49 · From screen to paper
Production and printing
What to know before ordering a print run.
Bleed calculator
| Format | Size | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Letter | 215.9 × 279.4 mm | Documents |
| A4 | 210 × 297 mm | Documents |
| Business card | 90 × 50 mm | Confirm with the printer (85 × 55 mm is also used) |
Do
- Deliver a PDF with bleed and crop marks if there is a full-bleed background
- Ask for a physical color proof before the print run
- Use the one-color black version on cheap paper or photocopies
- Note the printer's name and the proof date in the changelog
Don't
- Approve color on screen alone
- Assume this manual's CMYK is final
- Print the symbol below its minimum size
- Use the Reflect gradient on paper