Business Cards provide contact information in a
convenient, standardized size. While much of the
information is the same from one Business Card to
another, font, style, substrate, and imagery set
you apart and make your impression unique.
To place a single order for the same Business
Card design with different names or contact
information, use the Versions section in the
pricing calculator. For example, if you would like
to order the same design for 4 different people,
type "4" under Versions. When you choose "place
order," you will be able to upload 4 files. Up to 4
versions can be uploaded in a single PDF, which
means only 1 proof would be necessary.
Recommendations
The most common order options are 3.5" x 2" on
14 Pt. Gloss Cover stock. Often, Business Cards are
printed full color on both sides (4/4) and are
coated UV 2 Sides.
For lower quantities and additional stock
choices, please check out our 4-Color Digital
Business Cards.
For smaller sizes, please check out our 4-Color
Offset Business Cards - mini.
For orders with 1 or 2 color printing, including
Pantone colors, please check out our 1 & 2 Color
Business Cards.
If you want plastic or magnetic Business Cards,
please check out our Digital Plastic and Digital
Magnets.
Marketing
Tips
Business Cards are a time-honored way for people
to swap contact information and provide a quick
visual impression to the recipient. Their size
makes it easy to keep them with you at all times,
so you never lose an opportunity to make a valuable
new contact. Consider adding a coupon or other
promotion to the back of your card to help your new
contact become your new customer.
In this ever more digital age, Business Cards
still play a vital role. Whether providing
information that the recipient enters manually into
their contact list, that they scan into a digital
device, or that they digitize directly from a QR
Code on your card, Business Cards are as important
as ever.
They are also commonly left in public places as
part of marketing campaigns.
Standard Sizes
Standard
Sizes
Our standard sizes, listed below, are the most
popular in the industry:
3.5" x 2"
14pt Gloss Cover
16pt C2S Gloss Cover
Sample Books
14pt Gloss
Cover
You may be familiar with this type of stock from
presentation folders.
This thick and stiff stock is coated on both
sides with a glossy finish.
16 Pt C2S Gloss
Cover
You may be familiar with this type of stock from
heavy bookmarks or other products printed on a
semi-rigid card stock.
This is our thickest stock and comes with a
gloss coating on both sides. Because of its
thickness, it is not ideal for folding unless
scored first.
Sample Books
Every Zoo customer may order one free 4-Color
Offset sample book. Additional sample books and a
complete kit can be ordered by clicking here.
4/4 (Full Color
Both Sides)
4/1 (Full Color
Front / B&W Back)
4/0 (Full Color
Front Side Only)
4/4
Full color on both sides of the sheet. This
option can reproduce the range of colors you see in
a typical photograph out of the standard 4 printing
colors: cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. Typical
examples of this are magazine covers and high-end
catalogs.
4/1
Full color (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black as
above) on the front and black on the back. A
typical example of this is a flyer.
4/0
Full color (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black as
above) on the front and no printing on the back. A
typical example of this is a poster.
UV 1 Side
UV 2 Sides
Spot UV
UV 1 Side
UV is short for Ultra Violet Light-Cured
Coating. This is a high-gloss coating applied over
the front of the printed piece. It is not
recommended for printed material you need to write
on after being produced.
UV 2 Sides
UV is short for Ultra Violet Light-Cured
Coating. This is a high-gloss coating applied over
the entire front and back of the printed piece. It
is not recommended for products you need to write
on after being printed.
Spot UV
UV is short for Ultra Violet Light-Cured Coating. This is a high-gloss coating applied to specific spots of your choosing.
Spot UV 2
SidesHigh-gloss coating applied to specific spots of your choosing on both the front and back of the printed piece for emphasis or as a design element. Do not put spot UV anywhere that you will need to write.
File Setup instructions required for the following:
For Spot UV Front w/ Overall UV Back:
Create a Spot UV layer for front and a overall layer for the back.
For Spot UV Front w/ Overall Dull Varnish Back:
Create a Spot UV layer for front and NO layer for the back.
Due to off line Spot UV. We recommend no type below 8pt, no fine lines, and no serifs that require the Spot UV.
Explanation of Turnaround Time
1-2 Day
2-3 Days
Explanation of Turnaround Time
See a quick chart showing turnaround times
Production timeline beings upon approval of the proof. All times are based on standard business days Monday through Friday excluding federal holidays. For orders shipping to the West Coast, please use the Pacific time zone. For orders shipping to the Midwest and East Coast, please use the Eastern time zone. Please see the below map.
