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Supplying Artwork Information

Need A Print have an inhouse design team that are capable of creating artwork for you.  If you wish to have Need A Print create a unique targeted design for you don't hesitate to call us today on 028 4066 9640.  When you have placed your order you can either use our online upload facility after ordering or alternatively you can email the artwork to us.  If you require any assistance don't hesitate to contact us.  If you wish to create your own artwork we accept the main file formats:

PDF Files
The easiest and quickest method for supplying artwork is to save it as a PDF.  Settings for each program can be found below.
 

Adobe Photoshop

  • 300dpi when creating document
  • 3mm bleed added to the final "canvas" size e.g. A4 finished size is 297x210mm but photoshop "canvas" size is 303x216mm.
  • Flatten Layers
  • CMYK or RGB Workspace
  • Save as a photoshop PDF and select the "High Quality Print" preset for the PDF.


Adobe Illustrator

  • High Quality 300ppi for Raster Effects
  • 3mm bleed
  • CMYK or RGB workspace
  • Convert all fonts to curves/outlines if supplying eps file. Images Embedded
  • Supply either EPS (above point required) or Adobe PDF.  When saving as PDF ensure you select "High Quality Print" preset and also in marks and bleeds select "Use Docment Bleed Settings" so that bleed gets included in saved PDF


Adobe InDesign

  • 3mm bleed
  • CMYK or RGB workspace
  • Convert all fonts to curves/outlines when supplying InDesign File
  • Supply either InDesign File (with fonts converted) or Adobe PDF.  When saving as PDF ensure you select "High Quality Print" preset and also in marks and bleeds select "Use Docment Bleed Settings" so that bleed gets included in saved PDF


Microsoft Office Files
Need A Print can accept Office files however we accept no responsibility in any alterations that may occur during the conversion.  If Need A Print do the conversion then we will supply a PDF proof for you to ensure nothing has moved or got deleted in the conversion.  If you wish to convert to PDF before supplying your artwork you can either download a PDF FREE printer here at www.pdf995.com or by a web service here: http://convert.neevia.com/

 

Artwork Setup Info

Please find below some tips about each artwork pointers

Bleed - What is this?
When Need A Print print your file they print they multiple up on larger sheets.  When printing has been completed guillotine operators will then start to trim your printed sheets down to the final size.  To ensure all background colours get printed to the edge and also ensure we don't cut anything important off we require a 3mm bleed area to be included in all files.  This bleed area is were we will cut into with the guillotines.

Artwork Bleed


Imposition
Please do not supply your artwork files pre-imposted.  Our RIP software and order processing team cannot accept preimposed files.