Artwork for Presentation Folders

Artwork Layers

  • Dieline – set to overprint (Top Layer)

  • Spot UV (optional)

  • CMYK printing (bottom layer)

Checklist for Presentation Folders

  • Supply artwork as 1 x PDF with 1 x page per side of the flat sheet.  eg:

    • PDF Page 1  – Pres Folder Outside Cover (Front & back cover)
    • PDF Page 2 – Pres Folder Inside Spread

    If your Pres Folder is blank on the inside, then you only need a one-page PDF.

  • When printing multiple-kinds, supply 1 x PDF with all pages included.  eg Front, Back, Front, Back etc.

  • Dieline must be included on the top layer, set to overprint.

  • 3mm bleeds on all sides, including all Pres Folder flaps

  • 3mm margins, keeping important content clear from all cut & crease lines

  • CMYK colour, not RGB

  • Images should be 300dpi, CMYK

  • Do not use Pantone spot colours, unless the order specifically includes it

Dieline

Both die-cut and digital-cut Presentation Folders require a dieline layer to be included in your PDF artwork.  Ensure the dieline layer is set to overprint, and on the top-layer of your artwork.

Digital Cut & Crease Lines

If your printing includes Digital Cutting & Creasing, the artwork needs to include both “Cut” and “Crease” lines.  Cut and Crease lines must be vector lines that use spot colors named “Cut” or “Crease” respectively.  The stroke thickness in the artwork is not important, however using a 1mm thickness is helpful in simulating the average thickness of a crease line.

Spot UV and 3D-UV

3D-UV is not suitable for trimming, and should be kept clear from all cut and crease lines.  Spot UV (Flat UV) is suitable for trimming, and should have a 3mm bleed when printed over a cut line.

Presentation Folder Templates

These dielines should be placed as the top-layer in your PDF artwork.