Prevent problems with the delivery to printers

Prevent problems with the delivery to printers

These ten points after briefly explain the way in the form of a checklist to offering files to the printer without problems. And do not think that only novice designers at some points the error to even experienced designers sometimes forget one of these points.

Fonts not embedded in PDF or missing in program files
When you create a PDF you must make sure that you are sure that the fonts are embedded. This allows people some fonts on their computer still open the file correctly, read and print. If you're using some program files (Quark, InDesign, etc.) should be sent to the font file to print correctly.

Incomplete or corrupt file
Before you send files to the printer or files to open properly be reflected correctly, the pages are complete, the graphics work, etc.

Design colors in RGB instead of the standard for print: CMYK (four color mode)
You can design in RGB, RGB in the design view but the printer print in the CMYK format. It is rare that an accurate computer colors in your design shows. If you forget to convert to RGB mode (if you design for the last time before you save the shipping) in CMYK, this results in black and white and / or inaccurate colors.

Bleeds
A bleed is an area where part of the design falls just outside the intersection. A fault with a bleed ensures that the design is not fully print or create a Wittel line to the cutting edge because the draft is at the intersection to come. For the correct application of bleeds in a large number of printing templates to download (mostly the same standard bleed) so you can take this into account.

Images with too low or too high resolution
Always use 300 dpi. Too low resolution leads to a poor quality image. An image in a high resolution leads to a larger file and longer time pressure without significant quality difference. Often images from the Internet a problem because the resolution (72-100 dpi).

Black and white images saved as RGB or CMYK instead of gray scale
These images are not printed correctly, often with some color. Save on why black and white pictures in gray scale.

Images supplied in the wrong format (JPG, POISON)
Use TIFF / PSD (Photoshop) / PDF. JPG POISON and are good for photos on the Internet because they ensure that the image size is smaller so the images load faster on the Internet. This is not ideal for printing because every time they saved more color and detail are lost. Tiff and psd formats are best for printing images without losing quality and detail.

Missing images in files
Resulting in printing in an empty box.

Improper use program for complex document with several pages
Use applications to design (photoshop) and publishing (brochures, text) as Indesign, Quark or PageMaker. MS Word works well enough for text documents and PowerPoint works well and quickly to present. But restrictions ensure that it is difficult for a good and efficient design with photos and text for example a leaflet, poster or * a Christmas card. If you want a word document or similar type to offer a professional printer then it shall be in pdf format.

Control through a hard copy
Checking the first draft by himself or by printing a proof can help detect any problems (as discussed earlier bleed). The design must be printed on the original size so that any mistakes are easy to see. If the printer has the capacity to print the original size Reduce than the desired rate. Keep this in mind when checking the design.

In many cases the professional printer to design even check the CMYK colors so that such problems come to light. What often strikes only after printing is the bleed. And then there will still be paid for with a printing error. By considering the above in the design process you prevent problems and improve the quality of the prints.