Important
Formats :
The recommended format for your files is PDF.
You can also send us your native files, such as Illustrator (.ai), Photoshop (.psd) or jpg.
Texts :
By vectorizing your texts, you can avoid many of the problems associated with the interpretation of your fonts when “ripping” or the problems associated with incorporating licensed fonts.
Recommended software
Carterie | Flyers | Posters | Plaquettes
To create your mock-up, it’s essential to use the right software to obtain a quality result, which is essential for the printing of your projects.
Choice of format and pagination :
In the case of double-sided printing, please send us a document with two consecutive pages (not on the same side).
Finishes :
If you wish to add a selective varnish, embossing or gilding finish to your print, you will be asked to provide a first file in full color and a second file in 100% black, showing only the areas where you wish the finish to appear.
Exporting your :
When exporting your files, check that the color is CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black) and that the export resolution is 300 dpi.
If the resolution is less than 300 dpi, the quality of your print may not be optimal.
Bleed and quiet zone:
When creating your file, allow for a 5 mm bleed around the perimeter.
This bleed is added to the final format required (in the case of a 21 x 29.7 cm format, the export file will be 22 x 30.7 cm).
For quality rendering and to avoid any problems when cutting, leave a 1 cm zone around the inside perimeter of your file, without text or important elements.
Flyers | Folders | Pockets | Commercial brochures
To create your mock-up, it’s essential to use appropriate software to obtain a quality result, which is essential for the printing of your projects.
Choice of format and pagination :
For double-sided printing, please send us a flat document with the pagination order (see image).
Finishes :
If you wish to add a selective varnish, embossing or gilding finish to your print, you will be asked to provide a first file in full color and a second file in 100% black, showing only the areas where you wish the finish to appear.
Exporting your :
When exporting your files, check that the color is CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black) and that the export resolution is 300 dpi.
If the resolution is less than 300 dpi, the quality of your print may not be optimal.
Bleed and quiet zone:
When creating your file, allow for a 5 mm bleed around the perimeter.
This bleed is added to the final format required (in the case of a 21 x 29.7 cm format, the export file will be 22 x 30.7 cm).
For quality rendering and to avoid any problems when cutting, leave a 1 cm zone around the inside perimeter of your file, without text or important elements.
Brochures and magazines with metal picks
To create your mock-up, it’s essential to use appropriate software to obtain a quality result, which is essential for the printing of your projects.
Choice of format and pagination :
In the case of double-sided printing, you’ll need to send us a page-by-page document.
Even if your document includes a cover and an inside of paper with different grammage, it will be necessary to send us a single file including the cover and inside in the order of pagination.
Finishes :
If you wish to add a selective varnish, embossing or gilding finish to your print, you will be asked to provide a first file in full color and a second file in 100% black, showing only the areas where you wish the finish to appear.
Exporting your :
When exporting your files, check that the color is CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black) and that the export resolution is 300 dpi.
If the resolution is less than 300 dpi, the quality of your print may not be optimal.
Bleed and quiet zone:
When creating your file, allow for a 5 mm bleed around the perimeter.
This bleed is added to the final format required (in the case of a 21 x 29.7 cm format, the export file will be 22 x 30.7 cm).
For quality rendering and to avoid any problems when cutting, leave a 1 cm zone around the inside perimeter of your file, without text or important elements.
Glued or stitched square-back brochures and magazines
To create your mock-up, it’s essential to use the right software to obtain a quality result, which is essential for the printing of your projects.
Choice of format and pagination :
In the case of double-sided printing, we will need to receive a page-by-page document.
For glued square-back brochure printing, the cover and inside pages must be designed differently.
For inside pagination, the file should be page-by-page (sequential).
The cover should be flat, taking into account the edge, the size of which will depend on the number of pages (see below).
Finishes :
If you wish to add a selective varnish, embossing or gilding finish to your print, you will be asked to provide a first file in full color and a second file in 100% black, showing only the areas where you wish the finish to appear.
Exporting your :
When exporting your files, check that the color is CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black) and that the export resolution is 300 dpi.
If the resolution is less than 300 dpi, the quality of your print may not be optimal.
Bleed and quiet zone:
When creating your file, allow for a 5 mm bleed around the perimeter.
This bleed is added to the final format required (in the case of a 21 x 29.7 cm format, the export file will be 22 x 30.7 cm).
For quality rendering and to avoid any problems when cutting, leave a 1 cm zone around the inside perimeter of your file, without text or important elements.
Brochures and media with metal spirals (Wire'o)
To create your mock-up, it’s essential to use appropriate software to obtain a quality result, which is essential for the printing of your projects.
Choice of format and pagination :
To print your media with metal spiral binding, you need to send us a page-by-page document.
Even if your document includes a cover and an inside paper with different grammages, it will be necessary to send us a single file including the cover and inside paper in the order of pagination.
Finishes :
If you wish to add a selective varnish, embossing or gilding finish to your print, you will be asked to provide a first file in full color and a second file in 100% black, showing only the areas where you wish the finish to appear.
Exporting your :
When exporting your files, check that the color is CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black) and that the export resolution is 300 dpi.
If the resolution is less than 300 dpi, the quality of your print may not be optimal.
Bleed and quiet zone:
When creating your file, allow for a 5 mm bleed around the perimeter.
This bleed is added to the final format required (in the case of a 21 x 29.7 cm format, the export file will be 22 x 30.7 cm).
If you print your document with a spiral on one side, leave 1.5 cm of quiet zone on this side so that you can perforate without damaging your texts and important elements.
For quality rendering and to avoid any problems when cutting, leave a 1 cm zone around the inside perimeter of your file, without text or important elements.