File preparation

We often get asked advice on how to prepare a file for print, we find the most common mistake clients make when preparing a file is that bleed is not added, when colour prints to the edge of a sheet it is standard practice within the print industry to add 3mm bleed so when the job is cut on the guillotine the white edges of the sheet do not show, therefore if the finished size of your job is A5 210mm x 148mm if 3mm and bleed is added all around the size would be 216mm x 154mm trim marks would normally be shown on the file to show the finished size at A5, files should also be saved as CMYK if in full colour rather than RGB which is a PC format, occasionally work might involve pantone colours rather than CMYK the bleed principle still applies, if you need any advice do not hesitate to call one of the Kopykat team