Preflight, CMYK control, bleeds, separations. Everything needed so that your file does not surprise the printer, and the printer does not surprise you.
This is where most of the bigger jobs go, books, catalogues and magazines in print runs counted in the thousands. A long-standing, proven partnership means repeatable quality and competitive pricing on large projects.
A partner whose work regularly travels beyond Poland, overseas to America and Asia, and across Western Europe. This is where I send albums and prestige editions that demand the highest finishing class, still at sensible prices.
A partner for here-and-now jobs, short runs, personalised printing, single copies and urgent deadlines with no compromise on quality.
A partner specialising in regular, repeatable editions and larger volumes, ideal where a fixed schedule and a predictable unit cost matter most.
A partner for work that goes beyond the book format, display, trade-fair and exhibition materials, where the scale and durability of the print are what count.
I convert to CMYK with the right ICC profile. For critical colours (e.g. a company logo) I run a test proof to make sure the shade has not shifted.
I extend the design by 3 mm of bleed on every side. Backgrounds and images are stretched so that no white strips remain at the edge after trimming.
I embed fonts into the PDF or convert text to outlines. When the printer opens the file, they see exactly the same look as you do.
I replace images with 300 dpi versions if the client has the originals. If not, I suggest alternative cropping or sourcing from a stock library.
Small text must be 100% K (pure black), not four components, otherwise the printer picks up a smudging effect. I correct this automatically.
I embed the right ICC profile (ISO Coated v2 for coated paper, PSO Uncoated for uncoated), matched to the paper and the printing press.
Yes. I check colours, bleeds, fonts, image resolution and colour profiles, and fix any errors I find. You receive a print-ready PDF.
If I do the typesetting, preparing the print files is usually included in the typesetting price. Files prepared by someone else are checked and corrected after an individual quote.
I prepare files for any printing house the client chooses. On request I also order printing from one of five trusted partner printers, from single copies to runs of thousands.
How to choose the size, paper and binding for your content and budget, and how to plan the print run and schedule before ordering.
When are Word or Canva enough, and when is professional typesetting worth it?
What to include in a request for quotation so that suppliers price the same job: print specification, revisions, schedule and acceptance criteria, with a working template.
Send the source file, I will check it, point out the problems and fix them. Within 1-3 business days you get a print-ready PDF.