FILE REQUIREMENTS

File Formats, Color Modes, Resolution & Bleeds 

We want to ensure to make printing an easy process for everyone! So before you print through us, we would like you to consider these 4 questions:

1. Is your file in PDF?
   • PDF (Portable Document Format) is the best and most accurate format to use when printing because it keeps the format the exact same as you saved it.
2. Is your color mode in CMYK instead of RGB?
   • CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow & blacK) is the subtractive color model used for color printing and describes the printing process itself, while RGB (Red, Green & Blue) is the color model for digital/online work.
3. Is your PPI at least 300?
   •  To have a good quality and sharp image in print, your work needs to be set at 300ppi.

     4. Does your file have or need a bleed?

Make sure you file has bleed built into the file. Print standard is 0.125" minimum and 0.25" maximum on each side

ADDITIONAL SUGGESTION  & PRINTING INFORMATION

Paper Weights and Finishes

We have multiple options of papers that you can print on, and therefore it can be hard to determine what you might exactly need for any project. Here at CopyTec we hope to make your experience easier in understanding what exactly you'll be getting. The biggest thing to determine in printing is what type of paper you need for your specific project and the way to determine that is knowing your paper weights and finishes. Paper weights determine how thick or thin the paper is and it comes down to being defined as a text or cover. Text papers are more commonly used for things like magazines and books as cover papers are more used as "covers", invitations, postcards and etc. Now paper finishes are the different types of paper and can establish on how things look or feel. Refer to the figure below to see all the options of paper weights and finishes we provide: