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By May Anne Ferrell, February 21, 2012

Looking for graphic design firms nowadays is easy since most printing firms also offer graphic design and layout services. This one-stop shopping arrangement helps clients save time coordinating with design companies and later on with the chosen printing company. But if you have knowledge on basic layout rules and the graphic design required is not complicated, you can choose to do the layout and submit the file to your preferred printing firm.

Below is checklist for a professional offset printing set up:

1.Follow the right guidelines and dimensions set up. Remember that offset printing has specific standards, which will serve as the basis for the measurement and design of your printing project.

2.Use the appropriate template. Template varies depending on the type of project you need to print. If you need to print a brochure, then look for free brochure templates online. Searching for standard template can help you get rid of printing mistakes. When in doubt, seek the help of professionals or your entrepreneur friends in the same industry regarding the professional requirements for offset printing.

3.Use the correct color setting. There are two kinds of color setting that printing companies use: CMYK and RGB. Adhere to their preferred color setting standards to get rid of inconsistencies or incompatibilities when printing the material.

4. Double check the content. Look for spelling, grammatical, and punctuation errors. Also, double check factual information. Printers usually send digital proofs prior the printing process for clients to check if there are errors they overlooked.

5.Use the right file format. This means you have to inquire about the printing firm’s preferred file format. You have to follow their instructions correctly to make the flow of the printing process smoothly and problem-free.

Optimize the printing cost. You can achieve this by reviewing the available options. The more you examine your choices, the higher the chance you will end up making wise decisions.

These tips should help you prepare the materials needed for offset printing and achieve a professional outcome.

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