We will provide you with a link to our upload facility. Please give us a call regarding your requirements and we will provide the link.
The colour may vary, depending on how you submitted your files and whether you selected a hardcopy proof with your printing job. The colour on the screen cannot be guaranteed to match the finished product because every monitor can be calibrated differently. In addition, screen colours are represented in RGB, while offset printing colours are represented in CMYK. The colour mode of submitted files must be CMYK to maximise colour quality. If your files are submitted using any other colour standard, such as RGB or Pantone, they will be converted to CMYK during preflighting. Conversion from one colour standard to another may cause colours to shift. For best results, we recommend that you submit your files in CMYK and order a hardcopy proof.
RGB refers to the primary colours of light—Red, Green, and Blue—that are used in monitors, TVs, and computer screens; CMYK refers to the primary colours of ink pigment—Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black—that are used in four-colour process printing. RGB colour combinations cannot be exactly reproduced if your file is converted to CMYK via automated preflighting. As a result, if your artwork was created in RGB, we strongly recommend that you convert your file to CMYK before uploading. After you convert your files to CMYK you may need to make colour corrections to the file to match your colours to the original colours you desired.
No. There will be no difference in file quality if you upload your artwork instead of mailing us a disk with your print-ready files. However, the file submission method you select may impact when turnaround time for your print job begins. If you mail us a disk, we highly recommend clearly indicating the order number on your disc and mailing your materials overnight as this will speed up the start of your turnaround time. Please note that turnaround time for your print job begins once your order has been placed and your print-ready files have been uploaded, attached and approved. If you ordered a proof, your turnaround begins when we receive approval for your proof.
There is no limit to the size of file you can upload. However, the larger the file, the more time that is needed to upload your file. The time needed to upload your file will vary depending on file size, number of files being uploaded, your connection speed (broadband vs. dialup), and other programs running on your computer. A small file can be uploaded in less than one minute while a large 50 MB file may take 20 minutes to upload.
Trade Colour Printing accepts print-ready files in any of the following formats: .eps, .jpg, .pdf, .ps, .psd, .tif. Please note that if you have an artwork file in any other format, we encourage you to create a PDF file (Acrobat 4, version 1.3) that can be uploaded to Trade Colour Printing Ltd.
Print-ready files are artwork files that contain all fonts and images and are 100% ready to print, requiring no additional adjustments by Trade Colour Printing other than visual preflighting and standard prepress work. Trade Colour Printing Ltd accepts print-ready files in any of the following formats: .eps, .jpg, .pdf, .ps, .psd, .tif. Please note that if you have an artwork file in any other format, we encourage you to create a PDF file (Acrobat 4, version 1.3) that can be uploaded to Trade Colour Printing Ltd. A word of warning: It is far safer for you to convert your Microsoft files to PDF prior to sending to us. We can convert for you but due to the limitations of Microsoft tabs and pagination and text/pictures may reflow. You must check carefully prior to sign off as we cannot be held responsible after sign off.
No. The process for uploading a multi-page file is the same as that for uploading a single-sided file. Please note that before uploading a multi-page booklet or calendar file, you need to be sure that you have followed our instructions for setting up your file properly.