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Classic Business Cards
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Create lasting connections with Helloprint's affordable and professional business cards. Our extensive range of sizes, papers, and finishes allows you to create custom business cards that reflect your brand identity. Our classic business cards can be printed single or double-sided, with finishes such as gloss, matte, or laminated for added durability. With our high-quality printing process, you can be sure that your personalised business cards will make an impact. With the added benefit of our recycled paper choice, you can make an impact and showcase your brand responsibly. Don't miss out on potential opportunities - take your custom business cards with you wherever you go!
Note: We recommend opting for a lamination finish, especially if your file contains darker colours. Without this added protection, the ink can potentially rub off.- High-quality full colour print
- Single or double-sided printing available
- Possibility of cutting deviation
- Product specifications
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Material Matt | Eco | Writable | Special Finishing Gloss | Matte | Velvet | No finishing Print Full colour Printing options Single-sided | Double-sided Cutting Rounded Corners | Square Corners Print technique High-quality digital & offset - Design guidelines
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- We recommend using our templates and guides for preparing your print-ready PDF.
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You can download our guides and templates in the template section. Remember to delete the template layers before exporting your design to PDF.
If you already have a design, no worries; we accept other file formats, including JPEG, PNG, or EPS.
For photographic content, high-resolution JPEGs are recommended, preferably without compression. For graphics or text-based content, we recommend print-ready, vector-based PDFs. For content that is a combination of graphics and photography, we suggest using print-ready PDFs to ensure the best quality.
- Use CMYK as the colour mode.
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Prepare your files using CMYK as the colour mode, not RGB. Use colourmode FOGRA39 (ISO Coated v2) for coated papertypes and colourmode FOGRA47 (PSO Uncoated ISO12647) for uncoated papertypes. If you are unsure of the colour mode of your file, don't worry we can always convert this for you. Keep in mind this can cause the colours to differ from the original file.
- Resolution of at least 300 dpi.
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Make sure the resolution of the images and graphics in your artwork are at least 300 dpi.
- Add 3 mm bleed and keep 4 mm safety margin
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During production, there might be a slight cut deviation. To avoid any issues, we recommend the following:
- Add a 3 mm bleed around all edges of your design.
- Keep important elements 4 mm away from the edge or folding lines.
- Avoid using borders or frames on smaller formats like labels or business cards.
- Text and fonts specifications (Min. font size is 6 pt)
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For this product, the minimum font size is 6 pt. To avoid any issues, we recommend the following:
- Fonts must be embedded or outlined.
- If your design contains small black text, make sure it is 100 % black (Cyan: 0 Magenta: 0 Yellow: 0 Black: 100).
Note that we don't check spelling or typographical errors.
- Check line thickness.
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Lines should be at least 0.25 pt. Negative lines should be at least 0.5 pt.
- Check your artwork for overprint.
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Make sure no elements in your artwork are set on overprint unless you want this effect in your design. You can read more about overprint in our Help Centre.
- Make sure the ink coverage isn't higher than 300%.
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Force Colour Images to CMYK with a 260% ink limit (in Photoshop > Convert Colour Profile > Photoshop 5 Default CMYK). Make sure the ink coverage isn't higher than 300%.
- Using a border/frame is not recommended
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It is recommended to count with a margin of error when stacks of copies are trimmed during the production process. This slight cutting deviation is usually not noticeable, nevertheless, we recommend avoiding adding borders smaller than 20 mm in your design for any product smaller than an A4 (210 x 297 mm). Otherwise, the design might end up looking off-centre.
Guide PDF Standard (85 x 55 mm) PDF Indesign Round Corners Card (85 x 55 mm) PDF Indesign American size (90 x 50 mm) PDF Indesign Squared (55 x 55 mm) PDF Indesign Portrait folded card (55 x 85 mm) PDF Indesign Landscape folded card (85 x 55 mm) PDF Indesign - Frequently asked questions
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- What is this product? And what can I use it for?
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A business card is a card that has your company information and contact details printed on it. Business cards are the best way to make a positive first impression on potential customers or business partners. Make sure to stick in their minds and provide them with a way of contacting you!
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This product can be used:
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• To introduce people to your business
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• Exchange company/contact information
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- What materials can I choose from?
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340 gsm offset: This paper usually gets chosen because it is writable and has a robust quality. This paper is also qualified to stamp on.
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400gr silk MC: This paper is the thickest out of our range of materials and are 4x as thick as printing paper. This material is mainly used for unique and exclusive affairs. Thickness: 0,4mm.
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400gr silk MC + matte lamination: Select the 400gr silk mc + matte lamination if you want to give your products that extra feeling. The matte lamination gives your product a luxurious and powerful look.
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400gr silk MC + gloss laminate: With this material, your product looks and feels solid and professional, plus it has a high gloss finish. Thickness: 0,41mm.
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400gsm silk MC + velvet laminate: With this material, your product looks and feels very solid and professional, plus it has a velvet soft finish. Thickness: 0,41mm.
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- What is the fastest possible turnaround?
