Rack Cards Printing Services

Rack Card Printing--An Equitable Business Choice

Any business seeking to establish itself as a viable industry must find a variety of ways to market itself professionally. Likewise, any individual aiming to exercise his or her voice or express valid opinions on a given topic needs an effective way to do so. Rack card printing is an effective way to present information in a well-organized, polished, attractive format. A rack card is a small, concise document, usually measuring 4-inches by 9-inches, utilized in business marketing and professional representation. These cards are typically located in a systematic display in such areas as tourist attractions, restaurants, rest areas, hotels, and stores that receive a great deal of public visitation. Custom rack cards serve as a valuable resource for any company or individual looking to share information.

Being such a highly visible piece of marketing and advertising, certain considerations must precede the creation of a rack card used for any purpose. While a variety of manufacturing choices are available concerning rack card printing, choosing a reliable, successful company is vital to expedite the process and ensure personal satisfaction with the product. Print Lion is a rack card printer that offers a wide range of printing options, trustworthy service, and customizable selections all online. Print Lion specializes in rack card printing and offers all the services necessary to create an attractive, compelling promotional piece.

Print Lion offers diversity and dependability in the process of rack card creation. Our process includes choosing from a range of different rack card designs, customizing one’s individual business or personal card, and utilizing a rapid online printing system. Rack cards are guaranteed to print in rich color and to maximize the space available on each individual card by using both sides of every card. To protect the color of rack cards, Print Lion includes a step in the rack card printing process that places a UV coating on the cards to maintain their color and durability.

Print Lion not only guarantees our printing services, we also present extensive product choices. Rack cards are available in two sizes, full color or black and white, and single-sided or double-sided printing. These rack cards are also available with varied binding options, selectable quantity sizes, specified printing time, and customer-defined card coating options. Once the template has been created, we also offer the customer the opportunity to view a proof of the card before printing. This is accessible as either a PDF or hard copy proof.

Rack cards can be used in a multitude of ways to enhance business and information presentation. Print Lion offers multiple card features, is easily accessible online, boasts fast turnaround, and extends new and innovative design options. Print Lion’s rack card printing service is an equitable marketing choice, no matter the business.

If you would like to learn more about rack card printing, please call us at 1-800-257-8830 today.

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How do I place an online order?

We offer a helpful guide and video at : How To Order.

What if I have a multiple page document?

If your project is double sided or a multiple page document, please save your pages as a single PDF in the exact order that you would like them to print. Ex: Front Cover = page 1, Inside Front Cover = page 2

Combine multiple pages using this tool.

How should my files be color formatted?

When designing full color files, please design using CMYK (4 color process; Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black). A grayscale color mode should be used when submitting black and white graphics or images.

Your monitor is currently configured using RGB (Red, Green and Black) color process. CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black) color formatting is the preferred method used for four color process printing. CMYK has the ability to reproduce the color of your graphics exactly. If your artwork was created in RBG, please convert it to CMYK before uploading. After conversion, please review your colors, as they may need adjusted.

Any files that are sent as LAB, RGB or have additional PMS (Pantone colors) will be returned to the client. If you need us to convert the files for you, there is a chance that a color change/shift will occur. This commonly happens in blues and browns.

What is bleed?

Bleed is a printing term that refers to printing that goes beyond the edge of the sheet after trimming. The bleed is the part on the side of your document that gives the printer that small amount of space to move around paper and design inconsistencies.

Can my file have bleeds?

Yes…If you need assistance setting up your bleed please refer to our free design templates. If you are submitting files and not using our templates, it is important that you include a 1/8" bleed on all four sides of your document. If including crop marks, please make sure to center your document within the PDF.

How much bleed do I need?

If you are submitting files and not using our templates, it is important that you include a 1/8" bleed on all four sides of your document. If including crop marks, please make sure to center your document within the PDF.

What is the Safety Line?

As you are designing your printed material, keep in mind that any images or text should be placed within the safety or trim areas as noted on our free templates or 1/8" of an inch in from the final cut.

What are the file types that you can accept?

We accept all file types. EPS and PDF are our standard preferred format, and will allow you to receive a Free PDF proof in just minutes.

.pdf PDF preserves fonts and formatting electronically across multiple platforms and will reproduce on the screen as on printed paper.

.eps EPS is an encapsulated postscript file. EPS can be processed through Illustrator or Photoshop. The preferred output when using Illustrator

Can you work with Word and Publisher Documents?

Yes…However these files should be converted to a PDF document when uploading for electronic ordering. If your file is uploaded as a Word or Publisher document, a print professional will contact and assist you with your order.

Do you need flattened files?

Photshop files should be flattened.

Do I need to outline my fonts?

Files created using Illustrator, InDesign or Freehand require that text be converted to outlines before saving as a PDF file. Photshop files should be flattened. Font sizes should be 8 pts and higher. Avoid using small or very narrow fonts with dark backgrounds as they do not print well.

What is Saddle-Stitch?

Saddle-Stitched is a method of securing loose printed pages with staples down the middle of a folded sheaf of papers.

What is plastic coil binding?

A continuous coil of wire or plastic passes through many die cut holes along one side of the papers.

Do you have templates available for the different folding options?

Yes…Our Free design templates outline the various fold options offered.

Should I remove the lines that are on the free template?

Yes…These trim and bleed lines will print if left on the file.

Can Print Lion design and layout my project?

Yes…We offer design and marketing assistance to help you with your next marketing project. Live chat and speak with a print professional now.

What are your mailing specs?

Contact a Print Professional and discuss all your mailing needs.

What if my file is an exact reprint?

A list of all your previous jobs is available when signing into your account. Use the specs of the job you want to reprint, when placing your order online. You may also contact us, referencing the job number you'd like to reprint.

How should I create a heavy black background?

When creating full coverage black backgrounds make sure to create the black at 50% Cyan, 30% Magenta, 30% Yellow and 100% Black.

How to place an online order

We also offer a helpful guide at : How To Order.