Comments on: Avery Two-Side Printable Clean Edge Business Cards for Inkjet Printers, Matte, White, Pack of 200 http://freebusinesscards.anbie.com/avery-two-side-printable-clean-edge-business-cards-for-inkjet-printers-matte-white-pack-of-200/ Free Business Cards, Business Card Prints, Quality Business Cards, Free Quality Business Cards Sun, 07 Nov 2010 20:51:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: R. Rodgers http://freebusinesscards.anbie.com/avery-two-side-printable-clean-edge-business-cards-for-inkjet-printers-matte-white-pack-of-200/comment-page-1/#comment-13 R. Rodgers Fri, 17 Sep 2010 21:14:57 +0000 http://freebusinesscards.anbie.com/avery-two-side-printable-clean-edge-business-cards-for-inkjet-printers-matte-white-pack-of-200/#comment-13 I wish that I had read this before buying at my local office supplier. My cards print blurred, and I have reset the printer settings for all kinds of specialty paper, trying to find one that works. I have an HP 2200 series. Maybe it is a problem with HP printers? Nonetheless, it is not compatible with MY laser printer, and as HP is one of the most popular out there, it should not be advertised as such. <br /> <br /> Rating: 1 / 5 I wish that I had read this before buying at my local office supplier. My cards print blurred, and I have reset the printer settings for all kinds of specialty paper, trying to find one that works. I have an HP 2200 series. Maybe it is a problem with HP printers? Nonetheless, it is not compatible with MY laser printer, and as HP is one of the most popular out there, it should not be advertised as such.

Rating: 1 / 5

]]> By: Ann Lee http://freebusinesscards.anbie.com/avery-two-side-printable-clean-edge-business-cards-for-inkjet-printers-matte-white-pack-of-200/comment-page-1/#comment-12 Ann Lee Fri, 17 Sep 2010 19:57:45 +0000 http://freebusinesscards.anbie.com/avery-two-side-printable-clean-edge-business-cards-for-inkjet-printers-matte-white-pack-of-200/#comment-12 Or maybe not for my computer??? However, if I'm having problems, there may be others out there who would experience the same frustration. <br /> <br />My opinion may not be fair, because the trouble I had could be related to my PC. I have never attempted to make my own business cards before, but I have been able (without any training) to make some basic projects with Publisher, such as gift certificates. I routinely do flyers that require clip art. So I didn't expect to have any problem with this Avery product. <br /> <br />Avery DOES supply a contact number you can call to get help, but frankly I really dislike getting instructions over the phone, so I did not take advantage of this offer. I would have preferred some trouble shooting tips listed online or on a sheet of paper in the packet. <br /> <br />First, I had trouble downloading the template. I gave up after eight tries in three different sessions. I finally settled for the totally blank card setup that I was able to get access to. I could not get the program to accept clip art most of the time. I had trouble getting one of the seven lines to center. When I finally was able to paste clip art onto the card, I could not control where it went AND all the copy I had set up disappeared...never to be seen again. Some day...many months from now, I may come back and try this again. Or I may give the product away and let someone else struggle with it. For now, I have a lot of wasted time and no business cards to show for it. Rating: 1 / 5 Or maybe not for my computer??? However, if I’m having problems, there may be others out there who would experience the same frustration.

My opinion may not be fair, because the trouble I had could be related to my PC. I have never attempted to make my own business cards before, but I have been able (without any training) to make some basic projects with Publisher, such as gift certificates. I routinely do flyers that require clip art. So I didn’t expect to have any problem with this Avery product.

Avery DOES supply a contact number you can call to get help, but frankly I really dislike getting instructions over the phone, so I did not take advantage of this offer. I would have preferred some trouble shooting tips listed online or on a sheet of paper in the packet.

