All About Business Card Production at Flexpress!
Follow the business card production process from artwork and digital printing through lamination, embellishment, cutting and quality control.
Producing a strong business card involves more than placing ink on paper.
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Follow the business card production process from artwork and digital printing through lamination, embellishment, cutting and quality control.
Artwork preparation, colour control, material choice, lamination, embellishment, cutting and quality assurance all contribute to the finished result.
Artwork Preparation
Production begins with print-ready artwork.
Files should include appropriate bleed, safe margins, embedded fonts and high-resolution images. Spot UV and foil elements should be supplied as clearly identified masks or separate layers.
Digital Printing
Business cards are printed on the HP Indigo 100K digital press.
The press delivers sharp detail, strong colour consistency and efficient production for a wide range of quantities and designs.
Lamination
Depending on the selected specification, printed sheets can receive gloss, matt or soft-touch lamination.
Lamination affects appearance and texture while also helping protect the printed surface during handling.
Raised Spot UV and Raised Foil
The Duplo DuSense DDC-8000 applies digital embellishment to selected areas.
Raised Spot UV creates clear gloss and texture. Raised foil adds metallic colour and height. Both effects can be used to draw attention to logos, patterns and key design elements.
Automated Cutting
Printed and embellished sheets are processed through the Duplo DC-20K cutting system.
The equipment trims and slits each sheet accurately, supporting consistent finished sizes and clean edges across the full batch.
Quality Control
Cards are checked for:
- Print quality and colour
- Correct material and finish
- Accurate embellishment registration
- Clean cutting
- Consistent size
- Surface damage or marking
Packaging and Dispatch
Finished cards are packed securely to protect edges and surfaces during transport.
Recyclable cardboard packaging is used wherever practical.
Conclusion
Business card production combines modern equipment with careful setup and inspection.
Each stage matters. Accurate artwork, controlled printing, suitable finishing and precise cutting work together to create a card that represents the customer professionally.