Does my artwork have 0.25" bleeds?
We require a 0.25" bleed around the perimeter of your artwork to ensure accurate cutting (e.g., artwork for a 4"x6" postcard should extend to 4.25" x 6.25"). If your file has a white border on all four sides, bleeds are recommended but not required. If your image is not white on all four sides, you must include bleeds in printready files.

Do I need to use CMYK colour mode?
Yes. If your files are submitted using any other colour standard, such as RGB or Pantone, they will be converted to CMYK. Conversion from one colour standard to another may cause colours to shift.

Do you accept any file format?
Comfort Fine Print accepts print-ready files in any of the following formats: pdf, eps, jpg, pdf, ps, psd, tif. You may also upload your files by ftp on our website. We accept print-ready files saved from the following design software programs: Adobe Photoshop® CS, Adobe Illustrator® CS, Adobe InDesign® CS, Adobe PageMaker, Macromedia Freehand®, QuarkXPress®. We can also print raster images (.tiff and .jpeg) created by any application if they are submitted as highquality, uncompressed 300 dpi, 8 bit, CMYK colour mode.

Can you help me prepare my files?
We can assist you with file preparation help. If you have any specific questions, please contact us at 604-278-0807 or email prepress@comfortfineprint.com

Why is resolution important?
Resolution, also known as DPI (Dots Per Inch), can be described as the number of dots that fit horizontally and vertically into a one-inch space. Generally, the more dots per inch, the more detail captured and the sharper the resulting image. We recommend your files to be minimum of 300 dpi or higher.

Colour Proofing
Because of differences in equipment, paper, inks, and other conditions between colour proofing and production pressroom operations, a "pleasing colour" variation between colour proofs and the completed job (as determined by generally accepted trade technical methods) is to be expected. When such a variation occurs, it will be considered acceptable performance.