Best way to print

[Averien]

Hi

I have finished my project and I am wondering how to save it for printing so that the project after printing is as close to the original as possible. The bag is from plastic.

regards

[marliton]

Hi. Usually, the best format for print is PDF/X (there are several standards) but it's a good idea ask to the print provider wich PDF/X to use.

[Abambo]

PDF/X-4 should do the work. All print service providers should be able to use that.

[Prepress labels]

It's also possible that the printer will want the native art files (depending on the type of printing, any special inks, etc.).  To do this, use the File/Package... command and compress the resulting folder before sending.

Our printing company actually uses a custom PDF preset for our in-house files--from our customers, we usually request native Illustrator art with fonts (or text converted to outlines) and links included.

Hope this helps!

[Abambo]

(or text converted to outlines)

By @Prepress labels

That's a sacrilege. You should never be asked to outline the fonts.

[michelew83603738]

The best way is to ask your printer what deliverables it wants. Especially important is asking what black they want and file format.

[JonathanArias]

this is a question for your printer. they would give you the instructions as to the format/way they want you to submit files to them.

[jdanek]

Interesting question.  Actually, you should have asked that question to your print vendor before even getting started.  A big part of it is their RIP and final output device.  I wonder if the project will be printed on a White substrate?  Is that a Rich Black?  You typically save in whatever version they can interpret.  When you say "close to original", are you referring to the pic of the dog?  The gradients?