The most common data layout mistakes

Part 1 Missing extra trim at edges

Bleed difference is an important characteristic for print data because it greatly affects the quality of the finished product. Without bleed area, printed products may show cut lines that, depending on your layout, can have a very negative optical effect.

The only exception in this case is a layout that is created without a background colour and has absolutely no elements close to the edges. For all other data templates, an allowance must be made for cutting in order to assure that your product will not come out with white edges.

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