What file types can I upload?
PDF or JPEG files are preferred but you can also upload TIFF, Illustrator (AI) and Photoshop (PSD) files.
Are there any file types that you can’t accept?
Unfortunately, we can’t accept PNG, Pages (mac), Publisher, SVG, WEB, .HTML, or GIF files.
What colour should my artwork be set up in?
All artwork must be supplied in CMYK. If your artwork is set up in a different format, such as RGB, then this will automatically convert out at the proofing stage which can vary the colour of your artwork.
How big should my files be?
The maximum size we would be able to accept is 200mb in total.
What resolution do I need to set my artwork up at?
For small format jobs, such as flyers and business cards we would advise the resolution to be 300dpi minimum. Large format jobs such as posters and roller banners should be 150dpi minimum and for PVC banners we would advise 75 – 150 dpi.
What does the red line on my proof mean?
The red line marks the safety area. We will make the final cut 3mm outside of this at the blue cut line shown at the edge of your proof. We recommend that all important text and images are inside the red line so that they’re not at risk of being cut.
How small can the text be to print ok?
For text we would recommend going no smaller than 8pt on standard size products.
Will my artwork fold correctly?
This would be dependent on how the file is set up. Our studio will check this for you as part of the artwork process.
Use CMYK as the colour mode.
Prepare your files using CMYK as the colour mode, not RGB. Use colourmode FOGRA39 (ISO Coated v2). If you are unsure of the colour mode of your file, don’t worry we can always convert this for you. Keep in mind this can cause the colours to differ from the original file.
Add 3 mm bleed and keep 4 mm safety margin
During production, there might be a slight cut deviation. To avoid any issues, we recommend the following:
Add a 3 mm bleed around all edges of your design.
Keep important elements 4 mm away from the edge or folding lines.
Avoid using borders or frames on smaller formats like labels or business cards.
Text and fonts specifications (Min. font size is 6 pt)
For this product, the minimum font size is 6 pt. To avoid any issues, we recommend the following:
Fonts must be embedded or outlined.
If your design contains small black text, make sure it is 100 % black (Cyan: 0 Magenta: 0 Yellow: 0 Black: 100).
Note that we don’t check spelling or typographical errors.
Check line thickness
Lines should be at least 0.25 pt. Negative lines should be at least 0.5 pt.
Check your artwork for overprint
Make sure no elements in your artwork are set on overprint unless you want this effect in your design. You can read more about overprint in our Help Centre.
Make sure the ink coverage isn't higher than 300%.
Force Colour Images to CMYK with a 260% ink limit (in Photoshop > Convert Colour Profile > Photoshop 5 Default CMYK). Make sure the ink coverage isn’t higher than 300%.