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Prepress 101: Your Best Guide for Creating Print-Ready FilesSetting up your documents for the print might seem confusing, but it’s actually pretty simple. There are three important factors that go into creating a good print-ready file. They are: Margins & bleeds Image resolution Packaging your files Margins & Bleeds A common mistake in setting up documents for print is not building your margins or bleed into the design. As an example, lets say you are creating a poster that’s 8.5″ by 11″. Many people would submit a .PDF document that is exactly 8.5″ by 11″. The truth is, your document should actually output to a slightly larger size. To determine appropriate document setup, you’ll need to ask yourself the question will this project have a bleed? A bleed is when the ink goes to the edge of the printed area.
