VECTOR ART

Artwork that starts with the output in mind.

Prepare artwork for the dimensions, color requirements and file specifications of your print project.

Illustrative design concept

A CONSIDERED APPROACH

Built around the way
you’ll use it.

Print readiness depends on the production method. Bleed, safe areas, resolution and color setup should match the printer’s brief. Provide those specifications so the prepared artwork has a clear target.

01

Finished dimensions

Include final size, bleed and safe area requirements.

02

Production method

Specify screen print, digital print, heat transfer or another output.

03

File checks

Confirm fonts, linked images and export requirements with the production partner.

BEFORE YOU START

A clearer brief.
A better starting point.

Use your clearest source artwork. Include the finished size, application and required date. Confirm price, deliverables and timing before placing an order.

✓ Source artwork

✓ Finished dimensions

✓ Fabric or material

✓ Required format

✓ Deadline & quantity

Illustrative service concept

CHOOSE BY APPLICATION

Where this service
makes a difference.

01

Printed merchandise

Prepare artwork around the size, placement and production technique selected by the supplier.

02

Brand collateral

Use the printer’s document dimensions and finishing requirements as the handoff target.

03

Transfers and graphics

Confirm the required output format and background handling before export.

KNOW YOUR OPTIONS

Small choices.
A different finished result.

These decisions help define the project before the artwork or production plan is approved.

Print Ready Files: decisions to confirm

Decision	What to specify	Why it matters
Bleed and safe area	Use the measurements supplied by the printer.	Bleed is not interchangeable with the final trim size.
Fonts and images	Confirm whether to outline fonts or supply permitted font files and linked assets.	Missing assets can change a file when opened elsewhere.
Color and export settings	Follow the production partner’s specified workflow.	An export that opens correctly is not automatically ready for every print method.

ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECT BRIEF

Put the details into context.

A logo graphic prepared for a transfer supplier. Include their specification sheet, finished placement size and instructions for transparent or solid backgrounds.

BEFORE YOU SAY YES

Review the details.
Then take the next step.

A screen preview is one part of approval. Check the details that matter to the actual application.

01

Against the reference

Compare wording, proportions, linework and colors with the approved source.

02

At output size

Check small elements and line weights at the actual print or production dimensions.

03

With the next supplier

Confirm color setup, fonts, background treatment and the requested file format.

04

Before release

Open the delivered artwork in the intended workflow and verify that necessary assets are included.

ABOUT THIS SERVICE

Print Ready Files
questions, answered.

More questions about your design? Include the specific application and your artwork when you prepare your brief.

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Is PDF always print-ready?

No. A PDF can still have incorrect dimensions, missing bleed or unsuitable image quality. It must be checked against the intended printer’s requirements.

Should I send the print supplier’s specification sheet?

Yes. It provides a clear reference for file format, size, color setup and finishing details.

Which delivery format should I request?

Use the format specified by the print or production partner. Explain whether they need editable artwork, outlined text, a transparent background or a specific color setup.

What counts as a change in scope?

A new composition, additional illustration, changed wording or a different production requirement may change the work. Define revisions and deliverables in the project agreement.

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