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January 12, 2023
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Vertical Banner - Safe Zone Printer Requirement

  • January 12, 2023
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Hi, 

I am designing a vertical retractable banner. The printer stated the size needs to be 33 x 79.5 in. with .75 safe area. When I create my document, do I add 0.75 as the bleed equal on all sides?

 

My concern is the original mock-up for the design has a lot of elements - a logo at the top inside of a white banner across the top and text below that aligns horizontally that falls close to the right and left edges. I want to ensure the logo is placed in the safe area, but I don't want to expand the white banner across the top. 

I hope someone understands what I am trying to communicate. I have tried to get a resolution from the printer, but no help yet. I appreciate any help. 

nik

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Correct answer Randy Hagan

I believe your printer is talking about exactly the opposite of bleed here.

 

Generally when a printer talks about "safe area", it means that the printer doesn't want you to put critical design or text information within, in this case, three-quarters of an inch, inside the final banner trim size. That way, nothing of importance is accidentally cut off if the final trim is slightly off from your final specification.

 

Hope this helps,

 

Randy

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Randy Hagan
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Randy HaganCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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January 12, 2023

I believe your printer is talking about exactly the opposite of bleed here.

 

Generally when a printer talks about "safe area", it means that the printer doesn't want you to put critical design or text information within, in this case, three-quarters of an inch, inside the final banner trim size. That way, nothing of importance is accidentally cut off if the final trim is slightly off from your final specification.

 

Hope this helps,

 

Randy

    Randy Hagan
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    Randy HaganCommunity Expert
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    January 12, 2023

    To put it simple terms, don't put your company logos within three-quarters of an inch of the final trim size.

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