How to prepare a file for printing

We can print your large format or standard size print projects from programs such as:

• Microsoft Publisher
• Microsoft Office
• QuarkXPress
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• PDF Files (Adobe Acrobat)

For best results save your file as PDF…Also provide the native file just incase we need to make alterations to the file.

If you are not sure what to do you can create your project with our graphic designers.If you are creating your own design, please follow these important steps before bringing a file for printing.

Step 1: File Prep

Create your document and send the files to Corporate Printing Services on a USB Drive, Email or upload to our FTP. Make sure you provide all images, graphics and fonts used in the document.

It’s best to keep all related files on the same disk. This makes it much easier to ensure proper graphic linking and output.

Helpful Hint: If you do not know how to transfer fonts, click on the font you want to move — drag and drop it to the desired location, and you’ve now copied your font.

Step 2: Sizing

Create the file at the size you will want it printed at, for example 8.5”x11”, 5.5”x8.5”. For oversized images, prepare the files as a normal letter-size (8.5″x11″) document,and we will enlarge the file to the desired size during printing. For files that will bleed (when the ink runs off the page) please extend the image area 1/4” on all areas that are to bleed. Be sure to add crop marks to your file.

Step 3: Image Resolution

For best results, images should be scanned at least 300dpi. If you are unable to do so we can create high resolution scans for you. Just bring in the photographs or graphics and we’ll produce a scan at the necessary resolution.

Step 4: Corporate/Specific Pantone Colours

When printing offset or digital in CMYK some colours do not retain the exact look of the Pantone colour. If yuor colours are Pantone specific and a match is required speak to us so we can assure a proper match.