| Why Correct Artwork Is Important For Printing |
| The biggest problem i face as a printer, are the sheer number of artwork uploads that are incorrect. From art sent in the wrong format to wrong resolutions or incorrect sizes. So before ordering leaflets, business cards or posters, please read my guide to sending the correct printing artwork. Resolution – The correct resolution needed [...] |
| A Guide To Creating The Correct Artwork For Your Printing Order |
| When ordering any kind of printing job, from leaflets to business cards the one think you must be careful about is the artwork. There are all kinds of things to take note of, from the bleed area to the resolution and file type needed. Supplying artwork ready for commercial lithographic printing is not quite the same as printing a file off on a desktop printer or copier. This guide offers advice on how to send the best possible files that are ready for print. |
| Tips For Effective Leaflet Marketing |
| You could have the best company or business in the country, sell all of the best products and services at the most affordable prices, but that still may not be enough for your business to succeed and generate a large net profit. You still need to know one of the most effective methods of marketing - promote your business. The obvious road to profit and business success is being able to sell your products and services. |
| To Print You Need To Know About The Bleed |
| You may have heard the expression 'Bleed' whilst looking for a professional printing company. The bleed is an essential part of creating artwork ready for print. Professional designers make sure that the background elements on every design have been extended (or 'bleed') making sure the background elements and images go beyond the document size by around 4-6mm. This is needed to prevent unwanted white borders around the edges of your printed leaflets, flyers or business cards. |
| Can I supply my artwork as a Microsoft Word document? |
| No. Microsoft Word is capable of creating some complex layouts for brochures, newsletters, flyers and similar that will print great to your desktop printer, but it is not a professional design program. If you don’t require high volume printing, Word may work fine for all your needs. On the other hand, Microsoft Word is not designed for creating digital files for commercial printing. |
