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Preparing Print-Ready Artwork: A Simple Checklist

Avoid delays with this checklist for bleed, resolution, colour mode and fonts.

PRINTXO Studio · 10 September 2026 · 3 min read

Preparing Print-Ready Artwork: A Simple Checklist
  1. Bleed: extend backgrounds 3 mm beyond the trim line.
  2. Safe zone: keep text at least 3–5 mm inside the trim.
  3. Resolution: 300 DPI at final size for images.
  4. Colour mode: CMYK for print; specify Pantone references if needed.
  5. Fonts: outline or embed fonts in your PDF.
  6. File format: export a high-quality print PDF.

Upload your files with your enquiry and our team will check them before production.

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