Will This Image Print Clearly? Check the Pixels at the Size You Need
A small preview can hide a print problem. Use pixel dimensions and the final printed size to check resolution, then proof the detail that matters.
Print Preparation
Convert Text to Outlines and Keep the Editable Master
Outlined letters become artwork, so keep a live-text master for wording changes. Use a separate production copy and check the file you actually send.
Bleed, Crop Marks, and Registration: Three Different Jobs
Bleed extends the artwork, crop marks locate the cut, and registration marks align color separations. Use this guide to prepare a clearer print handoff.
RGB or CMYK? Ask How the File Will Be Printed
A color mode alone doesn’t describe the print job. Ask for the output requirements, preserve the master, and understand what the proof is meant to show.
3D Print Orientation: Pick the Face You Want to Show
A part can stand one way on the shelf and another way on the print bed. Compare the visible faces and support contact before choosing its orientation.
