Prepping Your File for Kelowna Printers

You’ve designed your business cards, flyers, or banners and now it’s time to send them to print. But before you do so, you’ll want to make sure it’s ready for Kelowna printers. File preparation is one of the most common reasons for delays in the printing process. Getting it right can save you time, money, and frustration.

Things to Double-Check Before Sending Your File to Kelowna Printers

Choosing the right file format is your first step. Print-friendly formats like PDF, TIFF, EPS, AI, or INDD are preferred because they preserve layout and quality. These formats ensure your design looks the same on screen and paper. The format you choose should reflect your design software and the type of printing you need.

Colour management is also something to pay attention to. Most commercial printers use CMYK, not RGB. Make sure your colours are converted to CMYK to avoid dull or inaccurate tones. If your project relies on specific brand colours, Pantones can offer better accuracy. 

Image resolution plays a huge role in the quality of your final product. Anything below 300 DPI (dots per inch) can look blurry or pixelated when printed. Make sure your images are the correct size and resolution before placing them in your layout! 

Moreover, make sure you’ve chosen an appropriate typeface for your design. Clean, legible fonts work best, and pay attention to spacing. You should also avoid cluttering your design with too many font styles. Also, to prevent font-related issues when you send your file to print, it’s best to either embed your fonts or convert them to outlines. This step ensures that your text will print exactly as intended, even if your fonts aren’t available on our system.

Next, you’ll want to set your bleed and crop marks to help guide the trimming process and ensure your design prints edge-to-edge. A bleed typically extends 1/8 inch beyond the trim line, and crop marks let the printer know where to cut the paper.

Finally, before you hit send, take time for a full proofread. Spelling errors, misplaced elements, and colour mismatches are easier to fix beforehand. Once it’s printed, there’s no going back!

Contact us for Help With File Prep!

Not everyone has experience preparing files for print, and that’s okay. If you’re unsure about any of the steps above, our team is happy to take a look at your file and offer feedback before printing. We can also help adjust your file so it meets the necessary requirements. Contact us today for help with all things print-related! We look forward to helping you!

FAQ

  1. What happens if I don’t include a bleed in my file?

If there’s no bleed, your printed design may have white edges or uneven trimming. Including a bleed ensures a clean, professional result.

  1. Can you fix my file if I send it in the wrong format?

In many cases, yes. We can often adjust file types or settings, but it’s best to check with us first..

  1. I don’t have design software. Can you still print for me?

Absolutely. We can work with you to prep your file properly or offer design support if needed. Just give us a call or stop by the shop.

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Business Card Printing Kelowna

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Business cards are the quickest way to share your contact info, show your role, and leave something behind after a conversation. Even with social media accounts, websites, and QR codes, printed cards continue to do their job. At Signcraft’s print division, we focus on creating clean, strong, high-quality cards that accurately represent the businesses behind them.

Why Printed Cards Still Matter

Sure, you can send someone a link or an email. But in face-to-face meetings, handing over a card is faster and often more personal. A business card won’t get buried in a crowded inbox, and it’s a physical reminder of a quick conversation or handshake.

However, if the card is thin, blurry, or hard to read, it says something about your attention to detail (American Psycho, anyone). This is why you want a high-quality print job and good design. These things together show that you take your work seriously.

There are plenty of online services that promise quick business card printing. But working with a local Kelowna print shop like Signcraft means you can talk to a real person. You can see samples, adjust materials, and make sure the final product feels right in your hand. It also means shorter delivery times and fewer surprises. If something doesn’t look right, you can walk in and deal with it right away. 

We print business cards on a variety of stocks. For example, matte, textured, and coated. No matter your preference, we focus on durability, readability, and a professional feel, so your cards hold up and make the right impression.

Contact us Today About Business Card Printing Kelowna!

Business card printing in Kelowna should be straightforward. If you’re ready to reprint or update your cards, contact us today! We’d love to help you design the perfect card to represent you and your brand. Be sure to visit our blog again next month for more information about our print services!

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