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The fastest possible turnaround for Classic Business Cards is:
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Next Day
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Please note: Only applicable for products which require your design: To make sure that your order is delivered at the indicated time, it is important that we receive your file with your design for the product, on time (also called cut-off time). This way, the product can be moved into production on time. The deadline is always communicated at the final step when putting your product together and in the box on the right which details your entire order.
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The cut-off time for your printed item may vary. This depends on the combination you choose. This has to do with the manufacturing technique and / or the order quantities.
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Please note: The product delivery shifts a day every time the deadline for submission has passed. This is also the case if the file is rejected by us and corrected artwork isn't supplied before the next cut-off time.
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- Which production techniques do we use?
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For the production of Classic Business Cards, we use the following technique(s):
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Digital (up to 250 pieces): Printed on professional HP Indigo printers, directly after your order is received. Digital printing is cheaper in lower order quantities. -
Offset Lithography/Litho printing: This technique uses wet ink and aluminium and rubber plates to transfer images and text onto paper sheets, resulting in sharp, vibrant, and consistent prints. While this method may require slightly more setup than digital printing, it's the most cost-effective option for larger print runs.
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- If I select the folded option, will they arrive folded?
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No, they will arrive unfolded, but they will be creased for quick and easy folding.
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- What is cutting deviation?
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Classic Business Cards are printed on large sheets, which are then cropped to the final size. To maximize efficiency, the sheets are stacked and cut in large quantities at the same time. It is possible that the stack of paper shifts slightly, resulting in a cutting deviation. In order to limit the possibility of this, please pay attention to the bleed and safety margins when submitting your artwork.
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- Is there an option to add drill holes?
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If you would you like drill holes in your design, you may be interested in checking out our Swing Tags.
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- Ordering process
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- Ordering with own design
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Choose and configure: Choose the product, select your preferences and your desired delivery time.
Add to cart: Add to cart, review your preferences and edit/duplicate if needed. We recommend opting for Premium Artwork Check.
Checkout: Choose the delivery and invoice address.
Payment & design: Choose your preferred payment method in this step. You can also choose to upload your artwork first and pay at a later stage.
Design check: Upload your design. We'll send a digital proof for your approval before the order gets sent to production.
Sit back and relax! - Using editor design
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Choose and configure: Find the best product for you, configure it and choose your delivery time.*
Design in the editor: Now you can upload and edit your artwork, if necessary, with the help of our editors. From here, you can add your product(s) to the cart.
Checkout: Choose the delivery and invoice address.
Payment: Choose your preferred payment method in this step.
Design check: We'll send a digital proof for your approval before the order gets sent to production.
Sit back and relax!
Our materials for Business Cards printing
Silk - Matte
Offset - Writable
Recystar Nature - Recycled
Bio Top - Chlorine free
Kraft - Partially recycled
White PVC - Glossy or Matte
PVC - Transparent
Wood - Recycled
Pearl marble - Luxury
Metallic - Gold, Silver or White
Multilayer - Coloured layer
Our finishes for Business Cards printing
Gloss Lamination
Matt Lamination
UV Gloss varnish
Velvet Lamination
Spot UV
Foil finishing
Eco-friendly networking starts here!
Choose 100% recycled writable paper!
- No trees need to be cut
- Reduce your order's carbon footprint by 25%
- Elevate your brand with eco-friendly choices!
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Size: 85 x 55 mm
Material Type
Paper type: 400 gsm Silk
Printing
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Prices mentioned are per design. For multiple designs, add multiple items to your cart. In order to keep our prices economical, we offer standard quantities. Are you looking for a higher quantity? Request a quote.
Prices mentioned are per design. For multiple designs, add multiple items to your cart. In order to keep our prices economical, we offer standard quantities. Are you looking for a higher quantity? Request a quote.
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Estimated delivery date
Upload and approve your files before: Monday, 11 December 2023 11:30
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Size
Material Type
Paper type
What finishes can I choose for my business cards?
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Double-sided Gloss lamination
Gloss lamination: The glossy lamination adds an extra layer to your paper. Similar to the glossy finish, this also gives your design a sheen and is perfect for photographs as the colours show up quite vivid. The added layer also acts as extra protection.
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Double-sided Matte lamination
Matte lamination: The matte lamination finish adds an extra layer to your paper. Similar to the matte finish, this is also subtle and is perfect if your design is text heavy. The added layer also acts as extra protection.
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Double-sided UV Glossy
UV-varnish: The UV-varnish finish gives your flyer an ultra glossy appearance, making it look quite luxurious.
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Double-sided Velvet lamination
Velvet touch: This material is composed of coated paper with an extra velvet lamination. With this finishing, your product has a velvet soft finish, extremely smooth to the touch for a premium look and feel. Ideal for a luxury brand wanting to make the first impression right.
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Printing
Corners
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Delivery
Good value, easy and speedy service, great quality
“I ordered some business compliments cards from Helloprint. I love how easy it is to select a design and place an order. I ordered a large quantity and the price was very competitive. The turnaround time was less than 24h and I received my order within 2 days. The quality was excellent. I’ve used helloprint before and they have not disappointed. I will definitely use them again for my business supplies.”
Ayesha Mahomed