First, I had trouble downloading the template. I gave up after eight tries in three different sessions. I finally settled for the totally blank card setup that I was able to get access to. I could not get the program to accept clip art most of the time. I had trouble getting one of the seven lines to center. When I finally was able to paste clip art onto the card, I could not control where it went AND all the copy I had set up disappeared…never to be seen again. Some day…many months from now, I may come back and try this again. Or I may give the product away and let someone else struggle with it. For now, I have a lot of wasted time and no business cards to show for it.
Rating: 1 / 5

]]> By: Theresa M. Studer http://freebusinesscards.anbie.com/avery-two-side-printable-clean-edge-business-cards-for-inkjet-printers-matte-white-pack-of-200/comment-page-1/#comment-11 Theresa M. Studer Fri, 17 Sep 2010 18:09:32 +0000 http://freebusinesscards.anbie.com/avery-two-side-printable-clean-edge-business-cards-for-inkjet-printers-matte-white-pack-of-200/#comment-11 I have made up business cards with a number of different brand of blank cards and I have to say I like these the best. Colors transfer and show better giving you a nice crisp clean look. Standard size cards that are above standard quality especially for value. Why pay someone else to make your business cards and possibly not come away completely happy when you can make your own just as nicely as professional companies. I have been a long time user of Avery products and have come to expect a certain quality of product from them. These don't disappoint! Buy yourself some and have the fun experience of creating something of quality that you are most certainly going to be most happy with. Rating: 5 / 5 I have made up business cards with a number of different brand of blank cards and I have to say I like these the best. Colors transfer and show better giving you a nice crisp clean look. Standard size cards that are above standard quality especially for value. Why pay someone else to make your business cards and possibly not come away completely happy when you can make your own just as nicely as professional companies. I have been a long time user of Avery products and have come to expect a certain quality of product from them. These don’t disappoint! Buy yourself some and have the fun experience of creating something of quality that you are most certainly going to be most happy with.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: OlyNomad http://freebusinesscards.anbie.com/avery-two-side-printable-clean-edge-business-cards-for-inkjet-printers-matte-white-pack-of-200/comment-page-1/#comment-10 OlyNomad Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:16:57 +0000 http://freebusinesscards.anbie.com/avery-two-side-printable-clean-edge-business-cards-for-inkjet-printers-matte-white-pack-of-200/#comment-10 These are a fantastic value! Quality paper, comes with detailed and easy-to-follow instructions, fair amount of design templates to choose from and easy access to customer service if you have any questions. No complaints here at all, great product. Rating: 5 / 5 These are a fantastic value! Quality paper, comes with detailed and easy-to-follow instructions, fair amount of design templates to choose from and easy access to customer service if you have any questions. No complaints here at all, great product.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: E. Swope http://freebusinesscards.anbie.com/avery-two-side-printable-clean-edge-business-cards-for-inkjet-printers-matte-white-pack-of-200/comment-page-1/#comment-9 E. Swope Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:16:26 +0000 http://freebusinesscards.anbie.com/avery-two-side-printable-clean-edge-business-cards-for-inkjet-printers-matte-white-pack-of-200/#comment-9 I currently have 2 sets of business cards: one professional, and one for my hobby/ alternate business. Because of the nature of my business, I am unlisted and only my office address and professional phone number are on my business cards. My art business: those cards I have some fun with, and am currently having them printed overseas (from an artist whose work I am using by license). Neither provides the information I want to give friends. So, I used these cards to make up some "calling cards". I was a way for me to play with these and see what I could do with them, and how the final product looked. I put this off for quite a bit because I remembered that my templates, design software were on my old computer, and never moved over to the new one. That said, I thought this would be a chore. <br /> <br />When I opened the package there were instructions from Avery directing me to their web site; which provided the option of templates, wizards, or tools for free-form creation. They have several backgrounds available, some clip art and templates suiting a range of purposes. Both the wizard and template provide the option of copying each element (text, graphics, background...) to every card, or varying the designs. You can also import your own graphics or pictures. It provides a broad range of options and a lot of flexibility. Because of all those options, I had a lot of fun. <br /> <br />First I ran off a set of alternate business cards: text only (small logo graphic). Then I ran a set with a photographic background...and then I did a sheet with all different kinds of pictures, graphics...just to play with it. <br />The whole process was a lot of fun, and I wound up with some nice looking and useful cards. <br /> <br />I found the Avery web site and template very intuitive as it uses graphic and image manipulation tools common to a variety of graphics programs. Using the template involved a very short learning curve for me. (Having used a couple of graphics programs I did not need the wizard, which might be useful to some). The site allowed me to save my work in a variety of formats, as well as send to my printer, or order online. They also have downloadable templates compatible with a variety of programs. <br /> <br />How did the final product look? Most of the cards looked very nice. the one which had issues were mostly related to my printer (or, more likely my ink cartridges, which are not quite up to snuff). The only cards I printed which had results that I believe would be equally unsatisfactory on other printers (or this one with better ink) were those with full- card photographic backgrounds. On those cards, the amount of ink used resulted in somewhat warped cards. They may well even out as they dry (or, this can be handled by weighting them, pressing in a book or something similar). <br /> <br />Am I going to use these to replace my business cards? <br />On the simple ones, these might well do (though white cards with plain text do not cost much to print). However, these would certainly do in a pinch, and are faster than reordering. <br /> <br />For the cards with licensed art... I can only get those in one place, but for casual use, these are great!!! <br /> <br />I had so much fun, I think I'm going to try a few more of their products; birthday cards, address labels. I haven't done those things on my computer since I moved to a new machine leaving the pertinent software behind. Now I know I can do it all online at Avery's site, and that it is free, or has the cost builty in to the compatible product. <br /> <br />All in all, I would recommend these for a variety of uses. They are quick, easy, and fun....and, I suspect if you are not happy with the results you get on your home printer, that bit can be taken care of by creating and ordering online. <br /> <br />Who knew that making business cards could be so much fun? Rating: 5 / 5 I currently have 2 sets of business cards: one professional, and one for my hobby/ alternate business. Because of the nature of my business, I am unlisted and only my office address and professional phone number are on my business cards. My art business: those cards I have some fun with, and am currently having them printed overseas (from an artist whose work I am using by license). Neither provides the information I want to give friends. So, I used these cards to make up some “calling cards”. I was a way for me to play with these and see what I could do with them, and how the final product looked. I put this off for quite a bit because I remembered that my templates, design software were on my old computer, and never moved over to the new one. That said, I thought this would be a chore.

