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
Can 4OVER4 guarantee perfect borders or cuts on printed products?
Answer
Perfectly even borders cannot be guaranteed on standard trimming because batch cutting shifts slightly.
- Cutting drift: guillotine cutting is done in stacks and can move up to about 1/16 inch in either direction.
- Why borders are risky: thin or uneven borders exaggerate any shift, so full-bleed designs that run color off the edge look cleaner.
- Safe zone: keep important text and logos at least 1/8 inch inside the trim line.
- Need it exact? Die-cutting holds a tighter tolerance than straight trimming for precise shapes.
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