Print File Requirements

Colour mode:

Please always supply your job files in CMYK mode. Colours created in RGB mode are generally never the same as colours in CMYK mode. Colour saturation should never exceed 300% in total otherwise faulty printing will result. 100% Black (K) and 50% Cyan (C) is sufficient for a deep black.

Size and bleed:

Please create an additional margin of 1mm to the final trimmed size on each side(3mm in the case of posters). Important lettering, graphics and information should be placed at least 3mm (5mm in the case of posters, 7mm for magazines) inside the trimmed size. Create your data format so that it fits our standard data format. Please do not use fold and/or cut marks. Do not hesitate to call one of our studio consultants to discuss formats in more detail 02392 375737, 9-5 Monday to Friday.

Format:

Please send your data as JPG, TIFF or PDF only (according to the standard PDF/X1-a 2001). Your print data should have a resolution of at least 300dpi, otherwise there may be a loss of quality in the print result. For posters, 240dpi is sufficient. Please convert all text into paths in the case of vector graphics. Please create pixel images using at least 240dpi. Save all print data in CMYK format. In the case of orders that contain several files (e.g. front and pack page), please save the individual files in the same format and name them clearly. In the case of magazines, please send us the pages (e.g. 20-1; 2-19; 18-3; etc.) as individual files. Please name these clearly so that we can correctly allocate them in the magazine.

Data transfer:

Upload – it’s simple and easy! When placing your order you can upload your files with your order, alternatively you can send them by email, or you may call us and we can provide you with details for our FTP server. All orders that do not arrive with artwork submitted will be processed assuming the artwork will be uploaded to our FTP site or emailed to artwork@copythat.biz, please reference the Order number with all correspondence. If you have selected data transmission by e-mail, please send your data, clearly allocated to the order (using the order number), to artwork@copythat.biz. Please be aware that the maximum size of data is 25MB. We will confirm delivery of your emailed artwork by return email. Should we have any questions or concerns about your files, or if errors occurred during the transmission of your e-mail or file upload, we will contact you.

Please also be aware of the following:

In order to print one page, send your file to us once. In order to print front and back pages differently, send us two individual files and name these clearly as front and back pages. To have the front and back pages printed the same, please send us the file twice and name these files clearly as front and back pages. Please name the files appropriately, we recommend the format of Client name and job name, date, and front or back (clientname_leaflets_20080331_front.jpg) To facillitate referencing.

Remarks:

In the case of orders with faulty or missing data, the delivery date may be delayed! Reprints, even in the case of data that is exactly the same, can never be 100% identical. Due to production techniques Only supply print data in the stated format. Send the data in one file format. (jpg, tiff, or pdf) In the case of several commissions, please place one order for each commission, otherwise this may result in time delays or incorrect printing, for which we cannot accept any liability. All communications (including the current status of your order) will be sent to you by e-mail.

Happy ordering