Welcome to the SoCal printshop by Jaysindesignz preparing your files for print ready

For best results please follow our guidelines.

FILE FORMAT:
We accept the following file formats: gif, jpg, zip, psd, sit, tif, tiff, eps, ai, fh, cdr,qxd, pdf
we do not print from Word documents or Publisher files. They MUST be set up in the formats listed with the correct size, resolution & bleeds.
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RESOLUTION:
All file formats must have a minimum of 300 dpi (dot per inch) resolution.
The images designed for the web done at a low screen resolution of 72 dpi. Print images need to be created at
300 dpi or there will be a substantial drop in the image quality.


COLOR MODE:
All color artwork and/or images must be provided in CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black) color mode.
All black & white artworks and/or images must be provided in grayscale color mode.
Heavy black ink might cause smearing. 
If you send us RGB files, there is a chance that a color shift may occur and you may not be staified with your job.  
                                        THESE COLORS ARE IN RGB
            
                  THESE COLORS ARE THE SAME COLORS BUT I CMYK

BLEED:
Please build your press-ready digital files by adding 0 .125" dimension for business cards, postcards, rackcards,
add 0.125" for all other products.

We require ALL files to be built to the full bleed dimension specified for each trim size.
We automatically trim 0.0625" off of each edge, which will result in the desired trim size
Simply add 0.125" to the overall dimension of your digital layout. Example: a 5" x 7" would have a bleed size of
5.125" x 7.125" and a 8.5"x11" flyer would have a bleed size of 8.625"x11.125". download templates

What's a bleed?
It is the portion of the card that will be trimmed off when cut to the final size.

Why bleed?
The purpose of a bleed is to continue a color, image or design to the edge of the card.

CROP MARKS:
Please build your press-ready digital files by adding crop marks.
Lines indicating where the paper should be cut to produce the correct size.

FONTS:
a. Fonts must be embedded in PDF files.

b. Fonts must be outlined or converted to paths or curves in EPS files.
c. Some fonts have copyright restrictions and will not embed in PDF Files.
d. Quark Express: Fonts and images must be included with all files submitted. (Mac only)

SAFE ZONE:
All critical elements (text, images, logos, etc.) must be kept at least 0.125" inside the edge. Anything left close to
edge may be cut off during trimming.

BORDERS:
Please allow 1/16" cutting tolerance around your card. We recommend no borders due to shifting in the cutting
process, borders may appear uneven.

DIMENSIONS Download templates

Products	Final Print Size - 300dpi	Size with Bleed - 300dpi
Business Cards	Inch: 2"x3.5" Pixels: 600x1050	Inch: 2.125"x3.625" Pixels:638x1088
Postcards	Inch: 4"x6" Pixels: 1200x1800	Inch: 4.125"x6.125" Pixels:1238x1838
Postcards	Inch: 4.25"x5.5" Pixels:1275x1650	Inch: 4.375"x5.625" Pixels:1313x1688
Postcards	Inch: 5"x7" Pixels:1500x2100	Inch: 5.125"x7.125" Pixels:1537x2138
Postcards	Inch: 5.5"x8.5" Pixles:1650x2150	Inch: 5.625"x8.625" Pixels:1688x2188
Rackcards	Inch: 4"x9" Pixels:1200x2700	Inch: 4.125"x9.125" Pixels:1238x2738

Send Your Files:
After you have finished your files you can upload them to us using our Upload Center.
Click the link below to send your files.
File Upload Center