Artwork Guidelines

Below are some things to consider when setting up artwork for print.

• Please make sure all images are CMYK not RGB
  
  
• Bleed: Remember all jobs with a solid colour or image that should go to the edge of the page need 3mm of extra image past the actual edges of the document.
  
  For example, if you are creating artwork for an A4 page you should create your document at 216mm by 303mm.
  
  This is known as 'bleed' and is needed because printers use larger paper sizes to allow for the printing press to grip onto the paper and also to have space for colour bars and registration marks. When the job is printed, the sheet is then trimmed to size. Your larger artwork (3mm on all sides) will have been printed, but trimmed off at finishing stage. The 3mm bleed will ensure there are no white areas left at the sides of your design.
  
  Most professional design packages allow for the inclusion of bleed at document setup stage. In addition, most programs will allow for the document size to be altered at any stage.
  
  Also, make sure that any text or important graphic is not in the bleed area! Better still, you should leave a minimum of 5mm space between the edge of the final trimmed size and any important content as shown below.

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