Product Specifics
Read the articles below to learn specific information about PrintMyThing products. If you have any additional questions about our products and services, browse our other FAQ topics or contact us and we'll gladly assist you.- 1What is a foil label and why is it more expensive than an ink label?
- 2Should I order ink, foil, or full color labels? What is the difference?
- 3Are envelopes included with cards?
- 4Can I have envelopes printed with my return address?
- 5Will you print the mailing addresses of my mailing list on my envelopes?
- 6What's the smallest quantity of cards I can order?
- 7Can I have labels printed that match my card design?
- 8I like a card template design, but I want a magnet instead. Can you print this design on a magnet?
- 9I like one of your card templates, but I need a different color. Can you print your design in another color?
- 10Can I have a designer help me with a custom template design?
- 11Can you print my business logo on a card or magnet?
- 12Are your magnet cards actually printed on magnetic material?
- 13What type of card stock are your cards printed on?
- 14Are your card materials eco-friendly?
- 15I want to write on my cards by hand. If they're varnished, will I be able to do this?
- 16Why should I use a varnish or topcoat?
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What is a foil label and why is it more expensive than an ink label?
The press that is used to make our foil label uses pressure and heat to melt the imprint material to the surface of the label material. This process uses more energy to run and heat the press and is more time consuming than a label using liquid inks making it more expensive to produce. Order foil labels if you want a metallic (reflective) imprint. These labels have a fancy, more expensive look. Order ink labels if you have finer detail or screens in your art. They have a flatter look. -
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Should I order ink, foil, or full color labels? What is the difference?
This decision depends on the image you want to project, the artwork you have or would like created, where it will be used and your budget.
Here are some tips that my help you with your decision:
Foil labels typically have a more expensive look. If your products or services need to reflect that image, then these are the labels for you. However, there are a limited number of foil imprints available, so matching a specific color is not possible.
If you want to use spot colors, PANTONE colors, screens, duotones, etc. then the ink label would better serve your needs. This process is better if your artwork has fine detail or small text, too.
You may also combine the ink and foil processes to create a dual-process label which is very eye-catching and uses the best of both processes! Call a Customer Care Rep at 888-281-0042 for pricing.
Full color labels should be used if your art involves a picture, if you would like a photographic look, if there is fine detail printing required, if there are multiple colors, if there are many different copies, or any combinations of these factors. Keep in mind, full color labels are not recommended for outdoor use. -
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Are envelopes included with cards?
Yes, blank envelopes are included with flat and folded cards. We can also print your return address or mailing addresses on your envelopes. Envelopes are not included with postcards. Call our Customer Care team at 1-888-281-0042 for pricing on printed envelopes. -
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Can I have envelopes printed with my return address?
Yes! We will gladly print your return address on your envelopes. Contact our Customer Care team at 1-888-281-0042 to discuss printing options and pricing. -
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Will you print the mailing addresses of my mailing list on my envelopes?
Sure! Call our Customer Care team at 1-888-281-0042 to discuss your printing needs. -
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What's the smallest quantity of cards I can order?
Cards are available in quantities as small as 10 cards. -
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Can I have labels printed that match my card design?
Absolutely! In addition to cards, we also print custom labels and tags in house as well as bookmarks, note cards, letterhead, and more! Shop all of our departments online or call our Customer Care team at 1-888-281-0042 to discuss your custom printing needs. -
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I like a card template design, but I want a magnet instead. Can you print this design on a magnet?
Yes, please call our Customer Care team at 1-888-281-0042 to discuss your order. -
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I like one of your card templates, but I need a different color. Can you print your design in another color?
Absolutely! Contact our Customer Care team at 1-888-281-0042 and let us know your specific needs. -
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Can I have a designer help me with a custom template design?
Yes, call our Customer Care team at 1-888-281-0042 for pricing. -
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Can you print my business logo on a card or magnet?
Sure! If you need assistance uploading your logo in our design tool, contact our Customer Care team at 1-888-281-0042 and let us know your specific printing needs. -
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Are your magnet cards actually printed on magnetic material?
Yes, we have a printing press that can print directly onto the magnet material. -
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What type of card stock are your cards printed on?
Flat cards are available in two 110# cover materials: gloss and matte. Folded cards are printed on 100# cover materials. All card materials are made of 50% recycled content (10% post-consumer waste and 40% pre-consumer). In addition, these materials are pH neutral and long-life archival guaranteed. -
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Are your card materials eco-friendly?
All card materials are made of 50% recycled content (10% post-consumer waste and 40% pre-consumer). In addition, these materials are pH neutral and long-life archival guaranteed. -
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I want to write on my cards by hand. If they're varnished, will I be able to do this?
If you need to hand write on your cards, do not select a varnish topcoat. Standard matte and gloss varnishes will make you unable to hand write on your cards. -
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Why should I use a varnish or topcoat?
Varnish topcoats add additional protection to sheet products and are especially useful for items such as postcards which will travel through the mail without envelopes. However, varnishes will make you unable to hand write on sheet materials. If you have any questions, please call us at 1-888-281-0042 or email us at info@printmything.com.
