Before you upload your design to our system for printing, please read the following instructions to ensure the best result.

File formats for upload: JPG, TIFF, PDF and EPS

Colour Mode: CMYK Only.
If your files are submitted using any other colour standard, such as RGB or Pantone, they will be converted to CMYK. Conversion from one colour standard to another may cause colours to change (eg. A bright green may change to a dull green).

File Resolution: dots per inch (DPI) at the final output size.
Do not try to change from a low resolution to a higher one by increasing the DPI in your imaging program, you will need to create the file at the correct resolution initially. A low resolution image may look OK on your screen but will not print well.

Bleed: 5mm bleed on all sides.
Bleed Explained: Any time an image or colour is printed to the edge of a page, it must extend beyond the final dimensions of your job to allow for cutting.

See Diagram Below

Finished artwork should use the full bleed dimensions for best results.

Safety Margin: Text or artwork you wish to preserve must be at least 5mm inside of the final dimension of your design.

Fonts: When submitting EPS files, you must convert your fonts to outlines. Outlining eliminates the need to send fonts along your files, while maintaining a nice, crisp typeface. When submitting PDF Files, you must embed all fonts.

Minimum Line Thickness: If you are using a line, be sure to make it at least .5 pt. thick to assure that it prints correctly.

File formats for upload: should be kept short, maximum of 13 characters, and should contain no 'special' characters like * / - " : % etc...