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Spot Color Business Cards | Cincinnati Minuteman Press
Spot Color Business Cards

Precise Standard and Custom PMS Ink Printing

Create 2 × 3.5-inch cards using one or two standard inks, custom PMS inks, or mixed standard and PMS combinations on premium uncoated and textured stocks. Ideal for exact brand-color reproduction and traditional stationery.

Need full-color printing and more specialty options? Explore our Raised Thermography Business Cards ↗.

Precise Brand Colors

Custom PMS inks support repeatable corporate color matching.

Premium Papers

Choose vellum, laid, linen, uncoated, C1S and Strathmore.

Traditional Finishes

Add thermography, foil stamping or embossing.

Size

This product is available in the U.S. Standard 2 × 3.5-inch finished size.

Finished Size

2" × 3.5"

The familiar standard business-card format.

2" × 3.5" U.S. Standard
2 × 3.5 U.S. Standard.
Orientation

Choose horizontal or vertical orientation.

Orientation

Horizontal

A landscape layout provides a wide reading path for names, logos and contact details.

Landscape layout
Horizontal orientation.
Orientation

Vertical

A portrait layout creates a distinctive stacked presentation.

Portrait layout
Vertical orientation.
Print

Choose from fifteen standard-ink, PMS-ink and mixed front/back configurations.

Spot Ink Configuration

One Standard Ink Front & No Back

Uses standard spot ink for clean, economical color reproduction.

1 Ink FrontBlank Back
One Standard Ink Front & No Back.
Spot Ink Configuration

Two Standard Inks Front & No Back

Uses standard spot ink for clean, economical color reproduction.

2 Ink FrontBlank Back
Two Standard Inks Front & No Back.
Spot Ink Configuration

One PMS Ink Front & No Back

Uses custom PMS ink for precise brand-color matching.

1 Ink FrontBlank Back
One PMS Ink Front & No Back.
Spot Ink Configuration

One Standard + One PMS Ink Front & No Back

Uses custom PMS ink for precise brand-color matching.

2 Ink FrontBlank Back
One Standard + One PMS Ink Front & No Back.
Spot Ink Configuration

Two PMS Inks Front & No Back

Uses custom PMS ink for precise brand-color matching.

2 Ink FrontBlank Back
Two PMS Inks Front & No Back.
Spot Ink Configuration

One Standard Ink Front & One Ink Back

Uses standard spot ink for clean, economical color reproduction. The reverse receives 1 spot ink.

1 Ink Front1 Ink Back
One Standard Ink Front & One Ink Back.
Spot Ink Configuration

Two Standard Inks Front & One Ink Back

Uses standard spot ink for clean, economical color reproduction. The reverse receives 1 spot ink.

2 Ink Front1 Ink Back
Two Standard Inks Front & One Ink Back.
Spot Ink Configuration

One PMS Ink Front & One Ink Back

Uses custom PMS ink for precise brand-color matching. The reverse receives 1 spot ink.

1 Ink Front1 Ink Back
One PMS Ink Front & One Ink Back.
Spot Ink Configuration

One Standard + One PMS Ink Front & One Ink Back

Uses custom PMS ink for precise brand-color matching. The reverse receives 1 spot ink.

2 Ink Front1 Ink Back
One Standard + One PMS Ink Front & One Ink Back.
Spot Ink Configuration

Two PMS Inks Front & One Ink Back

Uses custom PMS ink for precise brand-color matching. The reverse receives 1 spot ink.

2 Ink Front1 Ink Back
Two PMS Inks Front & One Ink Back.
Spot Ink Configuration

One Standard Ink Front & Two Inks Back

Uses standard spot ink for clean, economical color reproduction. The reverse receives 2 spot inks.

1 Ink Front2 Ink Back
One Standard Ink Front & Two Inks Back.
Spot Ink Configuration

Two Standard Inks Front & Two Inks Back

Uses standard spot ink for clean, economical color reproduction. The reverse receives 2 spot inks.

