Resources
Everything you need to get your artwork right.
Artwork Guidelines
Set your file up at the finished size, not a screen-friendly crop. If your artwork has any colour or imagery that runs to the edge, extend it 3mm past the trim line on every side. That's the bleed, and it stops a thin white sliver appearing if the cut is a fraction off.
Keep anything you need to keep, like text or a logo, at least 3 to 5mm inside the trim line too. That's your safe zone, and it protects important content from being cut too close to the edge.
Registration marks and crop marks aren't needed in your file. We add those ourselves when we prepare the plates.
File Preparation
Send print-ready PDFs where possible. They hold their layout consistently and are the easiest for us to check quickly.
Set images to CMYK, not RGB. Screens display colour differently to a printing press, so an RGB file can shift colour once it's printed. If you're not sure how to convert it, tell us and we'll flag anything that looks off before it prints.
Aim for at least 300dpi at the finished size. Anything lower can look soft or pixelated once it's enlarged to print size, especially on posters and large format work.
Files upload at the last step of ordering, up to 10MB. If yours is bigger, get in touch and we'll sort an alternative way to send it.
Paper & Finishes
Silk stock has a smooth, low-sheen coating. It's what most of our business cards, letterheads and flyers are printed on, a good balance of a premium feel and print clarity.
Uncoated stock has no coating at all, so it feels more like a natural paper and takes a pen well. That's what we use for compliment slips and NCR books.
Matt lamination gives a soft, non-reflective finish over the print, easy to read under light and pleasant to handle. Gloss lamination is brighter and more reflective, and tends to make colour look a little more vivid.
Neither finish costs more than the other, it's a straight preference.
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Print FAQs
How do I place an order?+
Pick your product, set the quantity, size and finish, and the price updates as you go. Upload your artwork or ask for design help, choose collection or delivery, and submit. We'll follow up to confirm before anything prints.
Is this a live checkout?+
No, it's a quote and order enquiry. Once you submit, our team reviews it and follows up by email to confirm your quote and next steps.
What if I need design help?+
Tell us when you order. It's a flat €60 on top of the print cost, and you'll see a proof before we print anything.
How much is delivery?+
A flat €20 via DPD, anywhere in Ireland. Collection from our unit in Rathnew, Co. Wicklow is free.