Which files do you accept?
A print-ready PDF goes straight through: CMYK colours, images at 300 dpi, 3 mm bleed, safety margins, fonts outlined or embedded. I also accept native files and, failing that, a logo and your texts. In that case, I do the layout.
What if my file is not print-ready?
I check it before starting anything and tell you what is wrong: missing bleed, low-resolution image, missing font. A quick fix, I do it. A bigger rework, I tell you the time and cost first.
Is there a proof?
Yes. You receive a PDF to approve in writing, with the prices and texts to check. A paper sample before printing is possible, it adds a few days.
What are the minimum quantities?
It depends on the item. A few dozen for cards or flyers, a single piece for a poster, a roll-up banner or a window sticker, many more for custom packaging. The exact quantity is priced in the quote.
What are the lead times?
The countdown starts when the file is approved, not when the order is placed. For a standard item, allow about a week between the approved mock-up and delivery. Two weeks as soon as there is foil, cutting or large format. The firm lead time is on the quote.
What if the printing goes wrong?
If the fault comes from production, the printer reprints at its own cost and I handle the claim. If the fault was already in the proof you approved, the job has to be redone and I tell you the cost first.
Can you print on recycled paper?
Yes, on most items, on recycled paper or FSC-certified board. The result is more matt and the colours a little less bright. I show you the difference before you choose.
Who does the printing?
I design, prepare the file, choose the paper and place the order with professional printers, in France and in Europe. You keep one contact, from the layout to the delivered parcel.