Greeting card printing frequently asked questions
Can I see instant prices for printing greeting cards in Australia?
Absolutely! See instant greeting card printing prices on our website: https://www.printtogether.com.au/prices/order/create/product/flat/id/Greeting-cards
Do you offer express delivery in Australia?
Yes, all of our greeting cards are delivered by Express Post in Australia
Can I change the size of my greeting cards? Can I have a different quantity?
Yes, we offer standard greeting card sizes is our dropdown menu to save time. However, if you have a custom size, simply click the check box next to dimensions and manually type your own. The same rule applies to quantities, you can select or manually enter amounts.
I've placed multiple orders, can I get a combined invoice?
We require any items that are a different size, on a different paper or on a different press to be invoiced separately. You are welcome to pay the total combined amount if paying by bank transfer. Please just let us know if you do this and we will reconcile all orders.
Do you have free design templates for greeting cards?
Yes we do! Our custom made design layout application allows you to create a design quickly and easily using our free pre-made templates. Access thousands of free professional images from Unsplash, custom shapes, fonts and icons all within the app. Personalise your design by uploading your own images, logos, fonts, icons, colours and format text using our application tools. Once you have finished designing, save and export your design directly into our print production for free. View free greeting card designs
Do you also supply envelopes?
Yes, we can supply plain white or kraft envelopes with greeting card orders
What is a standard greeting card size?
We offer 3 greeting card sizes. Standard (A6 once folded 105mm x 148mm), Square (140mm x 140mm once folded) and Mini (A7 74mm x 105mm once folded).
Do you offer laminated greeting cards?
No, laminating effectively means covering items in plastic. By laminating greeting cards, you are making them non recyclable. We do not recommend using materials that can not be recycled after use.
Can I print white on kraft paper?
Yes we can, please contact us to discuss how artwork needs to be setup to print white.
Can I add details to the back of my greeting cards?
Yes our prices are for printing one side of a card - which includes the front and back design. The inside only is left blank.
Do you offer letterpress greeting cards?
We no longer offer letterpress printing. For best results we recommend using a specialist letterpress printer. There are now quite a few small and large letterpress printers in Australia.
Do you have thicker stocks than 300gsm for greeting cards?
For greeting cards we recommend 300gsm as it scores well and is easy to fold flat. However we do also have a premium option which is 350gsm which is slightly heavier and printer with our premium HP Indigo machine for best quality. Great for lots of solid colour/images.
How do I supply my artwork?
Please supply artwork for greeting cards as a press ready PDF with a minimum of 3mm bleed and crop lines. For full details of how to prepare and
output files ready to print from Canva, Layout, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator or Photoshop please download our artwork specifications from
www.printtogether.com.au/pdf/Art-Specs.pdf Or you can use our free design templates which will automatically be prepared correctly for print - no stress for you! View free greeting card designs
Can I print a border on my greeting cards?
We really don't recommend printing borders on greeting cards. We have a shift tolerance of 1mm for business cards. This means prints can shift in any direction during printing and trimming by up to 1mm. When borders are printed this means some greeting cards will look asymmetrical. If you really want a border we recommend only having this on one side of your greeting cards and making it at least 5mm in from the edge. This allows us space to re-trim if required to try and make them as symmetrical as possible.
Can I have a sample print of my greeting cards before going ahead with the full order?
We do not supply printed samples by default, we print directly from your PDF files. If you would like a price for printing a test sample print only, select 'Sample print' from the quantity dropdown on our website product pages. The cost of a sample print is basically all time for setup and finishing, plus postage. Unfortunately it takes us as long to setup and trim one item as it does a whole pile.
Do I get a proof prior to printing?
We do not supply hard copy proofs. We do supply PDF proofs for orders over $300 or that need changes made by us. If your order is less than $300 and your PDF file is 100% set up correctly, we print directly from this. We do notify you of this and give an ETA for every order.
Can I print split quantities for greeting cards? For example 1 design x 250 and 2 designs x 500?
Yes just press '+ Add another split quantity' in our online quote builder. You can add as many different quantity splits as required. Please also add the quantity in your file names, so we know how many to print of each design - eg Design-Name-1x250.pdf
Your quantity dropdown for greeting cards only allows for 50 different designs. What if I need more?
You can add additional designs by adding more split quantities. Just click '+ Add another split quantity' in our online quote builder. You can add as many different kinds as required.
I have printed greeting cards with you before, do you keep artwork on file?
Yes we keep all press ready artwork on file. If you have placed an order in the last 3 years you should be able to login to your account with an old quote reference number and your email address and download any artwork from previous orders. If your artwork isn't in your online account, let us know and we will take a look in our archive for you.
Do you offer greeting cards with foiling?
Not as a standard product no. If you would like foiling, please contact us for a custom quote.
Do you print greeting cards with Pantone colours?
No, we do not print greeting cards using Pantone colours. All of our greeting cards are printed CMYK together on large sheets of paper and then trimmed to size. In order to print using Pantone colours, we need to print just your greeting cards on their own and set the press up with Pantone ink. This takes a lot of time in setup and therefore costs substantially more than printing collectively with others CMYK.
I have a PDF of an old greeting card but I want to change the details on it, can you do this or do I have to go back to my designer?
In most cases it will be quicker and cheaper to go back to your designer if possible. Changing text in the master design file is very quick and easy for a designer to do. If for some reason your designer can't do this, we may be able to edit your PDF. This all depends how the artwork has been setup and saved. If the text hasn't been converted to outlines and we have the font used on file yes we can make changes. If the font has been flattened or we don't have the font used then we will need to replace the font with something similar in order to make changes. The cost of us making these changes is dependent on what needs to be done. We estimate layout costs after reviewing your files and requirements. For more details please contact us.
Can I get a sample of the recycled papers you offer?
Absolutely, we have a recycled paper sample pack that contains every paper we have listed on this website. Sample packs costs $10, however this is refunded when you place an order. Request a pack from here: www.printtogether.com.au/prices/order/sample
