Artwork Checklist
Before sending in your file to your printing partner, you should always ensure that the necessary settings are correctly implemented.
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Create Your Artwork
When you create your new file in Adobe Photoshop, you will be asked to set some important configuration details.
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Set and Check Format
The format and number of pages in your artwork file must match with the products that you are going to order.
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Set Bleed and Margins
Bleed and margins are one of the most important settings to ensure that your final artwork files are printed in the highest quality possible.
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Use High Resolution Images
When you use images in your file, you should always be careful, as they represent a risk to printing quality.
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Select CMYK Color Mode
Since printing processes rely on the CMYK color model, you must always set your artwork files to CMYK color mode.
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Convert Fonts to Outlines
Fonts are lettering styles that can be installed on your computer. When installed, you can use them to change the aspect of letters in any file
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Save as PDF-X1a
When you send your file to your printing partner, it is always best to save it in the PDF-X1a format.
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Configure Black Colors
For text, thin lines, and small elements, always make sure you use pure black, i.e. Black set to 100%, while the three other colors are set to 0%.
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Configure Grey Colors
Grey is an intermediary color between black and white, and needs to be dealt with carefully.
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Configure Fine Lines
With offset printing, there are inevitably variations of 2 to 3 tenths of a millimeter for every elements printed.
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Artwork File With Foldings
When setting up an artwork file that contains folds, it is important to beware of the safety margins on each side of the folding lines.
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