by GlennL | Dec 3, 2023 | File Prep 101 - Start Here, Help Center
We strongly suggest setting your line thickness to at least .25 points (.003 inches) in width. A 1 or 2 point line is very popular and looks especially good around photographs. The following chart highlights the most common line widths:
by GlennL | Dec 3, 2023 | File Prep 101 - Start Here, Help Center
Please make sure you are using a font size larger than 7 pt. Type that is smaller than 7 pt can be difficult to read. Also, with type smaller than 22 pt, using 3 or fewer CMYK colors will help to avoid misregistration.
by GlennL | Dec 3, 2023 | File Prep 101 - Start Here, Help Center
If your artwork contains vector-based graphics with transparency or other special effects, you’ll need to make sure to provide us with a copy of your files with flattened images and all fonts converted to outlines. Transparent, unflattened artwork and non-outlined...
by GlennL | Dec 3, 2023 | File Prep 101 - Start Here, Help Center
The actual edge of a trimmed piece can vary by as much as 1/16″ from the planned edge of the page. A “bleed” area is used to compensate for this variation. If your printed piece calls for a border along its edge, you will need to extend that border...
by GlennL | Dec 3, 2023 | File Prep 101 - Start Here, Help Center
Good Files For best printing results, keep these in mind: Bleed Line: Artwork is extended to the solid, green line. Cut Line: The orange line indicates the edge of the finished, printed document. Safety Margin: Remember to not place text into the beyond...
