We offer three different Artwork Services:

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• Just Print is our free option where your print ready PDF will be printed as supplied. We recommend this service only to individuals who fully understand our print ready requirements, who are completely confident that their PDF files have been supplied correctly.

• File Check is a safety net option, where the print ready files are double checked by our Pre Press team before being sent for printing. Prices start at £5.00 + VAT. You can also order a PDF Proof for an additional £8 + VAT.

• File Assist turns any finished design into a print ready PDF and includes a PDF Proof. Prices start at £25 + VAT

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FAQs

What is included in your Just Print Artwork Service

Just Print is our free artwork service, where we will "Just Print" your print ready PDF, as supplied.

Please note: We only accept print-ready PDF files with this service. If you have any other file format, you will need to select File Check or File Assist. 

We recommend this service only to individuals who fully understand our print ready requirements. Before using this service, you should be confident that your PDF files have been supplied correctly, otherwise please select our File Check or File Assist service. Please refer to our Artwork Service Comparison Chart to see what is included in each service.

 

The following terms apply when using the Just Print service:

 

• Your job will be processed through our automated system and rejected only if we are unable to print your file.

• Files must be PDF/x-1a format.

• We will not carry out any pre-flight or quality checks on your document as these will already have been carried out by yourself prior to submitting the file.

• You will not receive a proof.

• Booklets and folders are particularly complex and are generally higher value items, therefore we strongly recommend File Check on these products.

• When using this service to order booklets, artwork should be supplied as one multi-page PDF containing single pages in the correct order.

 

We will fix these errors within your file:

• Convert RGB to CMYK

• Convert spot colour to CMYK

• Missing bleed

• Ink coverage over 340%

• Overprints set on colours other than black

• Proportionately scale

 

We will notify you of a file rejection if your file contains any of these errors:

• Corrupt PDF

• Un-embedded fonts

• Password protected

• Sizes that are disproportionate

• Incorrect number of files

 Please refer to our Artwork Service Comparison Chart to see what is included in each of our artwork services.

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What is included in your File Check Artwork Service?

File Check offers a safety net of a double check on your print ready file before proceeding to print.

 

We will accept a Print Ready PDF, as well as Print Ready EPS, TIF or JPG files. We will assume your file has been designed and prepared correctly, adhering to our Print Ready requirements, and you can also choose to receive a proof for an additional fee.

 

We will automatically fix these errors within your file:

• Convert JPG, TIF or EPS to PDF

• Convert RGB to CMYK

• Convert spot colour to CMYK

• Overprints set on colours other than black

• Ink coverage over 340%

• Missing bleed

 

We will warn you if your file contains any of these errors:

• Text / objects too close to the edge of the page

• Low resolution images

• Impure blacks

• Incorrect panel sizes on folded jobs

• Issues with the form cutter guide lining up with your artwork

• No allowance for creep within your booklet

 

We will reject your file if it contains any of these errors:

• Corrupt file

• Un-embedded fonts

• Password protected

• Sizes that are disproportionate

• Missing elements from the file

• Incorrect number of files

 

Prices start at £8.00 + VAT.

 

Please refer to our Artwork Service Comparison Chart to see what is included in each of our artwork services.

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What is included in your File Assist Artwork Service?

File Assist turns any finished design into a Print Ready PDF and includes a PDF proof.

 

We will accept artwork files from the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign), Corel Draw or Microsoft Office (Word, Publisher and Powerpoint). We will convert your design file into a Print Ready PDF and provide up to 2 proofs to ensure you are happy with the job before it goes to print.

 

We will fix these errors within your file:

• Convert your file to a print ready PDF

• Convert RGB to CMYK

• Convert spot colour to CMYK

• Proportionately scale

• Ink coverage over 340%

• Missing bleed

• Overprints accidentally set on colours other than black

 

We will warn you if your file contains any of these errors:

• Text / objects too close to the edge

• Low resolution images

• Impure blacks

• No allowance for creep within your booklet

• Incorrect panel sizes on folded jobs

• Issues with the form cutter guide lining up with your artwork

 

We will reject your file if it contains any of these errors:

• Corrupt File

• Password protected

• Sizes that are disproportionate

• Missing elements from your file

• Missing pages from your file

• Incorrect number of files

 

Prices start at £25 + VAT.

 

Please refer to our Artwork Service Comparison Chart to see what is included in each of our artwork services.

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