November 16, 2025
Here at we1print, we want to ensure that your print always comes out the way you were expecting it to, without paying extra or waiting around.
As well as our online proofing tool, we have a whole Studio Team dedicated to looking over your file to make sure everything’s in order. This series of checks make up our 30-point artwork check. Fast and free, our 30-point artwork check always has been and always will remain complimentary, just one of the amazing benefits of using us as your trusted trade print partner!
Before you complete an order, you can send artwork to our Studio Team for a quick overview to make sure your artwork is usable. This includes;
1. Is the file type correct?
PDF or JPEG files are preferred but you can also upload TIFF, Illustrator (AI) and Photoshop (PSD) files. Unfortunately, we can’t accept PNG, Pages (mac), Publisher, SVG, WEB, .HTML, or GIF files.
2. Is the file size correct?
The maximum size we would be able to accept is 200mb in total.
3. Are there the correct number of pages for this job?
Our team checks to make sure the right number of pages are uploaded, such as making sure a booklet has the right number of single pages as specified on your order.
4. Are there the correct number of sides for the printed pages of this job?
Our team checks to make sure the right number of sides are uploaded, such as making sure a folded piece of artwork has two spreads attached.
5. Is the file set to the correct orientation?
If the artwork needs to be printed landscape, our Studio Team will make sure that it has been uploaded to this orientation and not portrait.
6. Will this job require spot UV?
If the artwork requires Spot UV, our team will check if one combined PDF has been uploaded. One page for your general artwork and another for your Spot UV design elements.
7. Does this job use the correct fold?
Our Studio Team will take the time to look over your artwork before sending it to print to ensure the fold lines are correct and even through the artwork, making sure nothing is out of place.
8. Does this job require extra finishing?
Whether it’s foiling, eyeleting, perforation, or anything in between, we’ll check that your artwork is set up correctly for your finishing touches.
9. Has the customer provided all the relevant information?
We’ll check to make sure you’ve supplied the correct order number and mentioned any specific requirements when it comes to setting up your file, so your artwork comes out how you intended.
10. Will this order need auto or manual proofing?
For certain products, such as perfect bound booklets, presentation folders and PVC banners, we will need to set up a manual proof. For these types of jobs you must email your artwork directly to our studio team at in**@******nt.com.
Our online proofing tool can get a proof back to you almost immediately after you upload it. However, certain products cannot be proofed automatically, such as presentation folders. There are also times when you might just prefer a human eye to look over things for you. This includes;
11. Does the file provided match the order details?
When submitting a manual proof, we’ll check if the order details have been added to the email along with the artwork.
12. Is the content of the artwork appropriate?
Please see our Terms & Conditions in the website footer for artwork content that we will not accept.
13. Is the file the correct size?
Our team will make sure the height and width of the file match the chosen finished size.
14. Is the copy legible?
If some of the text on your artwork looks like it’s too small or thin to be printed correctly, it may result in it being difficult to see or read when printed. Here, our team will make sure fonts are no smaller than 8pt.
15. Is the resolution suitable for this product?
For small format jobs, such as flyers and business cards we would advise the resolution to be 300dpi minimum. Large format jobs such as posters and roller banners should be 150dpi minimum and for PVC banners we would advise 75 – 150dpi.
16. Has the correct safe zone been left clear?
If your artwork contains text or imagery outside of the safety area, it could be obscured when printed and trimmed. Our team will check to make sure you have a 3mm border around your artwork to avoid this from happening.
17. Is there sufficient bleed?
We recommend a bleed of 3mm to make sure that if the guillotine is slightly off, important artwork isn’t lost when cut. If your artwork does not contain any bleed area, we can add a 3mm white border which will be printed.
18. Has the correct colour profile been used?
All artwork must be supplied in CMYK. If your artwork is set up in a different format, such as RGB, then this will automatically convert out at the proofing stage which can vary the colour of your artwork.
19. Are there any transparency issues?
We’ll check if there are any transparencies on a file as it can cause several issues such as colour changes, elements dropping out, or transparency boxes on the file.
20. Are there any layout inconsistencies?
Our Studio Team will check that your artwork matches the product you have selected effectively.
After you have approved your artwork, we conduct one final check just to be absolutely sure that nothing important has been missed. This includes;
21. Does the orientation match what we have on our internal system?
We’ll double check to make sure your artwork orientation matches what you selected when you placed your order.
22. Does the file size match what we have on our internal system?
We’ll double check to make sure your artwork size is the same as what you chose when you placed your order.
23. Does the number of printed sides match what we have on our internal system?
We’ll double check to make sure the number of printed sides matches what you specified when you placed your order.
24. Has the file passed our preflight test?
Our team’s prefight test takes a final look at colours, size, resolution, fonts, pages and set up to make sure nothing has been missed off your file before it goes to print.
25. Have the cutter guidelines been removed?
We’ll check to make sure your cutter guidelines won’t be printed when we approve your file. If you have used our template, your cutter guidelines will be converted to CMYK, which means that we can remove them, unless they have been embedded in the file.
26. Is the spot UV layer set up correctly (if applicable)?
Our team will send you a proof that will include 3 pages for each printed page with Spot UV on; your basic artwork, just your Spot UV elements, and the two combined so that you can see if they’re lined up accurately.
27. Are all the fonts embedded correctly?
If you or your client has opted for a font in their design that we don’t have, it could completely change their design if not embedded. To make sure that doesn’t happen, we recommend embedding your font in your file.
28. Is there any transparency in the file?
If there is any transparency in the file, our team will flatten the artwork that is sent or uploaded for print.
29. Is the document compliant with PDF/X-1a:2001?
We use PDF/X to facilitate a graphics exchange. It has a series of printing-related requirements which do not apply to standard PDF files. With PDF/X-1a all fonts need to be embedded and all images need to be CMYK or spot colours.
30. Is the file smaller than 200mb?
Anything larger will need to be sent via WeTransfer or compressed, but don’t worry, our helpful team can try to compress your file if you’re struggling.
