Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
Step1
Open the File menu and choose New.
Step2
Open the Tools menu and choose Envelopes and Labels.
Step4
Confirm that Avery Standard is selected in the "Product type" menu.
Step5
Choose "3612 - Business Card" in the "Product number" menu, and click OK.
Step6
Click New Document. A label template appears with the correct margins for a business card.
Step7
Select Picture from the Insert menu and browse your files for a picture or your logo to put on your card.
Step8
Adjust the graphic to the size you want.
Step9
Choose a font for the text and type your name and business address.
Step10
Type your e-mail address, fax number and phone number.
Step11
Copy and paste your design into each space on the page.
Step12
Use the Print Preview command to see how the cards will look.
Step13
Save your design when you're satisfied with it.
Step14
Make sure your blank business cards are in the printer.
Step15
Press Print on the toolbar when you're ready to print.
Comments
stucard said
on 1/9/2008 I have a Hpdeskjet 940c Printer
is this good enough for business cards, card paper alwys jams why,
If i could do this i could find hundreds of customers, can you help me get started with a few tips please.
thanks,
Stuart
Anonymous said
on 8/1/2006 Use glossy photo paper if you're adding your picture, it makes a great impression. Always use a heavy stock whether or not you're using graphics. Preview the cards in the program to get ideas and/or edit to your liking.
I have several card programs and they all allow you to format your card any way you wish. Very easy and simple.
Anonymous said
on 3/21/2006 Remember that printing with an inkjet printer, your business card will not be waterproof unless your using 40.00 water proof ink cartridges. In that case, avoid giving your cards out in the rain or in a place where somebody will spill a drink on it.
Anonymous said
on 3/21/2006 Don't use the pre-perforated business card stock. When I get a BC like that, I typically throw it away. It implies an unprofessional attention to detail.
Go to a paper house (even a print store) and get good cardstock and print on that. Invest is a small paper cutter that lets you cut straight lines easily.
The difference in quality is dramatic!
Anonymous said
on 3/21/2006 If you have to do it yourself, and aren't going to use a professional printer, don't use the perforated Avery cards. They are so thin, and the perforated edges look so cheap! Do you want your business to look cheap? Your cards represent your business and its principles.
Buy regular cardstock (its cheaper anyways), and then find someone with a desk paper cutter (try Kinko's or a print shop), and cut them out with that. You'll have straight, clean edges, and will look a lot nicer for little extra effort.
Or, have a professional do it for you.