When we say “print-ready”, we mean it is a file that has all the specifications needed to produce a high-resolution print product, without requiring any additional alteration or intervention.
In other words, we the commercial printer can use the file “as submitted” to successfully create quality printed materials such as banners, rack cards and a lot more.
Here is a list of common factors that prevent a file from being Print-Ready:
The file type is also important, it’s required to be a PDF.
Files created with Microsoft programs – like Word, Publisher or PowerPoint – often require some level of intervention and conversion to make them Print-Ready. The file may output to your desktop printer just fine, but these types of software are rarely well-suited for output on a commercial printing press.
If you have additional questions about Print-Ready files, Reach out and give us a call. We know printing concepts can sometimes appear involved or confusing.
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