Business Cards Artwork Guidelines & Specs

To ensure your custom business cards meet OTTORON's uncompromising standards, please prepare your artwork according to the following industrial specifications.

SAFE ZONE
BLEED AREA (0.125") TRIM LINE SAFE MARGIN

Fig 1. Computed Blueprint: 3.5" x 2" Standard Format

Fig 1. Standard North American Business Card (3.5" x 2") Bleed & Safe Zone Blueprint

1. File Setup & Format

  • Accepted Formats: Print-ready PDF or AI (Adobe Illustrator) files are strictly required.
  • Color Mode: CMYK only.
  • Typography: All text and strokes must be Outlined (converted to curves).

2. Dimensions & Bleed

  • Bleed: Add 0.125" bleed to each edge. Background design must extend to this edge.
  • Safe Zone: Keep critical text 0.125" inside the final trim edge.