Print Files

We only accept file in the formats below. We don't generally check files so it is your responsibility to ensure files meet the criteria set out below and contain no mistakes e.g. spelling, resolution, folds if appropriate etc.

File Format: We request files are sent in the following formats; PDF (PDF/X1-a 2001), JPEG or TIFF. Print files should have a resolution of at least 300dpi. Image quality should be no less than 240dpi. All files to have CMYK-colour settings. Total colour saturation should be no more than 240%, and greater than 15% for correct printing of your files.

Artwork: Your artwork needs a 1mm (or more, check individual product specifications e.g. 3mm for posters) bleed. Text needs to be at least 2mm (5mm for posters) from the edge of the finished artwork. Line weight needs to be >0.08mm, negative lines >0.17mm.

File transfer/upload: Use E-mail or the file upload facility (for files no larger than 2MB). We don't accept files larger than 10MB. If sending files by E-mail include your order id number, and for folded products clearly state which are the inside and outside files.

Print File check: Request us to check your print files when ordering, and we will check; file resolution, size, bleeds, and quiet area. We don't check content or spelling. We will inform you via email, before updating your order status to accepted, should there be any problems.

NB

To print images front and back upload/email two separate files in the same format. If the finished product is folded, name the front/outside file clearly.

Due to the nature of printing, reprints will never be identical.