


Print-Ready Artwork Specifications
Here are our general print specs and guidelines. Your job may have special requirements that differ from below. Please use the following as a guide only and refer to your written quote for further specifications. Please contact us if you require further clarification.
Document Printing Specifications
- Please supply art as a press-ready PDF in a single document
- Artwork should be actual size plus 3mm bleed on all sides
- All colours should be CMYK. Please let us know in advance if you require spot (speciality) colours
- Text should be 100% black only.
- Large black areas should be true black. Our preferred values are 60/40/40/100
- Total Ink Coverage should not exceed 300%
- All fonts should be embedded or converted to outlines
- Flatten all transparency effects
- Overprints must be set correctly for desired result
- Ensure all images are 300dpi at actual size
- Borders and type must be within 5mm of all edges as variations may occur when trimming
- Please include crop marks
- Ensure your artwork matches your order specifications.
Signage Printing Specifications
Print specifications for signage can vary, but please see some general guidelines below. Please use the following as a guide only and refer to your written quote for further specifications. Please contact us if you require further clarification.
- Please supply art as a press-ready PDF in a single document
- Please refer to your quote for sizing, bleed and resolution requirements
- All colours should be CMYK. Please let us know in advance if you require spot (speciality) colours
- Text should be 100% black only.
- Large black areas should be true black. Our preferred values are 60/40/40/100
- Total Ink Coverage should not exceed 300%
- All fonts should be embedded or converted to outlines
- Flatten all transparency effects
- Overprints must be set correctly for desired result
- Please include crop marks
- Ensure your artwork matches your order specifications.
Some products such as tablecloths and wind flags have very specific requirements so we usually create these in-house, otherwise we can provide you with a template and specific print set-up instructions.
We strongly recommend that you use a reputable graphic designer to create your artwork as it is imperative that print files are set-up correctly. Brisbane Custom Signs & Printing accepts no responsibility for errors, omissions or production problems that may arise due to files not meeting the above specifications.
Please email your print-ready artwork to: quotes@brisbanecustomsigns.com.au
Please use a file transfer service such as WeTransfer if files are too big email.
If you require further assistance please contact us. We can create print-ready files for you or check that the files that you have are suitable.
Request a Quote
If you'd like to request a quote or place an order for signage, printing or graphic design, please complete the form below and we'll send you a quote within 48 hours (excludes weekends and public holidays).
Alternatively you can email us at quotes@brisbanecustomsigns.com.au. We're happy to answer any questions you may have and offer assistance as needed.
The usual production time for standard printing and signage is approx 1 week including delivery, once payment received and suitable print file is supplied/artworkapproved. Please let us know if you have a deadline and we will do our best.