What happens if my design files are not print-ready?

When a file is not print-ready, the prepress team will try to extract and adjust the artwork so it can go to press, but that repair process can drop or alter parts of the design. The safest path is to catch problems before printing rather than after.

• Build files to spec from the start: correct size, CMYK color, 0.125 inch bleed, and 300 DPI resolution.
• Use the free online proofs option so you can see exactly how the file will print.
• Review the proof carefully for missing elements, shifted text, or color changes before approving.
• If something looks wrong, reject the proof, explain the issue, and upload a corrected file.

Reviewing a proof before production is the reliable way to avoid losing design details during file cleanup.