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Terms & Conditions Copyright © Loudmouth Studio Ltd 2012
Loudmouth Studio Ltd l 5 Hendon Street l Sheffield l S13 9AX t: 0114 288 0044 e: info@loudmouthprint.co.uk
Bleed Area
This is 3mm extra on the size of your card to ensure that there are no white borders after trimming
This is 3mm extra on the size of your card to ensure that there are no white borders after trimming
Trim Area
This is the size of your card
This is the size of your card
Safety Area
Keep all text and important information at lease 3mm from the trim area
Keep all text and important information at lease 3mm from the trim area
Images
If you’re sending images only (with no text overlay) then send 300dpi (or higher) CMYK TIFF, JPEG or PDF images at the size (including bleed) you want them to appear on your final print.
Images with Text
If you’re sending images with embedded text using Photoshop make sure files are 1200dpi otherwise the text can look fuzzy. Ideally use Illustrator, InDesign or QuarkExpress.
Colour Printing (CMYK)
Create your document/canvas size to include bleed (we’ll trim 3mm off each edge).
Save the file at 1200dpi if it contains text or 300dpi if it’s an image only.
Use colour mode CMYK not RGB.
Use profile Euro-scale coated version 2.
Convert all type to curves or paths.
Save files as ‘press quality’ PDF (our preferred format), TIFF or high resolution JPEG.
Black & White Printing
Create your document/canvas size to include bleed (we’ll trim 3mm off each edge).
Save the file at 1200dpi if it contains text or 300dpi if it’s an image only.
Use colour mode Greyscale not CMYK or RGB
Use profile Euro-scale coated version 2.
Convert all type to curves or paths.
Save files as ‘press quality’ PDF (our preferred format), TIFF or high resolution JPEG.
When you’re ready to order you can upload your artwork from our order page.
If you’re sending images only (with no text overlay) then send 300dpi (or higher) CMYK TIFF, JPEG or PDF images at the size (including bleed) you want them to appear on your final print.
Images with Text
If you’re sending images with embedded text using Photoshop make sure files are 1200dpi otherwise the text can look fuzzy. Ideally use Illustrator, InDesign or QuarkExpress.
Colour Printing (CMYK)
Create your document/canvas size to include bleed (we’ll trim 3mm off each edge).
Save the file at 1200dpi if it contains text or 300dpi if it’s an image only.
Use colour mode CMYK not RGB.
Use profile Euro-
Convert all type to curves or paths.
Save files as ‘press quality’ PDF (our preferred format), TIFF or high resolution JPEG.
Black & White Printing
Create your document/canvas size to include bleed (we’ll trim 3mm off each edge).
Save the file at 1200dpi if it contains text or 300dpi if it’s an image only.
Use colour mode Greyscale not CMYK or RGB
Use profile Euro-
Convert all type to curves or paths.
Save files as ‘press quality’ PDF (our preferred format), TIFF or high resolution JPEG.
When you’re ready to order you can upload your artwork from our order page.
Finished Card
Size (flat)
Size (flat)
Document / Canvas
Size
Size
Regular Business Card
55mm x 85mm
61mm x 91mm
Folded Business Card
55mm x 170mm
61mm x 176mm
L7 Sized Card
70mm x 100mm
76mm x 106mm
Small Square Card
100mm x 100mm
106mm x 106mm
A6 Postcard
100mm x 150mm
106mm x 156mm
DL Sized Card
100mm x 210mm
106mm x 216mm
Large Square Card
150mm x 150mm
156mm x 156mm
A5 Jumbo Sized Card
150mm x 210mm
156mm x 216mm
A6 Greeting Card
150mm x 210mm
156mm x 216mm
A4 Sized Card
210mm x 297mm
216mm x 303mm
A5 Greeting Card
210mm x 297mm
216mm x 303mm
DL Tri-Fold
210mm x 297mm
216mm x 303mm
A3 Poster
297mm x 420mm
303mm x 426mm
A2 Poster
420mm x 594mm
426mm x 600mm
A1 Poster
594mm x 840mm
600mm x 846mm
If you don’t have print-ready artwork then click here to find out about our free card design service.
If you’re supplying your own artwork then we accept artwork files as ‘press quality’ PDF’s (our preferred format), TIFF’s and high resolution JPEG’s.
When supplying artwork please comply with the following:
Bleed
Add a 3mm bleed area when images, colours or text extend to the edge of your card and make sure your document/canvas size is large enough to accommodate the bleed area.
When supplying artwork please comply with the following:
Bleed
Add a 3mm bleed area when images, colours or text extend to the edge of your card and make sure your document/canvas size is large enough to accommodate the bleed area.
Safe Margin
An area of 3mm should exist from the trimmed edge of your card free from text, logos or any other important information.
An area of 3mm should exist from the trimmed edge of your card free from text, logos or any other important information.
Artwork Guide