Print Knowledge

  • The Importance of Bleed in a Print Ready File

    "Bleed" is a printing term used to refer to the extra printed area around the outside edge of your artwork we need to trim off to make it look like you art goes all the way to the edges. In reality, printed material that has art extending to the edges need to be created a little bit larger than...
  • Digital Printing At Clubcard

    Digital Printing, Fast, Short Runs Great Quality Digital printing is the perfect solution for short run and rush printing projects. If you have a big event and you need business cards, postcards, paper fliers, stickers, posters, brochures, or notepads, don't panic. Clubcard Printing offers the ...
  • What is meant by club run printing?

    What is meant by club run printing? We are able to offer low prices for very high quality printing using the "Club Run" printing method where we combine your print job with others at the same time on the same press using full colour printing on a set of standard paper and card stocks, finishes an...
  • Coatings & Descriptions

    I see coated, uncoated, glossy and matte in description, what is the difference? So many options! We know it's overwhelming. We strongly suggest you request a free sample pack or come to the shop to see our the stocks available before placing an order. Papers and card stocks are generally made w...
  • What do the points (pts) or pounds (lbs) mean?

    We indicate the thickness of card stocks by measuring them with a caliper to the nearest 1/1000" point signified by the (PT) symbol. For example a 16PT card is 16/1000" thick and a 60PT card is 60/1000" thick. The higher the point (PT) number the thicker the card stock. Because paper is too thin ...
  • Clubcard Printing, Christmas Cards, Greeting Cards, Holiday Cards

    When you want custom printed greeting cards, Clubcard is your place! We offer greeting cards on several card stocks from coated to uncoated and thick tree-free recycled cards in several sizes and production times. Blank Envelopes - Order as many blank white envelopes as you want with your orde...
  • Book Printing Book Binding Frequently Asked Questions

    Clubcard answers questions on how books are printed and bound, explaining the Saddle Stitch and Chicago Screw book binding methods. Tyler and Mike also go over some of the custom book printing sizes, paper and cover stocks available at Clubcard Printing.
  • How Notepads Are Made

    Get your own custom printed notepads and memo pads at Clubcard today! Order as few as 10 or up to 100 notepads on your choice of several paper stocks. At Clubcard, we will print your notepads with your choice of 25 or 50 sheets per pad each with a chipboard backer and we will have them ready in...
  • The Logo Creation Process From Start To Finish At Clubcard

    Creating a logo is a big project for new and experienced designers. In this video we show the process of creating a logo for "Bridgemen" which is a support group for men with HIV living in the San Francisco Bay Area. The process of logo design begins with getting to know the client's mission a...