Assembly, Printing & Trimming
Templates, print settings, applying sticker media, trimming, and corner rounding.
Templates & Tools
- PDF 9-up: Proxy Print Setup, MTG-Print (upload custom), KPPT by Burton.
- Enable cut guides. Select "Actual Size" and disable any fit-to-page.
- Use system dialog and choose the highest quality paper type.
1Applying Sticker Media
- 1Cut cards with a rotary bypass trimmer.
- 2Peel and align to long edge of a common; smooth bubbles as you go.
- 3Leave ~1–1.5 mm excess all around; trim flush after application.
- 4Round corners with 3 mm; flip card face-down to avoid shearing.
Image: Applying vinyl to a common
2Print Settings
- Install full manufacturer drivers for advanced options.
- Select best paper type this controls ink density and pass speed.
- Dry time: 1–2 minutes on quality media; avoid handling during dry.
3Trimmer Cleaning (Adhesive Media)
Quick clean (every 1–2 sheets)
Tweezers + Q-tip with Goo Gone on blade/rail.
Full clean (e.g., Fiskars)
Remove rail, clear debris; re-seat blade against metal edge.
Image: Trimmer cleanup points
MDFC (Dual-Sided)
Print front/back on glossy photo paper and bond with thin super glue. Keep glue at least 1/3" from edges to prevent squeeze-out.
Duplex alignment on consumer printers is not precise — cut by the front, slightly oversize the back image to appear flush after trimming.