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Artwork Design Guidelines

How to Prepare a Print-Ready File with 3mm Bleed

To ensure your printed products look great and are properly trimmed, please follow these detailed steps when preparing your file.

1. File Format

  • File Type: PDF (Portable Document Format) is the preferred file type for submission.
  • Scale: Ensure your document is created at 1:1 scale (actual size).
  • No Password Protection: The file must not be password protected to allow for smooth processing.

2. Orientation

  • Format Orientation: The file’s orientation (portrait or landscape) must match your order selection. All pages in the PDF must follow the same orientation.
    • Portrait Orientation: Short side at the top.
    • Landscape Orientation: Long side at the top.
  • Front/Rear Printing: If you are printing on both sides (double-sided), the sheet will be turned around its vertical axis (as you would flip the page in a book).

 

3. Fonts & Lines

  • Minimum Font Size: To ensure legibility, the minimum recommended font size is 6pt. Fonts smaller than 6pt may not print clearly.
  • Vector Lines: If you are using vector graphics (e.g., logos, illustrations), ensure that the lines are at least 0.25pt to maintain sharpness.

4. Margins & Bleed

  • Bleed Area: For all small format printings (including A6, A5, A4, etc.), please include a 3mm bleed area on all sides. This ensures that the design extends to the edge after trimming.
  • Margin: Keep text and important content at least 3mm away from the cutting border to avoid accidental clipping.
  • No Bleed for Larger Formats: For print formats larger than A2, bleed is not required, but ensure there is a safe margin around your content.

5. Resolution

  • Optimal Resolution: To guarantee a high-quality print, use a resolution of 150 to 300 dpi (dots per inch) for all images and graphics.
    • 150 dpi: Acceptable for larger prints or designs with less detail.
    • 300 dpi: Recommended for small format prints (A6, A5, A4, etc.) to ensure crisp, sharp details.

6. Colours

  • Colour Mode: All files should be prepared in CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) color mode. This is the standard for printing and ensures accurate colour reproduction.
    • RGB or Pantone: Files received in RGB (Red, Green, Blue) or Pantone colours will be automatically converted to a CMYK color profile, which may alter colour accuracy.

7. Standard Sizes

Here are the standard sizes in millimeters (mm) for various print products and the formats they apply to:

  • A0: 841 x 1189 mm (Large posters, banners)
  • A1: 594 x 841 mm (Large posters, event displays)
  • A2: 420 x 594 mm (Medium posters, signage)
  • A3: 297 x 420 mm (Brochures, flyers, small posters)
  • A4: 210 x 297 mm (Standard paper size, letterheads, brochures)
  • A5: 148 x 210 mm (Flyers, invitations, postcards)
  • A6: 105 x 148.5 mm (Vouchers, postcards, small flyers)
  • A7: 74 x 105 mm (Tickets, mini cards, coupons)
  • DL: 99 x 210 mm (Envelope inserts, brochures, flyers)

These sizes are relevant to the respective products offered by our printing service, such as posters, flyers, invitations, tickets, and more.

By following these guidelines, your design will be prepared correctly for print, ensuring the highest quality result and a professional finish. If you have any questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to contact us!