A4 Folders are printed onto a 350gsm Silk Stock in full colour. Each presentation folder incorporates a glued flap to the inside covers.  

Artwork Guidelines

PDF Files

High resolution (300dpi) files are the best for us to work with. Please see the settings below to get the best quality printing.

• Resolution: Choose High Resolution
• Compression Settings - For colour and greyscale this should be down sampled to 300dpi with "auto compression" set on high
• Font Embedding - Should be set to "embed all fonts"
• Colour needs to be set as CMYK

 

Illustrator

Convert all text to outlines and embed all fonts. Save as an EPS file.    

Photoshop

The resolution should be set to 300dpi. Save file as either JPEG or TIFF. Other files not listed adobe must be saved either as an EPS or JPEG.    

InDesign

All fonts and pictures used in your artwork need to be supplied to us in a separate folder using the "package" function under "file" menu. Compress your document using Stuffit or WinZip before uploading or sending to us on en e-mail. Please also include a PDF. We can then use the PDF to make sure that nothing is missing or moved.    

Artwork Bleed

• Please supply 3mm bleed around your artwork.
• Please ensure that the colour is set to CMYk, not RGB.
• Please provide crop marks around all your supplied artwork.

 

Microsoft Files

We cannot print straight from the following programmes. However, we can save a PDF file and re-send back to you for proofing.

• Word
• Excel
• Publisher
• Microsoft Works
• PowerPoint

Below is a link to a website that can convert any of the above files into a useable PDF. It is easy to use and will do it for you right away. https://www.zamzar.com/ Please note: It is important when supplying a PDF from a Microsoft file that extra care is taken to ensure any spot colours are created correctly in your original document/file. Please supply a screenshot of your Microsoft file before conversion. You can do this by following the instruction below for both Mac and PC. Mac: Press 'Apple/Command' + 'Shift' + 3 for a full screenshot, or 'Apple/Command' + 'Shift' + 4 to select an area to screenshot. This will save a PNG file to your desktop. PC: There is a key on your keyboard that says 'Print Screen'. You can then paste this into a document or email to send over.  

Need Help?

If you are unsure about any of the information above regarding artwork and submitting files for printing, then please email us at hello@printroom.co.uk or speak to one of our team using the online chat.