Artwork Guidelines

We have prepared the following guide to assist you with your electronic file preparation and submission. If you have a specific problem that is not covered in this guide, or have other questions, please feel free to contact us. Improperly prepared files can cause delays in printing.

Bleeds

A 1/8" bleed must be added to designs that print to the edge, otherwise your artwork will need to be enlarged to make bleed, potentially causing important text or logos to get cut off. It is also important to keep text at least a 1/8” away from the edge to prevent anything important from getting cut off.

Color Specifications

Print previews are not a safe and sure measuring tool for color accuracy. Colors on the file might be effected by monitor calibration, screen resolution and lighting, just to name a few. Many Pantone colors show a marked color shift when printed digitally.

To achieve the desired color on the digital press, digital files must reflect accurate color models and percentage. Please make sure all colors are in CMYK mode for color accuracy and a better quality output.

Image Resolutions

All images should be 300 ppi for laser printing and 150 ppi for wide format printing.

Digital Proofs

We provide PDF files as electronic soft proofs. These digital proofs intend to show you the layout and design elements of your job, but cannot be a guarantee of color accuracy. If color accuracy is of extreme importance to you, please request a hard copy proof.