In Illustrator this is called 'Create Outlines' and in Photoshop it is 'Rasterize Type.' Text is no longer editable, but errors related to missing fonts when sending files to your printer are eliminated. When text is created in Photoshop or Illustrator they should be flattened. Text not converted to outlines or rasterized

Select 'Profile' and in the drop-down menu select 'U.S.

Under 'Destination Space' select 'U.S.

To CONVERT a file to CMYK after it's been designed in RGB: Web Coated (SWOP) V2 in the CMYK Profile drop-down menu

However, you should make sure the working CMYK profile is set to U.S. There is no need to convert your InDesign document to CMYK or to set a color mode when creating the file. If Advanced Options are not visible, click the arrow next to 'Advanced' at the bottom of the windowĪdobe InDesign defaults to a CMYK color profile.Make sure your resolution is set at least 300 pixels/inch. Set the size of your image, then select 'CMYK Color' from the Color Mode drop-down menu.When designing for print you should always convert your images to CMYK.

The purple border has been placed outside the Safe Edge (orange line)ĭesigning in RGB is only appropriate for graphics that will only be displayed on screen, for example images designed for a website. The purple border has been thickened and extended from within the Safe Edge (orange line) to the Bleed Edge (blue line) The purple border has been placed within the Safe Edge (orange line) This will ensure the border is not trimmed off. If you use borders they should be within the Safe Edge, or thick enough to extend all the way from the Safe Edge out to the Bleed Edge. The resolution is set below 300 pixels/inch Images captured from the web are highly discouraged. Anything less than this could result in pixelated images and fuzzy text. The resolution for anything that is to be printed should be at least 300dpi. The text is NOT kept within the Safe Edge (orange line) The text is kept within the Safe Edge (orange line) For more information on this see our Trimming Guidelines Text and other important elements like logos should be placed no closer to the Trim Edge than 1/8'. The background image is NOT extended to the Bleed Edge (blue line) The background image is extended to the Bleed Edge (blue line) No Bleedīe sure you extend images 1/8' beyond the final trim edge. Avoid the following common pitfalls when designing your brochure, business card, flyer, or any other printed project. Everyone makes mistakes but Service Printers is dedicated to informing our customers about the design and printing process so you will always have a great printed product.

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