{"id":26311,"date":"2016-07-27T10:18:38","date_gmt":"2016-07-27T10:18:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/spdc.wpengine.com\/?page_id=26311"},"modified":"2026-10-14T15:27:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T20:27:11","slug":"cutting-tolerance-for-print","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/printing-basics\/cutting-tolerance-for-print","title":{"rendered":"Cutting Tolerance for Print"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cutting tolerance is the slight variation that can occur when a printed project is trimmed to its final size. Smartpress recommends allowing a 0.125&#8243; cutting tolerance, meaning the trim line can vary by up to 0.125&#8243;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To prevent important text or design elements from being trimmed, keep them more than 0.125&#8243; from the expected edge of the finished piece. Artwork that extends to the edge of the finished piece also requires a 0.125&#8243; bleed. (See the <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/printing-basics\/bleed-borders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bleed &amp; Crop Marks<\/a> page for more help).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"waypoint t-sink s-sink\" id=\"document-setup\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Document Setup and Cutting Tolerance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When setting up your document, keep essential text and design elements within the safe area and allow for cutting tolerance around the trim line. Please note that if your project has artwork going to the edge, a 0.125&#8243; bleed is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.1&s=5b71cdeb014a0a817559cef5f8c72060\" alt=\"A graphic showing where the safe area, live area and bleed area are on a document.\" class=\"wp-image-27272\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.8648320518008903;width:554px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=1283&amp;s=5c8accf5d1031368dd08920e6aa05ecf 1283w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=161&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=300&amp;s=1c4f84a6a8f7887e502af3e78b9781a6 300w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=412&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=768&amp;s=7bd3423b5f060016e511d4c781009368 768w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/1.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=549&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=1024&amp;s=f9f4f735a0d8bf7a0d7a90f495f0ded7 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1283px) 100vw, 1283px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the example below, the dotted line represents the intended document boundaries. The solid pink line represents the cutting tolerance and shows how the trim can vary by 0.125&#8243;. Essential elements should not be closer than 0.125&#8243; from the edge to allow for this variation during cutting.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/2.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&ixlib=php-3.3.1&max-h=688&max-w=688&s=e22ba375ef3305d07d7d32e200c43a0c\" alt=\"A graphic showing a pink cutting tolerance line after a print project has been trimmed.\" class=\"wp-image-27270\" style=\"width:308px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/2.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=688&amp;s=46c6a6d83742dbf02a553cfaaea9e740 688w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/2.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=150&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=150&amp;s=abed900b5927acc6b113a1aa25bc4efd 150w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/2.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=300&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=300&amp;s=0da2531dd37a5112432113c39eb266bc 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"waypoint t-sink s-sink\" id=\"circle-sticker-options\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sticker Printing &#8211; Circle Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The image below shows considerations for <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/circle-stickers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">circular sticker printing<\/a>. For full-bleed artwork on circular stickers, a 0.125&#8243; bleed is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/3.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&ixlib=php-3.3.1&s=680a9c8a9d540487780729030633f0ea\" alt=\"A circular graphic showing the safe area, live area and bleed area on a document.\" class=\"wp-image-27273\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.867236425256023;width:577px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/3.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=1462&amp;s=42cac8b3eab52e5b05a77043db5965bd 1462w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/3.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=161&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=300&amp;s=ed1e26a25b983d75d6bbf0ee6b03ac6e 300w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/3.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=411&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=768&amp;s=a52d5fa193ddab4e5d65815cb44ed92b 768w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/3.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=548&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=1024&amp;s=9bbfa9a8a9cff2a33bffe296654130bc 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1462px) 100vw, 1462px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the example below, the dotted line represents the intended document boundaries. The solid pink line represents the cutting tolerance and shows how the trim can vary by 0.125&#8243;. Keep essential text and other important elements more than 0.125&#8243; from the edge to account for this variation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/4.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&ixlib=php-3.3.1&max-h=711&max-w=711&s=ca333fd65d00c6c867384ad7ae3444e4\" alt=\"A circular graphic showing a pink cutting tolerance line after a print project has been trimmed.\" class=\"wp-image-27271\" style=\"width:321px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/4.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=711&amp;s=7d6b7ac4914c1f831744973667f2406f 711w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/4.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=150&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=150&amp;s=9467e1f49c52ea1b4985d1a40a6db50c 150w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/4.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=300&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=300&amp;s=aacf65a09eca9d4bf1b39e2e930dfed2 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding cutting tolerance can help you set up artwork correctly and protect important design elements from being trimmed. If you have questions about cutting tolerance, artwork setup or any of our printing services, please <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/contact\">contact customer service<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cutting tolerance is the slight variation that can occur when a printed project is trimmed to its final size. Smartpress recommends allowing a 0.125&#8243; cutting tolerance, meaning the trim line can vary by up to 0.125&#8243;. 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