How should I prepare a file for printing with you?
The basic and easiest answer to this question is that you supply a PRINT READY
.PDF file. We recommended a minimum of 300dpi, converted to CMYK colorspace, all
fonts outlined AND embedded.Make sure your PDF is the same size as your finished
piece, for instance if you printing a business card the PDF should be 3.5" x 2"
and not an 8.5 x 11" with the Business Card centered in the middle. Make sure
you have a minimum of 1/8" (0.125") BLEED on all edges of your job, and a 1/8"
(0.125") SAFE area that has all critical design element such as text, pulled
away from trim.
Following these guidelines, and CAREFULLY CHECKING THE RESULTING PDF before
uploading will greatly reduce the possibility of error and accelerate your job
through production.
PDF print ready files:
Minimum resolution of 300 dpi
CMYK colorspace
All fonts outlined and embedded
Artwork should have 1/8" (0.125") bleed from trim line
Information content ("Safe Area") should be 1/8" (0.125") away from trim line.