Here are some tips for formatting your JPEG artwork file for dye
sublimation production, so that it will print properly on your custom
photo puzzle.
| Bleeds |
This document has a 1/4” bleed area. For artwork
you would like printed to the outer edge, be sure to extend
images to the outer edge of the template. Remember that 1/4"
around all four sides will be cut off by the printer. |
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Scaling
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We do not recommend enlarging imported images much larger
than their original size. This causes the image to lose quality,
especially when printed. Note: If you are
using an image that you downloaded from a web site, it is
likely that it is 72 dpi. Typically, it is not possible to
improve the quality enough for high quality printed output. |
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Image Resolution |
| Please ensure that any imported images are at least 175 dots
per inch (dpi) resolution. If they are lower than 175 dpi, they
might look slightly blurry or jagged when printed. Do not exceed
300 dpi as it does not improve the quality and unnecessarily
increases the file size. |
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Color Palette |
| Photo puzzles are printed using a dye sublimation print process.
This allows you to use all colors and shades of colors in a
four color spectrum. Your computer monitor displays colors in
three colors (red, green, blue or RGB). Print your artwork on
a color printer connected to your own PC before submitting it
to a professional printer to verify that the colors appears
as you wish. Printed colors on the photo puzzle may be similar
to what you see on your computer monitor, but not exactly the
same. |
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