Please note the production timeline does not include shipping or mailing time. During the order process you will have the option to select from available production timelines and your preferred shipping method.
Our products are the same great quality for every turnaround time we offer.
1-2 Day Turnaround
If you order a proof (Online PDF or Hard Copy Proof), your turnaround time begins as soon as you approve your proof in our system. If you order "No Proof, Run As Is" (only recommended if you are certain you want us to print what you sent as is), your turnaround time will be based on the guidelines listed below. Once your order is in imposition, you should receive an email with your estimated order completion date (does not include shipping or mailing).
Guidelines
Files must be uploaded before the cut off time, which is 10:30 a.m. Pacific for orders produced in our West facility and 10:30 a.m. Eastern for orders produced in our East facility. If you request a proof, you must approve your proof by 12:45 p.m. in the time zone your order is produced for turnaround time to begin.
A. 1-2 Day Shipped Orders
These orders will be ready to ship in 1-2 business days after 4:00 PM. Example: A Next Day order placed Monday before cutoff would be ready to ship Tuesday after 4:00 PM. A 1-2 Day order placed Monday before cutoff would be ready to ship on Tuesday or Wednesday after 4:00 PM.
B. 1-2 Day Will Call Orders
These orders will be ready to pick up in 1-2 business days after 4:00 PM. Example: A Next Day order placed Monday before cutoff would be ready for pick up Tuesday after 10:00 AM. A 1-2 Day order placed Monday before cutoff would be ready for pick up on Tuesday or Wednesday after 4:00 PM.
C. 1-2 Day Free Delivery Orders
These orders will be ready for delivery in 1-2 business days. Example: A Next Day order placed Monday before cutoff would be ready to deliver on Wednesday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. A 1-2 Day order placed Monday before cutoff would be ready to deliver on Wednesday or Thursday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM *Free Delivery adds one day to your print cycle.
Note: Free delivery is currently only offered to customers near our California production facility. To see if your zip code qualifies, visit "Free Delivery" under the "Services" section.
Files uploaded after the cut off time will be processed the following business day.
2-3 Day Turnaround
If you order a proof (Online PDF or Hard Copy Proof), your turnaround time begins as soon as you approve your proof in our system. If you order "No Proof, Run As Is" (only recommended if you are certain you want us to print what you sent as is), your turnaround time will be based on the guidelines listed below. Once your order is in imposition, you should receive an email with your estimated order completion date (does not include shipping or mailing).
Guidelines
Files must be uploaded before the cut off time, which is 10:30 a.m. Pacific for orders produced in our West facility and 10:30 a.m. Eastern for orders produced in our East facility. If you request a proof, you must approve your proof by 4:00 p.m. in the time zone your order is produced for turnaround time to begin.
A. 2-3 Day Shipped Orders
These orders will be ready to ship in 2-3 business days after 4:00 PM. Example: A Next Day order placed on Monday before cutoff would be ready to ship Tuesday after 4:00 PM. A 2-3 Day order placed Monday before cuttoff would be ready to ship on Wednesday or Thursday after 4:00 PM.
B. 2-3 Day Will Call Orders
These orders will be ready for pick up in 2-3 business days after 4:00 PM. Example: A Next Day order placed Monday before cuttoff would be ready to pick up Tuesday after 10:00AM. A 2-3 Day order placed Monday before cutoff would be ready pick up on Wednesday or Thursday after 4:00 PM.
C. 2-3 Day Free Delivery Orders
These orders will be ready to deliver in 2-3 business days. Example: A Next Day order placed Monday before cutoff would be ready to deliver Wednesday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. A 2-3 Day order placed Monday before cutoff would be ready to deliver on Thursday or Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. * Free delivery adds one day to your order due date.
Note: Free delivery is currently only offered to customers near our California production facility. To see if your zip code qualifies, visit "Free Delivery" under the "Services" section.
Files uploaded after the cut off time will be processed the following business day.
Rounded Corners
Shrinkwrap
Rounded
Corners
Rounded corners use extra finishing to convert
regular square corners into rounded corners.
Rounded corners represent 1/4 of a circle. We offer
them in 4 sizes. Sizes are described by the radius
of the full circle.
1/8" on all 4 corners
1/4" on all 4 corners
3/8" on all 4 corners
1/2" on all 4 corners
If you prefer rounded corners on only 1,
2, or 3 corners, please submit a custom
estimate.
Shrinkwrap
Shrinkwrap is a thin, plastic wrapping designed to group the items
you order into desired quantities. Additionally, it helps your order
arrive in tip-top condition because it reduces rubbing during shipping.
