Preparing artwork can be a complex task. To avoid error, extra cost and delay, we have prepared a comprehensive checklist to assist you in preparing your artwork successfully.Please ensure every step stated has been duly complied in your artwork.

Colour

• All images are in CMYK colour mode
• Colour / Grayscale images resolution are set to or above 300dpi
• Scanned Line Art / Black & White images resolution are set to or above 1200dpi
• Never manipulate images in vector softwate
• All background, design effects, and images has been mergef and converted to a TIFF file

Text

• No fonts of less than 4 pts
• Layout Program : Curve / Create Outline / Path all fonts
• Adobe photoshop : Set resolution at or 300dpi and Rasterize Type

Line

• No hairline less than 0.25pts

Product Size Template

• Artwork is prepared in the correct PRODUCT SIZE TEMPLATES
• Background design expanded to Full Bleed size
• Vital elements are within Safe Zone
• No crop marks are applied
• Removed all guidelines and text description in PRODUCT SIZE TEMPLATES

Artwork Orientation

• Artwork are in the correct orientation and position you want your artwork to be.

PDF File Format

• Artwork is saved in required file format : Adobe Acrobat Doc version 1.4
• Resolution : 300dpi
• Colour mode : CMYK colour mode

TIFF File Format (Only applicable for Business Card and Bookmark)

• Artwork is saved in required file format : TIFF file format (*.tiff)
• File Resolution : 300dpi
• Colour mode : CMYK colour mode

JPEG File Format (Only applicable for Business Card and Bookmark)

• Artwork is saved in required file format : JPEG file format (*.jpg)
• File Resolution : 300dpi
• Colour mode : CMYK colour mode

Other

• Other than hyphen (-) and underscore (_), your filename does not include any other marks or symbols
• No overprint setting is used

Common pending problems and solutions

• Convert final artwork to PDF
• Missing Font
• Artwork Contains low resolution images (dpi)
• Wrong Artwork Size/ Safe zone/ full Bleed
• Artwork contains Pantone/RGB Colour Mode
• Wrong Spot Colour seperation
• Colour tints (Toning) contain less than 10%
• Similar Colour less than 10%

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