Press Cards

We use fine heavyweight card stocks that are acid free and archival quality. By utilizing the latest digital imaging technology, we deliver the finest press printed products to you.

Papers

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Satin A very smooth sheet with a satin coating that provides excellent color and pop to your images. UV semi-gloss coating is an available option with this paper 100# Cover stock, 295 gsm Available as a coated 1-side and coated 2-side
Linen Satin The same paper as our Satin, but with a subtle linen texture to add that fine paper look to your products. Linen Satin PIC
Classic Vellum A classic uncoated vellum sheet that is very smooth and bright. It produces a slightly softer look with a rich surface feel. 100# Cover stock, 300 gsm Vellum
Art Linen Similar to our Classic Vellum, Art Linen reproduces a clean image on a bright white sheet with a subtle linen texture. 100# Cover stock, 300 gsm Art Linen
Recycled (Watercolor) The eco-friendly choice for your press products. This paper is 100% PCW recycled fiber. It has a slightly yellow cast with a toothy feel of a fine art watercolor paper. 100# Cover stock, 295 gsm Recycled
Pearl Our metallic Pearl paper produces very smooth skin tones with the added "Wow" factor of a Pearl stock. UV semi-gloss coating is standard with all Pearl stocks 105# Cover stock, 320 gsm Pearl
Linen Pearl Our metallic Pearl paper with a fine art linen texture applied. UV semi-gloss coating is standard with all Pearl stocks 105# Cover stock, 320 gsm Linen Pearl
Finishing We offer UV semi-gloss coating on all coated paper. Single fold cards are produced with cut scores instead of crease scores. Cut scores provide a cleaner score and fold flatter than other types of scores. Folded cards also feature undersized back panels to eliminate folding alignment issues and add an ease of opening your cards. Satin w/ UV Coating

What papers and textures do you offer?
We have a variety of fine archival press paper: Satin, Classic Vellum, Linen, Art Linen, Pearl, Pearl Linen, and Recycled. UV coating may be applied at no additional charge.

What is the minimum order for Press Cards?
Unlike other print labs, Litho-Krome ProColor lets clients order press cards individually, instead of in sets. So you can order 25 cards, 28 cards, 100 cards, or 118 cards. No more wasting paper, ink, and money printing extra cards. Press card minimum order is 20 cards.

Do you offer sample swatches of your paper?
Yes, simply send an e-mail to sales@lkprocolor.com and we will send you a packet which includes samples of our photographic prints and finishes as well as our press printed papers.

What is your estimated production and delivery time?
Normal turnaround times for our press printed products is typically 24-48 hours in house. Special and custom orders can increase turnaround times, as well as orders placed during the holidays. However, we make every effort to process and produce each order efficiently.

We use FedEx Ground unless otherwise requested and takes two to five business days. (Holiday shipping times may vary.) If you are concerned about receiving an order in a specified time, we do offer rush services.

What printing process do you use for press printed products?
We use professional HP Indigo and Heidelberg presses with archival Ultrachrome inks.

I’ve been hearing about 4-color printing and 6-color printing? What’s the difference?
Frankly, the differentiations between 4-color and 6-color printing are minimal. We use printers that offer 4-color, 6-color, 8-color, and even 10-color printing, all of which are indiscernible to the end consumer.