Artwork requirements

Distilling:
Our recommendation is all files are distilled before submission. This requires printing to a postscript file from your relevant program and then running that as a postscript file through Acrobat Distiller. Doing this gives you an accurate preview of the output of your document you will be able to view any output errors. This also helps to attain smaller file sizes as your transparencies will be flattened.
Danica Design will not be held responsible for any postscript/output errors if the supplied file has not been distilled.

File format accepted:
All files to be printed are required to be provided in a PDF format.

Colours:
Make sure with full colour printing that your files have been converted to CMYK, all files that are supplied as RGB will be converted automatically and there may be a colour variation in the conversion.
Also ensure that there are no Pantone colours present in your files (unless you are printing PMS). If there are any Pantone colours present, these will also be converted to CMYK and may not match the expected PMS colour.

PMS Colours:
When submitting jobs for Pantone ink printing your file will need to be setup in the relevant inks that you would like the job printed in. If there are small sections in CMYK these may not appear on your final product even though they may appear the same on your computer screen. The best way to ensure this does not happen is to do colour separations /output preview check in Adobe Acrobat. This way you will be able to turn the relevant colours on and off to see if there are any parts of your document in unwanted colours. The best way to select Pantone colours is to use a Pantone swatch book. Make sure you write the required PMS colours on your print order.

Font/s:
Ensure all fonts are either embedded in your document or that you convert all fonts to outlines before submitting your file. If fonts aren't embedded your product may output differently as we may not have that font on our system.

Trim (crop) marks:
Always include trim marks on your artwork (trim marks are the final size of your print job) and is the guide we use for finishing.

Bleed:
Ensure your document has 3mm bleed on the outside and ensure any borders, text or critical information is at least 3mm away from the edge of the trim line to allow for any slight trimming variance.

Resolution:
Ensure all images included in artwork are in 300dpi and all text and linework are in vector format or a minimum of 1200dpi.

Colour Variation/Matching:
If a colour sample is not supplied, Danica Design will not be held accountable for any colour difference between the expected colour and the actual printed copy, even if the job has been printed previously.
All care is taken to ensure client supplied files are correct before printing. Danica Design take no responsibility for errors that may occur upon printing of client-supplied files. Printing prices / terms & conditions are subject to change without notice.

Accounts:
All invoices are payable in 30 days from date of invoice. If an invoice is not paid in full by the required date you may incur a late fee. Payment may be made in following ways cheque, direct debit or cash.