Each job is bespoke and we can print custom shapes and sizes, however we’ve put some useful guides below to help you when creating your artwork.
FAQs & Guides
Product Guides & Templates
Popular Envelope Sizes
C7 81 x 114mm
C6 114 x 162mm
C5 162 x 229mm
C4 229 x 324mm
C3 324 x 458mm
C2 458 x 648mm
C1 648 x 917mm
C0 917 x 1297mm
DL 110 x 220mm
Popular Flyer Sizes
| Paper Size | Inches | Millimeters | Centimeters |
|---|---|---|---|
| A4 | 11.7 x 8.3 in | 210 x 297 mm | 21.0 x 29.7 cm |
| A5 | 8.3 x 5.8 in | 148 x 210 mm | 14.8 x 21.0 cm |
| A6 | 5.8 x 4.1 in | 105 x 148 mm | 10.5 x 14.8 cm |
| A7 | 4.1 x 2.9 in | 74 x 105 mm | 7.4 x 10.5 cm |
| DL | 3.9 x 8.3 in | 99 x 120 mm | 9.9 x 12.0 cm |
Popular Leaflet Sizes & Folds
| Paper Size | Inches | Millimeters | Centimeters |
|---|---|---|---|
| A3 | 16.5 x 11.7 in | 297 x 420 mm | 29.7 x 42.0 cm |
| A4 | 11.7 x 8.3 in | 210 x 297 mm | 21.0 x 29.7 cm |
| A5 | 8.3 x 5.8 in | 148 x 210 mm | 14.8 x 21.0 cm |
| A6 | 5.8 x 4.1 in | 105 x 148 mm | 10.5 x 14.8 cm |
| A7 | 4.1 x 2.9 in | 74 x 105 mm | 7.4 x 10.5 cm |
| DL | 3.9 x 8.3 in | 99 x 120 mm | 9.9 x 12.0 cm |
Popular Poster Sizes
| Paper Size | Inches | Millimeters | Centimeters |
|---|---|---|---|
| A0 | 33.1 x 46.8 in | 841 x 1188 mm | 84.1 x 118.8 cm |
| A1 | 23.4 x 33.1 in | 594 x 841 mm | 59.4 x 84.1 cm |
| A2 | 16.5 x 23.4 in | 420 x 594 mm | 42.0 x 59.4 cm |
| A3 | 11.7 x 16.5 in | 297 x 420 mm | 29.7 x 42.0 cm |
| A4 | 8.3 x 11.7 in | 210 x 297 mm | 21.0 x 29.7 cm |
FAQs - Ordering
Technically 30 days, but unless we incur increases on materials it will be longer.
Email us, call or visit, we will be happy to help.
It will get allocated to the most cost effected machine, 95% is produced in-house.
The more time we can be given the better for us and you.
You can order larger quantities and then call-off the balance from stock held on site when needed.
If you order in bulk, you will benefit from a better unit rate. Some jobs are cheaper when they repeat for certain reasons.
If you outline your preference when placing the order we will ensure instructions are followed.
We undertake a lot of work for trade printers, all sent out under plain cover.
Payment can be made via: Bacs Payment, Card Payment *No American Express* or Cash.
This will vary for many reasons, it will be discussed prior to the order taking place.
Every job will be looked at individually and an agreement made from both parties, to ensure the best outcome.
FAQs - Artwork & Production
When sending artwork for press…
We are happy to accept a variety of file formats. Our inhouse studio has the following software…
Mac:
InDesign CC ‘packaged to include all fonts & images’
Adobe Illustrator CS 5.5
Adobe Photoshop CS 5.5
QuarkXPress 8.5 ‘collect for output, include fonts & images’
PC:
Publisher
Microsoft Word (not for spot colour)
We also accept: PDF/X format (hi resolution) with 3mm bleed & crop marks.
.eps saved with 3mm bleed & crop marks.
Image quality:
All images should be supplied as 300dpi CMYK .j.peg, .tif or .eps.
Things to remember:
- Make sure all images are hi res CMYK or greyscale.
- Make sure there is 3mm bleed on images extending beyond the final size of your document.
- Include all fonts.
If in doubt, give us a call on: 01453 731001
Getting the files to us:
We accept files via CD / DVD, Email, Memory stick, wetransfer.com (FREE file sharing site – 2GB max).
See below some useful guides for Canva. If you’re still unsure don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions.
Custom Document Size Instructions
High Resolution PDF Output Instructions – (Ensure you click PDF PRINT)
Yes, you can pay for a hardcopy proof prior to confirming the order.
Please notify us asap if this happens, we will confirm what stage of production your job is in and advise of extra costs if required.
A bleed allows you to run artwork to the edge of a page. Please include a 3mm bleed to the artwork to ensure any ink extends to the edge of the paper after trimming.
RGB is what’s seen on a computer screen. We can only print in CMYK, if RGB artwork is sent to us, it gets converted to CYMK for print.
Colour matching can be ensured by setting up the colour profiles correctly using pantone colour swatches, and by ordering a hard copy proof for matching and checking.
Vegetable based litho inks.
All of our printing options are either environmentally friendly or recycled.