Standard page sizes
While we can print to any size you need, keeping your artwork to the standard paper formats saves paper waste and optimises the cost of your print project.
Format | Size | Format | Size |
---|---|---|---|
Business Card | 90 x 55mm | A4 | 210 x 297mm |
DL | 99 x 210mm | A3 | 297 x 420mm |
A7 | 74 x 105mm | A2 | 420 x 594mm |
A6 | 105 x 148mm | A1 | 594 x 841mm |
A5 | 148 x 210mm | A0 | 841 x 1189mm |
Standard Envelope Sizes
Envelope Format | Size | Holds paper |
---|---|---|
11B | 90 x 145mm | |
90 x 165mm | ||
Cheque | 99 x 212mm | |
100 x 230mm | ||
DL | 110 x 220mm | A4 cut or folded in thirds |
C6 | 114 x 162mm | A4 cut or folded in half twice |
DLE | 114 x 225mm | |
DLX | 120 x 235mm | |
C5 | 229 x 162mm | A4 cut or folded in half |
B5 | 250 x 176mm | |
265 x 190mm | ||
265 x 215mm | ||
305 x 255mm | ||
C4 | 324 x 229mm | Full A4 sheet |
B4 | 353 x 250mm | Full C4 sheet or folder |
380 x 255mm | ||
405 x 305mm | ||
C3 | 458 x 324mm | Full A3 sheet |
Artwork Specifications
Artwork Supply
- Ensure artwork is supplied to quote specification size
- We require a 3mm bleed on all artwork
- Do not supply imposed artwork (We’ll look after that) or pages as spreads.
File Formats
- PDF files are the preferred format (use the PDF/X-1a standard if you’re not sure)
- If you’re unable to supply a PDF, please include all linked files, images and fonts.
Colour
- For solid black areas use rich black values of C 30 M 30 Y 30 K100
- Black text should be 100K (do not use rich black)
- Colourspace should be CMYK
- Any non-bleed image should be kept within 3mm margin
- Tints should be greater than 10%
- For solid colours, add noise or texture to reduce banding and smooth appearance
Fonts
- Always embed fonts when creating a PDF
- Do not subset fonts
- Outline fonts in vector artwork before saving
Images
- Resolution should be 300ppi at 100% size
- Colourspace should be CMYK
- Any non-bleed image should be kept within 3mm margin
Please refer to our pdf for a list of our capabilities.
- We offer full printing management solutions with all processes being completed on site.
- All manufacturing passes our quality control checks before being dispatched.
- Using the above equipment we ensure that 99% of our printed jobs are completed inhouse/on site.
- We currently, only outsource; UV finishing, Burst Binding and other specialised embellishments.
- Spot Productions is a privately owned Brisbane company which invest in the latest machinery and technology.