Free Printable Graduation Invitations

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If you’re planning a graduation party, you’re probably on the lookout for free printable graduation invitations. Below is some information to help you find the best printing option for your particular celebration.

A Selection of Free Printable Graduation Invitations

First things first: you need to find a template that you can customize with information about the big day. Here is a selection of websites where you can find free printable graduation invitations:

  • Hoover Web Design offers a wide variety of simple invitation designs in PDF format.
  • Graduation Invitations and Graduation Party Ideas allows you to download free invitation templates that you can insert into a Word document for easy printing.
  • Internet Family Fun has several free PDF templates for graduation invites.
  • Invitationland lets you use their design interface to print attractive invitations straight from their website, or save as a PDF to print somewhere else, such as a local print shop.
  • My Fun Cards offers a free online design interface for those who use a Windows computer (unfortunately, this site is not Mac compatible).

Printing Invitations Yourself

If you’re interested in printing your own graduation party invites, you may have some questions. For instance, what kind of printer do you need? How do you choose a paper type? Read on for the important things you should know before printing.

Do You Need Special Software?

For most of the free invitations listed above, you won’t need any special software besides Adobe Acrobat reader, which may already be installed on your computer. If you do not have Acrobat reader preinstalled, you can go to the Adobe website for instructions on how to download and install this free program. If you’re using a Macintosh computer, you should be able to read PDF files with the Preview application that comes included with OS X.

If you’re interested in special printing software, Broderbund offers a great Windows printing package called Print Shop that will allow you to design a vast array of cards, signs, and other projects for under $30. They also make a Mac version of Print Shop.

What Kind of Printer Do You Need?

All you will need to print your invitations is a color printer and a few extra ink cartridges. Printing invitations uses up cartridges very quickly, so it’s always good to have more ink on hand in case you run out.

What Kind of Paper Should You Use?

Depending on how much money you want to spend and what kind of printer you have, there is a wide variety of papers to choose from. First, you should check your printer’s documentation to see what papers are compatible with the kind of ink you are using – certain inks print better on some paper types than others.

You’ll most likely want to use standard letter-sized paper which measures 8.5” x 11”, though these days you can also buy professional-looking card cutouts made specifically for home printers. Here is a sample of the kinds of papers available:

  • Canon sells different kinds of paper to suit every printing need.
  • Hewlett Packard offers a wide variety of paper types to choose from.
  • Epson also sells specialty printer papers.

Low-Cost Professional Printing

Some professional printers will inexpensively produce your custom invitations, saving you the time and effort of having to gather supplies and print them yourself. Here are some services that specialize in high quality prints that are still cost effective – some even offer low-cost design services if you are willing to go with one of their templates.

  • Kinko’s Copies – FedEx-Kinko’s is a nationwide chain of stores that offer a wide variety of printing services.
  • Office Depot will print your custom designs, shipping directly to you or holding for pickup at one of their retail locations.
  • VistaPrint offers a full color printing solution for cheaper than a local printer.
  • Don’t forget to check your local listings for independent printing shops – there are always small businesses willing to bid on your print jobs, and you’ll be doing your part to support your local economy.
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