PRINT FILE SETUP
Artwork Ready
For Production.
Professional print file preparation for artwork that needs to meet a printer, supplier or production provider's specifications before going to print.
OVERVIEW
Good artwork still needs the right production setup.
A design can look perfect on screen and still require changes before it can be produced correctly.
Print file setup is about preparing the artwork around the requirements of the actual printing or production process.
Depending on the project, this can involve dimensions, bleed, safe areas, color settings, image quality, fonts, transparency and file format.
We work from the specifications supplied by the printer, manufacturer or production provider whenever those specifications are available.
WHAT WE PREPARE
The Details That Matter
Before Production.
Dimensions
Artwork is checked against the required finished dimensions or production template.
Bleed & Safe Areas
Where required, artwork can be prepared with appropriate bleed and safe areas based on the production specification.
Images & Resolution
Images can be reviewed for suitability at the intended output size and application.
Fonts & Artwork
Fonts, linked elements, transparency and other artwork components can be checked according to the required workflow.
PRODUCTION CHECK
We Check The Artwork Before It Leaves The Desk.
Finished size and orientation
Bleed and safe-area requirements
Image quality and scaling
Color requirements
Fonts and editable artwork elements
Transparency and effects where relevant
Final file format and export requirements
PRINT BASICS
Every Printer Has Its Own Requirements.
There is no single print setup that is correct for every job. Different printers, materials, finishing methods and production systems can require different specifications.
For example, the appropriate bleed, color workflow, file format or image setup may depend on the supplier producing the final item.
That is why we prefer to work from the actual production specification whenever one is available.
Finished Size
Bleed & Safe Area
Color Requirements
Image Quality
Fonts & Artwork
Final File Format
OUR PROCESS
Check.
Correct. Prepare.
Review
We inspect the supplied artwork and identify the intended output and production requirements.
Compare
Artwork dimensions and technical details are compared with the supplier's specifications.
Correct
Required changes are made to dimensions, bleed, artwork elements or other production details.
Check
The prepared artwork is reviewed again for consistency with the required output specifications.
Deliver
The final file is exported in the required format and prepared for the next stage of production.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions.
What is print file setup?
Print file setup is the process of preparing artwork so it meets the technical requirements of the intended printer or production provider.
Do you add bleed to artwork?
Where bleed is required, it can be added according to the actual production specification supplied for the project.
Can you check my existing print-ready file?
Yes. Existing artwork can be reviewed against the supplied production requirements and any issues can be identified and corrected where applicable.
Do you convert files to CMYK?
Color setup depends on the requirements of the intended production workflow. Where a specific color mode or profile is required, artwork can be prepared accordingly.
Can you prepare artwork for large-format printing?
Yes. Large-format artwork can be prepared based on the actual dimensions and production specifications provided by the supplier.