PDF Crop Marks – Cut to the Good Stuff
GraFx Studio now offers PDF Crop Marks for your print production workflows. This essential addition ensures accurate page trimming when preparing your designs for print. PDF page boxes, configured for print production, are also fully supported as part of this update.
What are Crop Marks?
Crop marks are lines printed in the corners of your artwork that indicate to a printer where the paper should be trimmed. They ensure the final print product is cut to size and eliminate unwanted fringe areas around your designs.
How it Works in GraFx Studio:
Enabling crop marks is simple. Toggle the "Crop marks" option in the PDF output settings, and customize the offset and weight of the crop marks to match your specific requirements:
- Offset: Control the distance between the crop marks and the edge of the (Media) page.
- Weight: Adjust the thickness of the crop marks for optimal visibility.
GraFx Studio uses default settings recommended by the Ghent Workgroup (GWG) of offset (3mm) and weight (0.25pt).
Benefits:
- Accurate trimming: Eliminate errors and ensure your designs are cut with precision.
- Streamlined workflow: Reduce time spent on manual adjustments and communication with your printer.
- Professional results: Deliver polished and print-ready artwork at any scale every time.
Technical Details:
- PDF Page Boxes: Setting crop marks also sets PDF page boxes (Media, Trim, Bleed, Crop, and Art) for print production, ensuring compatibility with industry-standard print workflows.
- Registration Color: Crop marks are printed in "Registration color" (100% of all process and spot colors) to guarantee visibility on all color plates.
- White Background Offset: Crop marks include a white background offset for enhanced visibility on darker backgrounds.
Ready to cut to the chase?
Start using PDF Crop Marks in GraFx Studio today and experience a more efficient and accurate print production process.