Color Options
  • Vinyl all-weather material for excellent durability (2+ years)
  • Clear sticker printing (best used on windows)
  • Pre-cut, easy to distribute
  • We are capable of printing both large and small quantities
  • Design assistance
  • We also offer cling-on and magnetic printing

Artwork Specifications:

We can support almost any file type but recommend that you use a minimum 300 dpi and use full bleed guidelines (dependent on your size and shape). Text needs to be within specified dimensions for your size bumper sticker to avoid being cut off. Contact our print experts for assistance, 800-930-6040.

File Types:
Adobe Acrobat 9 Document (*.pdf) (Preferable)
Adobe Illustrator CS3 Artwork (*.ai) (Preferable)
Adobe Photoshop CS3 Image (*.psd) (Preferable)
Vector (.eps) (Preferable)
Quark Files
Bitmap Image (*.bmp)
GIF Image (*.gif)
JPEG Image (*.jpg,*.jpeg)
Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Document (*.ppt)
Microsoft Publisher 2010 Document (*.pub)
Microsoft Word 2010 Document (*.doc)
PCX Image (*.pcx)
PICT Image (*.pic,*.pict,*.pct)
PNG Image (*.png)
PostScript Document (*.ps)
TIFF Image (*.tif,*.tiff)
Windows Enhanced Metafile (*.emf)
Windows Metafile (*.wmf)
 

Common uses:

  • Support your favorite Charity or Sports Team
  • Promote your Brand, Company, or Product
  • Campaign for your candidate
  • Express yourself with witty quotes and one-liners
  • Run a local contest involving the public’s use of your bumper stickers
  • Advertise a special event (concerts, plays, festivals)
  • Celebrate Holidays or Accomplishments
  • Locker/ Backpack stickers
  • Bike stickers

As long as there are bumpers, there will be bumper stickers! Using this real estate to advertise your brand or idea is an excellent way to expand your reach, literally. Bumper stickers printing should be easy, affordable, and of the highest quality for lasting impact. At Printing for Less we will deliver on your expectations!

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