The default card size is 5½×3½ inches (140mm×89mm).
We can only accommodate smaller sizes, and an additional fee (US$5.00/500 cards) will be required for customized cutting. Smaller cards are typically used by hams who need to send bundles of cards through bureaus, which may be weight-sensitive. One of the more extreme methods is to make the images half-size, to allow two copies on one card (If you wish to do this, please DO NOT leave a margin between the two cards). Please note that using a size other than the standard may make it difficult or inconvenient for the recipient of your card to keep or sort it.
You must apply your design to the standard 5½"×3½" canvas when you create your image; otherwise, the edge of the image be seen by the system as the margin, and will be cut by the printer there. Please ensure that your image design is in the top-left corner of the canvas; the right and bottom margins should be blank.
We currently only support images in JPEG format. We strongly recommend a minimum image resolution of 300 dots per inch (dpi). For best results, save your JPEG images with at least 90% image quality. The dimensions of the finished file should be 1650*1050 pixels, with the length-to-width ratio kept constant at 5.5:3.5. Slight variations in the ratio will be compensated for automatically by the system during cutting.
WORD-TO-JPEG CONVERSION
SnagIt is strongly recommended.Here is the usage guide (Step by step):
- In Word, click on the File menu, then Print.
- In printer selection drop-down list, choose 'SnagIt.'
- Click the 'Properties.' Choose 'color' mode.
- Click 'Advanced'. From the 'Print Quality' drop-down list, choose '300*300 dpi'.
- Click 'OK' button on each dialog to get Word to print.
- After the Word print completes, there will be a SnagIt Capture Preview form pop-up.
- Select the desired region on the edit pane and crop by clicking on the 'Crop' button on the toolbar.
- Click the 'Color--GrayScale' option to convert the image to grayscale, if required.
- Click the 'Save As' button on the toolbar.
- Input a filename
- In the FileType drop-down list, select JPEG format
- Click the 'Options...' button in the bottom-right corner.
- Make sure the options are set as follows:
Colors: Ture color (24-bit)
Quality: 90
Subfile Type:YUV 4:4:4 - Click 'OK' to close the dialog box.
- Click 'Save' to store the JPEG file.
The reverse side, as with the obverse, may only be submitted in JPEG format, so conversion from Word to JPEG format is required. We recommend two methods to accomplish this: SnagIt and PaperLessPrinter. Both programs can be installed as virtual printers; you can print the files from Word, and use them to output a JPEG file.
Yes; however, any images for the reverse will be printed in grayscale automatically.
Yes. Any grayscaled JPEG file is acceptable.
Yes, but the price will be the same whether you print on the reverse or not.
Yes. The reverse side of the card has a matte surface; any print or handwriting on it will be difficult to fade or smudge, and the ink will dry quickly.
Different users have different ideas of what the card should look like, so we are unable to provide a design service one by one. However, we do provide templates on our site to allow you to customize it to your liking and convert it to JPEG. We also provide ready-made designs for you to choose from and add your contact information.
If this is insufficient for your needs, we may be able to design one for you; however, this is strictly dependent on whether we have time to do so. An extra charge may be incurred for this service.