Nadia Petrov Customer Education Lead at 4OVER4.COM
Nadia is our customer education voice, built from the knowledge of our production team, with over 20 years in printing.
Question
What is the minimum text-free area needed if I want to drill holes in my printed pieces?
Answer
When a piece is drilled, you want the hole to land in empty space so it never cuts through text or an important part of the design. Keep a clear, text-free margin along the edge where the hole will be placed.
A few tips for drilled holes:
- Leave a clean margin from the drill edge and keep all text out of that zone
- Mark the intended hole position in your artwork so it is easy to confirm
- Check with your printer for the exact safe distance for your specific product, since it varies by size and stock
If you need to move the hole after a proof, send a corrected file and review a new proof before printing.
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