If you're supplying artwork for a banner print job, these are the specs that save everyone time (and prevent blurry prints).
File Formats Accepted
- PDF (preferred, fonts embedded or outlined)
- AI (Adobe Illustrator CC or earlier)
- EPS, PSD (flattened, 150 DPI at print size)
- PNG / JPG at 150 DPI or higher, full print size
Resolution
For banners viewed 10+ feet away, 150 DPI at actual print size is plenty. If your file is a 1MB JPG for a 5×3ft banner, it's almost certainly too low-res.
Colour Mode CMYK
Banner printers use CMYK inks. Convert your file to CMYK before sending. RGB files print with unexpected colours especially reds and blues.
Bleed
Add 3mm bleed on all sides extra image area beyond cut lines so there's no white edge if alignment shifts.
Safe Margin
Keep important text and logos at least 20mm inside the final edge. Hemming folds ~15mm anything too close gets hidden.
Fonts
Either outline all fonts (convert text to curves) or embed them in the PDF.
Don't Have Artwork?
Send us a logo, photo, wording, and a rough idea. Our artwork service is free.
Call 020 3669 9854.