Design Guidelines

To ensure your files are ready for print check the following guidelines.

• The file is supplied as a four-colour process CMYK and not RGB colour space. If you are unfamiliar with this terminology don’t worry, we will convert it for you, though some colours may look washed out.
• The document’s page size is the finished trim size.
• Files are supplied with 3mm bleed.
• Artwork is at least 5mm from the edge of the page; this is regarded as a safe or quiet area.
• Any trim, score or fold marks are indicated and outside the live print area.
• Fonts are embedded or converted to outlines so no fonts are needed.
• Images are embedded in the file.
• Black text is 100% black and not a mix of CMYK.
• Any multiple-page PDF consists of single pages running from the front cover through to the back cover, including blank pages if needed.
• If folded, check artwork is setup correctly for these folds.

If you need any more advice please have a look at our
Frequently Asked Questions