Supplying Artwork

How to setup your artwork files ready for print.

  • Introduction

    How to setup your artwork files ready for print.

  • File Format

    Please submit all files in print-ready PDF format.

  • Image Resolution

    Please make sure all your images and photos are saved at a minimum 300dpi for print quality reproduction. If your images are low resolution then they will look pixelated and poor quality.

    All images should be flattened to the background layer only, not saved in multiple layers.

    Low Resolution Sample
    (blurry/pixelated)

    High Resolution Sample
    (sharper image)

  • CMYK

    All content, images and photos should be saved in CMYK, ready for print.

    Computer monitors display colours in RGB (red, green and blue) but printers create colours from CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow and black), so it is important to prepare your image files for correct colour reproduction.

    Software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign can all output your print-ready PDF files in CMYK.

  • Fonts

    All fonts should be embedded into your document.

  • Bleed

    Please allow a minimum of 3mm bleed.

    Without bleed

    Minimum 3mm Bleed area outside guide lines

  • Crop Marks

    Please include crop marks when you output your print-ready files. This will ensure your designs are trimmed to the appropriate edges.

  • Safe Zone

    Please allow a minimum of 5mm inside the templates so that no important text or details get too close to the edge. The templates have a blue dotted line as a guide to help you.

    Don’t add text or important details too close to the edges of the template

    The dotted line shows a minimum of 5mm inside the outer template edges to be safe

  • Laminate

    The most popular laminate options are Matt or Gloss, which are the most cost-effective. We also offer a Soft Touch laminate for a more prestigious look, or Ant-Scuff if the coverage is very heavy underneath the laminate.

  • Spot UV

    Please supply 2 versions of your Spot UV artwork. One with the Spot UV area only, in one solid colour (no transparency and no gradients) as a separate PDF file. Plus another version with the Spot UV area on a separate layer overlaying your artwork below, so we can see the exact positioning where it goes.

    The Spot UV area should not exceed 20% coverage on the page.

  • Hot Foil

    Please supply 2 versions of your Foiling artwork. One with the Foiling area only, in one solid colour (no transparency and no gradients) as a separate PDF file. Plus another version with the Foiling area on a separate layer overlaying your artwork below, so we can see the exact positioning where it goes.

    Foiling area should not exceed 50mm x 50mm in one position only. Gold or Silver foil as standard. If you require a larger area or other foil colour then please contact us for a bespoke quote.

  • Folders

    Please supply 2 versions of your folder artwork. One with the template showing. One with no template showing. See below for a sample preview of how they should look.

    Please allow a minimum of 3mm bleed around all edges of a folder.

    Please allow a minimum of 5mm inside the templates so that no important text or details get too close to the edge. The templates have a blue dotted line as a guide to help you.

    All images should be at least 300dpi in CMYK.

    Final artwork should be saved as a print-ready PDF file.

    We suggest you create a new layer in your software (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc) for the template and use this as a placement guide when creating your folder design.

    With template guide overlay

    NO template guide showing

  • Flyers

    Please allow a minimum of 3mm bleed on all edges of a flyer.

    Please include crop marks to ensure your flyers are trimmed to the appropriate edges.

    Please allow a minimum of 5mm inside the templates so that no important text or details get too close to the edge. The templates have a blue dotted line as a guide to help you.

    All images should be at least 300dpi in CMYK.

    Final artwork should be saved as a print-ready PDF file.

  • Folded Leaflets

    Please allow a minimum of 3mm bleed on all edges of a flyer.

    Please include crop marks to ensure your leaflets are trimmed to the appropriate edges.

    Please allow a minimum of 5mm inside the templates so that no important text or details get too close to the edge. The templates have a blue dotted line as a guide to help you.

    All images should be at least 300dpi in CMYK.

    Final artwork should be saved as a print-ready PDF file.

  • Letterheads

    Please allow a minimum of 3mm bleed on all edges of a letterhead.

    Please include crop marks to ensure your letterheads are trimmed to the appropriate edges.

    Please allow a minimum of 5mm inside the templates so that no important text or details get too close to the edge. The templates have a blue dotted line as a guide to help you.

    All images should be at least 300dpi in CMYK.

    Final artwork should be saved as a print-ready PDF file.

  • Compliments Slips

    Please allow a minimum of 3mm bleed on all edges of a comp slip.

    Please include crop marks to ensure your compliment slips are trimmed to the appropriate edges.

    Please allow a minimum of 5mm inside the templates so that no important text or details get too close to the edge. The templates have a blue dotted line as a guide to help you.

