The most common cause of print delays and disappointing results isn't the printing — it's the file. A few simple steps make your artwork print-ready and your flyers, cards, or banners come out exactly as intended. Here's a plain-English checklist.

Use the right resolution

For crisp print, artwork should be 300 DPI at final size. A low-resolution image that looks fine on screen prints blurry — especially on a large banner.

Set up the correct size and bleed

Build your file at the actual print size, plus a little "bleed" past the edges so trimming leaves no white border. Most print issues trace back to wrong dimensions.

Mind your colors

Screens use RGB; print uses CMYK. Designing or exporting in CMYK keeps colors from shifting unexpectedly between your screen and the printed flyer or card.

Export the right format

A high-resolution PDF is usually the safest print format — it locks in fonts, layout, and quality. Avoid screenshots or low-res images pulled from the web.

Get print-ready

Print-ready files come down to a few basics: 300 DPI resolution, correct size and bleed, CMYK color, and a high-res PDF. Get these right and your flyers, cards, and banners print exactly as intended.