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How To Prepare Digital Files For Full Color Printing

How Should I Prepare A File For full Color Printing?

The basic and easiest answer to this question is that you supply your print provider with a PRINT READY .PDF file. We recommend a minimum of 300dpi, converted to CMYK colorspace, all fonts outlined AND embedded. Specify your trim area with crop marks. Be careful not to place crop marks inside the work area. Typically, you want to make sure you have a minimum of 1/8" (0.125") BLEED on all sides of your job, and a 1/8" (0.125") SAFE area inside the cut line that has all critical design element such as text, pulled away from the cutting edge. This will ensure that nothing gets cut off during the finishing process.

Following these guidelines, and CAREFULLY CHECKING THE RESULTING PDF before uploading files will greatly reduce the possibility of error and accelerate your job through production.

REMEMBER THE MAIN POINTS:

Minimum resolution of 300 dpi
CMYK colorspace
All fonts outlined and embedded
Specify trim area with crop marks
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.

A properly prepared PDF file will greatly reduce processing time and error on your proofs and final printed piece, as opposed to working with external elements such as fonts, images, and layout files.

Future Articles Will Address Each Step in the PDF Preparation Process in Greater Detail. If you have an immediate question or would like to have us look at your files for press readiness, email us at design@customprinting247.com.

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