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Artwork Specifications for your files:
What is printing bleed and more info
What is printing bleed and more info
What is printing bleed and more info
ART RESOLUTION: All file formats must have a minimum of 300 dpi for high resolution print quality. Files must be ORIGINALLY created and saved this way. Web graphics set at 72 dpi and saved as pdf format are not print quality. Files provided that are low resolution will cause the final print to be pixilated and blurry.
ALL FONTS ARE OUTLINED OR INCLUDED: Please embed or outline all fonts within the file. Otherwise you will risk missing the font in the final product.
PRINTING BLEEDS: The purpose of the printing bleed is to make sure the product does not have white edges, which can happen if the stack of printed material moves slightly during cutting. If you want ink to the edges, we require that you extend the background objects/images beyond the cut line into the bleed area. You should build your art with at least 1/16” added to each side for the printing bleed. Please refer to our templates for proper bleed.
Examples: A business card with bleeds should be art size of 3-5/8 x 2-1/8.
A flyer with a final size of 8-1/2” x 11” should be art size of 8-5/8” x 11-1/8”.
SAFETY LINE: The safety line is the area (1/16") inside the cut line. The safety line is there to avoid having important elements cut off during the trimming process. Please keep all text and logos inside the safety line to avoid being cut off during the trimming process.
AVOID ERRORS IN YOUR FILES: Please proofread and test print your files before submitting them for print. Make a mock-up: do a print at 100% size, then cut-out and fold up…does copy fall on correct panels? Print color separations: do you see the correct CMYK color separations? Shamrock is not responsible for errors in supplied files.
What is CMYK and other color info
What is printing bleed and more info
What is printing bleed and more info
RGB VS CMYK COLORS: When looking at your designs on a computer screen, the display shows color using the RGB color model (Red, Green, Blue). For printing, the CMYK color model is used (Cyan Magenta, Yellow and Black).
COLORS IN CMYK MODE: All color artwork and/or images must be provided in CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black) for printing. Your RGB file must be converted to CMYK in order to print it on a printing press. Please be sure you to convert all colors in your file to CMYK – incuding all graphics and images.
BLUES THAT LOOK PURPLE: If your blue color is set with too much red/magenta, it might look blue on your screen, but will appear purple when printed. To avoid your blue ink from coming out too purple, the key rule of thumb is to make sure to leave at least a 30% difference in your Cyan and Magenta values. For example, if your dark blue has a cyan value of 100, make the magenta value less than 70.
RICH BLACK: For large black areas (not type), we recommend using the following black values: cyan 60, magenta 40, yellow 40, and black 100.
Rich Black is also referred to as Dense Black or Super Black.
BOOKLETS: For booklets, save your art file with each page on its own sheet. Place all pages in one pdf file. Also, the printing bleed is bigger, we need 1/4” added to each side. For example: A booklet with a final folded size of 8-1/2” x 11” would need art size of 9” x 11-1/2”.
SIGNS AND BANNERS: For large format signs and banners, save your art file at 150 dpi. You should save your large format art with a larger printing bleed: 1/8” added to each side for ink to the edges.
Artwork and Layout Setup Information
Printing Templates
Folding, Perforating and Scoring
Folding, Perforating and Scoring
Please use our print templates when making your artwork. Our templates show the proper bleed and margins for your layouts.
Folding, Perforating and Scoring
Folding, Perforating and Scoring
Folding, Perforating and Scoring
We can do most standard folds, and even some special/custom folds. Just let us know what you need.
Printing FAQ's
Folding, Perforating and Scoring
Printing FAQ's
For answers to common questions about Shamrock Printing and our printing processes, visit our FAQ page.
Let us create a custom graphic design, or send us your file
Are you looking for custom artwork or graphics?
Use our quick checklist to avoid errors and job delays
Use our quick checklist to avoid errors and job delays
We can help. Send us your ideas and our graphic designers will create custom artwork for you, from business cards to booklets, brochures, flyers, folders and more. Let us help put your next print project together: a simple postcard, a tri-fold brochure, or a corporate presentation.
We offer professional graphic design services using the latest versions of Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
We provide PDF proofs via email before putting your job into production.
Use our quick checklist to avoid errors and job delays
Use our quick checklist to avoid errors and job delays
Use our quick checklist to avoid errors and job delays
• Page layout is correct
• Colors in CMYK mode
• Artwork matches the specified dimensions
• Printing bleeds are included
• Safety margin is included
• All fonts are outlined or included
• Large black areas are set to Rich Black
Does your item need folding, perfing and scoring?
Brochure/Flyer Folding
Booklet/Newsletter Folding
Booklet/Newsletter Folding
We can do most standard folds, and we also do perfing and scoring.
Let us know what you need.
Booklet/Newsletter Folding
Booklet/Newsletter Folding
Booklet/Newsletter Folding
Our high-quality saddle stitch booklets are perfect for students, businesses or local groups needing programs and catalogs.
Use our templates for correct fit and printing bleed
Shamrock Printing wants to make sure you have all the tools necessary to create a quality product, therefore we provide the following templates for download. These files will act as a helpful resource in verifying that your artwork is created correctly.
Please choose the correct template for project.
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