File submission requirements for large format print
- Files must be prepared in the PDF format (version 1.3, compatible with Acrobat 4) using Press Quality settings.
- The submitted PDF file must be in the original size with the Trim marks or Crop Marks. Other marks (Registration Marks, Color Bars) should not be included in the file.
- One PDF page shall contain no more than one print page.
- Pages must be centred in the PDF file.
- Multi-page documents shall be included in a single PDF document with consecutive pages. If any page differs in size, it shall be submitted in a separate file.
- If design elements (lines, colourful fonts, images) reach the edge of the page, the file must be prepared with 3–5 mm bleeds.
- The PDF files must not contain objects in SPOT (Pantone) colours, except trim lines and UV coating areas (see below).
- Raster graphics resolution in the file scale 1:1 shall be at least 150dpi, Bitmap graphics – 600dpi.
- Line width shall be at least 0.07mm or 0.2pt.
- All used fonts must be embedded in the PDF file.
- Cut specifications shall be defined in the file as SPOT colour lines (it is advisable to use the relevant names – Cut) with an enabled Overprint setting.
- The UV coating specifications shall be defined as the SPOT colour with an enabled Overprint setting. Name – VARNISH.
- The white colour shall be defined as the SPOT colour with an enabled Overprint setting. Name – WHITE.