ARTWORK SPECIFICATIONS
The easiest and fastest way to send us your files is through PDF format. PDF files are complete (with no missing fonts or links) and maintain accurate color management, trapping, and open pre-press information. These files are compact enough to send effortlessly over the internet via our FTP and email services—without any loss of quality or data.
We require artwork to be created at the listed trim sizes with a 2mm bleed (4mm for booklets).
| BC | 54 x 89mm | A7 | 74 x 103mm |
| A6 | 103 x 148mm | DL | 98 x 210mm |
| A5 | 148 x 210mm | Super DL | 130 x 240mm |
| A4 | 210 x 297mm | A3 | 297 x 420mm |
| A2 | 420 x 594mm | A1 | 594 x 840mm |
Envelopes
| DL | 110 x 220mm | C5 | 162 x 229mm |
| DL+ | 120 x 235mm | C4 | 229 x 324mm |
Eastern Suburbs Printing Solutions only accepts completed, electronic artwork that must be press-ready. We ask our clients to adhere to the following specifications. Failure to do so may result in delayed delivery.
- Where possible, please convert your text to paths, curves, or outlines.
- For print work with Spot or Raised UV, the spot UV must be indicated on a separate PDF file as 100% K only. Do not include it as a layer on your press-ready artwork.
- Please remember to supply us with all relevant files, including linked items, for output (e.g., fonts and graphics). Do not send us any artwork with your order that is not intended for printing.
- All images must be saved in CMYK at 300dpi (120dpcm).
- Make sure all colors are specified correctly as PMS or CMYK and are relevant to the job you are submitting.
- Artwork for printed envelopes must have an 8mm gutter to the edge of the artwork and can only contain 1 or 2 PMS colors.
- For folded brochures, we have templates available in the download section of our website. These templates will help ensure your brochure folds correctly.
- If you wish to send your files by FTP, please contact our office to set up an account.
- If you are sending your files through email, please clearly indicate in the message who the email is intended for and, more importantly, who you are. Also let us know what files are attached and for what product.
- If delivery is urgent, please check that your deadline is achievable.
- Electronic PDF proofs will only be supplied upon your request or at Eastern Suburbs Printing Solutions’ discretion. Please outline on your purchase order if you wish to view a proof before production.
PLEASE NOTE: Eastern Suburbs Printing Solutions reserves the right to reject clients it does not deem as ‘trade clients’. While every care is taken, Eastern Suburbs Printing Solutions cannot be held responsible for any errors on final output generated by you or the software you use in creating files for output. It is the sole responsibility of the client to review all material, including trapping and set color splits in the original artwork, to attest to its accuracy. The final check before we receive your files is your responsibility.