Custom Cards Printing
At PrintKairos, we pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive service that cover every aspect of cards production. Whether for business or personal use, we ensure your cards reflect the quality and professionalism of your brand message.
Cards products, from A to Z, all you need, you can find solutions from us.
- Fastest 24 hours ready to ship.
- We can make the design for you.
- MOQ: 100pcs/design.
- Customization by size (Check common sizes reference left), paper stock, finishing.
- Available as one or two sides.
- Finishing options like Coating, Lamination, Folding, Foiling, Spot UV, Scratch-off, Rounded Corners, Punching, Die cutting and more.
Diverse Cards Range
We specialize in producing a wide range of cards products, catering to various needs. The versatile selection of cards products, include but not limited to business cards, appointment cards, loyalty cards, thank you cards, jewelry cards, crystal cards, instruction cards. Our service is tailored to your unique needs.
Contents Table For This Page
It is not easy to introduce all aspects of custom cards, so we have prepared a lot of information on this page for you to delve into. To make sure you can find the information you want quickly, we have prepared this content directory that will jump to the corresponding location when you click on it.
How to Design And Provide Artwork
Our services are designed to meet you where you are, whether you have a complete design ready, prefer to customize an existing template, or need a unique creation from the ground up. At PrintKairos, we’re committed to providing flexible and high quality solutions to ensure your brand’s message is communicated effectively and memorably.
01/ Direct Use of Client-Provided Designs
For those who have a clear vision and their own design documents, we offer a seamless service to bring these designs to fruition. Simply provide us with your read-to-use design files, and we will handle the rest. This service ensures that your original vision is perfectly translated into the final product, maintaining the authenticity and integrity of your personal or brand identity.
Download a reference layout guide below to help create your card design.
02/ Customization of Existing Templates
Choose from our wide range of ready templates to find a style that resonates with your brand. Once you've selected a template, we will work with you to infuse it with your unique content, whether it's your brand logo, specific color schemes, or personalized text. This service combines the convenience of a ready-made design with your custom content, creating a product that is both professional and personalized.
03/ Exclusive Custom Design Service
If you're looking for something uniquely yours, our custom design service is the answer. Tell us your ideas and requirements, our team skilled designers will create an exclusive design to meet your needs. This service is perfect for those who require a distinctive and bespoke solution, ensuring that your brand stands out with its unique identity.
Wanna dig deeper in ready templates?
Artwork file formats can be PDF, EPS, SVG, or CDR. If you are providing images, they need to have a resolution of at least 300 dpi. As for the print content, there is no language restriction; any content that can be outputted on a computer is acceptable. Regarding color specifications, documents intended for full-color printing should be saved for CMYK four-color process printing.
General Proof Confirmation And Printing
At PrintKairos, we understand the importance of precision and perfection in printing. To ensure that every detail of your design is exactly as you envision it, we offer a meticulous pre-printing proofing service. Here’s how it works.
01/ Intial Submission and Review
After receiving your artwork file, our team conducts an initial review. We ensure they meet the minimum resolution requirement . This step is crucial for maintaining high-quality print results.
02/ Creating a Digital Proof
Our designer create a digital proof of your design. This proof is an accurate representation of how your design will appear in the final print. It includes all elements of your artwork, from color accuracy to layout and typography.
03/ Client Review and Feedback:
The digital proof is then sent to you for review. This step is your opportunity to visualize exactly what will be printed. You can examine every detail, from color tones to text placement, ensuring everything aligns with your expectations and requirements.
Our proofing service is designed to give you peace of mind and confidence in the final product. It eliminates surprises and ensures that your print material truly reflects your vision and brand identity. At PrintKairos, we’re not just about printing; we’re about bringing your creative vision to life with accuracy and excellence.
04/ Incorporating Feedback
If there are any adjustments or modifications needed, communicate them to us. We’re committed to getting every detail right. Our team will make the necessary changes and can provide an updated proof if required.
05/ Approval and Proceeding to Print
Once you are completely satisfied with the digital proof and give your approval, we proceed with the actual printing process. This approval is your green light, ensuring that what you have seen in the proof will be exactly what gets printed.
06/ Printing
After proofing, we go to offset litho printing process, which is the most prolific and is the process of choice for high quality items.
Common Cards Paper Material Options
Cards Finishing Options
From a variety of finishes to diverse textures, including stocked and custom designs, the possibilities are limitless. With an extensive array of paper options at your disposal, you can craft distinctive projects that resonate with your audience and propel you toward achieving your goals.
