Setup for Printing
With Internal and External Bleed
Below is a simple setup for a single paged document. All artwork should include at least 3mm bleed on each side. This allows images and colours to print to the edge of a page with no border - bleed is trimmed off during production.
E.g. The finished (trimmed) size of an A4 document is 210 x 297mm. An A4 Page including 3mm bleed would be 216 x 303mm. When setting up your document you need to include this area.
Safe Zone
There are certain variables that are out of our control (for example: paper shrinkage, paper quality, and alignment), therefore we have a trimming variance of +/- 1mm. Whilst we try our very best, steps must be taken to allow for a margin of error during the printing process. Critical elements (text, logos, graphics etc.) must be placed within the ‘Safe Zone’ to avoid them being cut off during the trimming process. This means that they should be at least 3mm in from where the document will be trimmed.
FOLDED BROCHURE SETUP
Many of the more common folds are shown on Finishing Options page of this Web site. The following are some simple setup guides to help you with your next project.
A3 Folded to A4
A3 Folded to a C Fold
A3 Folded to a Z Fold
A4 Folded to a C Fold
A4 Folded to A5 Fold
A4 Folded to a Z Fold
A5 Folded to A6 Fold
DL Brochure
This setup can be used for invitations
Folded DL Brochure
DL Folded to Z Fold Brochure
Take into Consideration
Certain folds require "short panels" to allow the finished piece to remain flat. The amount of trim for the short panels will depend upon the weight and type of stock used in your project, but a safe measurement is 1mm.
Using the roll fold as an example, the short panels are identified in the pictures below.
Business Cards – Standard Size 90mm x 55mm
Use this text to share information about your brand with your customers. Describe a product, share announcements or welcome customers to your store.
Business Card Finishing Options
Add finishing options, such as cello glazing, laminating, spot UV, embossed and round cornering.