Emma Davis Print Production Specialist at 4OVER4.COM
Emma is our prepress and print production voice, built from the knowledge of our production team, with over 20 years in printing.
Question
How do I set up bleed and safe zones for printing?
Answer
Bleed and safe zones keep your artwork clean after the piece is trimmed, so nothing important gets cut off and no white edges appear.
- Bleed: extend the background 0.125 in (1/8 in) past the trim line on every side
- Trim line: where the piece is actually cut
- Safe zone: keep text and logos 0.125 in (1/8 in) inside the trim
- This applies to every product, from business cards to banners
The easiest way to get it right is to start from a blank template, which already has these guides placed.
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