Document Printing / 6 min
How Do You Prepare Business Cards for Printing?
Check business card size, bleed, logo resolution, phone numbers, QR codes, text size and final approval before printing.
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Short answer
Prepare business cards by confirming the final size, adding bleed, keeping text away from the edge and checking every detail: name, title, phone, email, website, QR code and logo quality. Export a print PDF and have the card owner approve it before production.
Why do business cards need careful checking?
Business cards contain small text and contact details, so small mistakes are expensive and visible.
A wrong phone number, email address or QR code can make the whole batch unusable.
What should you check in the design?
Check trim size, bleed, safe margin, logo sharpness and text readability.
Avoid tiny grey text or thin lines that may be hard to read after printing.
What should you check in the contact details?
Confirm spelling of names, job titles, company name, phone number, email, website and social handles.
Scan QR codes from the proof and make sure they go to the correct page.
Who should approve the card?
The person whose name appears on the card should approve the final version.
For team cards, keep a clean list of names and card quantities.
Business card print checklist
- - Confirm final card size.
- - Add bleed and safe margins.
- - Check logo quality.
- - Verify every contact detail.
- - Scan QR codes before approval.
Next step
Upload the final approved PDF with card quantities clearly stated.
Print business card artwork