Struggling to get your artwork print-ready?
In this video, we walk you through exactly how to set up your art files for professional printing — whether it’s for packaging, labels, matchboxes, or any product that requires precision

✅ Avoid costly delays
✅ Get better results from your print house
✅ Learn how to prep artwork like a pro

Whether you’re using Adobe Illustrator or working with a designer, this guide will show you how to:
• Convert colours to CMYK
• Outline fonts so they don’t go missing
• Embed images correctly
• Add bleed to avoid white edges
• Use true black for rich, deep prints
• Check resolution (DPI) for sharp results
• Save and test your file for accuracy

We also cover the biggest file issues that delay print production, and how to avoid them.

⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Intro
00:33 – What We Cover in This Video
00:55 – Opening Illustrator to Start the Tutorial
01:23 – The Three Biggest Print File Issues We Encounter
02:03 – Explaining Missing Fonts
02:45 – Ensuring Your File Is in CMYK (and Why It Matters)
03:16 – Finding Missing Fonts
03:48 – How to Outline Fonts
04:37 – Working on the Correct Template Layer
05:10 – Linking Missing Images
05:42 – Embedding Images
05:52 – Checking Image Resolution
06:09 – How Art Looks Different on Screens
06:33 – Quick Ramble on Resolution
07:22 – Transferring Art to the Print Template
08:04 – Understanding Bleed
09:18 – Using True (Rich) Black in Your Artwork
09:29 – Final Check: Print Your File at Actual Size
10:07 – Saving Out Your Artwork
10:42 – We Can Fix Your Artwork for You
11:43 – Outro

Perfect for anyone sending artwork to a print shop, manufacturer, or using a professional packaging service.

� Need to Send Large Art Files?
Use these free tools to easily share your files with your designer:

WeTransfer – https://wetransfer.com
Dropbox – https://www.dropbox.com

� Want a quote for fixing or setting up your artwork correctly?
Email us at: production@cocreativedesign.com.au

� Working in Canva? Watch These:

� How to Set Up Canva Files for Print – https://youtu.be/5lA-YJ4xGLc?si=miEeBxQux0OcuKRx
� Why Canva Files Don’t Always Print Well – https://youtu.be/UqIaoa57vEQ?si=rFWuYTwSG50z-WfP
� Canva to Print: How to Export Files Properly – https://youtu.be/6nDGJm1LZcM?si=xAqSxSx4COm9oXVN

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