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Print Support & Artwork Specifications
Print Support & Artwork Specifications
We recommend uploading your artwork in PDF format, this is the easiest and fastest. This ensures that the files are complete (with no missing fonts or links) but they hold true colour management, trapping and open pre-press information. The files are so small in size that it is a breeze to submit them via our online store – without any loss of quality or data.
Uploading external artwork requires trim sizes to be as listed with a 2mm bleed and 4mm on booklets.
| BC | A6 | A5 | A4 | A2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
54 x 89mm |
103 x 148mm |
148 x 210mm |
210 x 297mm |
420 x 594mm |
| A7 | DL | Super DL | A3 | A1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
74 x 103mm |
98 x 210mm |
130 x 240mm |
297 x 420mm |
594 x 840mm |
| DL (Envelopes) | DL+ (Envelopes) | C5 (Envelopes) | C4 (Envelopes) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
110 x 220mm |
120 x 235mm |
162 x 229mm |
229 x 324mm |
- Simtail online store only accepts completed, electronic artwork, which must be press ready. We ask our clients to adhere to the following specifications. Failure to do so may result in delayed delivery.
- Where possible please convert your text to paths, curves or outlines.
- For print work with Spot or Raised UV, the spot UV is to be indicated on a separate PDF file, as 100% K only. Do not include it as a layer on your press ready artwork.
- Please remember to supply us with all the relevant files, including linked items, for output (e.g. fonts and graphics). Do not send us any artwork with your order that is not intended for printing.
- All images must be saved in CMYK at 300dpi (120dpcm).
- Make sure all colours are nominated correctly as PMS or CMYK and are relevant to the job you are submitting.
- Artwork for printed envelopes must have an 8mm gutter to the edge of the artwork and can only contain 1 or 2 PMS colours.
- For folded brochures we have templates available in the download section of the website. These templates will help ensure your brochure folds correctly.
- If you have been advised to send your files through email, please make sure that you have clearly marked somewhere in the message who the email is intended for and more importantly who you are. Also let us know what files are attached and for what product
- If delivery is urgent, please check if your deadline is achievable.
- Electronic PDF proofs will only be supplied upon your request or at Simtail's discretion. Please outline on your purchase order if you wish to view a proof before production.