2 Ink Front2 Ink Back
Two Standard Inks Front & Two Inks Back.
Spot Ink Configuration

One PMS Ink Front & Two Inks Back

Uses custom PMS ink for precise brand-color matching. The reverse receives 2 spot inks.

1 Ink Front2 Ink Back
One PMS Ink Front & Two Inks Back.
Spot Ink Configuration

One Standard + One PMS Ink Front & Two Inks Back

Uses custom PMS ink for precise brand-color matching. The reverse receives 2 spot inks.

2 Ink Front2 Ink Back
One Standard + One PMS Ink Front & Two Inks Back.
Spot Ink Configuration

Two PMS Inks Front & Two Inks Back

Uses custom PMS ink for precise brand-color matching. The reverse receives 2 spot inks.

2 Ink Front2 Ink Back
Two PMS Inks Front & Two Inks Back.
Raised Thermography

Choose no thermography or raised thermography on the front only.

Thermography

No Raised Thermography

Keeps all spot-color printing flat on the selected paper.

1 Ink FrontBlank Back
Flat spot-color printing.
Thermography

Raised Thermography Front Only

Adds glossy tactile dimension to selected front-side spot-color artwork.

Raised thermography on front only
Raised thermography on front only.

Raised Thermography Setup

  1. Use solid, clearly defined front-side spot-color elements.
  2. Avoid extremely fine lines, tiny reversed type and tightly spaced details.
  3. Raised thermography applies to the front only.
  4. Keep raised artwork clear of trim and corner safety areas.
Paper

Choose from eight applicable uncoated and textured stocks.

Paper

80lb Vellum White Cardstock

A smooth vellum stock suited for traditional spot-color printing and premium stationery.

80lb Vellum White Cardstock
80lb Vellum White Cardstock.
Paper

80lb Cover Laid Cardstock

A parallel laid stock suited for traditional spot-color printing and premium stationery.

80lb Cover Laid Cardstock
80lb Cover Laid Cardstock.
Paper

80lb Cover Linen Cardstock

A woven linen stock suited for traditional spot-color printing and premium stationery.

80lb Cover Linen Cardstock
80lb Cover Linen Cardstock.
Paper

88lb Cover Strathmore Cardstock

A premium Strathmore stock suited for traditional spot-color printing and premium stationery.

88lb Cover Strathmore Cardstock
88lb Cover Strathmore Cardstock.
Paper

100lb Cover Linen Cardstock

A heavier linen stock suited for traditional spot-color printing and premium stationery.

100lb Cover Linen Cardstock
100lb Cover Linen Cardstock.
Paper

100lb Cover Uncoated Cardstock

A writable uncoated stock suited for traditional spot-color printing and premium stationery.

100lb Cover Uncoated Cardstock
100lb Cover Uncoated Cardstock.
Paper

110lb Cover Strathmore Cardstock

A heavy Strathmore stock suited for traditional spot-color printing and premium stationery.

110lb Cover Strathmore Cardstock
110lb Cover Strathmore Cardstock.
Paper

130lb Cover Strathmore Cardstock

A ultra-heavy Strathmore stock suited for traditional spot-color printing and premium stationery.

130lb Cover Strathmore Cardstock
130lb Cover Strathmore Cardstock.
Foil/Emboss

Choose no added finish, embossing, foil stamping, or foil stamping with embossing.

Foil/Emboss

No Emboss or Foil Stamp

Keeps the selected paper and spot inks as the primary visual elements.

No Emboss or Foil Stamp
No Emboss or Foil Stamp.
Foil/Emboss

Embossed

Raises selected artwork without foil for subtle tactile dimension.

Embossed
Embossed.
Foil/Emboss

Foil Stamped

Adds reflective metallic foil to selected artwork.

Foil Stamped
Foil Stamped.
Foil/Emboss

Foil Stamped & Embossed

Combines metallic foil with raised dimension for premium emphasis.

Foil Stamped & Embossed
Foil Stamped & Embossed.

