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File Submission Guidelines — Print Custom Wraps

Print Custom Wraps — File Submission Requirements

These guidelines help ensure fast turnaround and the best possible print quality.

To keep production on schedule and deliver clean, accurate wrap prints, please submit artwork that follows the requirements below. Files that do not meet these standards may require prepress adjustments, which can affect turnaround time and final output.

1. Document Size & Layout

Design width: Your artwork must be at least 1 inch narrower than the media width you select.

Example: If you choose 60 inch media, the maximum artwork width is 59 inches.

Artboard/canvas: Keep the entire printable design inside the artboard. Elements outside the artboard may not output.

Remove extra space: Trim unnecessary blank/white space around the artwork to avoid scaling or alignment issues.

2. File Size & Resolution

Print quality is directly impacted by the resolution and scale of the files you provide.

Maximum file size: Up to 1 GB per file.

Resolution: For large-format wraps, 72 PPI at full size (1:1) is a recommended minimum baseline.

Quality note: Lower-resolution files may print soft, blurry, or pixelated, especially fine details and small text.

3. Color Mode & Spot Color Guidance

If exact color matching is critical, contact Print Custom Wraps before ordering to discuss options (such as printed reference materials).

Preferred color mode: Submit in CMYK whenever possible.

RGB submissions: RGB (or other modes) may be converted for print, and visible color shifts can occur.

Color profiles: Avoid embedding profiles unless your workflow specifically requires it.

Spot/Pantone colors: Spot color references are not guaranteed to match Pantone exactly on printed material.

4. Fonts, Effects & Transparency

Fonts: Embed fonts or convert all text to outlines/paths.

Effects & transparency: Flatten or rasterize complex effects (shadows, glows, overlays, blends, heavy gradients) to prevent unexpected output.

Overprint: Disable overprint unless intentionally used—accidental settings can cause elements to print incorrectly or disappear.

5. Linked Images & Packaged Source Files

If you submit layered source files (AI/PSD/PSB, etc.), make sure all linked assets are embedded or included as a properly packaged file set. Missing links can result in blank areas or low-resolution output.

6. Accepted File Formats

Best practice: A print-ready PDF is usually the most reliable option for consistent results. When available, PDF/X-1a is a strong standard for print production.

PDF

AI

PSD

PSB

TIFF

PNG

JPEG

7. Content Standards

Print Custom Wraps reserves the right to refuse files containing illegal content or material that is abusive, hateful, explicit, or otherwise inappropriate.

8. Customer Proofing Responsibility

Files are printed as provided. Before placing your order, please confirm:

Correct dimensions and layout

Spelling and content accuracy

Color setup/mode

Resolution and image quality

Any required bleed or safe-area considerations

If you are unsure whether your file is production-ready, contact Print Custom Wraps before ordering so we can advise or quote design/prep assistance.

9. Right to Request Changes

If a file does not meet these requirements, Print Custom Wraps may request revisions or decline the submission. Non-compliant files can delay production timelines.