Technical Information
Artwork Tips · All our presses can print CMYK to create full colour work plus additional spot pantones if required. · For solid black in CMYK please set to: C:0 M:0 Y:0 K:100. · Images should be at least CMYK 300dpi and linked to file. · Documents should be set to finished page size + at least 3mm bleed.· Supply a laser proof of your work (where possible. · Do not impose artwork. · Supply all fonts used.
Acceptable file formats
PDF, TIFF, EPS - Additional cost for artwork supplied in Microsoft Publisher format or Word format.
· Photoshop saved as PDF, TIFF, EPS, JPG, or PSD
· QuarkXpress include all picture files and fonts.
· Illustrator include all embedded images & convert all text to curves.
(or include fonts)
· Indesign include all picture files and fonts
FONTS: All screen and PostScript fonts need to be supplied unless
converted to curves.
COLOURS: All colours on documents need to be set to CMYK. RGB is not an acceptable printing format.
RESOLUTION: When supplying images, ensure that they are scanned at 300dpi and are at 100% otherwise quality will be compromised.
BLEED: (TRIM) & CUTTING: All files need 3mm bleed for cutting. If files are supplied without any bleed they will be given a border, so they can be cut correctly. For printing to be finished correctly, please ensure that any text or logos are 4mm away from the edge.
If you have any problems or require more information about supplying artwork, please don't hesitate to contact us.
FINISHING SOLUTIONS
Shown below are diagrams of how your job can stand out from the rest. We can now finish jobs in a number of different folding combinations.
