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Artwork GuideDesigning your productsWe accept various file formats that can be created by various programs. If you wish to design your own artwork on your own computer, please ensure the program you are using can export/save your artwork in any of the following file formats: EPS, PDF, TIFF, JPEG, PNG Most of our home users use Adobe Photoshop to design their printed products, whilst most graphic design agencies that send us artwork use Adobe InDesign. If you want the best quality product, we would suggest either of these programs. Vector artwork created in Adobe Illustrator or other vector application will always produce the highest quality print and is what we would recommend. No matter what program you are using to design your printed media, you will need to address the following issues: Resolution, Colour and Size. For best results, artwork should be created actual size, with a resolution between 350dpi and 600dpi. Always try and design your project using the CMYK colour mode rather than RGB colour mode. This will ensure colours that we print will look closest to the colours on screen. If you are using Pantone colours within your artwork and colour matching is very important for you, you will need to advise us of this when you place your order. We will then do our very best to match your Pantone colours. We print all our products using a CMYK Euroscale Standard and our printers are calibrated regularly for consistency. IF YOU DO NOT WARN US THAT YOUR ARTWORK REQUIRES COLOUR MATCHING AT THE TIME OF YOUR ORDER, WE CANNOT ACCEPT ANY LIABILITY FOR COLOUR ISSUES RELATING TO PANTONE COLOUR MATCHING. The Pantone colour matching system is for professional use only and is not advised to clients that are not familiar with the system. Please note: There are some Pantone Spot colours which are unachievable to match in CMYK. If your artwork bleeds off the edge of the project, please ensure you add bleed to your artwork. We require a minimum of 2mm bleed. So for example, if you're ordering an A4 Poster (297mm x 210mm) and the artwork bleeds off the edge, ensure you set your artwork up to the size of 301mm x 214mm.
Once you send us your artwork, we'll send you a PDF proof to the email address that you registered with us. We will not print your printed project until we receive written authorisation from you to do so. 
Using HandyDesign to design your mediaWe have invested in the creation of an Online Designer to help you create high quality artwork for your project. We have called this HandyDesign. Please feel free to have a go at designing your own media using the designer, it's completely free to do so. Just simply choose your product template from the list and click on the Design Now button, it's that easy! The designer will sort out everything for you in regards to resolution, size and colour. Within the designer you can view video tutorials and read up on the designer. Click Here to visit HandyDesign. Let us design your products for youWith over 30 years combined industry experience within the design industry, our designers are as good as they get. If you require a high quality artwork for your projects, look no further. Over the last few years, we have designed quality products for thousands of clients. Our fully equipped design studio enables us to do this swiftly to ensure a quick turnaround on your projects. Our design rates are £30+vat per hour. If you would like to discuss your project with us, please call on 01275 460 517 |
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About us and our Online Printed Services
Over the years we have built up a large customer base by providing quality products for a variety of applications. Whether you are looking for printed letterheads, printed business cards for promoting your business or printed leaflets for advertising, we can help. On our website can be found many different print options and our in-house team of designers are ready to work with customers to create the perfect artwork for all their printing needs. Although we place great importance on keeping costs to a minimum, in order to provide the best value for money possible to all our clients, we are also dedicated to maintaining the high standards that have made us the first choice for many companies around the United Kingdom. Because all the work is done at our modern facility just outside Bristol we are able to keep a close eye on quality control. Printed products ordered from other firms are frequently farmed out to third parties, meaning they have less control over the manufacturing process and delivery times. We may not be the largest printing company but cater to many blue chip organisations.
Catering for businesses large and small
It does not matter whether you are an individual looking for a small number of cheap printed leaflets or a large corporation which needs fast delivery on large quantities of printed letterheads, we are capable of dealing with any size and treat all our customers equally. Minimum order quantities start from as little as 100 prints so our services are ideal for people who want a stylish look for their wedding invitations as well as for businesses that are sending out promotional material to thousands of clients on a regular basis. Trying to order printing online is often a difficult process, we have simplified everything. With our low prices it is much easier to let us do all the hard work for you and as we are able to deliver in 48 hours for many orders, you can be sure of receiving your printed media in good time. As you will see from our website both our clients and our products come in a range of sizes.
Choosing the correct material
The design of your printed project is obviously very important but something else that needs careful consideration is the choice of material on which your design will be printed. There are various factors that will affect this choice such as how long the printed materials will need to last, what sort of conditions they will be exposed to and the budget that is available for their production. If they need to be high quality then a thicker material would be best suited. Printed letterheads and other business stationery is available in both a coated and uncoated stock on various thicknesses. If the printed leaflets do not need to last a long time and price is the main consideration then thinner paper will probably be the most suitable material to use. For a flashier look that will get your online printing noticed you could consider a matt or gloss lamination. Companies looking for the most durable options should consider using the highest quality materials for longevity. Silk paper will be the ideal choice for an all round better print, feel and overall look.
Design process for your printed stickers
The material and size of your online printing are all important considerations but what is actually printed on them is what our clients are most interested in. Some organisations have their own team of graphic designers and in this case they can supply us with the artwork that they wish to use and we will do the rest. Smaller enterprises can take advantage of our design team or if they prefer they can try our online print design tool where you can create a project using a simple step-by-step process. This is a recent addition to our website and we will be adding handy tutorials to guide customers on how to get the best out of it. If you do experience any difficulties in using this or any other part of our website then you can get in touch with one of our team by using the live chat facility during business hours or by calling or emailing us.
Flexible service
In some cases our clients have urgent requirements that mean they need a quantity of online print in a shorter time than we are usually able to produce it. Although we cannot make any promises, in these circumstances it is always worth getting in touch with us to see if we can expedite your order. When it comes to paying for your goods there are a range of options that you can choose from. We accept all major debit and credit cards, money transfer by PayPal, cheques, cash on collection of your order and bank transfers. In the case of cheques we do unfortunately have to wait until they have cleared before we can proceed with your order. When looking for a cheap online printing company that is capable of producing high quality business stationery and promotional items, we firmly believe that we are among the best in the country. Your satisfaction is our priority and if our customers are not completely satisfied with the products they receive then they may return them with a letter of explanation and we will be happy to provide a refund. On the rare occasions that any spelling errors are made they will be quickly rectified.
Areas Covered
Being a printing company based in Portishead does not limit our ability to supply anyone else in the UK with quality printing. On a daily basis we dispatch orders to every corner of the UK via FedEx. The investment of internet proofing technology enables us to provide high quality proofs over email, meaning almost instant turnarounds. Our offices in Portishead are equipped with the latest printing presses and finishing equipment, all of which enable us to provide the first class service that you're looking for.
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