Artwork
General Artwork specifications
At CBS Printing we accept finished art as a print ready PDF (and in some cases the working files with all links and document fonts packaged) following these specifications:
- Photos and Illustration resolution should be 300dpi
- All colours converted to CMYK unless printing in PMS (no RGB, LAB etc)
- Fonts should be embedded or outlined
- Crop & bleed marks included
- Minimum 3mm bleed (5mm for booklets)
General Design Tips
Text and non-bleed images should always be kept at least 3mm from the trim line.
Folding & Scoring
To minimise cracking on folded jobs, we recommend scoring the fold lines.
Rich Blacks
We strongly recommend you use CMYK Rich Black on large areas of black to ensure a nice solid result. A good mixture for CMYK Rich Black on;
- Heavier stock weights use 60 / 40 / 40 / 100
- Lighter stock weights use 30 / 0 / 0 / 100
Storage of Artwork
PDF’s will remain on our system for when you require a reprint of your artwork.
Book Artwork Setup
Please ensure you supply your artwork to us as individual pages in the PDF, not as spreads e.g. a 16pp booklet should be supplied as one PDF with 16 pages.
Die cutting Setup
We recommend using a dieline from our extensive range of templates. If you require a custom diecut, please contact us directly. If you choose to create your own die, it is best practice to create your dieline, mock it up and test it before laying out your artwork. Then repeat that process when the artwork is complete.
Especially with packaging and presentation folders, this is particularly important as elements such as pockets require gussets to allow for inserted material. Closure folds and tabs also require careful engineering to serve their purpose.
Contact Us
We’re always available to help with your printing needs and marketing solutions.
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri from 7:30 am – 5.00 pm
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