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