Attractive Cases Display
When people purchase cards, they primarily serve two major purposes. Firstly, they aid in packaging products by providing essential information, instructions, and brand details. This includes various types such as topper cards, backing cards, specific ones like jewelry cards or care cards, which are essential across many industries requiring packaging solutions. On the other hand, cards also serve as a means to convey messages, such as thank you cards, loyalty cards, and discount cards. These contribute significantly to your company’s growth. In reality, the need for cards is ubiquitous.
Business card type
- Size 3.5 x 2 inches
- 300gsm C2S paper
- Color printing on both sides
- Matt finish
| Quantity/Requirement | Matt Finish | Glossy Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 100pcs | US$8.99 | US$9.99 |
| 500pcs | US$14.99 | US$16.99 |
| 1000pcs | US$24.99 | US$26.99 |
The prices are based on one design total cost without shipping. Different material, thickness and finishing are available: wide range of options paper material, special papers, from 300gsm to 600gsm, round corner, gold/silver foiling, Spot UV, etc. Contact us for personalized quotation and shipping rate.
Special shape card type
- Die cutting shape
- Any size is workable
- Full color CMYK printing
- Attractive and collective
| 300gsm C2S paper 3" | Matt Finish | Glossy Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 100pcs | US$23.99 | US$24.99 |
| 500pcs | US$39.99 | US$41.99 |
| 1000pcs | US$49.99 | US$51.99 |
The prices are based on one design total cost without shipping. More options like Scratch off, Holographic design, Punching, Edge gilding. Contact us for personalized quotation and shipping rate.
Thank You Cards Type
- Size:4 x 6 inches
- CMYK offset color printing
- Matt/Glossy finish
- Thank you notes
| Custom Cards | Matt Finish | Glossy Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 100pcs | US$15.99 | US$16.99 |
| 500pcs | US$27.99 | US$29.99 |
| 1000pcs | US$34.99 | US$36.99 |
Thank you cards inserted into your order packaging, is good way to bring your social media details to your customers, offer coupon discount for next orders to build loyalty for your business. Contact us for wonderful templates to create your own designs.
The Process Flow & Duration Estimation
Please note that the final lead time depends on the customized service you require, the specifications of the raw materials used, the relevant national laws, and the distance of transportation and shipping term. Take the example of booking 5000 color printing cards:
01/ Designing
(1~2 days)
If you don't have your own design, we can help you create. Please let us know the size, the pattern and content you need.
02/ Proofing
(Within 1 day)
After getting your design, we will send a proof to confirm before production. You will know the details on the cards.
03/ Payment
(Within 1 day)
When you decide to print, our payment accept visa, mastercard, T/T, PAYPAL, APPLE PAY, GOOGLE PAY, GC REAL TIME BANK TRANSFER. We can send Alibaba payment link as Credit Insurance Order.
04/ Sampling
(2~3 days)
If you need sample before mass production, we provide digital printing sample and offset printing sample. Costs are totally different. Normally we suggest digital printing.
05/ Mass Production
(3~5 days)
The production time is decided by your finishing requirement. Different orders turnaround time will be varies. But fastest simply printing can be managed within 24hours.
06/Shipping
(3~11 days)
We ship worldwide. The main shipping option for cards is by Express like FedEx, UPS, DHL, or air shipping. But you also can choose train or sea shipping. Contact us for details.
The Basic Knowledge About Custom Cards Printing
We have guideline about printing knowledge. Most companies and groups need to produce printed material from time to time. Whether you are producing a card, a brochure or a packaging, it’s worth thinking right from the start about how you will print it.
The Common Pitfalls When Purchasing
Errors are am inherent aspect of our daily lives. Regardless of the nature of your business, making mistakes is permissible. However you must take some learning from them. We experienced 5 years printing business with global clients. The below are the most common pitfalls occurred when you first purchase.
- Size Misunderstanding
- High Expectation on Color Brightness
- Poor Image Quality
- Not Including Bleed Area
- Fonts Aren't Embedded or Outlined
- Incorrect File Formats
Cards Size Options
Final size of products is decided by you. We also provide common options. But you have to check how small or large it is in practical use. There will be misunderstand of the relationship between numerical measurements and actual dimensions. You can prepare a ruler or compare daily objects or environments to the description. Or come to us asking for more specific visual explanations for better comprehending the actual size. Doing a accurate anticipate whether the size meets your expectation is important.
