We can print directly from most popular PC and Mac file formats, including:
When we receive your artwork we'll check your files for compatibility and let you know if we find any obvious problems.
Resolution
Before sending us your artwork, please note that a photograph or other pixel-based image needs a resolution of just 72 dpi (dots per inch) to display correctly on screen. However, our high resolution printing presses require images at around 300 dpi - anything less may print with a pixilated 'jaggy' look. Please check the resolution of your images carefully - just because they look good on screen doesn't mean they'll print properly!
Quiet Area
If you know all about creating artwork and are comfortable adding 3mm bleed and crop marks then
great. If all this sounds like Double Dutch then don't worry, our talented designers will handle
this for you.
All we ask is that you leave a 3mm 'quiet' area around the edge of your artwork. Although we use
state-of-the-art equipment, some movement is inherent within all printing processes. If
important elements of your design are placed too close to the edge of the paper, not only will
it look unprofessional, but there's a chance they may get trimmed off. So we ask that you avoid
placing text or any other vital elements of your design within 3mm of the edge of the paper.
That doesn't mean you can't extend a background image or colour into this area. That's fine of
course. But please don't put your contact details along the very edge of the sheet. We'd hate
your phone number to end up on our cutting room floor.
Solids
Our printing presses are capable of truly amazing results. However, good quality results rely on good quality artwork and there are a couple of considerations you should keep in mind when creating your artwork files...
Large areas of solid colour are a printer's worst nightmare. Whilst darker colours usually reproduce very well, large areas of a lighter colour can sometimes suffer from banding (faint stripes). For best results, use a mix of all four CMYK colour channels or avoid large solid areas by adding textures or images.
If you'd like to find out more about creating artwork, visit Tom The Printer's blog:
