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What are the 40 point checks included on the Just Print service?

We run a 40-point check on your print-ready artwork as part of our Just Print service.

Your file is analysed at the upload stage, and you’ll know almost instantly if it passes our inspection.

40-Point Checks for Just Print Include:

  • Verifying file type.
  • Converting to PDF.
  • Checking if the file is corrupt.
  • Detecting password-protected files.
  • Ensuring the file dimensions match the expected size.
  • Checking for unembedded fonts.
  • Identifying non-printable areas.
  • Checking foil line weight.
  • Verifying PANTONE colours (where applicable).
  • Checking KissCutting and white layers (where applicable).
  • Confirming template overlay for specific products (e.g., folders, flags).
  • Ensuring the correct number of files.
  • Verifying the correct number of pages.
  • Reviewing layers.
  • Checking white knockouts.
  • Setting the trim box.
  • Setting the bleed box.
  • Converting LAB colour to CMYK.
  • Converting RGB to CMYK.
  • Converting UV files to black only.
  • Converting Spot to CMYK where appropriate.
  • Fixing full-colour blacks.
  • Fixing unembedded fonts (where system fonts are available).
  • Adjusting line weights below 0.075 to 0.076.
  • Flattening transparencies and removing overprint on non-black colours.
  • Rotating files to match expected X & Y dimensions.
  • Flattening rotated keys into page content.
  • Flattening all layers while maintaining visibility where appropriate.
  • Correcting orientation.
  • Separating and combining pages.
  • Assigning eyelet positions.
  • Adding numbering (where applicable).
  • Fixing missing bleed by expanding/mirroring artwork.
  • Scaling files with proportional incorrect sizes.
  • Scaling 25% artwork files to full size (where applicable).
  • Adjusting output intent for PDF/X1a compatibility.
  • Tagging all images and text with ICC profiles.
  • Setting black line art under 2pt to overprint.
  • Reducing ink coverage over 340%.
  • Downsampling images over 450dpi to 300dpi.

Additional Information:

For more complex products, further automated checks may be applied later in the print flow. Rest assured, if any issues arise, we’ll notify you as quickly as possible.