How To Find The Right Postcard Printers

Designing the postcard was the hard part (if you can call it that), now all that's left is the satisfying feeling that comes from printing it!

Sounds like a no-brainer, but take heed of this seemingly simple step, because one overlooked detail can produce disappointing postcards.

Or blow your entire budget!

So how do you find the right postcard printers for your needs?

Printing at home is the most convenient option, but to do that you must make sure you're prepared! (See explanations below)

Your everyday printer paper is out of the question, unless you want your postcard looking like a sixth grade art project.

The right postcard stock is really the first crucial step to sophisticated looking postcards. See our adventures using Avery postcards here.

Cutting Edge Postcard Printers

Postcard paper should be available at most places where office supplies are sold, otherwise there are sites online where you can get a better variety of colours and finishes at very reasonable prices.

No need for a large format printer!

The next thing to consider is the printer itself.

Your best bet would be a photo printer, in which the high DPI (dots per inch) count makes for stunningly clear, vivid prints.

Aiming for full colour, very saturated postcards? Then this style of printer is the way to go.

However, for simpler needs, today's printers will be able to get the job done. (Those with older models of printers, you must pack up and leave now!)

Depending on the printer's capabilities, you may be restricted to a very basic design and colour scheme, or the end result might look jagged and blocky. You should instead seek the services from those honourable dudes known as professional postcard printers!

Of course, you do have to balance it all up.

Balancing your needs

Try a print shop, like Kinko's (or for those without a Kinko's in their area, they allow online printing at their www.fedexkinkos.ca site, or even any place you can make copies. Stores that specialize in paper supplies may also offer in-house printing.

Keep in mind factors such as the size you want, the finish, how many postcards you think you'll need, and how quickly you need them.

Knowing what you want beforehand lets you shop around for the best price and can help save you money.

If you've got time to spare, printing online has advantages that print shops may not. Whereas in-store you're stuck with whatever selection they have, postcard printers or printing websites allow you to customize virtually anything you'd want to customize.

You can easily get a price quote before you start printing, and some sites will even mail out your postcards for an additional fee.

Click here to discover more about custom postcard printing services

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