Pre-Printing Tips for Perfect Results

Designing for print is different from designing for screen. 🖨️A few simple checks before sending your file to press can save time, money, and stress — and make sure the final product looks exactly as you imagined.

🔍 Small Text & Thin Lines

Fine details are the first to get lost in printing if you’re not careful.

• Use single-color objects for very small text and lines to avoid misregistration.

• Minimum line width: 0.1 mm — anything thinner may disappear.

• Minimum text size: 1.8 mm for Chinese / 1.5 mm for English to keep strokes sharp.

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🎨 Reversed-Out Text (Knockout Text)

White text on a colored background looks sleek but is tricky to print well.

• Keep it in one solid color to prevent blurry edges.

• Choose sturdy, balanced fonts like Rounded Sans Serif or Heiti.

• Avoid fonts with extreme stroke contrast (like Songti) — or make them bigger (2.5 mm Chinese / 2.0 mm English).

💡 Final Thoughts

Preparation is everything. Following these tips will help you get cleaner, sharper, more professional print results every time.

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