FILE FORMATS
The following formats are accepted: TIF, TIFF, JPEG, EPS, PNG, PDF
All files must be created with a minimum resolution of 350 dpi.
All color artwork must be submitted in CMYK. All non-color artwork must be submitted in grayscale.
Please build press-ready digital files by adding 0 .1" on each side for business cards and postcards, and 0.125" for all other products.
ALL files are required to be built to the full bleed dimension specified for each trim size. To have results of the desired trim size, 0.05" or 0.0625" is automatically trimmed off of each edge. Example: a 5" x 7" would have a bleed size of 5.1" x 7.1" and a 8.5"x11" flyer would have a bleed size of 8.625"x11.125".
EXAMPLES:
Products
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Final
Print Size - 350dpi
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Business Cards |
Inch: 2"x3.5"
Pixels: 700x1225
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Inch: 2.1"x3.6"
Pixels:735x1260
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Postcard |
Inch: 4"x6"
Pixels: 1400x2100
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Inch: 4.1"x6.1"
Pixels:1435x2135
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Postcard |
Inch: 4.25"x5.5"
Pixels:1488x1925
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Inch: 4.35"x5.6"
Pixels: 1522x1960
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What is a bleed?
It is the portion of the card that will be trimmed off when cut to the final size.
Why create a bleed?
The purpose of a bleed is to continue a color, image or design to the edge of the card.
Fonts must be embedded in PDF files, and outlined or converted to paths or curves in EPS files. Some fonts have copyright restrictions and will not embed in PDF Files. If creating documents using QuarkXPress, fonts and images must be included with all files submitted.
All critical elements such as text, images, logos, etc. must be kept at least 0.125" inside the edge. Anything left close to the edge may be cut off during trimming.
Please allow 1/16" cutting tolerance around your card. It is recommended that borders not be used due to shifting in the cutting process. Otherwise, borders may appear uneven
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