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For dazzling printing results, follow these tips before submitting your order:

File Format
We highly recommend sending a PDF file. A high-resolution PDF file will embed all fonts and graphics.  That way, you are assured that fonts and graphics will print as you see them on your computer. Macintosh users can save documents as PDF files from within most programs. Within the print dialog box, you will see a PDF button that will allow you to save as a PDF.  PC users can download our PDF program here.  There are directions to help you with the process.

We do accept other file formats, including:

.AI	Adobe Illustrator
.DOC	Microsoft Word
.EPS	Encapsulated Post Script
.INDD	Adobe InDesign
.JPEG	Joint Photographic Experts Group File Format
.PPT	Microsoft Power Point
.PSD	Adobe Photoshop
.QXD	Quark Xpress
.TIF	Tagged Image
.XLS	Microsoft Excel

 

When submitting files that are not PDF files, be sure to include all fonts and graphics with your files.

File Transfer
As part of the ordering process on our website, you can upload large files.  If you are not ready to upload your file when placing your order, you can log on to your account at a later time and upload the files then.

Additionally, we have an FTP site that can be used for very large files.  Simply send an e-mail to help@dazzleprinting.com for that information, or contact your customer service representative.

File Dimensions — Bleeds and Safety Zones
To ensure that your file prints correctly, you need to set bleeds up correctly.  When you want colors or graphics to print to the edge of your page, you have to design the page larger than the size of the document.  Printing presses cannot print exactly to the edge of the page, so documents are printed larger and then cut down to size.  Your pages should be set up 1/8 inch larger all the way around the page.  So, if you have an 8 ½ x 11 inch document, you should design the piece as 8 ¾ x 11 1/4. 

Also be aware of the safety area on your document.  Since most finished pieces are printed on larger paper and cut, you have to make sure that you do not have any text or critical graphics too close to the edge of the page.  You should make sure that you allow 1/8 inch between critical text and the edge of your page.

Colors — CMYK vs. RGB
All graphics and colors used in your document should be converted to CMYK.  If you design in RBG or Pantone, be sure to convert everything to CMYK before submitting your file. Converting by us can cause unexpected color shifts, so it is better if you do the conversion.  Color changes are less noticeable in photos and more noticeable in background colors.  Please note that we cannot match Pantone or PMS colors.  One of the reasons our prices are so low is because we print all files in CMYK with digital presses, using a pleasing color standard for printing. 

Keep in mind two special issues when working with colors:

Blues — It is not unusual for a color that looks very blue on your screen to print with a purple tint to it.  To avoid this issue, make sure that there is at least a 30% difference in your cyan and magenta values. 

Black — If you are using large patches of black in backgrounds or images, it is best to use a rich black.  Rich black is comprised of some portion of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black.  If you use just 100% black for large black backgrounds, they will tend to print a muddy gray color.  We recommend the following values:

Cyan 60, Magenta 40, Yellow 40, Black 100

When using a rich black, be sure to use the same values for all graphics, backgrounds, and text.  While you will not see a difference on your computer screen, the blacks will print differently.

Image Resolution
All graphics should be 300 dpi (dots per inch).  Images on computer screens look great at 72 dpi (that is the maximum resolution of a computer screen), but will look very jagged and fuzzy when printed.  Enlarging graphics can reduce resolution and print quality.  If you double the size of a 300 dpi image, the resolution will be reduced to 150 dpi.  On the other hand, you can increase the resolution of an image by reducing the size.  A 72 dpi image reduced to 25% of its original size will have a 288 dpi resolution.

Most images on websites are 72 dpi to allow for fast transmission over the Internet and look fine on your computer screen.  However, the low resolution will look grainy when printed.

 

Following these tips will help ensure that you are dazzled with your printed document.  We will check your files for some things, like proper bleeds, proper safety zones, and image resolution.  We will notify you if there are problems, but that will likely delay your printing project while you correct your files.  Other items we can’t check, such as whether you used the color you intended.

If you have any questions or need help, please call us at 1-800-338-4329 or e-mail us at help@dazzleprinting.com.

 

 

We are so confident that our prices are among the lowest in the business that we offer a price guarantee for quantities of 1000 or less. If you find a lower price for your printing project, just let us know (with proof of that price) and we'll match that price — PLUS take an additional 5% off.

 

Please note that this offer does not extend to prices found on wholesale or overseas printing websites.

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