File preparation
for printing

I. FILE FORMATS:

  • Recommended: PDF (PDFx/1a:200 standard)
  • Also accepted: EPS, TIFF, JPG, or CDR (with fonts converted to curves)

II. COLOR MODE:

  • Color jobs: composite CMYK (no separations)
  • B&W jobs: black & white or grayscale mode

III. FILE PREPARATION:

  • Bleed: extend 3 mm beyond cut line on each side
  • Important elements must be at least 4 mm from cut lines
  • All text must be converted to curves
  • Min font size: 6 pt (single color), 8 pt (multi-color)
  • Min line thickness: 0.1 pt
  • Black text on color backgrounds: use overprint
  • Rich black: use C:50%, M:50%, Y:50%, K:100%
  • White objects must not have overprint enabled (use knockout)
  • Image resolution: 150 DPI for large formats, 300 DPI for small formats
  • Graphics must not contain ICC profiles or OPI comments
  • Include preview files for jobs with cutting, creasing, white underprint, double-sided print, etc.
  • White underprint must be defined as a spot color with overprint enabled, placed above CMYK layer
  • Cut/crease/frez paths: define as spot colors with overprint

IV. PRINT DIMENSIONS:

  • Surfaces must be flat and dust-free
  • Max print size:
    • Materials up to 50 mm thick: 2500×1250 mm
    • Materials up to 150 mm thick: 420×300 mm

V. FILE DELIVERY:

  • Files under 10 MB: email attachment
  • Larger files: via FTP or file sharing services (WeTransfer, Dropbox, etc.)