question for making a business card

[archiebolo]

yeah i know this thread is pretty lame but im having some trouble makeing my business cards..here are some question, hopefuly someone know the answer.

a) what file format is it best for making business cards? i tried to print out jpg file but it look a bit pixley

b) is there a special way of printing a card? or can i just double side print on a paper?

c) lazer printer or ink jet?

d) i designed my card in photoshop, is that ok? or do i need to do it in illistrator? (which i have no idea how to use)

e) what size is good for a business card? i tried to put another card on my computer screen to mesure it and it looks about right but when i print it out it is huge.

lol i know these are super stupid question but yeah help would be great thanks.

[artdrops]

Make sure your image resolution is 300dpi. It sounds like you have it at 72 which will pixelize when printed. If the res is correct then printing .jpeg should be fine. If you are printing from your home printer you can even leave it as a .psd file.
Print inkjet or laser (whatever you have) on cardstock paper. Use the pre-made perforated business card sheets which you can purchase at any office supply store.
I design all of my cards in Photoshop.
The size for business cards is 2 x 3.5. Just place those numbers in when opening your new page in photoshop. Just make sure the res is at 300dpi and you should be fine.
If you're looking to have them professionally designed and printed at some point just pm me at anytime.

[archiebolo]

Thank you artdrop it was very helpful
i'd already designed my card, but ill need them print out, what packages do you offer?

but as of now i need a few in 2 days so im trying to make them myself

btw what unit is 2 x 3.5 in? inches? or pixles <- lol, or cm?

and how would i go about lineing up the cards so i can print it double side with a frount and back?

[artdrops]

Thank you artdrop it was very helpful
i'd already designed my card, but ill need them print out, what packages do you offer?

but as of now i need a few in 2 days so im trying to make them myself

btw what unit is 2 x 3.5 in? inches? or pixles <- lol, or cm?

and how would i go about lineing up the cards so i can print it double side with a frount and back?

Check out my website at www.artdrops.com for prices and quantities.
2 x 3.5 inches.
And line up the cards very carefully. When printing from your home printer I would suggest only printing on one side, other wise purchase that perforated tear off sheets for business cards at your local office supply. It will help a little.

[tekmoney]

towards the middle are templates for different software packages. use what works best for you as they're good outlines.

for printing though, you can use other places because vista print cards are a little cheap (you get what you pay for)

http://www.vistaprint.com/vp/ns/uplo...Design#details