Offset Printing Guidelines

Read on for more information on our offset printing guidelines.

Learn About Our Offset Printing Guidelines

Learning how to get your file ready for offset printing can be overwhelming, especially if you’re new to the process. However, we’re ready to help. We’ve been working with offset printing for several years, and we know how to make the process as easy as possible. On this page, you’ll find links to important information about bleeds, file resolution and dpi, CMYK color requirements, file formats, country of origin, and more. Still have questions?  Don’t worry you have a team of experts to guide you.

Below you may select a must-know option to learn more. If you are still craving knowledge on the offset printing process, our Printing Academy should satisfy you.

Perfect Glue Area Considerations

Make sure your artwork isn't cut off.

Traditional Endsheet Setup

Learn how to set up endsheets in your printing project.

Smyth-Sewn Considerations

Prevent content from being cut off by smyth-sewn binding.

Bleed/Safezone/Borders

Add bleed to your artwork and keep all important design elements inside the safe zone.

Resolution

Our preferred dpi count for crystal clear images.

Color Requirements

For optimal printing please make sure your color is CMYK.

How to Submit Your Files

Acceptable file formats to submit your final artwork.

How To View Your Proof In Adobe Acrobat

Learn how to view your proof on a free software.

Country of Origin

You must have 'Printed in China' text on your project.