Print Production
The Print Production Checklist Every Designer Should Use
From bleed and trim to ink coverage and paper stock — the practical checklist we use on every Simeedia print job.
By Thaddeaus Samuel·June 15, 2026·5 min read
Great print starts long before the press runs. Use this checklist on every job to avoid costly reprints.
Files
- CMYK color space, embedded ICC profile
- 3mm bleed on every edge, safe zone 5mm inside trim
- Fonts outlined or embedded
- Images 300dpi at final size
Press-ready
- Total ink coverage under 300%
- Black text set to 100K, not rich black
- Overprint preview checked
Finishing
Spot UV, foil, and emboss should be supplied on separate spot-color layers so the finisher can pull plates cleanly.
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