Business Cards

Business cards are cards bearing business information about a company or individual. They are shared during formal introductions as a convenience and a memory aid. A business card typically includes the giver's name, company affiliation (usually with a logo) and contact information such as street addresses, telephone number(s), fax number, e-mail addresses and website.  Business cards are frequently used during sales calls (visits) to provide potential customers with a means to contact the business or representative of the business.  Traditionally many cards were simple black text on white stock; today professional business card designs will sometimes include one or more aspects of striking visual design.

Spot Color Business Cards

High quality business cards without full-color photographs are normally printed using spot colors on sheetfed offset printing presses. Some companies have gone so far as to trademark their spot colors (examples are UPS brown, Los Angeles Lakers' purple, and Tide's orange). If a business card logo is a single color and the type is another color, the process is considered two color. More spot colors can be added depending on the needs of the card. With the onset of digital printing, it is cost effective to print business cards in full color.

Raised Print Business Cards

To simulate the "raised-print" effect of printing with engraved plates, a less-expensive process called thermography was developed that uses the application of a plastic powder, which adheres to the wet ink. The cards are then passed through a heating unit, which melts the plastic onto the card. Spot UV varnish onto matte laminate can also have a similar effect.

Full Color Business Cards

Full color cards, or cards that use many colors, are printed on sheetfed presses as well; however, they use the CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black) four-color printing process. Screens of each color overprinted on one another create a wide gamut of color. The downside to this printing method is that screened colors if examined closely will reveal tiny dots, whereas spot color cards are printed solid in most cases. Spot colors should be used for simple cards with line art.

Importance of Quality Cards

Business cards are often the first impression a potential client has with your company. XpressPrint is your online source for Premium Full Color Printing. Our standard full color cards print on C2S Cardstock.  To ensure every card has crisp color and sharp lines, XpressPrint colors are computer controlled and print 200 line screen on every job.  As a print industry leader, XpressPrint offers a wide range of finishes including Matte, Spot UV, Full UV, and Spot AQ.  If you wish to give that potential client more unique business cards, then maybe our Silk Laminate Finish would provide the you’re looking for.

Or maybe you'd prefer more traditional professional card instead of glossy business cards.  In such case, our Uncoated Business Cards are perfect for anyone looking for a more custom look.  Ordering Full Color Business Cards Online has never been easier.

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Round Corner Business Cards
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Business Card Magnets
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