Artwork Setup

File Formats

We only accept files in PDF, AI, EPS, JPEG, PSD or TIF Formats
(Tif / PSD files must be flattened)

Type

All Text on files must be created to outlines, curves or paths. Please make sure text is converted before saving PDF files.

Colour Settings

All Files must be set to CMYK format. Please make sure there are no spot colours or pantones in your artwork as this can output unexpected results.
As our service is a CMYK 4 colour process we cannot guarantee exact matches to Pantone, Ral or Spot colours.

Colour Matching

We can match Pantones if required at an additional charge. Please contact us prior to ordering as this is costed per job.
We cannot guarantee an exact match on Pantone colours due to limitations of the CMYK print process but will try to achieve as close as physically possible.

Artwork Templates

For certain items an artwork template is supplied on the product page. These templates are only for items which are set to a specified size. Ie feather flags / deckchairs etc.
This will need downloading and your artwork setting on the template prior to ordering. If using the template please assign a separate layer for the artwork and save as a layered pdf, ai or eps file.
Please embed images and create outlines on the type before saving.

Templates Click Here

Size & Scale

The orientation of the print file must match the orientation on the order

We accept files at actual size or at scale:

50% actual size
25% actual Size
20% actual Size
10% actual size
5% actual size

Please name in your artwork file name: e.g artwork-50%.pdf

Overprints

Overprints MUST NOT be used in files.

File Names

Print file names must be as short as possible.

Colour Profiles

If you have applied an ICC colour profiles they will be used in print.

Use of Black

Correct Black Settings gives the print a deeper colour as sometimes using just black the image can look grainy and ‘washed out’. If you have files with large amounts of black in the file, use the following guidelines.

UV Printing i.e. PVC/Mesh Banners

We recommend using a rich black which is made up of:

C50 / M50 / Y 50/ K100.

Dye-Sub Fabrics

We recommend using a rich black which is made up of:

C0 / M0 / Y50 / K100.

Images

All images must be embedded in the document.

Fonts

All text should be set to a minimum of 10-points (8.4 mm high)

Resolution (DPI)

Please make sure that you save your file to the DPI Guidelines below. (In case of scaled files i.e.: if your file is set at 1:10 (10%) scale then the DPI must be x10 times higher to compensate)

Pole Pockets

When ordering make sure you select the finished overall size of your banner including the pockets. So if you select a 1m wide x 2m height, then we will manufacture the banner to a total the height of 2m including the pockets.

Clear areas on pole pockets

Please make sure that you leave a clear area for your pockets. The term ‘clear area’ means no items of text or logos. So if you have 150mm flat pockets top and bottom, please don’t let any text or logos to run into these areas. Please note that on a 1500mm flat pocket you will also need to leave an additional 25mm extra for the weld (so 175mm in total. Background colours or images are fine, just no readable text or logos.

Double sided banners

We have special software which flips certain parts of your banners so as to create a seamless pocket on the opposite side. When ordering a double sided banner please just follow the above steps, as the file(s) will need to be set up in the same way. If you require a different image on each side of your double sided banner not a problem, just upload x2 files stating that you require a different image on each side.

For the full comprehensive guide on Pole Pockets click this link please refer to our Pole Pocket Guide here.

TFS Graphics Silicone Edge

When ordering make sure you select the finished overall size of your graphic includes 14mm for the silicone edge. So if your frame size is 1m wide x 1m height, you will need to include the 14mm for silicone edge within that size.

For the full comprehensive guide on TFS click this link please refer to our TFS Guide here.

Bleed & Crop Marks

Banners, Fabrics and Backdrops

Set your artwork without bleed or crop marks. On banners please remember to leave clear area all around of 4cm so not to conflict with the position of the eyelets.

Decals, Vinyl Prints, Rigid Boards

Please supply all files with 5mm bleed all around. Please don’t save the files with crop marks.

Cut to shape

Vinyl / static cling

In case of an artwork being cut to shape, we require a 5mm bleed plus a contour cut supplied in a separate layer. The cut line should be a contrasting stroke colour to the artwork and clearly named in an individual layer ‘CutContour’

Banners

When showing eyelet positions and/or wind slits or cutter lines on banners. Please supply the artwork file and a separate cutter file. Please ensure that both files are set to the same artboard size and are set to the same scale.

Please supply a separate ai, eps, or pdf file with the cutter or eyelets marks.

Please note

UK Printing Company can not be held responsible for any spelling errors / typos / incorrect telephone numbers, or improper setup of files. We don't check print ready files before production unless you request us to do so. Please make sure your files are set up correctly. We may refuse to accept files not suitably prepared for print. Any additional operations aimed at correcting files to the above guidelines and all changes made by UK Printing Company upon the request of the customer shall be treated as an additional service and may incur an extra surcharge.

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