    All images should be at least 300dpi in CMYK.

    Final artwork should be saved as a print-ready PDF file.

  • Business Cards

    Please allow a minimum of 3mm bleed on all edges of a business card.

    Please include crop marks to ensure your business cards are trimmed to the appropriate edges.

    Please allow a minimum of 5mm inside the templates so that no important text or details get too close to the edge. The templates have a blue dotted line as a guide to help you.

    All images should be at least 300dpi in CMYK.

    Final artwork should be saved as a print-ready PDF file.

  • Brochures

    Example of A5, 8pp booklet page sequence.

    Please create brochures as consecutive single sides, starting with the cover page.

    If you need to create any pages as ‘spreads’, where an image covers both facing pages, please make sure that when you output the print-ready PDF file from your software that you do so as single pages within the PDF file. Do not output as spreads.

    Please allow a minimum of 3mm bleed on all edges of each brochure page.

    Please include crop marks to ensure your brochure pages are trimmed to the appropriate edges.

    Please allow a minimum of 5mm inside the templates so that no important text or details get too close to the edge or binding. The templates have a blue dotted line as a guide to help you.

    All images should be at least 300dpi in CMYK.

    Final artwork should be saved as a print-ready PDF file.

    • Delivery

    Standard Delivery: 4-5 working days.

    Express Delivery: 3-4 working days.

    Lamination

    Enhance and protect your flyer with a laminate option on one side or both sides.

    Matt Lamination: A popular choice which gives a matt finish without dulling ink vibrancy.

    Gloss Lamination:  A high-shine, glossy finish which makes colours stand out.

    Stock Weight

    Choose from a wide range of options from thin paper to thick card on Silk, Gloss or Uncoated stocks.

    Versions

    If you require multiple sorts of leaflets then the total quantity will be an even split between each sort

    Pages

    Flyers are printed high quality litho in four colour process (CMYK)

    Single Sided: Printed on one side only

    Double-Sided: Printed on both sides of the sheet

    Delivery Type

    Standard Delivery: 4 - 5 working days.

    Express Delivery: 3 - 4 working days.

    Stock Weight

    Choose from 130gsm silk to 170gsm silk

    or

    100gsm uncoated to 140gsm uncoated.

    Pages

    Booklets are printed high quality litho in four colour process (CMYK).

    Choose from 8pp to 60pp for the page count.

    Delivery

    Standard Delivery: 10 - 12 working days.

    Express Delivery: 8 - 10 working days.

    Mechanism

    Ring binders come with a 2D ring (25mm capacity) as default option.

    Material

    Printed on 750mic white Polypropylene material.

    Printing

    Ring binders are printed digitally in four colour process (CMYK) on the outer side only.

    Delivery

    Standard Delivery: 10 - 12 working days.

    Express Delivery: 8 - 10 working days.

    Mechanism

    Ring binders come with a 2D ring (25mm capacity) as default option.

    Material

    Printed on 350mic white PVC material.

    Printing

    Ring binders are printed digitally in four colour process (CMYK) on the outer side only.

    Stock Weight

    100gsm and 120gsm uncoated are the the most popular weight options for compliment slips.

    Printing

    Compliment slips are printed high quality litho in four colour process (CMYK).

    Pages

    Compliment slips are printed on high quality litho in four colour process (CMYK).

    Single Sided: Printed on one side only.

    Double-Sided: Printed on both sides of the sheet.

    Stock Weight

    100gsm and 120gsm uncoated are the the most popular weight options for continuation sheets.

    Printing

    Continuation sheets are printed high quality litho in four colour process (CMYK).

    Pages

    Continuation sheets are printed on high quality litho in four colour process (CMYK).

    Single Sided: Printed on one side only.

    Double-Sided: Printed on both sides of the sheet.

    Stock Weight

    100gsm and 120gsm uncoated are the the most popular weight options for letterheads.

    Printing

    Letterheads are printed high quality litho in four colour process (CMYK).

    Pages

    Letterheads are printed on high quality litho in four colour process (CMYK).

    Single Sided: Printed on one side only.

    Double-Sided: Printed on both sides of the sheet.

    Lamination

    Enhance and protect your business cards with a laminate option

    Matt Lamination: A popular choice which gives a matt finish without dulling ink vibrancy

    Gloss Lamination: A high-shine, glossy finish which makes colours stand out

    Delivery Type

    Standard Delivery: 4 - 5 working days.

    Express Delivery: 3 - 4 working days.

