printing of business cards

[Jim091641]

Which paper type setting do you use when you are printing business cards on printer card stock purchased at Staples?

[Dragon-Fur]

@Jim091641

Which Media types (kind of paper) do you have available in the Printing Preferences > tab Shortcut menu??

In general, you need a "thicker" paper setting like Card, Brochure matte, or POSSIBLY Presentation (though this paper is only 120 gsm; the setting may not be adequate for heavier business card "paper".

In addition, you need to be able to select (with your paper type), the Paper Size.

The Answer is:

Use Paper Type (Media): Card, Brochure matte, "some form" of thicker paper setting

Select Paper Size of the sheet size (A4 or Letter for most business cards)

IF your printer can create and use a Custom Paper Size form, 

If you cannot find Media type AND the paper size you need in combination,

Create a custom paper size form from one of the Index card forms,

Open the software you are using to create / print the business cards,

Select and edit your business card template to add desired content,
Select Print

Select the Media type

Select the Tray

Select (in tab Layout) Advanced > select the custom form you created.

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