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Printing FAQs in Cape Town |
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Things to know about printing |
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What details do I need to supply for a
quote? |
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Please specify, colours, size, quantity,
paper type/weight as well as any other
features you may require such as number of
pages, and finishing options. |
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What is print bleed and how much bleed is
necessary? |
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Its best to make your design a little bigger
then the final size it will be cut to. This
means that when the blade cuts the stack of
paper it will have a little bit of play on
the edges. We usually add at least 3 mm
bleed to be safe, so that there are no white
edges if the blade is out by a mm or so. |
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What is trim size? |
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The trim size is the size that the document
will be once it is cut, so if you are
designing and A4 brochure, the document with
bleed will be 216mmX303mm with bleed, but
will be trimmed to A4. |
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How far away from the edges should I design
to? |
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We recommend that you design no closer then
5 mm to the edge to be safe. |
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If
you are unsure how to design or do layout,
then download one of the templates below for
the size that you need: |
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What are the standard size papers? |
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DL Size:
99mm X 210mm
A6 Size:
105mm X 148mm
A5 Size:
148mm X 210mm
A4 Size:
210mm X 297mm |
A3 Size:
297mm X 420mm
A2 Size:
420mm X 594mm
A1 Size:
594mm X 841mm
A0 Size:
841mm X 1189mm |
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What are pantone colours? |
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Pantone colours are pre-mixed colours that
you can choose from on a chart. This allows
you to choose your logo colour and make sure
it is always the same no matter when you
print. Pantone colours can only be printed
accurately on litho printing. |
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Digital vs litho, what are the benefits? |
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Digital printing on short runs can be more
cost effective and less time consuming.
Litho printing has the benefit of being
cheaper on large runs and the option of
printing pantone colours for accuracy. |
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How long does printing take? |
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Digital printing on short runs can be same
day service, however it will depend on the
size of the order and the required finishing
options. Litho printing takes longer as the
setup process involved is more time
consuming. Most basic jobs can be completed
in 3 -5 working days. |
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