Postcard printing: a 101 guide

  • 2012-10-11
Postcards are a charming way of keeping in touch with friends, loved ones and professional contacts. Here’s a 101 guide for printing Postcards. Get custom printed Postcards for that added touch of personalisation.

Find a good printer

Do some research on the printing services available to you. Make sure that they are fast and reliable. Perhaps chat to people or read up about them online. Next, find out if they Print Postcards.

Chat to your printers

Give your printers a call or stop by to chat to them. Give them your specifications. Decide whether you need them to provide you with design services, or if you will source the artwork yourself. Then find out what paper weight they offer, whether they can Print on both sides, the time it takes to Print as well as a general idea of pricing.

Get your design

The next step is to source the design for your printed Postcards. Chat to a designer to come up with a design for you, or if you would prefer, make use of the design services at your local printers. The design should have a bleed and crop marks. If the Postcards will be used for corporate purposes, make sure the design incorporates your logo and the corporate colours of your business.

Get a final quote

Once your artwork is finalised and checked, send it off to your postcard printers for a final quote, based on size, paper weight and quantity. Once you are happy with your quote, you can give your printers the go ahead.

Extra tips for printing Postcards

-       It’s best not to try and Print your Postcards at home. Home printers aren’t nearly good enough in terms of quality, especially if you need large quantities. This will just look untidy and will lack professionalism.

-       Keep in mind any lead times you may have such as that for the designer or for sign-off from senior officials. Never leave it to the last minute.

-       Avoid using time sensitive information on Postcards, as this could mean having to order re-prints regularly.

For top quality postcard printing services, contact Minuteman Press in Hyde Park today!
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