big print artwork submission

Files supplied for printing must meet our print requirements below. Any files that are not Big Print print-ready will need to be re-supplied or adjusted by Big Print. This work is chargeable. Minimum charge of (£30).

We are unable to accept links to files, as inconsistencies in operating systems may result in corruption of file extensions on download. Please either place files or email them.

colour mode
All files must be supplied in CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow & Black). Files supplied in RGB will be converted to CMYK and colours can change. Colours set as Pantone colours may also be subject to changes. Colour proofs and test prints can be supplied at an extra charge.

resolution (dpi)
All files must be supplied with a resolution of 300dpi (dots per inch).

bleed
All files must be supplied with a 3mm bleed.
Please ensure that IN ADDITION to the 3mm bleed, all text or important images are a further 3mm within the crop area (i.e. 6mm from document edge).

file formats
Artwork must be supplied in one of the following file formats: PDF
Flattened PSD (Photoshop), Illustrator EPS (with text converted to outlines), InDesign, AI (Illustrator 8), TIFF, or JPEG.

We do not accept Pagemaker, Freehand CorelDraw or Publisher files. All of these programs will allow you to export an EPS and we recommend you do so, testing to ensure it rasterises in Photoshop or similarly perfectly.

dimensions
All files must be supplied in the proper dimensions. See Print Sizes for more info.

artwork delivery
Please send all artwork directly via FTP (we can also accept discs by post and emails under 5mb). We will give you our FTP details at the time of order. Please send us an email once fully loaded to our server specifying the file name and contents. All artworks are sent at your own risk. Please note that we do not archive or return your artwork so please ensure you retain your own copy if necessary.