Perfect on screen, but printed dark, trimmed or pixelated? Print-Ready Files explains the basics of preparing artwork so your printed piece comes back exactly as you imagined.
What you will learn
- Why print looks different from the screen
- Bleed, safe margin and trim
- CMYK and color profiles made simple
- Rich black, spot colors and overprint
- Image resolution: the 300 ppi rule
- Text, fonts and minimum line weights
- Finishes: die cuts, varnish and folds
- Exporting the print PDF and a 12-item final check
Who it is for
Beginner designers, people coming from digital and entrepreneurs who send business cards, flyers, labels and banners to print.
What changes for you
- Approved first time: no back-and-forth with the printer.
- Savings: no reprints caused by file errors.
- Confidence: deliver print work with professional assurance.
Bonus included
A print order spec sheet and a file preparation checklist, ready to print.
Ebook 14 of the “From Scratch” Collection · Design line, by RL Rodrigues · 9 chapters · PDF. Currently available in Portuguese; the English edition is coming soon. Want to be notified? Write to [email protected].