Artwork Guidlines
Artwork Setup Guidelines
Canvas Size
When setting up your design canvas, maintain the same proportions as your final printed product.
For example, if you’re ordering a banner with a 3:1 ratio, your artwork should reflect this exactly.
We recommend working at a reduced scale (e.g., 50% or 25%) to minimise file sizes, especially for large graphics.
If your artwork exceeds 5 metres in either direction, please scale it down accordingly.
⚠ Note: Adobe software and PDFs are limited to 5080mm in width or height.
Software like CorelDRAW may allow larger canvases, but these will cause issues in our workflow — do not exceed this limit.
Example Canvas Sizes for a 5m × 1m Banner:
| Scale | Canvas Size |
|---|---|
| 100% (Full Scale) | 5000mm × 1000mm |
| 50% (Half Scale) | 2500mm × 500mm |
| 25% (Quarter Scale) | 1250mm × 250mm |
| 10% Scale | 500mm × 100mm |
Scale Multipliers:
| Scale | Multiply by: |
|---|---|
| 50% (Half Scale) | 0.5 |
| 25% (Quarter Scale) | 0.25 |
| 10% Scale | 0.1 |
Example:
For 25% scale artwork of a 5000mm design:5000 × 0.25 = 1250mm
Crop Marks
- Not required if your canvas matches the print size exactly.Recommended if your design is placed within a larger artboard and we need reference marks.
Do not place crop marks inside the bleed area, especially for fabric and double-sided prints.
Marks within the bleed may appear on the final product due to movement during finishing.
Colour Mode
- Use CMYK colour mode only.
- Files submitted in RGB will be auto-converted, which may cause colour shifts or poor print results.
Bleed Requirements
Ensure bleed is added to avoid white edges after trimming:
| Material Type | Minimum Bleed (Full Scale) |
|---|---|
| Standard Banners & Prints | 5mm |
| 740gsm Double-Sided PVC Banners | 10mm |
| Bespoke Flags, Display/Backlit Polyester, Stretch Fabric | 30mm |
❌ Avoid the following inside bleed areas:
- Crop marks
- Colour bars
- Registration marks
- PDF export marks
Disable these default marks when exporting to PDF.
Keylines & Trim Lines
- Avoid including keylines or trim lines unless ordering a shape-cut item.
- We cannot guarantee keylines won’t shift during finishing and appear on your product.
Roller Banner Specifics
Using Templates
We recommend downloading our Roller Banner templates, which:
- Are set up to correct proportions
- Include layout and bleed guides
- Ensure accurate fitting in the unit
Manual Setup
If building your own:
- Match the exact width and height for your model
- Add an extra 150mm at the bottom for the mechanism
- This area is hidden and should contain background only
- Do not place text, logos, or important content here
Example: For a 2000mm visible height, your canvas height should be 2150mm.