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
What are some common factors that prevent a file from being Print-Ready?
Answer
Most files that get held up share the same handful of setup mistakes. Checking for these before you upload keeps your job moving.
- Document sized improperly, so it does not match the product's final size.
- Colors set to RGB instead of CMYK.
- Missing bleed, leaving white edges after trimming.
- Low-resolution images below 300 dpi at final size.
- Important text or logos sitting too close to the trim edge.
- Fonts not embedded or outlined.
Clear these and your file is in good shape to print as intended.
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