When I opened the package there were instructions from Avery directing me to their web site; which provided the option of templates, wizards, or tools for free-form creation. They have several backgrounds available, some clip art and templates suiting a range of purposes. Both the wizard and template provide the option of copying each element (text, graphics, background…) to every card, or varying the designs. You can also import your own graphics or pictures. It provides a broad range of options and a lot of flexibility. Because of all those options, I had a lot of fun.

First I ran off a set of alternate business cards: text only (small logo graphic). Then I ran a set with a photographic background…and then I did a sheet with all different kinds of pictures, graphics…just to play with it.

The whole process was a lot of fun, and I wound up with some nice looking and useful cards.

I found the Avery web site and template very intuitive as it uses graphic and image manipulation tools common to a variety of graphics programs. Using the template involved a very short learning curve for me. (Having used a couple of graphics programs I did not need the wizard, which might be useful to some). The site allowed me to save my work in a variety of formats, as well as send to my printer, or order online. They also have downloadable templates compatible with a variety of programs.

How did the final product look? Most of the cards looked very nice. the one which had issues were mostly related to my printer (or, more likely my ink cartridges, which are not quite up to snuff). The only cards I printed which had results that I believe would be equally unsatisfactory on other printers (or this one with better ink) were those with full- card photographic backgrounds. On those cards, the amount of ink used resulted in somewhat warped cards. They may well even out as they dry (or, this can be handled by weighting them, pressing in a book or something similar).

Am I going to use these to replace my business cards?

On the simple ones, these might well do (though white cards with plain text do not cost much to print). However, these would certainly do in a pinch, and are faster than reordering.

For the cards with licensed art… I can only get those in one place, but for casual use, these are great!!!

I had so much fun, I think I’m going to try a few more of their products; birthday cards, address labels. I haven’t done those things on my computer since I moved to a new machine leaving the pertinent software behind. Now I know I can do it all online at Avery’s site, and that it is free, or has the cost builty in to the compatible product.

All in all, I would recommend these for a variety of uses. They are quick, easy, and fun….and, I suspect if you are not happy with the results you get on your home printer, that bit can be taken care of by creating and ordering online.

Who knew that making business cards could be so much fun?
Rating: 5 / 5

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