HOW TO FIX COLOUR MISMATCHES AND POOR IMAGE QUALITY
Low-resolution images, colour mismatches, and crooked prints reduce the impact of your printed materials and diminish brand perception.
We care about our clients and don’t want you to have costly reprints done because of incorrect artwork. Part of Glide Print’s personal service is to check for such problems before sending your artwork to print so the highest quality products arrive at your desk – the first time.
The problem with low-resolution images
An image with insufficient resolution results in pixelated and blurry prints, even if it did look great on your screen. Digital images are typically created at 72 DPI (dots per inch), that is too low for print quality which needs at least 300 DPI to maintain the superior clarity and detail that print images provide over digital.
For more expert info on DPI, resolution, and image size see Creating Quality Images.
Navigating Colour Mismatches
Colours that look vibrant on screen can appear dull or just plain wrong in print if your artwork isn’t properly managed. This problem often occurs because RGB (for screens) colour mode has been used instead of the correct CMYK (for print) colour mode.
The good news is that this can be corrected.
Even at the final artwork stage, Glide Print experts can convert and adjust your colour profiles to achieve colour matching between your digital designs and your printed materials.
We can also provide proofs for your approval, allowing for any further adjustments before final printing.
For more expert info on RGB / CMYK, and the correct file types and formats see Glide Print’s Guide to Image File formats.
Fixing Wonky Images and Pages
Artwork that isn’t correctly aligned can cause text, images, and even whole pages to appear off-centre or improperly spaced. The culprit is often that the artwork or file weren’t set up correctly when the project was started.
Glide Print's quality control catches potential issues like this before they cost you money.
For more expert info see Glide Print’s free resources:
» Guide to Supplying a Document For Print for page size and bleed
» How to Check a File is Print Ready for a final checklist
» Guide to Packaging an InDesign File for the final artwork steps
The Glide Print advantage
» Decades of Expertise and experience in the nuances of high-quality printing.
» Personal Service where our team collaborates closely with you, offering guidance and support throughout the entire printing process.
» Comprehensive Options and Solutions from design to distribution.
» Our rigorous checks provide Quality Assurance that your products meet the highest standards.
» We’re your Local One-Stop Shop supplying Australian-made print products.
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DESIGN SERVICE
The visual impact of professional quality graphic design is crucial to the success of all your marketing products.
Our designers are fast, creative and professional. We can add to your existing products or create a beautiful design from your ideas.
Glide Print supply all design work from simple tasks like getting your artwork ready for print to creating complex documents such as annual reports and marketing packages. We work closely with our clients to make sure your branding is consistent and the print quality is excellent across all your products.
All of our designers are based in Australia, we don’t outsource our work overseas. You receive personal attention from someone you can talk to and meet. It’s all part of Glide Print’s outstanding service to you.
Like all our products, we supply our design services at Glide Print’s competitive prices.
All our knowledge and skill come at no extra cost to you so you know
you're getting the best quality for your budget and the process will be an easy one for you.
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If you'd like to know the best way to create your print products for the best price
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