Emma Davis, 4OVER4 print production voice (illustration)
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 should I set up my design file for circle printing?

Answer

Circular designs need their safe area and bleed planned around the round trim so nothing important gets cut.

  • Keep key text and logos inside the center 80% of the circle.
  • Extend backgrounds and images all the way to the bleed edge to avoid white slivers after die-cutting.
  • Include the standard 0.125" bleed beyond the final trim.
  • Set files to CMYK at 300 DPI, and start from a round template with the guides already in place.

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