Printing Support Guides: Artwork, Bleed, Colour, Paper & More
Image Magic Printing Knowledge Centre
Prepare Better Artwork and Avoid Common Printing Problems
Use these practical printing guides to prepare print-ready artwork, understand bleed and safe margins, choose suitable paper and finishing, and reduce delays caused by incorrect files.
General Print-Ready Checklist
These are suitable starting points for many standard printed products.
Product templates and product-specific instructions take priority over these general recommendations. Large-format, binding, packaging, contour-cut and special-finishing products may require different settings.
Prepare Your File Correctly
Start here before uploading artwork or approving a design for production.
Supplying Artwork Guide
Learn about accepted file formats, PDF preparation, fonts, page order, colour mode, bleed, safe margins and artwork submission.
Read the artwork guide →Bleed, Trim Line & Safe Area
Understand how bleed prevents unwanted white edges and where to position important text, logos and borders.
Learn about bleed →RGB vs CMYK Colour Guide
Learn why colours may appear different between screens and printed products, and how to prepare artwork for more predictable output.
Understand print colour →Image Resolution Guide
Check whether photographs, logos and graphics have enough resolution for sharp printing at the required final size.
Check image resolution →Choose the Right Printing Specification
Understand document dimensions, folding, paper stocks and premium finishes.
Document & Paper Size Guide
Compare common ISO A-series and B-series dimensions and select a suitable finished size for documents and marketing materials.
View paper dimensions →Flyer & Brochure Folding Guide
Compare half fold, tri-fold, Z fold, gate fold, accordion fold and other layouts before preparing panel artwork.
Compare folding styles →Paper, GSM & Lamination Guide
Understand paper weight, coated and uncoated stocks, specialty materials, writing suitability and matt or gloss lamination.
Choose a paper stock →Spot UV & Hot Stamping Guide
Prepare separate finishing artwork for Spot UV, gold foil and other premium effects without registration or folding problems.
Prepare finishing artwork →Special Artwork Requirements
Some products need different bleed, numbering, binding or finishing instructions.
Bill Book & Receipt Book Artwork
Review numbering positions, copy changes, spot-colour setup, punching areas, safe margins and product-template requirements.
View the bill-book guide →Product Templates & Guidelines
Download or review available product-size guidelines before preparing custom artwork, dielines, folds, finishing and cut positions.
Browse product templates →Need More Detailed Printing Advice?
Visit the Image Magic Knowledge Centre for longer articles covering printing methods, material comparisons, booklets, stickers, banners, event products and real project case studies.
Explore printing articles and case studies →Ordering Help
For questions about payment, proofing, delivery, order changes and account functions, visit our frequently asked questions.
View printing FAQs →Which Guide Should You Read First?
Still Unsure Whether Your Artwork Is Print-Ready?
Send us the product type, finished size, quantity and artwork file. Our team can review the basic setup and advise whether corrections may be required before production.