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 color space and resolution do you use for printing?
Answer
Every 4OVER4 product prints in the CMYK color space, and all raster images should be 300 DPI at final size so they stay sharp. Getting these two settings right before you export prevents most color and quality surprises.
| Setting | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Color space | CMYK |
| Image resolution | 300 DPI at final print size |
| File color check | Convert any RGB to CMYK before submitting |
| Color-critical jobs | Order a hard copy proof first |
Set your file to CMYK when you start the design, rather than converting at the end, so colors do not shift late.
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