Photo on forex

Submission specifications for Photo on forex

Add 5 mm bleed.

To allow leeway for cutting differences in production, always add a bleed of 5 mm around all edges of your design. Make sure colours, background pictures and layouts extend into the bleed area so as to avoid leaving white lines as a result of cutting tolerances. You can submit your file with crop marks and printer's marks.

Keep 10 mm safety margin.

Keep all important text and images at least 10 mm away from the edge of the finished size.

Resolution of at least 150 dpi.

Make sure the resolution of the images and graphics in your artwork are at least 150 dpi.

Use CMYK as the colour mode.

Prepare your files using CMYK as the colour mode, not RGB. Use colourmode FOGRA39 (ISO Coated v2) for coated papertypes and colourmode FOGRA47 (PSO Uncoated ISO12647) for uncoated papertypes. If you are unsure of the colour mode of your file, don't worry we can always convert this for you. Keep in mind this can cause the colours to differ from the original file.

Save your files in uneditable, print-ready file formats.

Save your files in uneditable, print-ready file formats (PDF (1.4 or higher), TIFF, EPS, JPG). Deliver your files in one layer: the background layer.

Here you can find the customised submission specifications for contour cutting.

If you want your product to be cut to a custom shape, you will have to add it as a vector shape on top of your design. Make sure the width of the stroke is 1 pt, the colour is a 100% magenta spot and named "cutcontour". If you want us to adjust it for you, please send the custom shape on a separate page in the desired position. Please note that bleed is still needed for custom shaped designs, meaning your design must go at least 5 mm past the contour cut line.

Convert fonts to outlines or embed all the fonts.

Make sure you convert fonts to outlines or embed all the fonts when saving it to PDF.

Fonts should be at least 12 pt.

Fonts should be at least 12 pt.

Check your artwork for overprint.

Make sure no elements in your artwork are set on overprint unless you want this effect in your design. You can read more about overprint in our Help Center.

Frequently Asked Questions for Photo on forex

What is a Photo on forex?

• Photo on forex is a popular product in our product range because it is bendable and a more affordable material. It's used for decoration or for inspiring messages. A photo on forex is simply your design or message printed directly onto forrex plate.
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  This product is used:
• • Introduce people to your business
• • Promote at fairs and events
• • Filling up goodiebags

What is the fastest possible turnaround?

• The fastest possible turnaround for Photo on forex is:
• 3 working days
• NOTE: only applicable for products which require your design: To make sure that your order is delivered at the indicated time, it is important that we receive your file with your design for the product, on time (also called cut-off time). In this way the product can be moved into production on time. The deadline is always communicated in the final step when putting your product together and in the box on the right which details your entire order.
• The cut-off time for your printed item may vary. This depends on the combination you choose. This has to do with the manufacturing technique and / or the order quantities.
• NOTE: The product delivery shifts a day every time the deadline for submission has passed. This is also the case if the file is rejected by us and corrected artwork isn't supplied before the next cut off time.

Which production techniques do you use?

• For the production of your Photo on forex we use the following production technique(s):
• UV-print: the printing is fulfilled with eco-friendly ink which is cured by means of UV light. This technique is also used by dentists for placing a filling. Curing ensures that the quality is clear and the colours are printed sharp.

Which carriers are used for the delivery?

• For the delivery of your Photo on forex we use multiple carriers. We use our most reliable carriers which in most cases are UPS or DPD.
• UPS
• Other carriers we use are DHL and even our own courier service. These carriers are used for certain products (depending on the size, the turnaround and the quantity).
• The Photo on forex that is chosen in most cases can be selected via our website.
• Depending on the complexity this can take a bit longer.

Can Photo on forex be used outside?

• "Photos on forex" are suitable for indoor use. For outdoor use, it is better to choose one of the following formats: Trespa, Channel Plate, aluminium or brushed aluminium.

How thick is the forex material?

• The forex material, also called foamed, PVC is 3mm thick.

Does Photo on forex come with a suspension/hanging set?

• Photo on forex do have the option for suspension/hanging sets, or none at all of course. If you have opted for the larger print sizes and require a hanging set, then we recommend choosing the biggest hanging set to ensure stability.
• The Photo on forex that is chosen in most cases can be selected via our website. If your material type, weight, quantity, size or other specification is not listed, you can request a quotation. We will send you our offer within 1 working day. Depending on the complexity this can take a bit longer.

I can't find the product I'm looking for. Can I request a quotation?