We accept native files from the most common desk top publishing programs including PC versions of PageMaker, CorelDRAW, Photoshop, Word,  . In fact we usually prefer them. If there is an issue with your file that we can easily fix, we do so for free. As a result, your job moves forward without delay. We also accept JPG, PDF, TIF and EPS files But not for print only to veiw.

 

Bleed is the color, type or image that extends beyond the trim marks on a page. To have your color, type or image go all the way to the edge after trimming, we recommend bleeding or extending your color, type or image beyond the final page size by I/8". So if your final page size is 8.5" x 11"and your color, type or image is full bleed (extending beyond each of the 4 edges), the file submitted for printing needs to be 8.75" x 11.25".

 

Kagaaz International prints on offset printing presses using the plate technologies. To achieve the sharp, bright color and image reproduction that only an offset press can deliver, images of 300 dpi are required. Your images need to be saved at a
resolution of 300 dpi in the final size that they will be used. Some people take images from the internet in preparing their print publication. These internet images are usually only 72dpi in order for the web pages to load quickly. Use of them will result in very poor print quality.

 

To over simplify theses two different color spaces-
RGB is a color space based on light. Used in digital cameras, computer monitors, digital scanners and some desktop printers. CMYK is a color spaced based on ink. Used for commercial offset printing press projects.

CMYK stands for the 4 color process inks used offset press printing - - C yan (blue), M agenta (red), Y ellow and black ( K is used so as to not confuse it with blue or cyan). Combining these colors of ink allows for reproduction of thousands of colors, and is sometimes called "full color" printing. T he issue in commercial printing projects arises from the fact that the RGB color space does not correspond exactly to the CMYK color space. It is therefore possible for you to see colors on your computer monitor that cannot be reproduced by an offset printing press.

RGB stands for R ed, G reen, & B lue. Color is a form of light energy that comes in waves. The visual spectrum is continuous. However, most dominant colors in the spectrum are red, green, and blue.
RGB color is in fact to color as we see it . Or to be more specific, light waves, such as the ones that come from your computer monitor. Colors displayed on computer monitors and captured by scanners and digital cameras are in RGB. When designing for the Internet, RGB is the color space that you use. Many desktop color printers are designed to interpret RGB color, and translate it into ink on a page.

 

The following check list will help ensure that your file is print ready.
We accept native files from the most common desk top publishing programs. In fact we often prefer them. If there is an issue with your file that we can easily fix, we do so free. As a result, your job moves forward without delay. We also accept JPG, PDF,PS, PSD, TIF and EPS files.
Be sure that all files have bee converted to CMYK color mode. We can do a conversion for you from RGB to CMYK for you. However, we do so using standard Photoshop conversion values which may or may not yield the result you are looking for.

All images need to be 300 dpi. Text must be at least 1/8th inch inside of the cut line on all sides.If your page bleeds, please provide 1/8" on each edge.

If your project is a book or catalog, leave a gutter (a gutter is the space between the text and spine of the page) between folded pages To allow for a quarter-inch margin on each page, the gutter will need to be a half-inch. Margins should be at least 3/8" on all edges of a page.
Outline all fonts when working in Photoshop or Illustrator, imbed fonts in other programs and flatten all layers.Include all files needed to process the job: page layout files, imported images, fonts and other support files.
If your files are large (above 10 mg), use WinZip on a PC to compress all the files into a single file for uploading.

 

Do You Print Jobs Other than Your Standard Formats?
Yes we do. If our standard format options don't match your needs, request a custom quote.

 

Single sheet jobs such as brochures and cards jobs will be shipped within 5-7 business days after we receive your proof approval. Multi page publications such as books and catalogs are shipped within 15-20 business day from your proof approval depending on page count and quantity ordered. Standerd shipping is from 3 to 7 business days depending on your location.

 

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Very often there is a close match between your final printed piece and that which you see on your computer monitor or print on your desktop printer. There are differing technologies and wide variations in calibration used by each of these devices. As a result, there may well be some differences in color as seen on your computer monitor, your desktop color printer and
the final printed piece produced on a four color offset press. Also see RGB vs. CMYK Color Space for additional information on this subject.

 

Absolutely, we perform a series of pre-flight steps with all customer electronic files received to determine if it is in a print ready format. If print ready, we then provide an online PDF proof for your approval before printing your job. If you want to submit a new file with changes, there is a new file processing charge minimum. If you want us to make changes, we will provide you with a cost estimate for approval before making any change. If there is a slite change than no charges . If more, then we charge.