Paper Scoring

Scoring Process

Creating a crease in the paper stock so it will fold cleanly and undamaged, scoring can be done in three ways: by hand, by machine or by laser cutter. During this process, the crease line is pressed or embossed into the paper at the folding point.

Paper Scoring Types

1 Score

• One score line on a piece
• Include one set of tick marks in your PDF so we know where the score line should be
• Great for two-panel pieces like holiday cards and place cards

2 Parallel Scores

• Two score lines on a piece
• Lines must be parallel
• Include two sets of tick marks in your PDF so we know where the score lines should be
• Great for three-panel pieces like tri-fold brochures and traditional letter folds

3 Parallel Scores

• Three score lines on a piece
• Lines must be parallel
• Include three sets of tick marks in your PDF so we know where the score lines should be
• Great for four-panel pieces like brochures with a double parallel fold

4 Parallel Scores

• Four score lines on a piece
• Lines must be parallel
• Include four sets of tick marks in your PDF so we know where the score lines should be
• Great for five-panel pieces like brochures with an accordion fold

When to Use Paper Scoring

Part of our online printing services, scoring can be added to so many of our products. From marketing assets to one-off personal projects, you’ll find paper scoring options on:

• Brochures
• Cards and Greeting Cards
• Announcements
• Restaurant Menus
• Invitations
• Business Cards
• Rack Cards
• Place Cards
• RSVP Cards
• And more!