Tip – CHECKLIST For Print Ready Files

Here is a quick checklist to help make sure your artwork is print ready and avoid any delays:

#1 – COLOR SPACE

Be sure the file is setup as CMYK instead of RGB. If you’re not sure, you can add a PDF proof and we will throw in the conversion free!

#2 – CORRECT BLEEDS

Add a quarter inch bleed to your height and width (1/8″ to all sides). Please be sure to check our template if you have borders in your artwork. If not setup properly, the borders may look like different thicknesses.

#3 – HI – RES IMAGES

Full size images should be no less than 150 DPI to get good quality but 300 DPI is perfect for maximum print quality. If you’re providing a file at half the size, please make sure to double the DPI

#4 – TEMPLATES

Its VERY important to use our templates to confirm proper placement and sizing. Design work should not alter the template in any way.

#5 – CORRECT SAVE OPTIONS

When saving as PDF, be sure that you DO NOT DOWN SAMPLE in the options or you will lose resolution on the print.

#6 – FILES BUILT TO SIZE

Build files for final product size, problems emerge when trying to scale small files to larger sizes.

#7 – WHITE TEXT

Do NOT set to overprint, must have white ink knocked out of the bottom layers.

#8 – BLACK TEXT

Should be 100% black, NOT a mix of CMYK, especially when working with small text. This helps avoid registration issues.

#9 – FOLDING JOBS

If your job has folding, PLEASE use our template to confirm the panels are sized correctly and folds line up properly.