BD Print is one of the leading trade printer and wholesale printing solution provider based out of Toronto, Canada. Full-service trade printer: We invite print brokers, printers, graphic designers and marketing companies.
Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions page. We hope you find the information you are looking for here.
Your files should always be in CMYK, anything else may result in a
Images and artwork should be 300 DPI
Bleed must extend further than the cut line. Please keep all text and anything you do not
All images must be embedded and all type must be embedded/outlined
The file you upload to BEST DEAL GRAPHICS & PRINTING must have font/imaged embedded or outlined, or else, we will not be able to process your file.
Adobe InDesign: Window > Links
Choose the image you want to embed from the list and click on the arrow and select "Embed File".
Adobe Illustrator: Window > Links
Choose the image you want to embed from the list and click on the arrow and select "Embed Image".
Instruction on how to convert to outlines
Select your text box. Under “Type menu”, select Create Outlines.
If the border is too close to the cutline, it may be cut off-center slightly.
For products such as business cards, we would recommend customers to avoid borders. If the border is too close to the cutline, it may result in the final product to be off-center slightly.
In order to ensure files are submitted properly for proper orientation, we will require files to be submitted HEAD TO HEAD. BEST DEAL GRAPHICS & PRINTING also requires to have files submitted as one file, for example, a one-sided file should consist of 1 PDF, one page, and two-sided file should consist of 1 PDF, 2 pages. Below are examples
We print using work and turn; therefore, files must be imposed properly to back up properly. Here is an example of how files should be set:
Overprinting refers to the process of printing one
In this case, the logo was set to overprint. The colors from the logo are mixing with the colors from the background. Unexpected results may occur if you have accidentally set certain objects to overprint. Always check logos and other artwork before submitting.
Transparency Issues with PMS colors
Transparency effects are generally not preferred in printing, and only on screen. It causes ripping issues and elements to disappear. To prevent this, do not use any shadow, glows and transparency on top of spot
No. We are now specifically set up to process one side at a time, and this requires that each side of a job must be on a separate file.
When creating a Spot UV job, You must include a Spot UV template file along with the regular full-color file. The Spot UV template file is used to show where the UV will be placed.
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Silver ink files must be sent in a vector format. You must use a vector program, like Illustrator or Indesign, to call out the object you want in silver ink. To indicate the silver ink, you must set the object color to Pantone¨ 877 C. Any other color will not be accepted as silver. Also, labeling the layer as "silver mask" or "silver" will not qualify your file.
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Remember, silver is a spot color and transparencies like drop shadows should be avoided. We recommend using 100% silver, however, we are able to print silver on a gradient and different percentages of silver.
Rich black and Total Ink Coverage
We are limited maximum ink coverage of 300%, anything over may result in many print related problems such as cracking. To achieve a rich black, we will recommend the values 30C20M 20Y 100K
We will always require 100% K for black text (C0, M0, Y0, K100). Rich black should not be used for
Blues and Purples have always been a problem in the printing industry because the two colours are so close together in the CMYK spectrum. In order to ensure the two colours come up the correct tones, leave at least 15% differences in your Cyan and Magenta Values. (Example C100/M85/Y0/K0)
Red and Orange are also problematic on press because the two colours are close together in the CMYK spectrum. In order to ensure the two colours come up the correct tones, leave at least 15% differences in your Magenta and Yellow Values. (Example C0/M100/Y85/K0)
Vector images use mathematical equations to define each component of an image. This allows vector images to retain their high-quality at any size. Programs like Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw, or Adobe Freehand uses vector graphics. Vector images should be used for all text and logos if possible. They result in the clearest image and can be re-sized without losing resolution.
A raster image is composed of a collection of tiny dots called pixels. When these pixels are small and placed close together, they fool the eye into forming a single image. Raster images work great when subtle gradations of color are necessary. Because they contain a fixed number of pixels, a major disadvantage of raster images is that their quality suffers when they are enlarged or otherwise transformed.
We would also recommend fonts and logos to be
When exporting from any program such as Indesign or Illustrator, use these settings to make sure
Grayscale images that are converted to CMYK will have a color shift in the final print. That shift may be green or yellow. Always check the CMYK values of your grayscale in the final CMYK document. If there are other values other than K in your grayscale image, there is a chance that the color will vary.
To eliminate all values other than K, use your Channel Mixer (adjustment layer) in Photoshop, then click "Monochrome" and adjust accordingly.
Many things can cause banding. Banding can be caused by the program that it is exported from, such as Indesign or Corel. Also, too many gradient steps, for example, going from a very light color to a dark color, in a small area will cause banding. To prevent this, check your digital files before sending. If you use a gradient, make sure it has enough room for a smooth transition.
There are three different ways Pantone colors can affect the way your job prints. The first is by object effects, such as shadows or glows, on top of your Pantone colors. When a Pantone color is under these object effects, transparency issues show up during printing. To avoid this, convert all your Pantone colors into CMYK before submitting your order. The second way Pantone colors can affect your file is when you use transparent images. To fix this issue, convert all your Pantone colors into CMYK. If you need to have a Pantone color in your art, for example when doing a silver 877c job, you must create a clipping mask around the image so the white area will not show up. This must be done before submitting the order. The last way Pantone colors can affect your order is the color conversion between a Pantone color and CMYK. All of our normal printing is done in CMYK unless you specifically order a Silver, MU, or Custom job. If you use Pantone colors in a job that will print CMYK, your job might print with undesirable colors. If you send in a job with Pantone colors, the CMYK conversion will change the Pantone color. Before sending your order, make sure all Pantone colors have been converted to CMYK.