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The StationeryHQ Print-Ready File Checklist

The StationeryHQ Print-Ready File Checklist

Use this checklist before submitting artwork to StationeryHQ.

Document setup

  • Correct product and finished dimensions

  • Correct page size

  • Correct orientation

  • Correct panel arrangement, if applicable

  • Correct page count and order, if applicable

Bleed and margins

  • 0.125-inch bleed included where required

  • Backgrounds and edge-to-edge artwork extend into bleed

  • Important text and graphics remain within safe margins

  • Borders meet the applicable minimum requirements

Color

  • CMYK color workflow used

  • RGB, spot, and PMS colors converted as required

  • Flat black used where specified

  • Heavily saturated colors remain below the specified 240% combined CMYK value

  • ICC profiles handled according to StationeryHQ's general instructions

Images and artwork

  • Raster images are at least 300 DPI at final size

  • Images are embedded or otherwise correctly included

  • No missing graphics or links

  • Vector artwork remains sharp

  • All important details are visible

Typography

  • Fonts outlined as instructed

  • Spelling and punctuation checked

  • Names and addresses verified

  • Text remains legible at actual size

  • No unintended text reflow

PDF export

  • Flattened PDF prepared

  • PDF/X-1a used as specified in the general guidelines

  • Crop marks and printer's marks removed

  • Overprint removed as instructed

  • Correct page orientation

  • Exported PDF opened and reviewed

Final review

  • Artwork checked at 100% size

  • All pages reviewed

  • Correct product template used

  • Specialty instructions followed, if applicable

  • File name clearly identifies the product and version