Sending Christmas cards is a thoughtful tradition, and printing them at home makes it easy to add a personal touch. With the right approach, you can create cards that look professional and festive.
Use the Right Paper
Choose thicker card stock rather than standard printer paper. This gives your cards a more premium feel and helps colours appear brighter.
Adjust Printer Settings
Select “best” or “photo” quality in your printer settings for sharper text and images. Make sure the paper type matches what you’re using so the ink is applied correctly.
Pick a Festive Design
You can design your own cards, use templates from software, or download free options online. Canon Creative Park also offers printable Christmas card designs that are easy to customise.
Print a Test Card First
Before printing the full batch, run a single test card. This lets you check colours, alignment, and whether the design looks the way you want.
Add Personal Finishing Touches
Handwritten messages, ribbons, or stickers can turn a printed card into something truly special.
Recycle Used Cartridges
If you’re printing a lot of cards, you’ll probably go through more ink. Remember to recycle your empty cartridges using a Freepost label or the pre-paid bags we include with HP and Canon orders.
Bottom line: Printing Christmas cards at home gives you creative control and a personal connection. With good paper, the right settings, and a little extra care, you can create cards that look just as good as shop-bought ones.
