Print tips for files that print right.
Short, plain-English guides from the counter at Printout Williamsburg and Printout Monsey: how to set up your file so what you get back is what you pictured.
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What is bleed (and why your file needs it)
Bleed is the extra 1/8 inch of artwork past the cut line. Here's how to add it in InDesign, Illustrator, Canva and Word.
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Crop marks explained
What crop marks are, where they sit, when you need them, and how to export a PDF with marks and bleed.
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CMYK vs RGB: why your print looks different from your screen
Screens mix light, presses mix ink. Why bright colors dull in print, what rich black is, and how to convert your file.
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How to design a flyer with AI (and the prompt that makes it print-ready)
Copy-ready AI prompts for an 8.5 × 11 flyer, plus how to upscale, add bleed, convert to CMYK and export a print PDF.
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Want a head start? Download a free template for business cards, postcards, flyers, envelopes, letterhead or presentation folders, with bleed and safe lines already drawn.