Artwork Guidelines

File Requirements

File Type & Saving

PDF – Save as Adobe 7 (PDF1.6) compatibility or Higher
CMYK
All fonts converted to outlines
Images embedded at 100dpi Minimum at final size
Create Acrobat Layers from Top-Level Layers
Registration Marks, Crop Marks or Colour Bars

File sizes

Artwork must match the size ordered
Cut Paths must match the size ordered (if custom cut)
Banners must be at 10% of ordered size

Bleed

Auto-Generated Bleed

Bleed is auto-generated for square cut files.
If using Custom-Cut option, Cut Paths must be included with bleed.

Layers & Cut Paths

Artwork must match the size ordered
Cut Paths must match the size ordered (if custom cut)
Stroke must be aligned to “Centre”
Layer must be named for the cutting types.
Cut Path Size Dimensions must match the ordered size
3mm bleed on contour

Cutting Types:

  • Thru-Cut – Cut all the way through the product
  • Kiss-Cut – Cut the vinyl, but not the backing
  • Crease – Add crease lines if the product needs folding
  • Score – Light cut for folding the product

White Ink

Artwork must match the size ordered
White-ink Layer must be the top layer
Layer must be named White-ink
Overprint Fill MUST be on for all objects