How Do I Print Trading Cards?

Find a scanner and printer

Printing trading cards is a good way to enjoy the cards - especially valuable ones - without having to handle the original card, thus allowing you to store the original card in its protective case and avoid damaging it. Follow the steps below to print your trading cards.

Things You'll Need

• Trading cards
• Printing paper
• Scanner/printer

Instructions

Scan and print your card

1. Locate a scanner/printer you can use and turn it on.

2. Open the scanning area, carefully place the card on the glass, and scan a color copy. This creates a digitally scanned copy of your card.

3. Use the machine's print capability to print the scanned image you created.

4. If needed, use scissors or a paper cutting device to trim the blank edges off the printed page so the card is cut out.

Tips & Warnings

• If you do not have a scanner or printer at your home or office that you can use, most camera photofinishing stores will have one (though they may charge a small fee).

• Some scanners can scan and print double sided documents. If you wish to print both sides of a card, find a scanner/printer that can scan and print double sided documents, enable the double sided feature, and follow the same steps described above.

• For more high quality copies, use thicker paper that is compatible with the scanner/printer you are using. You can purchase this type of paper at most office supply stores.

• Be careful when scanning the original card, especially if it is valuable. You do not want to damage the card.

References

• How to use a scanner