Ideally you will need to supply the cutter guide as a separate PDF to the artwork, by exporting this layer to PDF separately.Įnsure you have a 3mm bleed to make sure you’re not left with a white edge when trimmed. The best way to do this is to set up a new layer on your artwork file and create the shape you require in a vectored line, the colour of this line needs to be set to a spot colour. ![]() If you are setting up a file that is not a standard print size, e.g a heart shaped flyer, you will need to set up a cutter guide. You can add crop marks when saving your PDF in InDesign or Illustrator. If you have a specific pantone reference, please always let us know.Ĭrop marks let us know where to trim the document. If you have any specific colour matching requirements, it is always a good idea to ask for a proof first. Please note the colour on your monitor is not always an accurate representation of the printed colour, due to different screen calibrations. Set your colour swatches up to the same specification that they will be printed in, this is usually CMYK. If you are using logos, ensure these are in vector format. ![]() It is always a good idea to have a ‘safe area’ or margin around the edge of your artwork, ensuring that you do not place any important information or text outside this perimeter.įor the best quality, ensure your images are 300dpi at 100%, and convert all RGB imagery to CMYK. When setting up your document, set your page size to the size you want the final product to be. To help, we’ve put together some top tips on how to set up your artwork for print: As specialists in time critical quality print, we know the importance of getting your print to you quickly and at the highest quality.
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