Supplying your finalised artwork for printing need not be complicated. We will help you at every point to make things run smoothly.
Having the technical knowledge to thoroughly check supplied artwork and identity potential errors is a skill in its self. PrintStar.co.uk takes the upmost care in handling your reprographic so that the outcome is spot on!
So what are some of the things you need to look out for?
Low resolution or RBG pictures
Corrupted fonts
Incorrect usage of colours such as pantone colours in a full colour job
Transparency issues relating to incorrect PDF output
Fonts not being embedded in PDF files
No bleed to allow for finishing
Trapping issues like overprinting colours
And the list goes on...
If you need help with any of the above or would like some advice on artwork preparation, then please contact the PrintStar.co.uk design team. We are here to help you!
Artwork should be uploaded to our website sent via MailBigFile.
File formats
PDF – High resolution with 3mm bleed and trims - Preferred Format
EPS or TIFF – High resolution (300dpi)
JPEG – Highest quality possible
InDesign / Quark – to be ''collect for output'' or ''packaged'' with all fonts, logos and pictures included. Supplied with 3mm bleed.
Any of the above files that include spot or Pantone colours, to be separated from the CMYK split.
If you have any queries on how to supply your files, please don''t hesitate to call our studio on 01603 309003, or email info@printstar.co.uk.
And if you don't have your own artwork, remember our Graphic design department is here to help you.