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By: Emily Brackett

Emily Brackett — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:46:02 +0000

Mike, Thanks for your comment. I remember when I saw your card (!). Whenever I see a solid color I see how well it’s printed. Things like large, solid color blocks are hard to do well.

I don’t know if your card was printed digitally or offset. Do you know?

Generally, digital printing does not deal well with large areas like that. It will look streaky and banded. Even on a traditional offset press, there can be color variances. But that is where an experienced CSR will tell you before going on press what the potential problems might be. Then, they can give you options like: printing with a 2nd hit of color, or adjusting the design. You just don’t get that service or expertise when you do it yourself online.

By: Mike Maddaloni - The Hot Iron

Mike Maddaloni - The Hot Iron — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:14:14 +0000

My business cards were printed by an online printer. The back of the card is solid blue with white letters, and you can see some streaking that almost looks like grill marks! Also, the blue on the front doesn’t exactly match the blue on the back.

Some people may say, “well, who cares?” As many of us go by first impressions, some may look at your card – which may be the only physicality of your business – and make a judgment about doing business with you or not!

mp/m

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News Business Cards, Printed Using an Online Printer | Web 2.0 Designer — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:55:02 +0000

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