Preparing Files:
When supplying your files, for best results please follow our guidelines.
FILE FORMAT:
We accept the following file formats TIF, TIFF, JPG, EPS, PNG and PDF,
as well as native files.
RESOLUTION:
All file formats must have a minimum of 300 dpi (dot per inch) resolution.
The images designed for the web are done at a low screen resolution of
72 dpi and therefore not suitable for print. Print images need to be created
at 300 dpi or there will be a substantial drop in the image quality.
See example below.
COLOUR MODE:
All colour artwork and/or images must be provided in CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black) colour mode- NOT RGB!
All black & white artworks and/or images must be provided in grayscale mode.
PLEASE NOTE: Heavy black ink might cause smearing.
BLEED:
Please build your press-ready digital files by adding 3mm bleed all around.
What's a bleed?
It is the portion of the card that will be trimmed off when cut to the final size.
Why bleed?
The purpose of a bleed is to continue a colour, image or design to the edge of the card.
CROP MARKS:
Please build your press-ready digital files by adding crop marks.
Lines indicating where the paper should be cut to produce the correct size.
(See example below).
FONTS:
a. Fonts must be embedded in PDF files.
b. Fonts must be outlined or converted to paths or curves in EPS files.
c. Some fonts have copyright restrictions and will not embed in PDF Files.
BORDERS:
We recommend no borders due to shifting in the cutting process, borders may appear uneven.
SIZES:
A6 = 103 x 148mm
A5 = 148 x 210mm
A4 = 210 x 297mm
A2 = 420 x 594mm
A1 = 594 x 840mm
When In Doubt...
Please call or email us. Our Customer Service Staff will only be too pleased to help you with your project.
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