Common sizes:
- 4 x 6 inches
- 2 x 3.5 inches
- 5 x 7 inches
- You can do any size, any shape.
Printing Color Difference
1. Design vs Product: The expectation gap is caused by the screen showing colors and paper printing colors. To avoid the color difference between your on-screen (RGB mode) and print design, create your designs in CMYK mode.
2. Sample vs Mass production: Commercial printing include digital printing which is recommended for sample production, and offset printing, which is our mass production. There is color difference between these two works. Digital printing machine works with toner for creating colors. Offset printing machine works with oil ink for creating colors. They cannot 100% match, but about 85%~95% similar.
3. Different batches of products. Even same type and brand of paper, there may be a slight color difference on material. When come to printing, different batch of ink, and temperature nature conditions will affect the final effect. So we cannot promise 100% match for repeating orders. But we will matintain the same quality and closest colors.
Image Resolution Standard
Sometimes, we received very blurry image for printing. This is not workable. Resolution means collection of tiny dots which makes images. It is usually measured as pixel per inch but while printing you need to measure it as dots per inch i.e. DPI. When you print the images and if they turn out to be blurry, you need to higher the resolution of the image which makes it sharper and turns into better printed images. Usually, 300 DPI is a standard resolution for printing, but make sure that the resolution of the image stays standard while transferring files.
Another important thing you need to remember when sending your files for printing is thoroughly checking it and resolving any spelling or grammatical errors. These errors are easy to notice and do not reflect nicely on your company’s part or sales. Thus, it is essential to check grammar of your files either manually or by online tools to ensure that they are error-free before printing.
Must-have Bleeding
Bleeding Area play a vital role in printing process, regardless of the content being printed. The bleed refers to the extension of artwork that extends beyond the document’s edges. You need at least 3mm bleeding for your design. Inaccurate bleeds can result in unwanted white boarders on the final printed material and compromised print quality.
Outlining your Fonts
Fonts will be missing when sending to others, unless both of us have the same font files on our computers. When you create your file for printing, don’t forget to embed outlined fonts. It’s better to cross check it once.
Summary
- Choose Right Size
- Create Design in CMYK Mode
- 300 DPI is Standard Resolution for Printing
- 3mm Bleeding is Necessary
- Embed All Text Before Sending Us
A Brief Self-Nomination, Why Choose PrintKairos?
PrintKairos: Your Printing Partner for Success
At PrintKairos, we’re all about creating standout prints and packaging that not only protect your products but also tell your brand’s story. We tailor everything to fit your needs, from small orders to speedy delivery, ensuring your brand shines through every fold and print.
Efficiency and creativity come together at PrintKairos. We guarantee top-notch designs delivered on time, making sure your brand stands out on shelves and resonates with your audience. Let’s elevate your project to the next level—join us and make your product the star it deserves to be.
The FAQs About Personalized Cards Printing
What is your Minimum Order Quantity?
Our common material is 300gsm C2S paper, and similar thickness of special paper, the MOQ is 100pcs/design. Thicker material, like 400gsm to 600gsm, special paper like cotton paper, the MOQ is 500pcs/design. Contact us for more options.
How do I get started?
Contact us with your artwork files in editable format like AI, EPS, OR PSD with minimum 300 dpi, We also have our expert design team in house who can work on your designs efficiently to layout the artwork and can work on your design. Then we will work on the final layouts and send it you for approval
What design format will you need for printing?
We accept AI, EPS, PDF or image with resolution min. 300 DPI. Please remember to have your font embedded outlining, add bleeding area when edges contains colors.
Can you help me to create my card design?
Yes, we provide design services. Also we have ready templates that you can choose your style, we will add your contents on the design. This is free of charge.
Do you ship to my country?
We offer worldwide shipping. You can contact us for the shipping rate. We offer different shipping time options.
Can you help me to delivery the cards to my agent/supplier in China?
Yes, we ship domestic too.
When will I get my order shipped?
After your payment, normally we need 3~5days for production. But we also manage rush orders within 24 hours.
Which payment methods do you offer?
We accept payment via Paypal, T/T, Western Union.
We also provide Alibaba assurance payment link, that accept Visa, Matercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, GC real time bank Transfer.
If you pay RMB, we accept Alipay, Wechat pay and bank transfer.
Do you offer tracking information for my order？
Yes, We do. The tracking information will be provided after shipment for all orders.
