FILE SUBMISSION GUIDE
If the measurements or other parameters of the file being sent for print do not meet the requirements for production, we cannot be responsible for the quality of the print and do not accept any claims.
FOR PRINT
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Color: CMYK
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Fonts: Outlined, expanded
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If the background image reached the cutting line: a bleed of at least 2 mm on all sides
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The text and other elements must be no closer than 4 mm from the cutting line from the inside
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The file is presented in pages
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Each file is prepared on a separate page, 1 : 1 size
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Formats: PDF, eps, ai, cdr, tiff
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The file is outlined, expanded (turned into vector)
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Elements not smaller than 4 mm
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The distances between the cutting lines are not less than 3 mm
Glossary:
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CMYK (C - Cyan, M - Magenta, Y - Yellow, K - Key (Black)) - colors used in digital and offset printing.
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RGB (R - Red, G - Green, B - Blue) colors used in electronic space: presentations, television, Internet.
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PANTONE (PMS Pantone Matching System) colors are used in offset and screen printing on paper and other surfaces. This is a pre-mixed paint according to the official Pantone palette.
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ORACAL is an adhesive film that can be cut into elements. The film itself is manufactured into specific colors, shown in palettes by the manufacturer.
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION:
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To create a file with bleed in Adobe Illustrator:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNogOPVv-gM
FOR LASERING, PLOTTERING
TEXTILES / EMBROIDERY
PRINT ALIGNMENT
If the file is presented incorrectly, the images may be printed upside down.
USEFUL TIPS
COLOR CHANGES
When printing on a matte or chalked surface, the colors may differ.
DECORATIVE PAPER
Dry ink can fall into the texture of paper, so it is recommended to make a test stamp if you wish to print on textured paper.
FILE PREPARATION FOR STICKERS
Color: CMYK
Safety zone: text and other elements must be at least 4 mm away from the cutting line
The file is presented in: 1 : 1 size, pages
Each file is prepared on a separate page, 1 : 1 size
Cutting line: 0.25mm stroke
Fonts: outlined, expanded
Formats: PDF, eps, ai, cdr
FILE WITH FRAME
The mechanical tolerance of cutting process for printed material is approximately 1.59 mm or 1/16 inch. If you wish to use a frame in your design, we recommend to keep at least 5mm or 1/4 inch of space from the edge to the cut line to maintain a symmetrical look.
If you use a line border, it must be at least 0.25 pt thick to ensure proper line printing.