Getting artwork to print production is a step that many businesses underestimate. Files that look correct on screen can cause costly delays at press if resolution, colour mode, bleed or font embedding have not been addressed correctly. At Print Haus, graphic design and pre-press services are offered as part of the production process, so the same team that prepares the file can also verify it is production-ready before it goes to press. This approach reduces revision rounds, eliminates file rejection surprises and keeps projects on schedule.
The Print Haus design team works on print-specific design for a full range of commercial formats, including:
Brochures, flyers and leaflets across all standard fold and size configurations
Catalogues and product books – multi-page layout, product image placement, pricing tables and cover design
Stationery suites – business cards, letterheads, compliment slips, envelopes and with-compliments cards
Signage artwork – banners, pull-up displays, A-frame signs, shopfront graphics and window decals
Booklets, event programs and annual reports requiring multi-page layout and typesetting
Poster and display artwork for indoor and outdoor environments
Corporate presentations and pitch documents
Print-ready artwork is a specific deliverable. A file prepared by a general graphic designer for digital use may have images at screen resolution (72dpi), RGB colour mode, no bleed and unoutlined fonts. These files require rework before they can be printed commercially. Print Haus designers prepare files to press specification from the start, working to the correct resolution, colour profile, bleed and trim settings for the intended print format and substrate.
Many businesses have an existing brand identity that needs to be applied consistently across new print materials. The Print Haus design team works from supplied brand guidelines, logo files and existing print templates to create new materials that are consistent with the established identity. Existing files in PDF, AI, EPS, InDesign or Photoshop format can be supplied as the starting point for new artwork.
Having design and print managed by the same supplier removes the back-and-forth of sending files between a separate designer and a print supplier, and eliminates the risk of a file being passed over that has not been verified for print. This is particularly relevant for commercial printing services involving multiple formats or tight production timelines, and for wide format printing where substrate-specific file requirements can vary significantly from standard commercial print specs.
Businesses printing business cards and stationery alongside marketing collateral benefit from having a single design source applying the same brand standards across all formats. All completed artwork files are prepared to the specifications outlined on the artwork guidelines page. Design services are also available for businesses requiring business stationery as a complete suite.
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Yes. The Print Haus design team can produce print-ready artwork from a logo, brand colours, copy and any reference images or existing materials supplied. A brief covering the intended format, audience and purpose helps the design team produce a first draft efficiently.
PDF, AI, EPS, InDesign (INDD), Photoshop (PSD) and high-resolution JPEG or PNG files can all be used as source material. Files supplied in Microsoft Word or PowerPoint format can be worked from but are typically rebuilt in professional design software for production.
Design projects at Print Haus typically include two rounds of revisions within the quoted price. Additional rounds beyond that are quoted at an hourly rate. Providing a clear and detailed brief at the start of the project reduces the number of revisions required.
Print-ready PDF files are supplied as standard upon completion of any design project. Ownership of source files (AI, INDD, PSD) is subject to the design agreement and is discussed at quoting stage.
Yes. Artwork updates including copy changes, date updates, product swaps and image replacements are handled as a separate service from full design. A quote for artwork updates is based on the scope and complexity of the changes required.
Our OPM service is the perfect solution for your repeat orders. There is no limit to what artwork can be uploaded such as stationery, business cards, or any products which may require custom editing.
