Artwork Considerations

<<back to resources Supplying Artwork / Print Ready Files Images Digital Printing Checking Proofs Design Consideration Folding Stock Personalisation Environmental Paper Terminology Supplying Artwork / Print Ready FilesÂ We accept files in the formats below: Indesign Illustrator High Resolution PDF’s Please ensure that artwork includes: Minimum of 3mm bleed. High Resolution images. Package your Indesign files and include all links and fonts. Double check that if the file is to print as CMYK that all other PMS if present be removed. If PDF files are supplied, is the document set up as singles pages and not spreads? Is the file saved according to Coated or Uncoated stocks? Should the job require a Die-line or Spot UV please indicate as a dedicated spot colour within the palette. This will need to be set to overprint. Alternatively should you prefer the method of supplying a separate layer with a dedicated spot colour that too achieves the same outcome. If the job is to have perforation, please include a broken line indicating the position of where it falls within the artwork using a spot colour. Images Ensure all images supplied within your file is 300DPI Before finalising your files please ensure all images are converted to CMYK. The only exception is if you are using the printing process Hexachrome. In this instance all files are to remain RGB. Digital Printing When supplying artwork for digital print, please note we print directly from your high resolution PDF file. If supplying PDF files please ensure they are high resolution with trim marks along with 3mm bleed. No final PDF is provided for sign off as per the process with offset printing. Unless changes have been made at the last minute. Artwork that requires Personlisation we request an accurate spreadsheet be sent with the corresponding fields clearly outlined. In this case we will send you a final PDF to approve the names and font. Please note we export directly from the information provided by you. Ensure that images supplied in your file are high resolution as they will appear pixilated and at times and grainy depending on the image and paper stock. The heaviest stock we feed through our machine is 350gsm. Maximum sheet size is 330 x 487. Maximum image size is 315 x 472. Checking Proofs DO A FINAL PROOF READ. Check your copy thoroughly for errors. Check telephone numbers, addresses, email and website addresses. Is the proof the correct size? Measure all dimensions. Are all the design elements present and in the correct positions? Ensure spacing is accurate amongst all the elements. For example: Text next to images, spacing between images, paragraphs etc If the job has multiple pages ensure that the...