Everyone loves receiving a Christmas card and there’s nothing more special than a personalised one. You can easily make your own Christmas card at home if you have a colour laser printer but a plain printer and photocopier will also work. Below are a few simple steps to using your printer to make your own Christmas cards.
1. Download card printing software
First of all you will need to find some software that is compatible with your laser printer. Most of the big brands such as Canon, Toshiba, Sharp and so on will have their own specific applications that can easily be downloaded. It's important to find the right print solutions for your laser printer otherwise you won’t be able to print your Christmas card creation.
2. Design your Christmas card
If you have decided to create a photo, you should think about how you will style it. Want to use family members? Think about getting them to dress up in matching christmas jumpers or fun accessories like antlers or bauble earrings. The card printing software that you have downloaded is likely to have a wide range of festive backdrops that you can use to enhance your photo. If you’ve decided not to use a photo, you can easily personalise the backdrop with some text.
3. Import your image
The process for importing your image will depend on your software. However, it should be relatively straightforward. After the initial login process, you will have to select a storage location that you have used to save the photo such as your photo gallery, Google Drive, Dropbox, Facebook or Instagram. Once you have located the image, you should import it onto your chosen template.
4. Edit your card
This is the point where you can add the finishing touches to your Christmas card. Maybe you want to add text or a speech bubble. Or perhaps you want to touch up the image a little by layering on a filter or adding colour. You can keep with the festive theme by adding snowflakes or a sprig of holly.
5. Print and send!
If you’re happy with the design, simply load the printer with photo quality printer paper and press print. Most cards will have a clear crease for folding so it’s easy to fold and pop it into an envelope and then post.
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If you are looking for a reliable printer supplier in the Berkshire Hampshire and Surrey area, Copy Care Services UK Ltd has a range of office equipment including high-quality colour laser printers and photocopiers. To find out more about our print solutions, contact a member of our friendly team here today. You can contact us by calling 01252 518 444.
Copy Care Services is based in Farnborough but extends services to Berkshire, Hampshire, and Surrey. If you do need to buy a printer, Copy Care Services sells a range of new and refurbished machines as well as toners, drums, and maintenance kits for any make or model office machines.
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