How do you print wedding invitations with a cutting machine?

The key is to separate printing from cutting. Design your invitation in your software, then create two files: one for the printer and one for the cutting machine. Print your card first, using the best print quality your printer offers. Let the ink dry completely, which can take a few hours depending on your card and ink. Then load the printed sheet into your cutting machine, using the registration marks to align the cut. Set the blade depth and pressure for your card weight, and do a test cut on a scrap piece first. If you are cutting intricate shapes or lettering, use a lighter card or a card with a smooth surface. For envelopes, cut them separately from a different file. Always keep a spare printed sheet in case a cut goes wrong. Remember that cutting machines work best with flat card, so avoid heavily textured paper unless you have tested it. You can also use the machine to score fold lines before cutting, which gives a clean fold for your invitation cards.