Category: Print Quality Issues

A deep dive into the technical side of print: resolution, AI art, bleed, color modes, file prep, and everything you need to ensure your printed pieces look their best.

How to Set Up a Booklet for Print

Jun 19, 2026 | Digital and Print Design, Print Quality Issues, Tools of the Trade

Upload your booklet as single pages in consecutive order. Front cover, inside front cover, all interior pages, inside back cover, back cover. 1 page at a time.

Bleed? But I Just Want a Brochure

May 20, 2026 | Print Quality Issues, Tools of the Trade

Bleed, trim lines, safe zones – printing has its own language. Here’s a quick guide to what bleed is, why printers need it, and how to set it up correctly.

A Non-Techie’s Guide to Finding and Sending Print-Ready Art

Apr 24, 2026 | Print Quality Issues, Tools of the Trade

A beginner’s guide to finding and sending print-ready files. Covers file formats, File Explorer & Finder, Dropbox uploader, and attaching files to an email.

I Made My Design Myself – Can You Just Fix It Real Quick?

Apr 8, 2026 | Digital and Print Design, Print Quality Issues

You made something and it looks great, so why can’t a designer just tweak it? Here’s the difference between screen-ready and print-ready design, and what “just fix it” means for you.

Vector vs. Raster: Why Your Logo File Format Matters

Apr 1, 2026 | Digital and Print Design, Print Quality Issues

Not all logo files are created equal — and neither are the vendors who print them. Learn the difference between vector and raster graphics, why your PDF is worth more than you think, and how to tell if yours is actually print-ready.

A Guide to Image Resolution

Dec 8, 2025 | Digital and Print Design, Print Quality Issues

Understanding image resolution is one of the most common challenges in print production. While your artwork may look perfect on screen at 72-96 PPI, professional printing requires 300 PPI for quality results.

Why AI-Generated Logos Don’t Work Beyond a Business Card

Oct 4, 2025 | Digital and Print Design, Print Quality Issues

AI-generated logos may look fine on screen, but they can’t scale to size. Learn why real brands need vector logos. And what is vector, anyway?

Creating Print-Ready PDFs from Adobe Programs: A Complete Guide

Sep 18, 2025 | Print Quality Issues, Tools of the Trade

Learn how to create professional print-ready PDFs from Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Step-by-step instructions for setting 300 dpi resolution, embedding fonts, and including bleeds.