File Preparation
Wondering how to set up your files for online printing? Trying to decide what artwork format to include? Get all you need to know about file preparation, from saving PDFs to packaging InDesign files and more.
Print-Ready Files
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How to Set Up Your File
Wondering how to set up your file for print? Each Smartpress product includes one or more Artwork Guideline documents to demonstrate how to set up your artwork. You can find links to these files on each product page. These files are in PDF format and can be viewed and printed with Acrobat Reader. When in […]
How to Save Your PDF
There are many ways to create a PDF file, but not all of them work well for professional online printing. The way in which you create a PDF can dramatically alter the quality of your printing…
How to Set Up Color in Your File
Large Format File Setup
Large format file setup for online printing can seem daunting, but with a little know-how and a few tips and tricks, you can print banners, canvases, posters and more quickly and easily. Because you’re working at a much larger scale, the minimal PPI is closer to 150 PPI. Small format image files should have a […]
How to Set Up a File for Step and Repeat Banners
Learn How to Set up a Step and Repeat Banner for Print This article walks you through five steps for how to set up a step and repeat banner for print using Adobe InDesign. It also covers recommended logo sizes, layout tips, using the Step and Repeat function, offsetting logos for a custom look and […]
Editing Files with Photoshop, InDesign & More
When creating files for online printing, you can edit and manipulate them using various elements, such as panels, bars and windows. Any arrangement of these elements is called a workspace. While you’ve probably heard of workspaces like Photoshop and InDesign, there are other useful options that can help you, too. The workspaces of the different […]
Packaging InDesign Files
How to Package InDesign Files for Printing Learn how to properly package your InDesign files for professional printing. This article walks you through essential steps like setting the correct document size and bleed, checking trim and fold lines, converting colors to CMYK and using Preflight to catch technical errors. You’ll also find tips for handling […]
ICC Profiles
In online printing, ICC profiles refer to a set of data that describes color characteristics, limitations and the gamut of a device that captures, displays or prints color. Developed by the International Color Consortium (ICC), these color profiles are very important in order to manage color properly between different devices, as it travels from the […]
FTP Service for Large Files
Large File Uploads If your files are too large to upload for online printing or you are experiencing difficulty using our browser-based upload tool, you can utilize our FTP Service. Also know as File Transfer Protocol, it’s part of our convenient online printing services and can be used to upload files up to 2 GB […]