Technical Information
What type of file should I send?
A print ready PDF will give the best printed results. It should be created at least 300dpi and all fonts embedded.
Check your settings when saving your pdf. If in doubt use the Adobe ‘press ready’ pre-set.
If your file looks pixelated or blurry on your screen, then the chances are it will print this way also. It is usually because the PDF has been created at a low resolution using the wrong settings, more than likely 72dpi instead of 300dpi. Anything we deem as low resolution we will always query.
When creating your document use CMYK colours and not RGB. RGB is an on-screen colour process whilst CMYK is used in domestic and commercial printing. Certain RGB colours will print totally different in CMYK. If in doubt feel free to ask.
Demonprint never charge for file checking, if we spot a problem we will always contact you before going to print.
What is a bleed?
Bleeds allow you to run artwork to the edge of a page. On a press, the artwork is printed on a large sheet of paper and then trimmed down to size. If you do not allow for a 3mm bleed, any misalignment while cutting will result with the artwork not running to the edge of the paper. Bleeds ensure you get the results you need. See example. The correct bleed can be created as you set up your file. Find the bleed option in your document setup and create a 3mm bleed over the document edges. Creating a bleed is a small, but important step in making stunning print products. Remember to include one.
What paper weight should I choose?
We stock a complete range of Silk, Gloss or Uncoated papers at various gsm (grams per square metre). For example letterheads and comp slips are usually printed on 100/120gsm Uncoated paper, whilst A5 flyers might go on a 150/170gsm Silk paper. Business cards or Wedding invites would go on our thickest stock 300/350gsm. However, there are no firm rules, feel free to ask us for advice on what is best for your bespoke print job.
How should I send a booklet file for printing?
We use software to arrange booklets for print, so the file should just be sent as a multiple page PDF with the pages in the correct running order i.e. for a 16 printed page booklet page 1 will be the cover and page 16 will be the back cover.
