Printing 8x10's, brochures, etc.

[Renee Brown]

Andrea, Hi.

At present I am preparing brochures and matching business cards for a tour of my portraits in 2002.
Each brochure and business card will be mailed to former and prospective clients.

I am using the pretty bordered brochure paper found at Staples with matching business cards. It is a trifold pre-scored paper and I paste printed address labels on the outside with a large "You're Invited" in Park Ave. script. When they open the tri-fold brochure, five of my images and all the locations of the shows plus pertinent information on ordering a commissioned portrait is on the brochure.

I just bought an HP 1215 printer and it is working very well. It was $300. and if I had gone for a better brand I would have purchased the Epson 1280, which I heard is marvelous, but then you are talking $500 or $600. Also has a larger bed but I don't make prints so it is not necessary for me.

I use 3-M clear mailing tape and laminate the printed side of each business card, rendering it a permanent and stronger business card. Easy to do while watching tv.

Renee