| 摘要 |
<p>Two pairs (180, 182, 184, 186) of parallel substantial-cut or scored lines extend the length of a card stock sheet (160) and short through-cut lines (208, 212) extend between each of the pairs to define two columns (190, 192) of business card blanks (164) on the sheet (160). The sheet (160) is passed through a laser or ink jet printer or copier, printing the desired identifying or other indicia (140) on the blanks (164). The blanks (164) are then separated along the substantial-cut (180, 182, 184, 186) and through-cut lines (208, 212) and the waste sheet portions (196, 198) at the ends, sides, and between the columns are disposed of. The business cards (164) separate cleanly along the substantial-cut lines, superior to the microperforated business card separation lines. Even with the substantial-cut and full-cut lines, the card stock sheets have enough integrity to reliably pass through the printer without breaking apart. To make for a cleaner break along the substantial-cut lines, the substantial-cut lines can be made by scoring part way into the sheet on both opposing sheet faces. Also, cleaner break lines can be provided by first subjecting the sheet to a process, such as supercalendering, which makes the sheet more brittle and/or densifies the paper fibers.</p> |
