Getting ready to send your files off to the printer? The checklist below will carry you through each aspect of preparing your files. IMAGE How to Prepare Images for Print ✅ 300 DPI/PPI resolution ✅ Convert images to CMYK ✅ Images are large enough to avoid pixelation ✅ Vector files are best for logos, icons, and graphics ✅ Images/graphics packaged with file or embedded FONTS ✅ Proofread your work! ✅ Package fonts with the file OR convert text to outlines ✅ Check font sizes, styles, & justification for readability ✅ Check your character thickness - thin fonts don't print well! COLORS Creating Color Swatches for Print ✅ Colour swatches are CMYK (not RGB) ✅ If Pantones are used, the color number is correct ✅ All blacks are set to Black (0, 0, 0, 100%) not Registration (100%, 100%, 100%, 100%) DOCUMENT Your Best Guide for Creating Print-Ready Files ✅ 0.125 or 1/8" bleed ✅ 0.5 - 1" margins ✅ Document size is correct ✅ Settings are correct for any cuts & folds, or perforation PRINT FILES Your Best Guide for Creating Print-Ready File ✅ Submit a high-res PDF or a document package ✅ FOR PDF: Don't forget to export the proper bleed & trim settings ✅ FOR PACKAGED FILE: All fonts & images included in the package! MISC. Prepress: How to Set Up Print Files for Metallic or White Ink Arranging Printer Spreads for Saddle Stitch Booklets ✅ Settings are correct for any special inks (metallic gold, silver, or white) ✅ If you are printing a saddle stitch booklet, the spreads are set up properly
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