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      Step 1: Create a New Document 

      • Launch the Adobe Illustrator application.
      • Choose File > New.
      • Set the Width & Height of your document to the final trim size of the product you are printing.
      • Set the Bleed to 1/8" (0.125") on all four sides of the artwork. This will allow an extra 1/8" (0.125") on each side of the document to ensure accurate cutting.
      • Set the Color Mode to CMYK Color.
      • Set the Raster Effects to High (300ppi).
      • All other settings will depend on your finished design, including the orientation.
      • Click Create.

       

      Step 2: Convert your Text to Outlines

      • After completing your design, convert your text to outlines. Unlock any text layers before selecting to ensure they are included.
      • From the Select menu, choose All.
      • From the Type menu, choose Create Outlines.

       

      Step 3: Saving Your File

      • When you have completed your design, removed any design guidelines/templates and created your outlines, choose File > Save As.
      • Enter a file name for your design.
      • Select the Format: Adobe PDF
      • Click Save to show the Adobe PDF window.

        

      Step 4: Saving Your File as a Print-Ready PDF 

      • PrintSource360 processes all print files through a PDF workflow, which is proven the most reliable format for processing design files for high-quality print production.
      • In the Save Adobe PDF window, select our preferred settings for saving a print-ready PDF file. To ensure the finest printing quality, please match the settings exactly as displayed below:

      General:

       

      Compression:

       

      Marks and Bleeds:

       

      Output:

       

      Advanced:

       

      Security:

       

      Summary:

       

      Step 5: Save Your Settings 

      After you complete the above settings, click Save PDF.