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. Specify your trim area with crop marks (Don't place crop marks inside the work area). 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 elements 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
• Specify trim area with crop marks (Don't place crop marks inside the work area)
• 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.
In some cases our Art Dept can complete art alterations to your file. In these cases YOU WILL INCUR A MINIMUM ART CHARGE OF $40.00 and an hourly rate of $75.00 will be applied.