    Special Finish

    Spot UV: Add a high gloss finish to specific areas of your design

    Foil Blocking: Add a metallic finish to a small area such as a logo or title text

    Please allow extra time if special finishes are added

    Stock Weight

    350gsm Silk: is the most popular choice for business cards

    Silk Coated: stocks have a smooth finish with a slight sheen which is ideal for most purposes

    Uncoated: stocks have a rougher surface if you want a more natural feel

    Radius Corners

    Business Cards are trimmed square edge by default, but please select the optional Radius Corners option if you would like them rounded.

    Versions

    If you require multiple sorts of cards (with different names for example) then the total quantity will be an even split beftween each sort

    Pages

    Business Cards are printed high quality litho in four colour process (CMYK)

    Single-Sided: Printed on one side of the card only

    Double-Sided: Printed on both sides of the card

    Delivery Type

    Standard Delivery: 10 - 12 working days.

    Express Delivery: 8 - 10 working days.

    Holes Punched

    Choose between 2 and 4 holes punched to suit your ring binder.

    Tab Format

    Choose between 4 and 10 die-cut tabs on your divider set.

    Stock Weight

    Printed on 350gsm Silk stock as standard.

    If you require a different stock then please contact us for a bespoke quote.

    Printing

    Printed on one side only.

    If you require double-sided printing on your dividers then please contact us for a bespoke quote.

    Delivery

    Standard Delivery: 3 - 4 working days

    Express Delivery: 2 working days.

    Lamination

    Enhance and protect your folder with a laminate option on one side only.

    Matt Lamination:  A popular choice which gives a matt finish without dulling ink vibrancy.

    Gloss Lamination:  A high-shine, glossy finish which makes colours stand out.

    Business Card Slot

    The folder pocket is available with or without a slot to hold the business card.

    Stock Weight

    Fast Folders are only available printed on 350gsm Silk.

    Pages

    Fast Folders are printed digitally in four colour process (CMYK).

    Single-Sided: Printed on the outer cover only (but no printing on the procket).

    Double-Sided: Printed on the outer cover and inner side (but no printing on the pocket).

    Standard Delivery: 4 - 5 working days

    Express Delivery: 3 - 4 working days.

    Choose the fold for your leaflet. Any greyed-out versions are not available for that flat size.

    Choose from a wide range of options from thin paper to thick card on Silk, Gloss or Uncoated stocks.

    Choose the flat size of the leaflet before it is folded

    Self Cover:

    Refers to booklets where the cover is made from the same paper stock as the interior pages. This means that if you select a booklet with a 250gsm silk interior, the cover will also be made from 250gsm silk.

    Covered:

    Covered booklets feature a separate, thicker cover stock that wraps around the interior pages. You have a choice of three cover paper weights: 250gsm, 300gsm, and 350gsm in either silk or uncoated finishes. This provides added durability and aesthetic options.

    Our diverse paper weights, ranging from the lightweight and versatile 100gsm uncoated to the sturdy and textured 170gsm. In between, we offer options like the 120gsm and 140gsm uncoated for various needs. For a smooth, polished finish, consider the 130gsm silk, while the 150gsm strikes a balance between substance and style.

    Choose the weight that best complements your project's requirements and desired aesthetic.

    Delivery Type

    Folders are printed high quality litho in four colour process (CMYK).

    Standard Delivery: 6 - 7 working days.

    Express Delivery: 4-5 working days.

    Business Card Slot

    This template is available with or without a slot on the pocket to hold a business card.

     

    Please select the Yes or No option.

    Special Finishes

    Spot UV: Add a high gloss finish to specific areas of your design.

    Foil Blocking: Add a metallic finish to a small area such as a logo or title text.

     

    Please allow extra time if special finishes are added.

    Assembly Type

    Folded and Assembled: This is the recommended option.

    Flat for Self Assembly: Supplied flat for customer to glue and assemble.

    Pages

    Folders are printed high quality litho in four colour process (CMYK).

    Single-Sided: Printed on the outer side of the folder and the pocket face.

    Double-Sided: Printed throughout on both the outer and inner sides.

    Stock Weight

    350gsm is the most popular choice for presentation folders.

    Silk Coated stocks have a smooth finish with a slight sheen which is ideal for most purposes.

    Uncoated stocks have a rougher surface if you want a more natural feel.

    Lamination

    Enhance and protect your folder with a laminate option.

    Matt Lamination:  A popular choice which gives a matt finish without dulling ink vibrancy.

    Gloss Lamination:  A high-shine, glossy finish which makes colours stand out.

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