Don’ts

These are some tips on what NOT to do when preparing your artwork.

  • Images from the Web

    Most free images online are low-resolution, and while they may look clear on your computer screen, then will often print fuzzy or pixelated. Don’t use low-resolution images in your printing artwork, and make sure images are high resolution at 300dpi.

  • Crop Marks

    Crop marks, registration marks and colour bars are NOT required in your artwork.  For this reason it’s important that your PDF artwork has the correct Trim Box and Crop Box sizes.

  • Round Corners

    Round corners do not require any special artwork marks or lines. Do not include round corners in your artwork, but select it as an option when ordering.

  • Folding, Scoring, Drilling, Numbering

    If you require any folding, scoring, drilling or numbering on your printing, do not place lines or marks on your print-ready artwork, otherwise the marks may be printed.  Instead, please supply a separate document displaying where you would like the special finishing placed.

  • Borders

    Printing a border around the edge is generally not recommended, as a slight movement in trimming can produce an uneven effect.  If your design must have a border, ensure the border is placed at least 3mm clear from the edge.

  • Spot Colours

    Don’t use spot (Pantone) colours in your artwork, unless you specifically order an additional spot colour for an extra fee.   Convert all spot colours in your artwork to CMYK so you can observe the slight change in appearance before you print.