Crop Marks & Bleed: Essential Setup Tips for Borderless Printing
Tired of that unwanted white border ruining your artwork? At R&J Bardon Printing & Graphics, we help you achieve professional, edge-to-edge results with the right crop marks and bleed setup.
What Are Crop Marks in Printing?
Crop marks are small guide lines that show the printer where to trim your printed piece. Think of them as a precise frame for your project. To keep your text safe from getting accidentally cut off, we recommend placing important content at least 0.25 inches inside the crop marks. This margin ensures a clean, polished look and preserves your design integrity.
What Is Bleed in Printing?
To eliminate the white edges and get that full-color, borderless finish, you need to set up a print bleed. A bleed extends your background color or image 0.25 inches beyond the crop marks on all sides. This extra space guarantees that your design reaches all the way to the edge after trimming, even if there’s slight movement during the cutting process.
Why Proper Setup Matters
Setting up your artwork with correct bleed and crop marks is crucial for high-quality, professional printing results. Whether you’re printing business cards, brochures, or banners, the right setup ensures that your final product looks exactly the way you intended—no white borders, no missing text.
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