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How to Print Souvenir Postcards

Printing your own souvenir postcards is a unique way to keep in touch with family and friends. Whether you are touring somewhere new, or just sending a reminder of home to a loved one, postcards are a simple and effective option. With the prevalence of digital cameras and multi-purpose home printers, creating your own postcard designs is a straightforward process that can be done in your own home. Within just a few hours, you can have a selection of unique and original souvenir postcards.

Things You'll Need

  • Printable postcard paper
  • Inkjet Printer
  • Computer
  • Digital Camera
  • Photo Editing Software
  • Memory card reader
  • USB Cable
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Instructions

    • 1

      Using a digital camera, take photos of subjects chosen for souvenir postcards. After the photographs have been taken, remove the memory card from the camera and insert it into the card reader.

    • 2

      Attach the USB cable to the card reader and plug it into the computer's USB port. Transfer the images onto the computer.

    • 3

      Use photo editing software to make any adjustments to the photographs. Resize the images if necessary, so it fits onto the postcard paper without having to be cropped.

    • 4

      Load the printer with postcard paper. Print 1 copy as a test run. Check the print for any quality issues before sending the complete run through.

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