How to prepare artwork for your Calendars.
So that we can get your job printed quickly and correctly, please make sure that you follow these simple steps:-
Make sure you use the right template Supply the artwork in the right format (click on any item above to get more information). Also, please read the following useful information:- Do I have to supply my file in CMYK? What size should I use and what's a bleed area? We hope this is useful information, if you need more help just ask! TemplatesIf you choose the "Add calendar?" option then Inky will take your PDF artwork file and superimpose a generic UK calendar on top of this, otherwise we expect your artwork to be submitted complete with all elements. When using the "Add calendar" option, refer to the inky_month template for a general layout of the calendar month pages. If you have selected front and rear covers, use the generic_page template for these, this template describes the standard items, such as size, bleeds, safe text areas etc. The template is only a suggested layout, it's your calendar, you can choose to lay it out however you wish. Just remember that the inky_month part is a fixed size, although we can alter the position if you want us to. If you are not using the "Add calendar" option, then use the generic_page template for all pages. Please note that the punched holes extend to approximately 8mm from the bound edge and the "thumb hole" cut out for the hangar extends to 10mm, so a margin of 12mm would be a good idea. Use the templates to help you lay out your artwork. Remember that they are not there to be printed, so don't include them with the artwork you send us! All other templatesFor all other templates, please contact the Inky Helpdesk Supply the artwork in the right formatPDFsYou must supply your artwork as one PDF. If you can't supply your artwork as a PDF, please speak to the helpdesk who will help you with other options. If you don't have a PDF creator, you can download a free one from called CutePDF from the nice folks at Acro Software Inc. Many of our customers use this and we even use it ourselves on PCs without an Acrobat licence. There are clear instructions on their web site, please follow them! Here is the link to web site for CutePDF:- Everything ElseIf you have your file in a different format and you cannot create a PDF, then please call the Help Desk for advice on how to proceed, we can help in nearly all cases! What page size should I use?Some sizes for reference:
Do I have to supply my file in CMYK?No, if you supply your file in RGB we will convert it to CMYK as part of the proofing process. Bluffer's guideRGB (Red, Green, Blue) are the basic components of the colours emitted by your monitor. All the colours that you can see on your monitor are made up from RGB in different proportions. CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and blacK) are the ink pigments used to reflect light back to you from the printed sheet. The full colour images that you see on the printed sheet are actually made up from complex patterns of CMYK. RGB colours must be converted to CMYK so that they can be printed. This conversion is usually hidden from you when you are using a desk top printer. Because RGB has a wider gamut (range of possible colours) compared to CMYK, not all colours can be printed accurately. For this reason, professional designers will usually design their artwork in CMYK and preview it on screen in simulated CMYK. -V1- |
