Project Management FAQ

Anytime

  • No-rush project
  • Experimental / Trial prints
  • Checking media availability

1-week lead

  • Small order print run, art & photo
  • Files are ready-to-print

2-week lead

  • UV Printing (Ready-to-Print)
  • Medium sized, multi-item order
  • Artwork need adjustments before print

More than 2-week lead

  • High-end reserved media
  • Large size, multi-item order
  • Artwork not ready yet

Our turnaround vary from case to case. Once we know all specifications, we will let you know whether it can be manufactured within your projected in-hand date.

  • Production starts when payment is cleared or approved
  • We are okay to partially start production while waiting updated files. Late update may impact shipping cost.
  • "Production" and "Shipping" time calculated separately
  • In-Hand date estimated by the end of day
  • You may need 1~2 day earlier in case of delivery exception or unexpected logistic issue.
  • Rush fee depends on types production and how much time we can compress for hitting your deadline
  • Nominal rush fee may vary depending on the impact of our current schedule

Shipping

  • Free shipping may apply to certain amount
  • For large orders, shipping may split to several packages
  • Expedited shipping available by request


On-Site Delivery

  • If you ship print to a hotel before you arrived, please inform your hotel receptionist
  • Let us know hotel name, address, length of stay, room number in shipping details

We wish you a safe travel and having a good show. Please have your prints “in-hand” 1~2 days in advance.

Image Setup FAQ

  • RGB Image: Use “Adobe RGB 1998”, or “DCI-P3”
  • CMYK Image: Use “PrintWide2020”
  • Please adjust your device and software for consistent color profiles.
  • Always specify size and the resolution of the artwork.
  • 300 Pixel Per Inch (PPI) is “minimal” resolution for imaging. However, 350, 600 or 720 ppi also works if you pursue more lossless print result.
  • Export image as big as you can handle, use any AI-powered photo enlargement does not violate our terms of service. Please be mindful that image processing artifact may occur.
  • For art and photo, add “0.125 inch” to overall width and height to your document (0.0625” all sides).
  • For stretched canvas frame , add “5 inch” instead (2.5” all sides).
  • Do not leave important graphic, legal notes, logo around the boarders
  • [Example] 6x8 Photo, needs 6.125x8.125 document size for cutting
  • [Example] 12x18 Stretched Canvas, needs 17x23 document size for warping frames
  • Adobe Create Cloud: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign Package
  • Acrobat PDF
  • Popular image formats: jpg, jpeg, png, tif, tiff
  • Please embed color profile.

UV Printing (VFX Vinyl)

  • Varnish Layer for texture
  • Graphic Layer (Your artwork)
  • White Layer for opacity
  • Choice of VFX Vinyl or Substrate
  • “White layer” is a key layer beneath your artwork. It decides whether to reveal special effect on your artwork.
  • Artwork above solid white area will be printed as normal image.
  • Artwork above empty white area will blend color with VFX vinyl underneath.
  • Transparent or white image above solid white area will printed as white.
  • Transparent or white image above empty white area will expose VFX vinyl.
  • “Varnish layer” is a key layer on top of your artwork. It decides whether to apply glossy gel effect on your artwork.
  • Full amount of varnish on top of your artwork will create glossy spot raised effect.
  • Thin varnish will turn artwork from semi-matte surfaces into semi-gloss finishing.
  • Very thin varnish will create a near-invisible, watermark-like ghosting effect.
  • Varnish has “wetting effect”, just like the color of fabric turns darker when getting wet.

  • [Option 1: Photoshop] Create solid color, and create a mask. Rename layer as White or Varnish.
  • [Option 2: Photoshop] Create a spot color channel, named exactly as exactly as ”White” or “Varnish”. Black indicates ink-applied area, white as blank.
  • [Option 3: Illustrator / InDesign] Create a spot color swatch named exactly as ”White” or “Varnish”. Apply spot color with desired overprint orders.
  • Photoshop / Illustrator / InDesign Package that carry layer information
  • Do not leave layers unorganized

Sticker & Magnet FAQ

  • Use PNG or Photoshop, or Illustrator format
  • Follow our image, set up correct size, resolution, and color profile
  • Leave 1/16 to 1/8 inch, clean, white border around your artwork
  • Any transparent area will be cut out.
  • Setup proper image in Adobe Illustrator or InDesign
  • We need exact file dimension for both print and cut. Please provide assets or embed images.
  • "Die cut" must be a closed vector path, in an organized layer
  • "Kiss Cut" is optional, for creating easy-peel handle, 1/8 is optimal
  • The cutting distance between stickers is recommended between 1/16 to 1/8 inch
  • Follow advanced setup, organize layer contents
  • Instead of creating cut line outside your artwork, make cutting path goes inside around 1/16 inch.
  • Same idea like setting border-less prints, but you decide the shape of the page
  • We offer matte / luster / gloss lamination with outdoor UV & Water protection
  • Holographic lamination is indoor only
  • Absolutely
  • You can setup UV printing document in either Photoshop or Illustrator, then bring them into Illustrator for setting cutting paths
  • Sticker must have 1/8 to 1/16 outline with nothing printed
  • Magnet can be cut into small gift size, like collectible fridge magnets
  • Flexible magnetic sheet is an ideal choice for easy-swap store menu, sign, or vehicle advertisement
  • Make sure your applied surface is "Magnetic Receptive"

Canvas & Art Board FAQ

Presentation

  • Please measure space before ordering and installation
  • Adjust proper lighting intensity and angle, we recommended "full spectrum" LED lighting

Cleaning

  • Dust gently for removing collected dust
  • Do not use detergent or rubbing alcohol on the surface
  • For sanitation purpose, use UV sanitizer wand, but avoid long irradiation

Art Board

  • We offer custom shape for aluminum composite art board up to 46 x 94 inch
  • Price may vary depends on the shape and complexity

Canvas Frame

  • Available length: 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 28, 30, 32, 36, 40 inch
  • Available width: same length listed above plus 48, 50, 60 inch
  • Custom size not listed has minimum quantity between 2~4 set
  • Yes, we allow client bring any compatible, flat material for UV printing
  • Substrate must be almost perfect flat and evenly leveled
  • Print result will vary depending on the type of the material, surface, and leveling

Art Banner & Wall Scroll

  • Available width of the bar is: 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48
  • Scroll bar embedded with magnets
  • We can do custom length
  • Due to the fabric weight, we can't replace digital canvas with traditional canvas
  • 24x36 is a popular size, a sweet spot between size and cost
  • Double-side capable
  • Grommet is optional depending on your need, some client prefer poster clip