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Files

We can accept lots of different formats but what we would really prefer is a print ready pdf with crops and bleed

Resolution

For a really good, sharp print we really need the file to be a minimum of 300 dpi at 100% size

Colour

If possible save your artwork in the colour format CMYK as these are the ink colours used to print your artwork.

Bleed

Bleed is the little bit of extra that goes on all the edges of your printed piece. We print it and then we chop it off. What this does is ensure that your printed product does not have an ugly white edge along the sides. Generally we ask for 3mm bleed on all the edges, unless advised differently (some printed products do require slightly more bleed but we can advise that)

File formats that we are happy to use

Press ready PDF – with fonts embedded, for best results high resolution 300dpi.

Illustrator – fonts converted to outlines and supplied as AI or EPS files.

Photoshop – layers flattened, at least 300 dpi, JPEG, PDF or Tiff. Remember to include 3mm bleed. PSD files can be supplied – please advise if your artwork contains layers.

InDesign – Save as a ‘Package’ and zip the fonts, images and inDesign file in one file. Or output ‘Press Ready’ PDF from inDesign.

We can print from Microsoft Office progarms such as Word and Powerpoint but would prefer a print ready PDF, if in doubt give us a call and we can talk you through how to create a pdf from various software packages.

Artwork Amendments

Our prices include “pre-flight checking” your artwork and submitting a PDF proof for your approval. We will correct any easy to rectify issues that we spot as part of this process – free of charge. If we need to amend your artwork or you need to re-submit corrected files to us there may be an additional charge which includes the cost of an additional PDF proof. More extensive amending or correcting is charged dependent upon the amount of time required to rectify nut we will always keep you informed.

Imposition

Please do not supply imposed pages or “printers pairs” because our workflow includes imposition software to impose correctly for our printing processes.

Sending work via e-mail

Please address it to work@carbon.co.uk with any relevant information regarding the job. Maximum file size preferred by email is 10mb. Files larger than this should be sent using our we transfer link here.

High Resolution Digital Proofs

Our prices include a PDF proof, however if time allows we can provide you with a colour accurate printed proof.

Further Assistance

If you need any help with sending your artwork please contact us on 01235 438938