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Business cards 14pt

Business cards 14pt

Elevate Your Professional Image

Make a lasting impression with our 14pt Business Cards. Crafted for durability and clarity, these cards offer a substantial feel that speaks to the quality of your brand. With a bright white base and a smooth, natural finish, they are the gold standard for modern networking.


Product Highlights

  • Premium 14pt Stock: A sturdy, thick cardstock (95 Bright C2S) that resists folding and wear.
  • Writeable Surface: The "No Coating" finish provides a clean, matte-like texture that is perfect for writing notes, dates, or signatures.
  • Vibrant CMYK Printing: Available in single-sided (4/0) or double-sided (4/4) full-color options to make your brand colors pop.
  • Precision Finishing: Every order is cut to a firm 3.5” x 2” size and delivered securely boxed.

Specifications

Feature Details
Paper Type 14PT Gloss (95 Bright C2S)
Coating None (Uncoated)
Size 3.5” x 2” (Standard)
Quantities Available from 25 to 5,000

File Submission

To ensure the best results, please upload a Print Ready PDF file. For double-sided designs, ensure your PDF contains both pages in the correct orientation.

Designer Note: These uncoated cards are the ideal choice for appointment cards or loyalty cards, as they won't smudge when written on with standard pens.
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File Prep

Step 1

Ensure the file matches the product's required dimensions. Ensure that the artwork is created in CMYK 300 dpi with 1/16 inch bleeds on all sides.

Step 2

Make sure that all images are embedded, and that all the text is outlined.

Step 3

Export all files into PDF format with bleeds.

Download Setup Guide How to set up multi-page files properly
File Orientation Guide How to set up proper orientation for your files

File Orientation refers to the orientation of the artwork files submitted. Ensure that they are submitted to back up properly to produce the intended result.

Flat Artwork (Postcards, Flyers etc.)

Proper Page Orientation

PAGE 1PAGE 2
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PAGE 1PAGE 2
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PAGE 1PAGE 2
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Incorrect Page Orientation

PAGE 1PAGE 2
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PAGE 1PAGE 2
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How To Set Up Your Files Learn how to set up your files the right way.

General File Preparation Guidelines


  1. Download our guides to ensure a more optimal print result.
  2. Be sure to DELETE any hidden layers that are not intended to print (ie: setup guide layers or other hidden artwork layers) to ensure no risk of them appearing on the final print.
  3. Each job (including multiple paged projects) must be submitted as a single PDF file. Ensure that all pages are the same size.
  4. Files must be submitted with proper orientation to ensure proper back up. Please review the File Orientation Guides carefully in the File Prep tabs for your particular product.
  5. It is best to try to avoid using borders in your design. If a border is too close to the trim, the trim may be slightly off-center.
  6. File must consist of 1/8" bleed and all important art and text must be within the safety margin. The more safety margin the better (to avoid awkwardly close trims or having critical elements from getting cut off).
  7. Ensure that your PDF is high res and that all images are CMYK at 300 DPI.
  8. Black text/type should have the following values: C0, M0, Y0, K100.
    Larger areas of black coverage should be C:30/M:20/Y:20/K:100 to get a deep richer black.
  9. Embed or outline all fonts.
  10. For best colour results, supply a CMYK only file (unless your product type specifically requires RGB color mode or specifically requires you to supply PMS colors).
Thin White Text on Rich Black Backgrounds

While DTF Prints Canada maintains strict quality standards, minor shifts in printing are possible. Thin or small white text knocked out from a rich black background is prone to printing issues, such as color bleeding, filling in, and poor readability due to slight misregistration. We recommend preparing files with the following tips in mind.

  1. Use C30 M20 Y20 K100 for Rich Black
    Use this recommended rich black formula to minimize oversaturation and registration problems. Avoid heavier CMYK builds like C60 M60 Y60 K100, which can increase color shift risks.
  2. Thicken White Knockout Text
    Increase the thickness of white text knockouts to prevent them from filling in or becoming unreadable.
    • Recommended minimum line weight: 0.75pt
    • Recommended minimum font size: 8pt
  3. Apply Swelling
    Swelling (slightly enlarging knockout areas) compensates for minor ink spread on the press. Slightly increasing the size of the white knockout text can help maintain crispness after printing.