It is called "shrinkwrap" because after the plastic is placed around
each bundle, it is shrunk with gentle heat for a better fit.
Options:
5 per package
10 per package
25 per package
30 per package
40 per package
50 per package
75 per package
100 per package
Please note that if your order quantity and the number of pieces per
package will result in more than 100 individually shrinkwrapped packages,
your order may require an additional 1-2 days for fulfillment.
For other quantities, please submit a custom estimate.
Quantity
When to choose Offset
When to choose Digital
Custom Orders
Quantity
The quantity available is dependent on the order
specifications you choose. To see available
quantities, complete all order specifications in
the pricing calculator and click on the "Quantity"
dropdown menu.
Due to our printing process, we print in
specific quantity increments. If you would like an
amount not listed in the pricing calculator, you
have two options.
Request a custom estimate for the specific
quantity you need
Order a larger quantity and ask us to ship
only what you need
Ordering one of our specified quantities is
generally more affordable than a custom estimate.
Let us know how many units you would like shipped
and we will recycle the excess for you. Simply
choose the amount of items you would like recycled
under the "shipping" section after placing your
order.
For example, if you would like 700 units, you
can order 1000 units and let us know you only want
700 shipped. We will responsibly dispose of the
extras.
We typically print more than the quantity
ordered. Because printing is a manufacturing
process, the total finished quantity may vary. We
usually ship a few more than you order, but
sometimes quantities can vary +/- 5%. Standard
industry procedure is to consider this range
shipment in full.
When to choose
Offset
4-Color Offset printing is ideal for lower
prices on large quantity orders or any time you
would like coating on your products.
Almost always, people choose this option when
ordering large quantities.
When to choose
Digital
4-Color Digital printing is ideal for lower
quantity orders and additional paper options, and
usually has even faster turnaround times. Digital
products cannot be coated.
Custom Orders
If you would like to order product options not
available in the pricing calculator, simply request
a custom estimate. To request a custom estimate,
click "Estimates" at the top of the page.
In many cases, it is more affordable to order
one of our specified quantities than to place a
custom order. Custom orders are most commonly
placed for order specifications that are not listed
in the calculator.
If all your order specifications are available
in the Pricing Calculator but you would like a
quantity not listed in the dropdown menu, choose
the next-highest quantity. Simply choose "recycle
overages" in the shipping method section and we
will responsibly recycle the extras.
For example, if you would like 700 units, you
can order 1000 units and let us know you only want
700 shipped. We will responsibly dispose of the
extras.
Get Templates
Create Your Own
Templates
File Preparation
File Orientation
Bleed and Safe Area
Proofs and File Check
Spot UV File Preparation
Please Select Template Below:
PDF stands for Portable Document Format. This
template can be imported into: InDesign, Quark
Express, Illustrator, Corel Draw, and many other
content creation programs.
JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group
and is a basic raster file format. This template is
recommended for Photoshop.
EPS stands for Encapsulated PostScript. This
template is recommended for advanced Illustrator
users only.
Create Your Own
Templates
Video tutorials coming soon!
File
Preparation
In order to ensure your files are print-ready,
we recommend that you upload them in PDF format.
When you generate a print-ready PDF, your computer
will use the settings in Adobe Acrobat Distiller or
any other PDF generating programs you may use.
Please make sure that these are set properly before
generating your PDF file.
We also accept .JPG (JPEG), .EPS and .TIF (TIFF)
file types, however PDF is the preferred
format.
Check your file to make sure it meets our file
creation guidelines. This will help speed up the
production of your project and give your printed
piece the best results.
Use the CMYK colorspace (Cyan, Magenta,
Yellow, blacK). These are industry standard
printing colors. CMYK colors are different than
RGB (Red, Green, Blue), which are used to
display colors on your screen.
Use a minimum resolution of 300 dpi for
image files.
Specify trim area with crop marks. (Don't
place crop marks inside the work
area.)
Artwork should have 1/8" (0.125") bleed
extending past the trim line. This is to
prevent minor cutting variations from leaving
unintended results at the trim edge.
Safe Area is the 1/8" (0.125") area inside
the trim line. Do not put critical information
or images within the Safe Area. This is to
prevent minor cutting variations from leaving
unintended results at the trim edge.
If you want printed borders, they must be
placed a minimum of 1/8" (0.125") inside the
trim line and include bleed. This is to prevent
minor cutting variations from leaving
unintended results at the trim edge.
