Printing guides
Files, papers, formats and how an order works, explained plainly.
Preparing a print-ready file
Bleed, safe zone, colour and resolution: the four things we check on every file.
Choosing your paper: coated, uncoated and weights
What paper type and weight change, and which to pick for each use.
Print formats: A6, A5, A4, DL and cards
The exact dimensions of common formats and what each is used for.
How an order works
From price to delivery, step by step, and what we do at each one.
Matt, gloss or soft touch lamination: which to choose
What each finish changes to the eye and to the hand, and when to do without.
Banners and roll-ups: preparing a large-format file
Resolution, scale, margins and eyelets: the rules change when artwork is read from a distance.
Labels: paper, vinyl or clear
The right material depends on water, rubbing and the packaging. Three questions to choose.