Foil and Emboss Setup

  1. Supply separate aligned vector masks for foil and embossing.
  2. Use solid 100% black where the finish should appear and white elsewhere.
  3. Avoid very fine lines, tiny gaps and intricate details.
  4. Keep finish areas clear of trim and rounded-corner safety zones.
Rounded Corner

Choose square, four-corner or two-corner finishing. Two-corner templates are intentionally excluded.

Corner Treatment

No Rounded Corners

Choose the finished corner profile that best supports the design.

No Rounded Corners
No Rounded Corners.
Corner Treatment

4 Rounded 1/8" Corners

Choose the finished corner profile that best supports the design.

4 Rounded 1/8" Corners
4 Rounded 1/8" Corners.
Corner Treatment

4 Rounded 1/4" Corners

Choose the finished corner profile that best supports the design.

4 Rounded 1/4" Corners
4 Rounded 1/4" Corners.
Corner Treatment

2 Rounded 1/8" Corners

Choose the finished corner profile that best supports the design.

2 Rounded 1/8" Corners
2 Rounded 1/8" Corners.
Corner Treatment

2 Rounded 1/4" Corners

Choose the finished corner profile that best supports the design.

2 Rounded 1/4" Corners
2 Rounded 1/4" Corners.
Shrink Wrap

Choose standard packaging or counted bundles.

Packaging

No Shrink Wrap

Standard production packaging.

Standard loose-stack packaging
No shrink wrap.
Packaging

Shrink Wrap in Sets of 25, 50, 100, 250 or 500

Counted bundles simplify distribution and storage.

Counted bundles: 25, 50, 100, 250 or 500
Counted shrink-wrapped bundles.
Turnaround (Cutoff 12:00 p.m. ET)

Production begins after payment, approved artwork and required setup files are complete.

Standard

8–10 Business Days

Standard production for spot-color and specialty finishing.

89108–10 business-day production
8–10 business days.
Expedited

5–7 Business Days

Faster production for eligible approved orders.

5–675–7 business-day production
5–7 business days.
Artwork

Submit files now, later, or request design service.

Artwork

Upload Print File Now

Best when final separations and setup files are ready.

Submit spot-color artwork
Upload now.
Artwork

Upload Print File Later

Place the order first and provide files before production.

Submit spot-color artwork
Upload later.
Design Service

Request Design Service (Bill Later)

Our team can prepare spot-color separations and finish masks.

Submit spot-color artwork
Design service.
Downloadable Templates

Prepare Artwork at the Correct Size

File Requirements

Preferred File FormatPrint-ready PDF with fonts embedded.
Spot ColorsName PMS colors clearly and keep each ink as a separate spot-color separation.
Image Resolution300 dpi at final size.
BleedExtend backgrounds 0.125" beyond trim.
Safety MarginKeep important content at least 0.125" inside trim.
Finish MasksSupply separate aligned vector masks for foil or embossing.

For bleed, safety margins, resolution and general artwork preparation, review our Print File Checklist.

2" × 3.5" Templates

For additional sizes and general artwork guides, visit our complete template library.

Frequently Asked Questions

Spot Color Business Card Questions

What is spot-color printing?
Spot-color printing uses individually mixed inks rather than full-color process printing.
What is a PMS ink?
A PMS ink is mixed to a Pantone Matching System formula for consistent brand-color reproduction.
Which papers are available?
Eight vellum, laid, linen, uncoated, C1S and Strathmore stocks are included.
Can I add raised thermography?
Yes. Raised thermography is available on the front only.
Which specialty finishes are available?
Embossing, foil stamping, and foil stamping with embossing are included.
Why are two-corner templates not included?
Two-corner finishing is available, but downloadable templates include square and four-corner versions only.

For shipping, payment and general order questions, visit our General FAQ.

Personal Assistance

Need Help With Spot Color Business Cards?

Our team can help with PMS matching, paper, ink configurations, finishes, templates and artwork setup.

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