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Design the document using proper dimensions in relation to your Template.
If your artwork has bleeds, we require a .125" bleeds on all four sides of your artwork (For example, a 4" x 6" postcard image with bleeds would have dimensions of 4.25" x 6.25" in your artwork file.) If your image has a white border on all four sides, bleeds are not required. If your image is not white on all four sides, you MUST include bleeds in your files.
If your artwork has borders, please note that our cutting machines have a variance of about .0625 or 1/16 of an inch. When using a border in your artwork, you should design with at least .25 or 1/4 of an inch of white space from your border to the cut line to help ensure a symmetrical appearance.
If you are adding existing raster artwork (such as a TIFF), make sure the artwork in saved at the proper resolution and in CMYK Color mode before placing.
If you have any artwork which uses black, note the difference between solid black and rich black. Solid black will print as a somewhat flat color, whereas rich black will appear darker and more glossy. Avoid using a rich black for any text below 10 pt or 14 pixels in height, as the printing process may cause the text to blur. Common color values for rich black are C:60% / M:40% / Y:20% / K:100%.
If you have any gradients in your artwork, keep in mind that any gradient areas with less than 10% sautration may not print as accurately as more heavily saturated areas.
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