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Colourmode:
Please always supply your job files in CMYK mode. Colours created in RGB mode are generally never the same as colours in CMYK mode. Colour saturation should never exceed 240% in total otherwise faulty printing will result. 100% Black (K), 50% Cyan (C) and 50% Magenta (M) is sufficient for a deep black. Colour saturation should be at least 15%.
Please always supply your job files in CMYK mode. Colours created in RGB mode are generally never the same as colours in CMYK mode. Colour saturation should never exceed 240% in total otherwise faulty printing will result. 100% Black (K), 50% Cyan (C) and 50% Magenta (M) is sufficient for a deep black. Colour saturation should be at least 15%.
Size and Bleed:
Please create an additional margin of 1mm to the final trimmed size on each side(3mm in the case of posters). Important lettering, graphics and information should be placed at least 3mm (5mm in the case of posters) inside the trimmed size. Please do not use fold and/or cut marks.
Please create an additional margin of 1mm to the final trimmed size on each side(3mm in the case of posters). Important lettering, graphics and information should be placed at least 3mm (5mm in the case of posters) inside the trimmed size. Please do not use fold and/or cut marks.
Format:
Your print data should have a resolution of at least 300dpi, otherwise there may be a loss of quality in the print result. For posters, 240dpi is sufficient. Please convert all text into paths in the case of vector graphics. Please send your data as JPG, TIFF or PDF only (according to the standard PDF/X1-a 2001
- Please create pixel images using at least 240dpi.
- Save all print data in CMYK format.
- In the case of orders that contain several files (e.g. front and back page), please save the individual files in the same format and name them clearly.
PDF files (to PDF/X1-a 2001 ):
- A PDF file must be compatible with the ISO PDF/X1-a 2001 standard.
- Always save the PDF as PDF-Version 1.3 and compatible with Acrobat 4.0.
- All images and colour profiles must be embedded.
- Only “printable“elements are permitted, which means no comments, form fields, buttons or videos.
- PDF files that contain OPI links cannot be printed.
- Permitted colour spaces are CMYK and grey levels. The ICC-based colour spaces CalRGB, CalGray and Lab may only be used in association with an ICC-Profile.
- Avoid N-Channel (colour separation).
- Transfer functions (gradation curves) are not possible.
- Please do not supply Photoshop-PDFs. Always create a JPG/JPEG or TIF/TIFF file from Photoshop.
- The data in your generated PDF file must be created centrally otherwise there may be a misalignment in the document.
- Do not secure PDF files using passwords.
Datatransfer:
Email – it’s simple and easy! 20Mb limit – others can be sent FTP You Send It. Should we have any questions about your files, or if errors occurred during the email, we will contact you.
Please also be aware of the following:
- In order to print one page, send your file to us once.
- In order to print front and back pages differently, send us two individual files and name these clearly as front and back pages.
- To have the front and back pages printed the same, please send us the file twice and name these files clearly as front and back pages.
Remarks:
- In the case of orders with faulty or missing data, the delivery date may be delayed!
- Reprints, even in the case of data that is exactly the same, can never be 100% identical.
- Only supply print data in the stated format. Send the data required in just one file format.
- In the case of several commissions, please place one order for each commission, otherwise this may result in time delays or incorrect printing, for which we cannot accept any liability.
- All communications (including the current status of your order) will be sent to you by e-mail.