How Much Bleed Should a Print File Have?
Use 0.125 inch or about 3 mm of bleed on each trimmed edge as a practical default, unless the printer or production template specifies otherwise.
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Transparent vs White Backgrounds: What Prepress Actually Receives
A transparent file area, a white artwork object, white ink, and white substrate are four different production conditions. Learn how to specify each one correctly.
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RGB vs CMYK for Printing: What Changes When Artwork Leaves the Screen
The right print color workflow is not simply RGB or CMYK. Learn how profiles, substrates, RIP settings, proofing, and conversion points determine the result.
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Adhesive Failure: Surface Energy, Contamination, Texture, and Time
Labels need continuous contact with a compatible surface. Learn how surface energy, contamination, texture, pressure, temperature, and dwell time affect adhesion.
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Panel Compensation in Folding Cartons: Why Equal Numbers Do Not Always Fold Equal
Paperboard thickness changes the geometry of every fold. This guide explains how to define carton dimensions, apply caliper-aware CAD settings, and validate the erected result.
