Projects & events Questions
Cards, posters, labels, books and event print.
20 answers in this topic. Select a question for its dedicated reference page.
01What size is a business card?
Common sizes are 85 × 55 mm and 3.5 × 2 in; use local convention or supplier template.
02What size is a postcard?
A6 and 4 × 6 in are common. Check destination postal rules for mailing.
03What size suits wedding invitations?
A6, 5 × 7 in and squares are popular; choose envelopes before finalizing.
04What size should a menu be?
A4 suits detailed menus, A5 compact handouts and folded formats longer lists.
05What poster size suits a shop window?
A3 works up close, A2 increases visibility and A1 suits larger windows.
06How do I choose a label size?
Measure the usable product area, allow for curvature and order a sample.
07How do I make flashcards?
Choose card size, safe margins and double-sided alignment; use thicker stock or laminate.
08How do I prepare a book cover?
Use final trim, printer-confirmed spine and bleed around the outer canvas.
09What size should a banner be?
Base it on viewing distance and location; ask supplier about width, hems, eyelets and resolution.
10How do I tile a poster at home?
Set final poster size, choose overlap, divide across paper and assemble with guides.
11What stock works for certificates?
Smooth opaque stock suitable for signatures, often around 160–250 GSM.
12What size should a calendar be?
A4, A3 and square formats are common; allow for image, date grid and binding.
13How do I make tent cards?
Use folded stock, orient names correctly on both panels, score the fold and test one sample.
14What is variable data printing?
A workflow where names, addresses, codes or images change for each copy.
15How do I print numbered tickets?
Use a stable layout and unique number field, then proof the first and last values.
16What book size should I use?
Choose for genre, reader comfort, budget and distribution; A5, 5 × 8 and 6 × 9 in are common.
17How do I prepare stickers?
Use the dieline, add bleed, keep vital content safe and provide cut paths if requested.
18Why use a contact sheet?
To review many images, select files together and check order before larger prints.
19What belongs on a print job ticket?
Final size, quantity, stock, color, sides, bleed, finishing, delivery date and contact.
20How do I estimate print cost?
Separate setup, paper, print sides, finishing, shipping and tax, then compare cost per copy.