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business cards - alternartives to Avery?
I need to print some business cards 'cuz I just lost my job and the
outplacement person said that you need to give a business card to an interviewer. In the past I've used Avery business card stock because I like the convenience of the pre-cut cards. But these cards fell really flimsy compared with the business cards you get from printers. The thing is I need to be able to change what I say on the business card, just like I modify the resume depending on the job description. Any suggestions for card stock that doesn't cost me my first-born? I use both a laser printer and an ink-jet, if that matters. -AH |
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business cards - alternartives to Avery?
On 7-Oct-2007, Andrew Hamilton wrote: Any suggestions for card stock that doesn't cost me my first-born? I use both a laser printer and an ink-jet, if that matters. Lidl have recently done a kit, sufficiently recently for a few stores to still have the kit. Or buy a (Lidl also do them) gillotine, fit some stops, then you can use any card stock, even photo quality stock, bar the fact that inkjet colour isn't very water/sweat proof. |
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business cards - alternartives to Avery?
"Andrew Hamilton" wrote in message ... I need to print some business cards 'cuz I just lost my job and the outplacement person said that you need to give a business card to an interviewer. In the past I've used Avery business card stock because I like the convenience of the pre-cut cards. But these cards fell really flimsy compared with the business cards you get from printers. The thing is I need to be able to change what I say on the business card, just like I modify the resume depending on the job description. Any suggestions for card stock that doesn't cost me my first-born? I use both a laser printer and an ink-jet, if that matters. -AH I use extra heavy weight glossy photo paper. If you want a photo on the card, this will be the best choice for inkjet. If you want to stay with black, the laser might be a better choice. |
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business cards - alternartives to Avery?
"Andrew Hamilton" wrote in message ... I need to print some business cards 'cuz I just lost my job and the outplacement person said that you need to give a business card to an interviewer. In the past I've used Avery business card stock because I like the convenience of the pre-cut cards. But these cards fell really flimsy compared with the business cards you get from printers. The thing is I need to be able to change what I say on the business card, just like I modify the resume depending on the job description. Any suggestions for card stock that doesn't cost me my first-born? I use both a laser printer and an ink-jet, if that matters. -AH I've used Wausau 80 pound bright white cover card stock on my laser printer with the Avery business card format and cut them with a paper cutter. Some laser printers won't print on this weight of card stock. They either don't have the paper handling capability, large enough gap under the fuser, or hot enough fuser to do the job. I used an HP5p for 10 years and, although it was still working perfectly well, replaced it with and HP 3005. I took envelopes and the above mentioned card stock to a local computer store to try several printers. None of the HP mono printers handled these items well until I moved up in price to the 3005. You do need a straight paper path as well as the ability to handle this weight stock and the fuser with sufficient heat to set the toner. |
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business cards - alternartives to Avery?
I use Fujifilm glossy photo paper from Walmart for the majority of my business cards, it has the best look for colour. And for back up (if I run out) I use 65 pound, 96 bright card stock from Walmart Mainstays brand |
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business cards - alternartives to Avery?
Any suggestions for card stock that doesn't cost me my first-born? I
use both a laser printer and an ink-jet, if that matters. AH I just did a nice set of cards for a musical group. I used WordPerfect 12. I used the Business card features. I am reasonably sure that MS Word has the same capability. I used an Epson Inkjet printer and the glossy paper from COSTCO. When cutting the cards start with dividing the sheet of 10 cards up and down. The set the width on the paper cutter or printer to 3?" to trim the sides. Then do the horizontal cuts. Bob AZ |
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business cards - alternartives to Avery?
On Oct 7, 2:20 am, Andrew Hamilton wrote:
I need to print some business cards 'cuz I just lost my job and the outplacement person said that you need to give a business card to an interviewer.. . . -AH I use "Strathmore Writing "88 lb.Cover Bristol Bright White Wove" (238 gsm) printed on an Epson inkjet at 720 dpi. black only. An inkjet printer will bive better results than a laser printer, but try both to see which you personally prefer.I do the layout in MS Publisher, 10 up on an 8-1/2 x 11 sheet; and cut with a hand guillotine cutter. This stock also comes in "warmer" whites and should be available at any specialty paper shop (for around $7 for 50 sheets) or from a paper supply company like paper.com for around $35 for 250 sheets. This paper is actually made from two lighterweight sheets that are laminated together, so the final card 3-1/2" x 2" has a nice feel and "snap" to it. This paper is not specially coated for inkjet, but black ink holds very well on the surface. If you want a coated gloss "photographic" paper for color printing, check Adorama or B&H Photo, and look for a gloss paper that is at least "240 gsm" or heavier in weight. Joe D. |
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business cards - alternatives to Avery?
Hi,
any desk top publishing program will do. Regards Jim |
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business cards - alternartives to Avery?
Andrew Hamilton wrote:
I need to print some business cards 'cuz I just lost my job and the outplacement person said that you need to give a business card to an interviewer. In the past I've used Avery business card stock because I like the convenience of the pre-cut cards. But these cards fell really flimsy compared with the business cards you get from printers. The thing is I need to be able to change what I say on the business card, just like I modify the resume depending on the job description. Any suggestions for card stock that doesn't cost me my first-born? I use both a laser printer and an ink-jet, if that matters. -AH Avery make another one called Quick and Clean which is much thicker 220gms C32015. |
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