Printing & advertising

How to prepare your print file right the first time

How to prepare your print file right the first time

Size, margins and colour: small details that save you a reprint.

Most print problems start with the file. Check these points before sending your design.

1. The right size

Design at the exact final size (e.g. a 9 × 5 cm card or A5 for a flyer).

2. Bleed

Add 3 mm on every side if the background runs to the edge.

3. Safe margin

Keep text and logos far enough from the edge so they aren’t trimmed.

4. Colour

Use CMYK for print, and expect screen colours to differ slightly from paper.

5. Resolution

Images should be at least 300 DPI so they don’t print blurry.

6. Fonts

Convert fonts to outlines or send them with the file.

Not sure about your file? Send it to the VEXORA team and we’ll check it before printing, or ask us to design it from scratch.

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