File
Orientation
Please click the link below for an explanation
of file orientation.
We require that you extend any images that run
up to the trim line a minimum of 1/8" (0.125") past
the trim line to create "bleed". Depending on what
program you use to create your file, this may or
may not change the total image area of your file.
Programs like Photoshop that do not allow the
creation of "bleed" or the addition of crop marks
will require an image area that is 1/4" (0.25")
larger than your desired final overall image area
in both dimensions.
Safe Area is the 1/8" (0.125") area inside the
trim line. Do not put critical information or
images within the Safe Area. This is to prevent
minor cutting variations from leaving unintended
results at the trim edge. If you choose to make
less than this minimum clearance, we will NOT be
responsible for items that are cut off in this
area.
Proofs and File
Check
We offer three proof options:
Online PDF Proof: You will be sent a link
to view your proof via email. Please keep in
mind that this is only a proof for content and
positioning; the color on your screen may vary
from the color of your final product, depending
on your monitor and viewing
conditions.
Hard Copy Proof: The Hard Copy Proof can
either be picked up on-site or shipped to you.
Please keep in mind that this is a proof for
content and positioning and is not printed on
your actual job stock. Color may vary slightly
when printed on the stock you ordered. When
ordering a Hard Copy Proof, you will receive a
complimentary Online PDF Proof, as
well.
No Proof, Run As-Is: This option is for the
industry professional who is certain their
project is ready to hit the press and does not
require the additional security of a
proof.
File Check:
If our prepress department sees anything
questionable with your file, we will contact you
via email with our concerns. Should prepress email
you, please note that your job is not considered
fully submitted until you respond to this email.
This should be factored into your turnaround
time.File check does not apply to No Proof, Run
As-Is. No Proof, Run As-Is jobs print from the
exact file(s) you upload unless it is not possible
to print because your supplied file does not match
the specifications ordered.
How to check your Online PDF:
The black crop marks indicate the final trim size. The Red line ( Dashed ) indicates the (Score) The Green line ( Dashed ) indicates the (Perf). The Red Line (Solid) indicates the ( Cut or Trim ) line.
The verbiage on the file, this will indicate the page position after folding.
Please Note: The charge for our technical team
to review your file when first submitted is
included in the price of your order. If they note
technical concerns with your file, they may email
you with their concerns so you can upload a
corrected file. If subsequent uploads still contain
errors, you may be charged an additional prepress
fee to review your file again.
Spot UV File Preparation
In order to ensure your files are print-ready, we recommend that you upload them in PDF format. When you generate a print-ready PDF, your computer will use the settings in Adobe Acrobat Distiller or any other PDF generating programs you may use. Please make sure that these are set properly before generating your PDF file.
We also accept .JPG (JPEG), .EPS and .TIF (TIFF) file types, however PDF is the preferred format.
Check your file to make sure it meets our file creation guidelines. This will help speed up the production of your project and give your printed piece the best results.
1. Use the CMYK colorspace (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, blacK). These are industry standard printing colors. CMYK colors are different than RGB (Red, Green, Blue), which are used to display colors on your screen.
2. Create a Spot UV template along with regular file.
The Spot UV template file is used to show where the UV coating needs to be applied. Create a mask file in a vector based program such as Illustrator or CorelDRAW. Use solid 100% K to indicate where you would like the UV. Do not use shadows, glows or grayscale images. White areas will indicate no UV.
3. Use a minimum resolution of 300 dpi for image files.
4. Specify trim area with crop marks (Don't place crop marks inside the work area).
5. Artwork should have 1/8" (0.125") bleed extending past the trim line. This is to prevent minor cutting variations from leaving unintended results at the trim edge.
6. Safe Area is the 1/8" (0.125") area inside the trim line. Do not put critical information or images within the Safe Area. This is to prevent minor cutting variations from leaving unintended results at the trim edge.
7. If you want printed borders, they must be placed a minimum of 1/8" (0.125") inside the trim line and include bleed. This is to prevent minor cutting variations from leaving unintended results at the trim edge.
Design Online
How to Use Design Online
Video
Design Online
You can create a personalized design in just a
few minutes. Once you click the "Start Your Design"
button, you're taken to a huge library of design
templates. You can search by specific category or
select "generic" for personal use. Making changes
to the text, font size and uploading a picture or
logo on your chosen template is as easy as using a
basic computer program. After you're done making
changes, you are able to instantly view an online
proof and order it for print.
There are professional design templates for
almost any personal and business need.