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Supply Your Own Artwork

Need A Print have their own online design editing software in which you can choose free templates for some of our product range. However if you have your own print files you can upload your artwork by using our online upload facility before or after ordering or alternatively you can email the artwork to us.  If you require any assistance don't hesitate to contact us. 

NOTE: Files supplied in RGB/Microsoft Programs will not guarantee colour matching. This is due to the nature of colour conversion, however we aim to match them as close as possible.


PDF
PDF Files
The easiest and quickest method for supplying artwork is to save it as a PDF. 
  • 300dpi resolution
  • Ensure images are all high resolution
  • CMYK workspace
PDF

Adobe Photoshop


  • 300dpi resolution
  • 3mm bleed added to the final "canvas" size e.g. A4 finished size is 297x210mm but photoshop "canvas" size is 303x216mm.
  • CMYK Workspace
  • Save as a photoshop PDF and select the "High Quality Print" preset for the PDF.


PDF
Adobe Illustrator
 
  • High Quality 300ppi for Raster Effects
  • 3mm bleed
  • CMYK
  • Convert all fonts to curves/outlines if supplying eps file. Images Embedded
  • Supply either EPS (above point required) or Adobe PDF.  When saving as PDF ensure you select "High Quality Print" preset and also in marks and bleeds select "Use Docment Bleed Settings"
PDF

Adobe InDesign


  • 3mm bleed
  • CMYK
  • Convert all fonts to curves/outlines when supplying InDesign File
  • Supply either InDesign File (with fonts converted) or Adobe PDF.  When saving as PDF ensure you select "High Quality Print" preset and also in marks and bleeds select "Use Docment Bleed Settings" so that bleed gets included in saved PDF


PDF

Microsoft Office Files
Need A Print can accept Office files however we accept no responsibility in any alterations that may occur during the conversion.  If Need A Print do the conversion then we will supply a PDF proof for you to ensure nothing has moved or got deleted in the conversion. 

If you wish to convert to PDF before supplying your artwork you can either download a PDF FREE printer here at www.pdf995.com or by a web service here: http://convert.neevia.com/

We cannot guarantee colours from any Microsoft application. This is due to Microsoft not being a graphic design application and ink values are not exactly matched to what you see on screen. We do however try to match them as best we can.




Artwork Setup Info

Please find below some tips about each artwork pointers

Bleed - What is this?
When Need A Print print your file they print they multiple up on larger sheets.  When printing has been completed guillotine operators will then start to trim your printed sheets down to the final size.  To ensure all background colours get printed to the edge and also ensure we don't cut anything important off we require a 3mm bleed area to be included in all files.  This bleed area is were we will cut into with the guillotines.

Artwork Bleed


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