Preparing A Print Ready PDF Document: Images

Use Proper Resolution.
A good rule of thumb is submitting your images at 100% of the size they will be printed with a resolution of 300 DPI. Simply opening the raster files and increasing the resolution will interpolate unwanted information causing it to render inadequately. Randomly downloading files from the internet will most likely provide you with low quality and resolution files, regardless of how sharp they look on your screen, screen resolution is typically 72 DPI. Providing files where ...

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Preparing A Print Ready PDF Document: Colour

The colours you use in your design project are the lifeline of your success. It is a harmonious composition between contrast, legibility, and making your printed piece aesthetically pleasing to the eye. We have some guidelines to help your next marketing effort succeed.

Make sure if you want your project to print only black and white all images are converted accordingly, regardless whether they look black and white on your screen, otherwise our equipment will print using the best interpretation ...

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Preparing A Print Ready PDF Document: Packaging Your Files For Output

We prefer PDF print ready files for output however it is always a good idea to collect your finish product and ensure all fonts and link images and raw files are ready to be submitted to avoid delays.

Fonts
If you are submitting a vector file from Adobe Illustrator or similar program save a copy for yourself in case text need to be edited later, but before sending to print with all your layers unlocked select all your elements and ...

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Preparing A Print Ready PDF Document: Layout Applications

When creating your printed marketing make sure to use a professional page Layout programs such as Adobe Indesign or Quark Xpress. If you don’t have a professional layout program make sure you know how to save your document in PDF format. Usually this can be achieve by “saving as PDF” or “print as PDF”. Also make sure to open the final PDF document to make sure it looks just like you planned it to be.

Use the right applications for ...

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Preparing A Print Ready PDF Document: Bleeds

We can’t stress enough about bleeds, it is a common mistake that we see a little too often. A bleed is the area that extends beyond the cut-line. No printer can print right to the edge of the page, therefore when setting up a document where images extend to the cut edge we require a minimum bleed of 1/8″ (0.125), otherwise your printed document will show a white edge around or will need to be undercut.

Extend your bleeds properly ...

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Flyers & Leaflets Printing

Whether you live in Winnipeg or half way across the world, self promotional material is a great to spend your advertising dollars. Flyers are similar to brochures but are not folded and similar to postcards but on a lighter paper stock. Let your local clients know more about the services you provide or inform them about upcoming events or promotional offers.

Deliver your message in colour or Black and White. It is proven full colour printed flyers attract more clients and ...

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Custom Envelope Printing

Brand awareness start with custom envelope printing. Get a hold of your audience right from the mailbox. Communicating your message starts from a well design envelop that grabs the recipient attention instead of getting lost in the mail.

No matter the size of your budget and your job, We have short runs that can help you deliver.

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City Press can print your greeting cards!

Our high quality printing surely can communicate your message however if you want to stand out above the crowd choose from unique printing features like the Nexpress Dimentional coating, simulate metallic gold ink with Kodak Gold Dry Ink or add a high gloss effect with a spot or flood gloss

Personalized touch makes your greeting cards even more special, add a unique message, logo, Choose colors and fonts for the message inside – and customize further by uploading ...

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